Studio Album · No. 2
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 Songwriting Credits by George Michael
Produced by George Michael · Engineered by Chris Porter
Holds writing credit on 9 of 10 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 9 / 10 documented
Scored across the 10 tracks with documented writers, by whether George Michael carries a lyricist or composer credit.
Share of the 10 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
By the Numbers
Awards & Recognition 1
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 was George Michael's deliberate retreat from the pop-star imagery of Faith, and he again wrote and produced the album almost entirely on his own. Every track is his own composition, and the record's introspective tone reflects his decision to foreground the songwriting rather than his image. 'Praying for Time' and 'Freedom! 90' are self-written and self-produced statements about fame and authenticity. The album confirmed him as a writer-producer in full command of his own catalog.
Listen Without Prejudice Vol. 1 is George Michael's second solo studio album, released September 3, 1990 on Columbia Records. Self-produced in its entirety, the album showcases Michael's songwriting maturity. It includes one cover ('They Won't Go When I Go' by Stevie Wonder) and one track sampling the Rolling Stones ('Waiting for That Day').