Released is the fourth studio solo album released by singer Patti LaBelle

Patti LaBelle

Patricia Louise Holte-Edwards , better known under the stage name, Patti LaBelle, is a Grammy Award winning American singer, author and actress who has spent over 50 years in the music industry...

. It would turn out to be the final release from LaBelle by Epic Records, who then reassigned her to Philadelphia International the next year. While the disco song, "Release (The Tension)", found modest international success, and its pop ballad, "I Don't Go Shopping", written by famed songwriter Peter Allen

Peter Allen

Peter Allen was an Australian songwriter and entertainer. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, Arthur's Theme, winning an Academy Award in 1981...

, much like the singer's previous albums, the album failed to become a success. LaBelle co-wrote five of the songs with collaborator James Ellison.

Tracklisting

All songs written by Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint

Allen Toussaint is an American musician, composer, record producer, and influential figure in New Orleans R&B.Many of Toussaint's songs have become familiar through numerous cover versions, including "Working in the Coalmine", "Ride Your Pony", "Fortune Teller", "Play Something Sweet ", "Southern...

 unless otherwise noted

1. "Give It Up (The Dawning of Rejection)" (5:40)
2. "Don't Make Your Angel Cry" (3:20)
3. "Release
   Release (The Tension)
   "Release " is a song recorded and released by singer Patti LaBelle as a single on the Epic label in 1980. The title track of LaBelle's fourth solo album, Released. It was written and produced by renowned New Orleans funk musician Allen Toussaint. LaBelle recorded the song in mid-range as the song...
   
   " (3:01)
4. "I Don't Go Shopping
   I Don't Go Shopping
   "I Don't Go Shopping" is a song written by Peter Allen and David Lasley and was recorded and released by singer Patti LaBelle in 1980 on the Epic label...
   
   " (Peter Allen
   Peter Allen
   Peter Allen was an Australian songwriter and entertainer. His songs were made popular by many recording artists, including Elkie Brooks, Melissa Manchester and Olivia Newton-John, with one, Arthur's Theme, winning an Academy Award in 1981...
   
   , David Lasley) (3:54)
5. "Ain't That Enough" (Patti LaBelle, James Ellison, V. Orsborn) (3:45)
6. "Love Has Finally Come" (Patti LaBelle, James Ellison, V. Orsborn) (5:36)
7. "Come and Dance With Me" (Patti LaBelle, James Ellison, Edward Batts) (4:28)
8. "Get Ready (Lookin' for Loving)" (Patti LaBelle, James Ellison, Edward Batts) (4:54)
9. "Find the Love" (Patti LaBelle, James Ellison, T. McClean) (5:42)