This incredible Belinda Carlisle album, her fourth solo release, was unjustifiably neglected and quickly forgotten by the public but not by those of us who recognize the incredible music this singer always delivers. A few tracks are somewhat average, but there are some really great songs on here that I enjoy listening to immensely. Belinda has one of the best voices in the industry, one which conveys passion and emotion vividly to this listener. This album features more up-tempo songs than her previous ones, communicating a be strong and feel good message to listeners. Despite the conspicuous absence of several slower ballads, love is still the theme of virtually every song Belinda sings.


The title track is a strong, upbeat song in which Belinda encourages a potential flame to think for himself because he will then surely realize that he should be with her and no one else. The style reminds me in a way of Heaven Is a Place on Earth and had all the makings of a big hit. Do You Feel Like I Feel is another fast-paced song wherein Belinda wonders if her new flame cares for her the way she cares for him. Half the World is a really beautiful love song about separated lovers which also speaks to those who are still waiting to find a soul mate. Featuring poignant lyrics such as every time you leave, a part of me goes, too and the train that takes you from me brings somebody home, it is without a doubt one of Belinda s best love songs. Belinda really jams on the Latin-influenced You re Nothing Without Me, producing an anthem of self-confidence in reaction to a flame threatening to walk away. Little Black Book is a fun little song that reminds me of Belinda s earlier solo recordings. Love Revolution features Belinda s huskier singing voice and possesses an infectious tempo. As usual, Belinda concludes the album with a truly superb song. Loneliness Game is a song for everyone, really, because everyone experiences loneliness, even the people who seem to have the world in the palm of their hands.
There is no bad song on the album, but a few tracks don t particularly stand out like the others. The music itself has a good bit of variety, as Belinda continued to mature and expand her musical repertoire, so the flow between one song and the next is a little choppy at a couple of places. All in all, though, this is yet another wonderful, underappreciated album from this great and talented singer. The music and style may change from one album to the next, but the unique, passionate voice remains vintage Belinda Carlisle.

Tracklist:

01. Live Your Life Be Free [0:05:15.46]
02. Do You Feel Like I Feel? [0:05:09.22]
03. Half The World [0:04:22.86]
04. You Came Out Of Nowhere [0:04:10.64]
05. You re Nothing Without Me [0:03:54.76]
06. I Plead Insanity [0:04:39.24]
07. Emotional Highway [0:05:20.00]
08. Little Black Book [0:04:15.02]
09. Love Revolution [0:05:08.97]
10. World Of Love [0:04:13.33]
11. Loneliness Game [0:04:43.09]