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Music: George michael — patience
Who made the rule that an artist had to keep recording new material if he didn’t want to be forgotten? Quantity doesn’t mean quality, a formula that George Michael has perfectly understood right from the start. Oh, and he’s had some memorable mentions in the tabloids to keep the public’s interest intact.
He is back with his latest (and “last”) album. Hey fans, calm down, he’ll still continue to sing and entertain us with his ever-growing music. But the songs will be released only on the Internet, available for download where fans can also choose to contribute to one of his favourite charities. To paraphrase him, he doesn’t need the public’s money any more.
But he does need the musical medium to release his emotions and opinions. And, like his last couple of albums, ‘Patience’ gets a bit much sometimes, even though we have to recognize his artistry. Patience reads like an autobiography. George is still torturing us with another set of complex arty ballads, a genre he excels in as much as the (too) funky tunes. Thankfully, we’ve got both here.
The album kicks off with the title track Patience. My Mother Had A Brother portrays a painful family secret; Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo’s Song) is an upbeat, salsa-style love prayer. George is at his best when he’s in upbeat mode — listen to Amazing and Cars And Trains.
All the tracks in the album are worth listening. It is a testament to a prolific career, and he has nothing left to prove. Buy it and hear the signs!
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