For Your Love by Lola Dee – A Funky Disco Blast from 1978 That Still Slaps
Alright, let’s get this straight. For Your Love by Lola Dee isn’t just another disco relic gathering dust in some forgotten crate. Nah, this album hits different. Released back in ‘78 across Germany and Portugal on EMI (and its sister labels EMI Electrola), it's got that raw funk groove mixed with enough soul to make you forget your own name if you’re not careful. And yeah, shoutout to Kochlowski for the slick photography—simple but sharp, like the music itself.
Now, I gotta talk tracks because two of these bangers are burned into my brain. First up? “Love In Space.” Dude, this track is wild. It’s like someone strapped a rocket to Donna Summer’s vibe and shot her straight into orbit. The bassline? Ridiculous. It slinks around like it owns the damn place, while Lola’s vocals glide over the top smooth as hell. You can almost feel the glitter ball spinning above your head when this one drops. It’s got that futuristic disco edge that screams "roller skates and neon lights." No joke, I heard this once at a party, and people lost their minds. Absolute chaos—in the best way.
Then there’s the title track, “For Your Love.” This one’s more stripped down, but don’t mistake minimal for weak. It builds slow, teasing you with soft strings and a heartbeat drum rhythm before Lola comes in with those honey-dipped vocals. She doesn’t oversell it either; she lets the groove do half the work. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re hooked. It’s romantic without being sappy, sexy without trying too hard. Like… imagine walking through a dimly lit club in Berlin or Lisbon back in the day, this tune playing faintly in the background. Instant vibes.
Look, I ain’t saying every second of this album is gold. Some parts drag, sure, but when it works, it REALLY works. And honestly, that’s what makes For Your Love stand out—it feels human. Not everything has to be polished to perfection. Sometimes, rough edges are where the magic lives.
Here’s the kicker though: why does an album like this even exist? I mean, who thought, “Yeah, let’s drop a funky disco record in Germany AND Portugal in 1978”? Was it some weird experiment? Or just dumb luck? Either way, we won. So next time you’re digging through old vinyl bins, keep an eye out for this gem. Trust me, your ears will thank you.
