Released 20 years ago
Twenty Five
giorge mijael · 2006
218 min · 44 tracks · contemporary R&B
A vibrant collection blending soulful melodies with infectious pop hooks, channeling both nostalgia and contemporary flair.
Top tracks — play these first
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Everything She Wants Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Careless Whisper — This track, originally released in the '80s, remains one of mijael's signature songs, featuring haunting saxophone melodies that epitomize his emotive vocal style.
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Freedom! '90 — A powerful anthem for self-expression, this cover highlights mijael's ability to reinterpret classic hits while infusing them with fresh energy.
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Amazing — This ballad showcases mijael's vocal prowess and emotional depth, representing a high point in the album with its heartfelt lyrics and lush production.
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Last Christmas — A perennial holiday favorite, this cover has become synonymous with the festive season, demonstrating mijael's talent for transforming pop standards into timeless classics.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- danceable grooves for celebration
- dynamic exploration of themes
- wave-like pacing for engagement
- nostalgic warmth and familiarity
- soulful melodies for reflection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer shorter, standalone tracks
- seek intense, high-energy moments
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Revitalized interest and achieved commercial success, marking a return to prominence.
- Themes
- nostalgic pop anthems· holiday warmth· emotive balladry
- Career context
- Released in 2006, Twenty Five marked giorge mijael's return to the spotlight after a brief hiatus, following his previous album Patience in 2004. This compilation showcased his extensive catalog while reaffirming his status as a leading figure in adult contemporary and pop music genres.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tom Misch· Anderson .Paak· Jordan Rakei
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 Everything She Wants Start here 6:34
- 2 Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go 3:52
- 3 Freedom 5:20
- 4 Faith 3:16
- 5 Too Funky 3:46
- 6 Fastlove 5:29
- 7 Freedom! '90 6:30
- 8 Spinning the Wheel 6:09
- 9 Outside 4:45
- 10 As 4:44
- 11 Freeek! 4:32
- 12 Shoot the Dog 5:09
- 13 Amazing 4:26
- 14 Flawless (Go to the City) 4:50
- 15 An Easier Affair 4:39
Disc 2
- 1 Careless Whisper 5:05
- 2 Last Christmas 4:27
- 3 A Different Corner 4:03
- 4 Father Figure 5:41
- 5 One More Try 5:53
- 6 Praying for Time 4:42
- 7 Heal the Pain 4:44
- 8 Don't Let the Sun Go Down on Me 5:49
- 9 Jesus to a Child 6:50
- 10 Older 5:35
- 11 Round Here 5:56
- 12 You Have Been Loved 5:29
- 13 John and Elvis Are Dead 4:24
- 14 This Is Not Real Love 4:57
Disc 3
- 1 Understand 5:55
- 2 Precious Box 7:38
- 3 Roxanne 4:10
- 4 Fantasy 5:02
- 5 Cars and Trains 5:51
- 6 Patience 2:53
- 7 You Know That I Want To 4:32
- 8 My Mother Had a Brother 6:19
- 9 If You Were There 3:43
- 10 Safe 4:25
- 11 American Angel 4:08
- 12 My Baby Just Cares for Me 1:43
- 13 Brother Can You Spare a Dime? (performed at Pavarotti & Friends) 4:27
- 14 Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo's Song) 5:25
- 15 Through 4:54
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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