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Live Your Life Be Free

Belinda Carlisle · 1991

51 min · 11 tracks · new wave

Uplifting melodies blend with empowering lyrics, capturing a spirited sense of freedom and resilience.

Why this album works

The album reached number 34 on the Billboard 200 chart and showcased Carlisle's continued relevance in the early '90s pop scene. It was particularly notable for its themes of independence and self-empowerment, resonating with listeners during a time when female artists were beginning to take more prominent roles in mainstream music.
Career context
Released on October 14, 1991, 'Live Your Life Be Free' was Belinda Carlisle's fourth solo album, following the commercial success of 'Heaven on Earth' in 1987. At this point in her career, she was transitioning from her peak popularity in the late '80s and exploring new musical directions while maintaining her pop-rock roots.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Live Your Life Be Free Standout 5:15
  • 2 Do You Feel Like I Feel? Standout 5:09
  • 3 Half the World 4:22
  • 4 You Came Out of Nowhere 4:11
  • 5 You’re Nothing Without Me 3:54
  • 6 I Plead Insanity 4:39
  • 7 Emotional Highway Standout 5:20
  • 8 Little Black Book 4:14
  • 9 Love Revolution 5:09
  • 10 World of Love 4:13
  • 11 Loneliness Game 4:43

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