Candi Staton – House Of Love

Candi Staton – House Of Love

A powerful showcase of soul, gospel, and emotional depth, House Of Love finds Candi Staton delivering some of her most expressive and commanding performances. Known for her ability to move effortlessly between secular soul and sacred gospel traditions, Staton brings raw conviction and warmth to every track on this richly produced album.

Guided in part by producer and writer Dave Crawford, the record blends lush 70s soul arrangements with deeply personal storytelling. Songs like Victim and Honest I Do Love You stretch into extended, emotional performances, while So Blue and I Wonder Will I Ever Get Over It highlight Staton’s unmistakable ability to convey heartbreak with grace and power.

Elsewhere, I'm Gonna Make You Love Me reinterprets a classic with a soulful, gospel-inflected intensity, and the closing rendition of Take My Hand, Precious Lord strips everything back to pure spiritual devotion - anchored by piano and organ, and delivered with profound sincerity.

Featuring contributions from acclaimed session musicians such as Ray Parker Jr. and Jay Graydon, House Of Love stands as a deeply felt and beautifully crafted soul record - equal parts heartbreak, healing, and hope.

Tracklist:

A Side
A1. Victim – 8:30
A2. Honest I Do Love You – 5:49
A3. Yesterday Evening – 3:40

B Side
B1. I Wonder Will I Ever Get Over It – 7:16
B2. I'm Gonna Make You Love Me – 3:50
B3. So Blue – 5:14
B4. Take My Hand, Precious Lord