High Hat by Boy George

High Hat

by Boy George

Released: March 14, 1989

Pop-soul, new jack swing

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

01

The Album

"High Hat" is a solo studio album by British singer-songwriter Boy George, released in 1989. However, unlike the previous two which were released by Virgin Records, "High Hat" was released by Virgin France S.A. Interestingly, all 10 of the tracks on "High Hat" were also included on "Tense Nervous Headache", albeit in a remixed form. Other songs include "You Are My Heroin", "I'm Not Sleeping Anymore", "Kipsy", "Mama Never Knew", "What's Boy G'a Do", "Don't Cry" and "Girl with Combination Skin".

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Interesting Facts

Although there isn't much information available on theโ€ฆ

Although there isn't much information available on the professionals involved in producing the album, what's clear is that "High Hat" was a notable project in the discography of Boy George, who first found fame as the lead singer of the British band Culture Club.

"High Hat" is a blend of pop andโ€ฆ

"High Hat" is a blend of pop and dance music, portraying a range of human emotions with Boy George's trademark lyrical swiftness and vocal audacity.

On the technical side, the album displays aโ€ฆ

On the technical side, the album displays a wide spectrum of arrangements, incorporating elements of funk, soul and electronic music and displaying a high degree of production value.

In overall, it provides a glimpse into Boyโ€ฆ

In overall, it provides a glimpse into Boy George's singular musical vision and creative journey as a solo artist.

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Essential Tracks

01

Don't Take My Mind On A Trip

The album features the hit singles "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip" and "Whisper", which reached number 68 and number 74 respectively on the UK Singles Chart.

02

Whisper

The album features the hit singles "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip" and "Whisper", which reached number 68 and number 74 respectively on the UK Singles Chart.

03

You Are My Heroin

Other songs include "You Are My Heroin", "I'm Not Sleeping Anymore", "Kipsy", "Mama Never Knew", "What's Boy G'a Do", "Don't Cry" and "Girl with Combination Skin".

04

I'm Not Sleeping Anymore

Other songs include "You Are My Heroin", "I'm Not Sleeping Anymore", "Kipsy", "Mama Never Knew", "What's Boy G'a Do", "Don't Cry" and "Girl with Combination Skin".

05

Kipsy

Other songs include "You Are My Heroin", "I'm Not Sleeping Anymore", "Kipsy", "Mama Never Knew", "What's Boy G'a Do", "Don't Cry" and "Girl with Combination Skin".

Then

Reception

The album features the hit singles "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip" and "Whisper", which reached number 68 and number 74 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. It was essentially the artist's third solo album, following "Sold" and "Tense Nervous Headache". The album, while not as commercially successful as his work with Culture Club, showed Boy George's continued relevance in the music scene.

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The Complete Album Story

"High Hat" is a solo studio album by British singer-songwriter Boy George, released in 1989. It was essentially the artist's third solo album, following "Sold" and "Tense Nervous Headache". However, unlike the previous two which were released by Virgin Records, "High Hat" was released by Virgin France S.A. Interestingly, all 10 of the tracks on "High Hat" were also included on "Tense Nervous Headache", albeit in a remixed form.

The album features the hit singles "Don't Take My Mind on a Trip" and "Whisper", which reached number 68 and number 74 respectively on the UK Singles Chart. Other songs include "You Are My Heroin", "I'm Not Sleeping Anymore", "Kipsy", "Mama Never Knew", "What's Boy G'a Do", "Don't Cry" and "Girl with Combination Skin".

Although there isn't much information available on the professionals involved in producing the album, what's clear is that "High Hat" was a notable project in the discography of Boy George, who first found fame as the lead singer of the British band Culture Club.

The album, while not as commercially successful as his work with Culture Club, showed Boy George's continued relevance in the music scene. "High Hat" is a blend of pop and dance music, portraying a range of human emotions with Boy George's trademark lyrical swiftness and vocal audacity.

On the technical side, the album displays a wide spectrum of arrangements, incorporating elements of funk, soul and electronic music and displaying a high degree of production value. In overall, it provides a glimpse into Boy George's singular musical vision and creative journey as a solo artist.

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