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It must be hard being a George Michael fan. Patience is only his fourth studio effort in the 18 years since Wham! split, so its release must be some cause for celebration. There always seems to have been something preventing him from releasing a new album--from arrests for lewd behaviour, protracted battles with record companies or prolonged periods of grieving for departed family and friends. Thankfully, Patience is pretty good.
Flitting between fraught ballads and up-tempo adult pop (the misguided sample-laden singles "Freeek!" and "Shoot the Dog" being the unnecessary exceptions), George here returns to the structure and mood of 1990s Listen Without Prejudice, Vol. 1. Patience is at its most delicate and moving with its title track, the intense, tabloid-attacking "Through" and the painful family memories of "My Mother Had a Brother". To balance this, hearts will be raised by "Amazing", with its echoes of the Bee Gees, "Round Here", in which George remembers his early days scampering around Bushey with Andrew Ridgley, and "Cars and Trains", which celebrates the kind of lifestyle that so riled the LAPD back in 1998. That's the thing about George Michael these days. Love him or loathe him, he is unapologetically himself. And fans should be very grateful for that. --Dominic Wills
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GEORGE MICHAEL Patience (2004 UK 14-track CD album featuring the singles Amazing Freeeek! 04 plus Shoot The Dog)
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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The title of George Michael's new solo album obviously refers to the patience with which we've waited for this CD, his first of original material since 1996's "Older." It's not as consistent as that record, but it does feature some of Michael's most personal and inspired work. There are some great tunes, a few good ones, and a couple boring ones, resulting in an overall worthwhile effort. The kickoff single, "Amazing," is an unpretentious, guitar flavored pop song that deserved its Top Ten status in Britain. "Flawless (Go to the City)" is a flamboyant, 6-minute disco stomper that has the word "hit" all over it, and "American Angel" is a touching love song about his Texas boyfriend. Every George Michael CD has at least one tearjerker of a ballad, and on this CD, that song is definitely "My Mother Had a Brother," which addresses the suicide of his uncle. If this track doesn't make you misty in the eyes, you better make sure you still have a pulse. But at 70 minutes, it seems a bit weighed down by only a couple filler tracks. More interesting, is that the American version of "Patience" doesn't have the anti-war "Shoot the Dog," a scathing diatribe against George Bush and Tony Blair. I guess that Sony reasoned that it would hurt George's American sales by including such a politically charged song in a time when 1) Iraq is currently in a state of turmoil and 2) during an election year. Still, this CD deserves to be as much a hit on these shores as the UK, where it already went to Number One. It's not perfect, but make no mistake: this "Patience" is a virtue.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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I've been listening to 'Patience' for one week now. On first listening, I didn't quite get it...one week in, I love it.
The music is excellent, perfectly produced as usual, George Michael's voice has improved even more since 'Listen Without Prejudice'.
But it's the lyrics that take time to get into (does anyone listen to those these days?). If you take the time, it's well worth it.
For me, this is a confessional album about personal love that's been lost and found, lifestyle, family, home, and the questioning of faith in a god and politics.
And personally I welcome the inclusion of 'Shoot the Dog' and 'Freeek' as a brave attempt to deal with important issues of American imperialism and internet porn.
It's a confusing, but intriguing, mix of jazz, blues, ballads and funk.
It's honest...and I honestly like it.
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
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I am 23 years of age and have most of his albums.This was a nice surprise.An incredibly mature album from GM.It did take some getting used to though, like most albums they grow on you.Firstly "Amazing"is a Strong track and the song that i bought the album for.I cant get enough of it it's never off of the stereo!Perfect for getting ready to go out..i put it on and im ready to face the world!"Cars and Trains" is melancholy and meaningful but i can definitely relate to it.The only track on the album that im not keen on is "shoot the dog" it doesnt do anything for me.Flawless is great .Normally im not into songs containing samples but i love this it works..bit of a clubby number.."Precious Box" and "Through" are equally legendry.PB is addictive musically and lyrically ..genius.. "through" this is the best track on the album its true they always get left till the end.Powerful Ballad,Its so heartfelt you cant help but like it.Yes..Patience is nothing like ladies and gentlemen but it is still prtty damn cool.Id recommend it to people of all ages its got something for everyone here George still has it ..great voice..talented** Sarah.C**
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It sure ain't Wham!
I have always been a Wham! fan and always will be. This is the first time I have listened to any of Georges' solo stuff, to be honest I have never really liked his solo stuff, to... Read more
Published 19 months ago by Music Lover
Something really special
I've never listened to a george michael album before or since this one, its absolute perfection. There are a couple of slow songs that really make you feel like time stops. Read more
Published on 6 Aug 2008 by grimboj
Not my favorite but not all bad.
I'm late with Patience, just buying it online recently. I guess you could call me a GM fan though its not something I like to bring up at a poker game. Read more
Published on 4 July 2007 by Darmez
problably The grave as extra song. Very worthwhile to choose for this...
As many others I found this GM album a little less of quality than the LWP and Older albums. It still has a lot of atmosphere. Read more
Published on 13 Nov 2006 by A. RANDSDORP
Good, but missing something...
On the first listen to PATIENCE, I felt something was missing. It was as if George hadn't quite tried hard enough. Read more
Published on 2 Aug 2006 by C. Mes
A full spectrum of music
I am puzzled as to why this CD has had such mixed reviews. To those of you who like George Michael's music (and his success lies in appealing to a very wide audience) then this... Read more
Published on 9 May 2006 by A reviewer called
Not Up To George Michael's Standard
George Michael has written, produced and performed some of the best music that has been released during the past 25 years. At his peak there is very few better. Read more
Published on 21 April 2006 by Richteabiscuit
What a Shame !!
Disapointing .. I think George was ineed of some cash, so he produced this one. The only song which you might enjoy, for a month or so, is Amazing. Read more
Published on 14 Feb 2006 by Peter S
Are you serious?
In the sleeve notes, it says something like "thanks for waiting". Well, you need not have bothered. This is a lame, over-produced attempt which is ALL filler and NO killer. Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2005
It's honest music!
This abum appears to be a collection of music that truly reflects the artist. For the first time, fans are honored to know the real George as every song is extremely personal. Read more
Published on 20 Feb 2005 by Gary P. Alidor
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