{"product_id":"joan-armatrading-joan-armatrading","title":"Joan Armatrading ‎– Joan Armatrading","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"113\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"67\" data-end=\"111\"\u003eJoan Armatrading – Joan Armatrading (CD)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"115\" data-end=\"315\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eJoan Armatrading\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e’s self-titled album is a landmark release that showcases her early mastery of songwriting, blending folk, rock, and soulful pop with remarkable emotional clarity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"317\" data-end=\"659\"\u003eOriginally released in the mid-1970s, \u003cem data-start=\"355\" data-end=\"373\"\u003eJoan Armatrading\u003c\/em\u003e captures an artist already fully formed - confident, expressive, and distinctive in both voice and writing style. The album moves between intimate acoustic arrangements and fuller, richly layered instrumentation, highlighting Armatrading’s ability to balance vulnerability with strength.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"661\" data-end=\"938\"\u003eFeaturing standout tracks such as “Down To Zero” and “Love And Affection,” the record remains one of her most celebrated works, combining lyrical depth with timeless melodic appeal. Its enduring influence has secured its place as a classic in British singer-songwriter history.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"940\" data-end=\"1108\"\u003eThis CD edition offers the original album in full, a vital addition for fans of classic folk-rock and essential songwriting from one of the UK’s most important artists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1110\" data-end=\"1124\"\u003eTracklist:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1orn2en\" data-start=\"1127\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003eDown To Zero – 3:51\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"j9w3rw\" data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1177\"\u003eHelp Yourself – 4:04\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"rd9xxw\" data-start=\"1178\" data-end=\"1209\"\u003eWater With The Wine – 2:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ccsoyw\" data-start=\"1210\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003eLove And Affection – 4:28\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1gekr63\" data-start=\"1241\" data-end=\"1260\"\u003eSave Me – 3:35\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"w0amfk\" data-start=\"1261\" data-end=\"1286\"\u003eJoin The Boys – 4:48\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"uwrft2\" data-start=\"1287\" data-end=\"1305\"\u003ePeople – 3:30\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"ln0wjh\" data-start=\"1306\" data-end=\"1340\"\u003eSomebody Who Loves You – 3:33\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"a16c5a\" data-start=\"1341\" data-end=\"1362\"\u003eLike Fire – 5:12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"orfoo1\" data-start=\"1363\" data-end=\"1394\"\u003eTall In The Saddle – 5:43\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sBohO1zr7jw?si=mbzP7vDNHFSNMvlN\" title=\"YouTube video player\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"A\u0026M Records","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53093156258134,"sku":"393 228-2","price":5.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1009\/1013\/7686\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_1c32f489-2760-485f-abd7-d9922e03f27c.jpg?v=1775918692","url":"https:\/\/www.sounds-grounds.co.uk\/products\/joan-armatrading-joan-armatrading","provider":"Sounds + Grounds","version":"1.0","type":"link"}