Mavis Staples
Mavis Staples is an American rhythm and blues and gospel singer and civil rights activist. She rose to fame as a member of her family's band the Staple Singers, of which she is the last surviving member. During her time in the group, she recorded the hit singles "I'll Take You There" and "Let's Do It Again". In 1969, Staples released her self-titled debut solo album.
How Critics See Mavis Staples
Chorus pulls the clearest critic-consensus signals out of this discography: the highest-rated record, the tightest agreement, the sharpest split, and the best place to start.
Sad And Beautiful World
2025
Highest ChoruScore in this discography at 81/100 across 5 reviews.
Mavis Staples's Sad And Beautiful World arrives as a quiet, authoritative gathering of gospel, roots and reinterpretation that reaffirms her role as an intergenerational keeper of...
Sad And Beautiful World
2025
Best balance of score, review depth, and critic agreement for a first listen.
Mavis Staples's Sad And Beautiful World arrives as a quiet, authoritative gathering of gospel, roots and reinterpretation that reaffirms her role as an intergenerational keeper of...
