What makes Half the World by Belinda Carlisle notable?

The album features the hit single 'Live Your Life Be Free,' which reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary chart, highlighting Carlisle's appeal in the mainstream music scene. Critics noted this release as pivotal for establishing her identity outside of The Go-Go's, influencing female artists in rock and pop during the decade. Released on December 1, 1991, 'Half the World' marked Belinda Carlisle's transition into solo artistry following her success with The Go-Go's. This album came after her commercial breakthrough with 'Heaven on Earth' (1987), showcasing her continued evolution as a pop rock artist during the early '90s.