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From its odd, defensive title to the announcement that none of the album's videos would include the photogenic singer/songwriter, George Michael's second solo album consciously repositioned the ex-Wham! frontman as a mature artist rather than a teenybopper idol. Indeed, the video for "Freedom '90," which shares only its title with Wham's 1984 hit, features the ritual burning of Michael's trademark leather jacket.
Career intent aside, LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE is an excellent adult-pop album opening with the tender "Praying For Time" and continuing through nine more excellent, well-sung, and melodic examples of smooth commercial pop, the highlight being the angry "They Won't Go When I Go." Although a more dance-oriented LISTEN WITHOUT PREJUDICE, VOLUME TWO was due for release shortly after the first volume, it was never issued. This projected follow-up may be yet another casualty of the protracted legal battle between George Michael and Sony Music that derailed the singer's career for over half a decade.
Recorded at Sarm West and Metropolis Studios, London, England.
Personnel: George Michael (vocals, guitar, keyboards, bass, percussion); Phil Palmer (guitar); Emily Burridge, Alfia Nakipbekova (cello); Andy Hamilton (saxophone); Chris Cameron (piano, keyboards); Tony Patler (keyboards); Deon Estus (bass, background vocals); Ian Thomas (drums); Danny Cummings (percussion); Shirley Lewis (background vocals).
Rolling Stone (10/4/90) - 3.5 Stars - Very Good - "...For the most part, this album succeeds in its effort to establish Michael's seriousness and deliver him from caricature..." Q (12/99, p.68) - Included in Q Magazine's "90 Best Albums Of The 1990s." Q - 5 Stars - Indispensable - Ranked by Q as the #2 Album of 1990. Stereo Review (1/91) - Best Recording of the Month - "...It is tuneful, inventive, and rebellious, unwilling to play it safe even when it sounds most conformist..."
George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 Songs
George Michael - Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 Album Track Listing
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Praying For Time
4:41
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Freedom! '90
6:30
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They Won't Go When I Go
5:06
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Something To Save
3:18
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Cowboys and Angels
7:13
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Waiting For That Day
4:51
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Mothers Pride
3:59
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Heal the Pain
4:41
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Soul Free
5:27
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Waiting
2:25
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Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 Music Review
Customer Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 Reviews
Average Rating: (5 out of 5 stars)
"GEORGIOS" AT HIS FINEST! THERE ARE MANY FINE SONGS ON THIS ALBUM,JUST TO NAME A FEW BRILLIANT ONES:
Praying For Time
Freedom
Cowboys & Angels
Waiting For That Day & ONE OF THE BEST SLOW SONGS EVER,"Mothers Pride".ITS BEAUTIFUL.I'LL NEVER KNOW WHY THIS SONG WASN'T PUT IN HIS GREATEST HITS.
JUST GET IT,YOU WONT BE DISSAPOINTED! Submitted by a reviewer (LONDON,UNITED KINGDOM) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 1 found this helpful.
brilliant early music from George Michael More thought provoking than Faith with a more mature and social conscience edge. Submitted by ckelly955 (Houston, Tx, USA) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
the best pop excellent, the best pop i ever heard.. Submitted by fernando (mexico) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
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