Out on My Own
Sheila Chandra · 1984
43 min · 10 tracks · synth-pop
A lush blend of ethereal synths and haunting vocals creates a transportive sonic landscape.
Why this album works
This album is significant for its early incorporation of world music elements into mainstream synth-pop, helping pave the way for future genre-blending artists. Its standout track 'All You Want Is More' received considerable airplay, marking Chandra as an innovative voice in the UK music scene during the mid-1980s.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo flow throughout ethereal soundscapes for reflection transportive listening experience
- Context
- Out on My Own was Sheila Chandra's debut album, released in 1984 when she was just starting to carve out her niche in the synth-pop genre. At this point, she was transitioning from her previous work with the group Monsoon into a solo career, allowing her unique fusion of pop and Indian music influences to shine through.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Duran Duran· Pet Shop Boys· Modern Talking
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All You Want Is More Standout 4:18
- 2 Out on My Own Standout 4:20
- 3 Village Girl Standout 4:13
- 4 Storm Trance 3:31
- 5 From a Whisper...To a Scream 5:49
- 6 Prema, Shanti, Dharma, Satya 4:16
- 7 Unchanged Malady 5:10
- 8 Missing the Voice 3:58
- 9 Fly to Me 3:37
- 10 Songbird 4:23
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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