Center Stage cover

Center Stage

Helen Reddy · 1998

47 min · 14 tracks · pop music

A lush orchestral pop album filled with heartfelt ballads and Reddy's emotive vocals.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo ballads
  • heartfelt moments of reflection
  • lush orchestral arrangements throughout
  • warm evening listening experience

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek experimental sonic adventures

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Center Stage' was released in 1998, Helen Reddy was transitioning into a more reflective phase of her career, following her peak success in the 1970s. This album marked her return to recording after a significant hiatus, showcasing her enduring talent amidst shifting musical landscapes.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Blow, Gabriel, Blow 3:06
  • 2 I Still Believe in Love 3:04
  • 3 A Boy Like You 2:38
  • 4 The Writing's on the Wall 2:41
  • 5 With Every Breath I Take 3:25
  • 6 Knowing When to Leave 2:10
  • 7 Love, Look Away 4:02
  • 8 Surrender 3:46
  • 9 You're Just in Love 4:25
  • 10 Tell Me It's Not True 4:05
  • 11 Speak Low 3:52
  • 12 My Friend 3:26
  • 13 Fifty Percent 3:26
  • 14 The Party's Over 2:58

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