A Private Heaven
Sheena Easton · 1984
73 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B · country · pop rock
A vibrant blend of dance-pop and soft rock, showcasing Easton's vocal prowess over infectious grooves.
Why this album works
'A Private Heaven' featured the controversial track 'Sugar Walls', which sparked discussions around lyrical content and censorship. The album reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200, further establishing Easton as a prominent pop artist of the era.
- Best for
- vibrant dance party atmosphere dynamic flow with peaks sing-along moments with friends
- Context
- Released on October 2, 1984, 'A Private Heaven' was Sheena Easton's fourth studio album, following her commercial success with the hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)'. At this point in her career, Easton was transitioning into a more pop-dance oriented sound, aiming to solidify her status in the evolving 1980s music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Radiohead· Kate Bush· David Bowie· Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Kim Wilde· Simply Red· Blur
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Strut Standout 4:05
- 2 Sugar Walls Standout 4:01
- 3 Hungry Eyes Standout 3:42
- 4 It's Hard to Say It's Over 4:24
- 5 Swear 3:43
- 6 Love and Affection 4:05
- 7 Back in the City 3:46
- 8 You Make Me Nervous 3:53
- 9 All by Myself 4:24
- 10 Double Standard 3:50
- 11 Sugar Walls (dance mix) 7:01
- 12 Letters From the Road 3:25
- 13 Straight Talking 3:37
- 14 Fallen Angels 4:11
- 15 Strut (dance mix) 5:53
- 16 Swear (dub mix) 3:28
- 17 Sugar Walls (dub mix) 5:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.