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Strong as Steel

Tina Arena · 1990

64 min · 13 tracks · R&B · soul

A fusion of pop and soul that showcases powerful vocals over rich, emotive arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • emotive vocal storytelling
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • rich, layered arrangements

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on October 5, 1990, 'Strong as Steel' was Tina Arena's debut studio album, marking her transition from a child performer to a serious adult artist. At this point in her career, she had gained recognition in Australia through television appearances and her work with the group John Farnham before embarking on this solo project.
Stylistic neighbors
Annie Lennox· Sade· Cher

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Woman’s Work 4:21
  • 2 I Need Your Body 4:04
  • 3 Close to My Heart 4:09
  • 4 For the Sake of Talking 4:51
  • 5 Rumour Has It 3:55
  • 6 Images of Love 4:14
  • 7 Strong as Steel 5:06
  • 8 The Machine’s Breaking Down 4:38
  • 9 I’ll Be Here 5:32
  • 10 Stagefright 3:39
  • 11 I Believe (When I Fall in Love It Will Be Forever) 5:50
  • 12 I Need Your Body (original 12″ mix) 6:24
  • 13 The Machine’s Breaking Down (club mix Hot Dr. mix) 8:06

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