Diana [Ultra Clear Vinyl]

Diana [Ultra Clear Vinyl]

The legendary voice of a generation gives us an album that showed that she not only made the transition from pop and soul legend to a disco queen. The push and pull between Chic’s sonic vision and Motown’s commercial instincts may have caused tension, but it also ensured that diana straddled multiple audiences—disco’s remaining faithful, pop listeners and Ross’ longtime r&b base. Even after its initial controversy, Diana has stood the test of time as a quintessential pop-disco record, one that both honored Ross’ legacy and propelled her into a new decade with fresh energy. The album’s influence extends beyond just the hits: its sleek, dancefloor-ready grooves became a template for future pop-r&b crossovers, and Chic’s production techniques would go on to shape countless records in the 1980s and beyond. Featuring household hits like 'I'm Coming Out' and 'Inside Out', the album hit all the right notes. Whether she’s cooing over the percolating rhythms of 'My Old Piano' or the cult favorite in 'Tenderness', Ross sounds both in control and completely free—precisely the balance she was looking for at this pivotal moment in her career.