Outrageous cover

Outrageous

Cher · 1989

45 min · 8 tracks · folk rock · house · pop rock

Energetic dance remixes pulsate with Cher's powerful vocals, delivering an infectious celebration of pop and house music.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo dance energy
  • celebratory vibes for gatherings
  • infectious rhythms for movement
  • powerful vocals for sing-alongs

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer quiet, introspective moments
  • seek faster-paced, high-energy tracks

Where this album fits

Themes
late '80s dance culture· house music evolution· celebration of identity
Career context
Released on August 1, 1989, 'Outrageous' came during Cher's transition into the dance-pop genre following her commercial success with 'Heart of Stone' in 1989. This album capitalized on the burgeoning house music scene while showcasing her adaptability as an artist in the late ‘80s.
Stylistic neighbors
Madonna· Diana Ross· Kylie Minogue
Sounds like this from elsewhere
Like a Prayer by Madonna — Shares energetic dance beats and explores themes of identity and spirituality in late '80s pop.
World Clique by Deee-Lite — Combines vibrant dance music with a celebratory vibe, echoing the house music evolution of the late '80s.
Introspective by Pet Shop Boys — Features infectious dance tracks that celebrate identity, reflecting the same energetic pop sensibility.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Holdin' Out for Love (remix) 5:43
  • 2 Holy Smoke (remix) 5:48
  • 3 Shoppin' (remix) 5:49
  • 4 Mirror Image (remix) 5:29
  • 5 Prisoner (remix) 6:22
  • 6 Boys and Girls (remix) 5:39
  • 7 Hell on Wheels (remix) 5:32
  • 8 Outrageous (remix) 5:15

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