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Released 40 years ago

No More the Fool

Elkie Brooks · 1986

45 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A rich blend of emotive pop ballads and rock-infused melodies showcasing Brooks' powerful vocal prowess.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo emotional exploration
  • cathartic release through powerful vocals
  • intimate moments of personal reflection
  • sing-along ballads with friends
  • for evening wind-down

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced music
  • seek instant gratification tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'No More the Fool' was released in 1986, Elkie Brooks had established herself as a prominent figure in British pop music, following her commercial success with albums like 'Pearls' (1977). This album marked a continuation of her exploration into more personal and diverse themes, building on her previous works while aiming to reach new audiences. It was during this period that she sought to redefine her sound and solidify her place in the evolving music landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
Dusty Springfield· Kiki Dee· Carly Simon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 No More the Fool 4:59
  • 2 Only Women Bleed 4:34
  • 3 No Secrets (Call of the Wild) 4:34
  • 4 Blue Jay 4:21
  • 5 Break the Chain 4:45
  • 6 We’ve Got Tonight 4:19
  • 7 All or Nothing 4:36
  • 8 Don’t Want to Cry No More 5:09
  • 9 Hiding Inside Yourself 4:03
  • 10 Hold the Dream 3:48

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