When George Michael was dominating the charts, only a few critics acknowledged him as a brilliant mainstream pop singer-songwriter whose peak creations could rival those of his idol, Elton John — crafting some of the most sophisticated pop songs and productions of his time. For nearly a decade, he was a superstar in both the U.K. and the U.S. Even though Older didn’t win over American audiences, he remained a fixture on the U.K. and European charts. Between 1984 and 1994, few male solo artists could match his run of hits, and even as his influence began to fade, he continued to produce compelling music.
All of this is captured in his first greatest-hits collection, Ladies & Gentlemen: The Best of George Michael. Spanning two discs and 28 tracks divided into two distinct sections — “For the Heart” (ballads) and “For the Feet” (dance tracks) — the album is an ambitious body of work, both in scale and accomplishment. For casual listeners, its vast scope might feel overwhelming, as it includes not just hits but also rare tracks, compilation cuts, lesser-known singles, and duets. Yet that’s exactly what makes it worth collecting, especially for fans who already own his albums (they’ll also notice that many mixes sound slightly different, as if they’d been processed with an aging “Q Sound” effect similar to the one used on Madonna’s The Immaculate Collection).
Skeptics might even change their minds after listening to both discs, since the two contrasting halves prove to be surprisingly cohesive, unveiling forgotten gems that highlight the true depth of his talent. Admittedly, listening through both discs can be tiring, but there’s no doubt that Ladies & Gentlemen stands as the definitive statement of his career.
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