“Heart Stealer” captures Loleatta Holloway in the form that made DJs and vocalists revere her for decades: fearless, towering, and utterly locked into the groove. While she’s often remembered for her later club anthems and endlessly sampled ad-libs, this album shows the fuller picture—bridging deep soul, early disco, and that church-born intensity only she could summon.
Across these tracks, Holloway doesn’t just sing about heartbreak and desire; she wrestles with them, turning every chorus into a showdown. The arrangements carry that classic ’70s club energy—live rhythm sections, string flourishes, and basslines that feel built for sweat-drenched dancefloors—yet her voice always stays at the center, cutting through with grit and finesse.
For vinyl collectors, “Heart Stealer” is a chance to own a slice of pre-superstar Holloway, before the samples and remixes, when the songs were still new and the sound of disco was being invented in real time. This record belongs on the shelf of anyone who loves powerful vocal performances, richly produced dance music, and the moment when soul and club culture fused into something unstoppable. It’s a testament to a singer who never held anything back.
Track List:
A - Heart Stealer (The Freddy Bastone Mix) - 6:55
B1 - Heart Stealer (The John Williams Mix) - 6:41
B2 - Heart Stealer (The Freddy Bastone Rave Mix) - 7:13