Out on My Own cover

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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • ethereal soundscapes for reflection
  • transportive listening experience
  • haunting vocals evoke emotion

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced tracks
  • seek immediate energetic impact

Where this album fits

Career 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 4:18
  • 2 Out on My Own 4:20
  • 3 Village Girl 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

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