Saph
22-01-2020, 04:15 PM
something I've wanted to do for a while but I've never been brave enough to venture any further back than the late 80s albums. So over the last week or so I listened to every single album (luckily they're all relatively short) which wasn't easy because some aren't even on any streaming services.. luckily trusty Youtube was there for me. So I decided to rank them similar to what I did with Kylies albums a few weeks ago.
It's kind of hard to rank Chers albums properly because theres such a difference between her 60s/70s stuff compared to her modern stuff.. and each decade she switches genre.. but anyway.. I put a fave song from each album in a spoiler
26-21
26
The Sonny Side of Cher (1966)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fQ4AAOSwusdcRalr/s-l300.jpg
Theres no real reason for this one to be last, it was just my least favourite of her early stuff.
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25
Backstage (1968)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/Cher-backstage.jpg
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24
Bittersweet White Light (1973)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Cher-Bittersweet-White-362191.jpg
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23
3614 Jackson Highway (1969)
https://img.discogs.com/1y9H-jJ9kcfHbvDVKHVQ6_6nxAg=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-5886954-1459340830-6595.jpeg.jpg
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22
Dancing Queen (2018)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Cher_-_Dancing_Queen.png
I had to put at least 1 later album lower on the list. Obviously the songs are catchy because its Abba but Cher needs to put that autotuner down.
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21
All I Really Wanna Do (1965)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/99/Cher-all-i-really-want-to-do.JPG
Her very first album, its actually pretty good, I found it a lot more enjoyable than the few that came after it listed above.
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20-11
20
Cher (1966)
https://img.discogs.com/T3Ui31PyauoXjJF7HsndcyrTcYU=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-7100937-1433753956-2051.jpeg.jpg
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19
With Love, Cher (1967)
https://img.discogs.com/e8Av232EQweveMTwXl0UWOqrNq0=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-9746310-1485712812-5599.jpeg.jpg
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18
Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves (1971)
https://img.discogs.com/_6cfsLCut-uSPhUPaEnAnPlrGX8=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1923383-1253154453.jpeg.jpg
The title track is one of my favourite Cher songs, but the rest of the album was a bit underwhelming.
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17
Take Me Home (1979)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Chertakemehome.jpg
Chers take on disco music.. not her best genre. Interesting cover art.. reminds me of greta from the gremlins
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16
Prisoner (1979)
https://img.discogs.com/LlMRloucgGoQAuss8TZ7nUn-Gms=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-3286307-1324009342.jpeg.jpg
This album was the start of her transition into more rock music which carried on into the mid 90s.
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15
I Paralyze (1982)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Cher_-_I_Paralyze.png
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14
Living Proof (2001)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bb/Cher_-_Living_Proof.png
It seems like they tried to recreate the success of 'Believe' but it wasn't quite as good. Still, this album has a few bops.
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13
Closer To The Truth (2013)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/Cher_-_Closer_to_the_Truth_%28Official_Album_Cover%29.pn g
Her first album after 12 years, I would say its on par with Living Proof.
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12
Cher (1987)
https://img.discogs.com/b5j5HKoiuAFbpxA9PsVwfYN7bNs=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1136855-1196001439.jpeg.jpg
This album helped reignite her music career in the late 80s and you can see why, with a heavy rock inspired sound that was at its height back then.
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11
Foxy Lady (1972)
https://www.herbmusic.net/album/cover/2012/09/2/11284_cher_foxy_lady.jpg
One of the stronger of her early albums
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10-1
10
Cherished (1977)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/Cherished.jpg
Some of her best vocals on this album.
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9
Stars (1975)
https://img.discogs.com/9zGBq-A2ltGSIluYByzmzQ3f1Yg=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-9848901-1487334483-6375.png.jpg
Some more amazing vocals.
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8
Love Hurts (1991)
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inckFX46-v8/U0uAYDJdMMI/AAAAAAAABEY/xt_SMUjwvIM/s1600/Love+Hurts+-+Cher.jpg
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7
It's A Mans World (1995)
https://img.discogs.com/_NWHCq5OXkyvoW0nlxQNcLKDuJQ=/fit-in/299x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-2858763-1304295122.jpeg.jpg
a bit of an R&B inspiration mixed with a a hint of rock and blues
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6
Half-Breed (1973)
https://img.discogs.com/LyUxEhn3qmBMxknf4qmswDLTrqs=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-7152546-1434903466-9338.jpeg.jpg
This album has a gentle and natural feel, something about made it stand out from her other early work.
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5
Dark Lady (1974)
https://img.discogs.com/xMXbCUD49RNwBy5wa8PKmqVxnQc=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1539606-1313577544.jpeg.jpg
This early album stands out too, but in the opposite way to Half Breed. It has a darker yet more upbeat sound to it.
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4
not.com.mercial (2000)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/Not_Com_Mercial_front.jpg
written by Cher and recorded in 1994, her label rejected it at the time so she released it 6 years later free online. Her song writing skills really show on this album and the production is some of her best, I have no idea why her label rejected it. Its also the only album where Cher swears, so thats nice..
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3
I'd Rather Believe In You (1976)
https://img.discogs.com/EEKXKmu-hsLFawHeehIka7eMDg0=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-2451736-1559530221-6210.jpeg.jpg
This, along with Cherished and Stars are the 3 albums never released on CD or
available to stream. I dont know why because this album is one of her best pieces of work.
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2
Heart of Stone (1989)
https://img.discogs.com/aBdp8YYgS2f6BwUHhqSBCRuPk2Q=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-6112675-1411384012-1307.jpeg.jpg
This album has 2 covers, but this one looks like a skull.. which makes it better. Just a very solid album, some big hits and great production.
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1
Believe (1998)
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MXMjUtVKL._SY355_.jpg
It probably seems like such an obvious choice, considering its her biggest selling album and obviously has 'Believe' on it.. but it actually is a very good album filled with 90s euro pop songs. I cant deny that it was definitely the one I enjoyed listening to the most.
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It's kind of hard to rank Chers albums properly because theres such a difference between her 60s/70s stuff compared to her modern stuff.. and each decade she switches genre.. but anyway.. I put a fave song from each album in a spoiler
26-21
26
The Sonny Side of Cher (1966)
https://i.ebayimg.com/images/g/fQ4AAOSwusdcRalr/s-l300.jpg
Theres no real reason for this one to be last, it was just my least favourite of her early stuff.
KfyBHZc9rK4
25
Backstage (1968)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/2/29/Cher-backstage.jpg
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24
Bittersweet White Light (1973)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/7f/Cher-Bittersweet-White-362191.jpg
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23
3614 Jackson Highway (1969)
https://img.discogs.com/1y9H-jJ9kcfHbvDVKHVQ6_6nxAg=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-5886954-1459340830-6595.jpeg.jpg
lXd6K_QqZuQ
22
Dancing Queen (2018)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/0/07/Cher_-_Dancing_Queen.png
I had to put at least 1 later album lower on the list. Obviously the songs are catchy because its Abba but Cher needs to put that autotuner down.
iHMOmniowAE
21
All I Really Wanna Do (1965)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/99/Cher-all-i-really-want-to-do.JPG
Her very first album, its actually pretty good, I found it a lot more enjoyable than the few that came after it listed above.
4YZZGfAC9dY
20-11
20
Cher (1966)
https://img.discogs.com/T3Ui31PyauoXjJF7HsndcyrTcYU=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-7100937-1433753956-2051.jpeg.jpg
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19
With Love, Cher (1967)
https://img.discogs.com/e8Av232EQweveMTwXl0UWOqrNq0=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-9746310-1485712812-5599.jpeg.jpg
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18
Gypsys, Tramps and Thieves (1971)
https://img.discogs.com/_6cfsLCut-uSPhUPaEnAnPlrGX8=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1923383-1253154453.jpeg.jpg
The title track is one of my favourite Cher songs, but the rest of the album was a bit underwhelming.
FsFaVxcUMhQ
17
Take Me Home (1979)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/b9/Chertakemehome.jpg
Chers take on disco music.. not her best genre. Interesting cover art.. reminds me of greta from the gremlins
mZ3giJ0BPOw
16
Prisoner (1979)
https://img.discogs.com/LlMRloucgGoQAuss8TZ7nUn-Gms=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-3286307-1324009342.jpeg.jpg
This album was the start of her transition into more rock music which carried on into the mid 90s.
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15
I Paralyze (1982)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/9/94/Cher_-_I_Paralyze.png
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14
Living Proof (2001)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/b/bb/Cher_-_Living_Proof.png
It seems like they tried to recreate the success of 'Believe' but it wasn't quite as good. Still, this album has a few bops.
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13
Closer To The Truth (2013)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/7/79/Cher_-_Closer_to_the_Truth_%28Official_Album_Cover%29.pn g
Her first album after 12 years, I would say its on par with Living Proof.
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12
Cher (1987)
https://img.discogs.com/b5j5HKoiuAFbpxA9PsVwfYN7bNs=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1136855-1196001439.jpeg.jpg
This album helped reignite her music career in the late 80s and you can see why, with a heavy rock inspired sound that was at its height back then.
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11
Foxy Lady (1972)
https://www.herbmusic.net/album/cover/2012/09/2/11284_cher_foxy_lady.jpg
One of the stronger of her early albums
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10-1
10
Cherished (1977)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/e/e2/Cherished.jpg
Some of her best vocals on this album.
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9
Stars (1975)
https://img.discogs.com/9zGBq-A2ltGSIluYByzmzQ3f1Yg=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-9848901-1487334483-6375.png.jpg
Some more amazing vocals.
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8
Love Hurts (1991)
https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-inckFX46-v8/U0uAYDJdMMI/AAAAAAAABEY/xt_SMUjwvIM/s1600/Love+Hurts+-+Cher.jpg
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7
It's A Mans World (1995)
https://img.discogs.com/_NWHCq5OXkyvoW0nlxQNcLKDuJQ=/fit-in/299x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(90)/discogs-images/R-2858763-1304295122.jpeg.jpg
a bit of an R&B inspiration mixed with a a hint of rock and blues
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6
Half-Breed (1973)
https://img.discogs.com/LyUxEhn3qmBMxknf4qmswDLTrqs=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-7152546-1434903466-9338.jpeg.jpg
This album has a gentle and natural feel, something about made it stand out from her other early work.
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5
Dark Lady (1974)
https://img.discogs.com/xMXbCUD49RNwBy5wa8PKmqVxnQc=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-1539606-1313577544.jpeg.jpg
This early album stands out too, but in the opposite way to Half Breed. It has a darker yet more upbeat sound to it.
UCulBFB4P9Y
4
not.com.mercial (2000)
https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/c/cb/Not_Com_Mercial_front.jpg
written by Cher and recorded in 1994, her label rejected it at the time so she released it 6 years later free online. Her song writing skills really show on this album and the production is some of her best, I have no idea why her label rejected it. Its also the only album where Cher swears, so thats nice..
-3uC9UG94T8
3
I'd Rather Believe In You (1976)
https://img.discogs.com/EEKXKmu-hsLFawHeehIka7eMDg0=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-2451736-1559530221-6210.jpeg.jpg
This, along with Cherished and Stars are the 3 albums never released on CD or
available to stream. I dont know why because this album is one of her best pieces of work.
Xs1h9dT0AUo
2
Heart of Stone (1989)
https://img.discogs.com/aBdp8YYgS2f6BwUHhqSBCRuPk2Q=/fit-in/300x300/filters:strip_icc():format(jpeg):mode_rgb():qualit y(40)/discogs-images/R-6112675-1411384012-1307.jpeg.jpg
This album has 2 covers, but this one looks like a skull.. which makes it better. Just a very solid album, some big hits and great production.
BsKbwR7WXN4
uYFWbVvc_ig
1
Believe (1998)
https://images-na.ssl-images-amazon.com/images/I/71MXMjUtVKL._SY355_.jpg
It probably seems like such an obvious choice, considering its her biggest selling album and obviously has 'Believe' on it.. but it actually is a very good album filled with 90s euro pop songs. I cant deny that it was definitely the one I enjoyed listening to the most.
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