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Released 20 years ago

Twenty Five

giorge mijael · 2006

218 min · 44 tracks · contemporary R&B · funk · jazz

A vibrant collection of soulful melodies and danceable grooves that encapsulate the essence of pop in the mid-2000s.

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 want

  • prefer shorter, standalone tracks
  • seek intense, high-energy moments

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on January 1, 2006, 'Twenty Five' marked a significant point in George Michael's career as it celebrated his 25 years in music. This compilation came after a period of personal challenges and legal battles, showcasing his ability to blend various genres while maintaining commercial appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
Tom Misch· Anderson .Paak· Jordan Rakei

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 Everything She Wants 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

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