A sales phenomenon, and deservedly so. Jam-packed with smashes like "Father Figure" and "One More Try," this showed a sophistication and artistic maturity that was barely...
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A superbly crafted mainstream pop/rock masterpiece, Faith made George Michael an international solo star, selling over ten million copies in the U.S. alone as of 2000....
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It's difficult to knock someone who deliberately opted out of making music videos; this is not, after all, the way one kisses MTV's butt, as one must when one wants a major...
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George Michael's follow-up to the massive success of Faith found him turning inward, trying to gain critical acclaim as well as sales. Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 is...
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Though it was a major stiff, Michael's most recent album was a solid affair, often reminiscent of--of all people--Sade. Cold but--on at least one level--fascinating...
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When George Michael was riding high on the charts, only a handful of critics acknowledged that he was a brilliant mainstream pop singer/songwriter who, at his best, rivaled...
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George Michael's Ladies & Gentlemen, the Best of George Michael goes beyond what the title promises, gathering 23 career-defining videos and performances, a discography, and...
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Unlike many covers albums, Songs From the Last Century is a cohesive, enjoyable diversion. With the help of co-producer Phil Ramone, George Michael has crafted a warm,...
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A live benefit EP from the Freddy Mercury tribute concert, it shows both Queen and George Michael in fine shape, although Michael can't match the grand dramatic gestures of...
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When George Michael was riding high on the charts, only a handful of critics acknowledged that he was a brilliant mainstream pop singer/songwriter who, at his best, rivaled...
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Almost immediately after he became an international superstar with 1987's Faith, George Michael developed a complex that he was not taken seriously as an artist. He was...
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Almost immediately after he became an international superstar with 1987's Faith, George Michael developed a complex that he was not taken seriously as an artist. He was...
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