Live Your Life Be Free [IMPORT]

Belinda Carlisle

Product Details

• Audio CD
• Original Release Date: 1991
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: EMI
• ASIN: B000006XGL
• Also Available in: Audio CD
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (19 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #438,202 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Product Description
The once and future lead singer of The Go-Go's 1991 solo album features the hit "Half The World" and the title track. Players include Eric Bazilian (The Hooters), Dave Alvin (The Blasters), Stan Lynch (Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers), Ellen Shipley, Maria Vidal, percussionist Luis Conte, drummer Kenny Aronoff and many more.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars How can music this magical be so neglected?, August 4, 2002

By	Daniel Jolley "darkgenius" (Shelby, North Carolina USA) - See all my reviews (TOP 50 REVIEWER)    (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Live Your Life Be Free (Audio CD)

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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Excellent album, but not her best, November 9, 2000

By	Ralf Schwate (Muenchen Deutschland) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live Your Life Be Free (Audio CD)

This is Belinda's fourth album and quite different from her first three solo albums. It is in general harder and livelier than her previous ones and quite an optimistic album. One can feel that Belinda had quite some fun and joy during the making of this album.

Best Tracks on this album are "I Plead Insanity" (what a beat!), "Love Revolution", "Loneliness Game" (the softest song on the album, a reminder of her past) and the title track "Live Your Life Be Free".

The album contains 11 tracks with a total length of 51:09. Highly recommended.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A different direction, September 3, 2000

By	Chris S. "cscotts" (atlanta, ga United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Live Your Life Be Free (Audio CD)

With this album, Belinda Carlisle begins to take a slight turn from her three previous albums. It rocks a little harder, I think, especially the title track, which I think ranks as one of her five best songs ever. This was the first real commercial disappointment for her in the states, and she really never rebounded. It's a shame, because people are missing out on some really great music with this album and the follow-up "Real". With this album, you can tell she goes a little beyond the safety net vocally, sounding more raw and better than ever. How many people can you say sound better as they age? Belinda definately does.