Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1

by George Michael

Overview

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 not an entirely successful effort; Michael has cut back on the effortless hooks and melodies that crammed not only Faith but also his singles with Wham!, and his socially conscious lyrics tend to be heavy-handed. But the highlights -- the light, Beatlesque harmonies of "Heal the Pain," the plodding number one "Praying for Time," and also "Waiting for That Day" as well as the Top Ten "Freedom" -- make a case for his talents as a pop craftsman. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	10/20/2017
Label:	Sony Music
UPC:	0888751452718
Rank:	5065

Tracks

1. Praying for Time
2. Freedom! '90
3. They Won't Go When I Go
4. Something to Save
5. Cowboys and Angels
6. Waiting for That Day
7. Mother's Pride
8. Heal the Pain
9. Soul Free
10. Waiting (Reprise)

Album Credits

Performance Credits

George Michael   Primary Artist,Bass,Guitar,Vocals,Soloist,Keyboards,Percussion,Lead Vocals,Guitar (Acoustic),Vocals (Background)
Anthony Patler   Keyboards
Paul McCartney   Featured Artist
Shirley Lewis   Vocals (Background)
Caroline Dale   Vocals (Background)
Chris Cameron   Piano,Keyboards
Steve Sidwell   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Emily Burridge   Cello
Deon Estus   Bass,Vocals (Background)
Pete Gleadall   Sequencing
Hugh Burns   Guitar
Lori Perry   Vocals (Background)
Phil Palmer   Guitar,Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Katie Kissoon   Vocals (Background)
Nile Rodgers   Featured Artist
Mark Berrow   Vocals (Background)
Danny Jacob   Guitar
Sharon Perry   Vocals (Background)
Nick Barr   Vocals (Background)
Frank Schaefer   Vocals (Background)
Danny Cummings   Percussion
Gavyn Wright   Vocals (Background)
Jo Bryant   Vocals (Background)
Ola Onabule   Vocals (Background)
Astrud Gilberto   Featured Artist
Jay Henry   Vocals (Background)
Frank Tontoh   Drums
Steve Walters   Bass
Andy Hamilton   Saxophone
Michael B. Borofsky   Director
Ivo Jan van der Werff   Vocals (Background)
Alfia Nakipbekova   Cello
Jayray Ruffin   Vocals (Background)
Perry Montague-Mason   Vocals (Background)
Stephen Walters   Bass
Tony Patler   Keyboards
Ian Thomas   Drums
Vaughn Armon   Vocals (Background)

Technical Credits

Pam Sawyer   Composer
Allen Shamblin   Composer
Simon Law   Composer
Chris Cameron   Arranger,String Arrangements
Niall Flynn   Mastering,Remastering
Caron Wheeler   Composer
Jon Douglas   Producer
Nile Rodgers   Mixing,Reworking
David Austin   Composer,Mastering,Remastering,Executive Producer
George Michael   Design,Arranger,Composer,Producer
Stevie Wonder   Composer
Ray Staff   Mastering,Remastering
Patrice Rushen   Composer
Keith Richards   Composer
Antonio Carlos Jobim   Composer
Gloria Jones   Composer
Nellee Hooper   Composer
Mick Jagger   Composer
Mike Corbett   Editing
Mike Reid   Composer
Yvonne Wright   Composer
Noel Haris   Assistant Engineer
Simon Halfon   Design
Wee Gee   Cover Photo,Photography
Terri McFaddin   Composer
Freddie Washington   Composer
Pete Frith   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Noel Harris   Assistant,Assistant Engineer
James Wedge   Photography
Beresford Romeo   Composer
Bradford Branson   Photography
Theresa McFaddin   Composer
Clarence McMurray   Composer
Ferreira De Mendonca   Composer
Chris Porter   Engineer
John Webber   Mastering,Remastering