Wide Open
Michael McDonald · 2017
71 min · 12 tracks · R&B · soul · soft rock
A soulful blend of introspective ballads and rhythm-driven grooves that showcase McDonald's iconic vocal warmth.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- introspective ballads for quiet nights
- soulful grooves for relaxed afternoons
- warm vocals for emotional connection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of fast-paced tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- When 'Wide Open' was released in 2017, Michael McDonald was in the midst of a resurgence, following a decade-long hiatus from original music. This album marked his first collection of new material since 'Motown' in 2003, signaling a return to his roots in blue-eyed soul and pop.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Toto· Steely Dan· Hall & Oates
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hail Mary 6:52
- 2 Just Strong Enough 7:59
- 3 Find It in Your Heart 5:47
- 4 Half Truth 5:42
- 5 Ain't No Good 4:26
- 6 Honest Emotion 5:32
- 7 Blessing in Disguise 5:57
- 8 Dark Side 5:53
- 9 If You Wanted to Hurt Me 5:14
- 10 Beautiful Child 6:09
- 11 Too Short 5:23
- 12 Free a Man 6:07
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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