Older

by George Michael

Overview

Older is the album that many observers initially believed Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1 to be -- a relentlessly serious affair, George Michael's bid for artistic credibility. It's an album that makes Listen Without Prejudice sound like Faith. Michael has dispensed with the catchy, frothy dance-pop numbers that brought him fame, concentrating on stately, pretentious ballads -- even "Fastlove," the album's one dance track, lacks the carefree spark of his earlier work. Although Michael's skills as a pop craftsman still shine through -- several songs are well-constructed ballads that rank with his best material -- his earnestness sinks the album. It is one thing to be mature and another to be boring. Too often, Michael mistakes slight melodies for mature craftsmanship and Older never quite recovers. When melodies do pop up, he doesn't deliver them with enough force to make an impact, and the album slowly disappears as a result. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine

Product Details

Release Date:	07/08/2008
Label:	Aegean/Epic/Legacy
UPC:	0886973191927

Tracks

1. Jesus to a Child
2. Fastlove
3. Older
4. Spinning the Wheel
5. It Doesn't Really Matter
6. The Strangest Thing
7. To Be Forgiven
8. Move On
9. Star People
10. You Have Been Loved
11. Free

Album Credits

Performance Credits

George Michael   Primary Artist,Drums,Keyboards,Guitar (Bass),Multi Instruments
Astrud Gilberto   Primary Artist
Jon Douglas   Keyboards,Drums
Hugh Burns   Guitar (Acoustic)
Phil Smith   Saxophone,Saxophone
John Themis   Guitar
Alan Ross   Guitar
David Austin   Keyboards,Keyboards
Danny Jacob   Guitar
Stuart Brooks   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Chris Cameron   Piano,Strings,Keyboards,Fender Rhodes,String Keyboard
Chris Davis   Saxophone
Steve Sidwell   Trumpet
John Thirkell   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Fayyaz Virji   Trombone
Danny Jacobs   Guitar
Andy Hamilton   Saxophone
Jo   Vocals
Philip Smith   Saxophone
Dave Clews   Keyboards
Andreas Georgiou   Cymbals
Andy (Stewart) Hamilton   Saxophone

Technical Credits

Pete Gleadall   Programming
Peter B.   Cover Design
Ren Swan   Engineer
David Austin   Composer
George Michael   Design,Arranger,Composer,Musician,Producer,Programming,Cover Design,Sleeve Design,Instrumentation
Paul Gomersall   Engineer
Niall Flynn   Studio Assistant
Charlie Brocco   Engineer
Jon Douglas   Arranger,Composer,Producer
David Clayton   Programming
Andrew McPherson   Photography
Steve McNichol   Programming
Simon Halfon   Design,Cover Design,Sleeve Design
Nick Knight   Photography
Peter Barrett   Design
Brad Branson   Cover Photo,Photography,Cover Design
Dave Clayton   Programming
Chris Porter   Engineer