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The One Thing
Pop · 1993 · 11 tracks

The One Thing

Michael Bolton

Polished 1993 power ballads and blue-eyed soul. A masterclass in high-drama vocal delivery, lush synth arrangements, and unashamedly romantic sentiment.

September 23, 1993 · Columbia

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Unapologetically romantic and emotionally grand with a soulful, polished edge.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks
01
Said I Loved You… But I Lied
5:06
02
I’m Not Made of Steel
5:12
03
The One Thing
5:09
04
Soul of My Soul
5:42
05
Completely
4:26
06
Lean on Me
5:21
07
Ain’t Got Nothing If You Ain’t Got Love
5:04
08
A Time for Letting Go
5:39
09
Never Get Enough of Your Love
5:06
10
In the Arms of Love
4:51
11
The Voice of My Heart
4:48
Moments Worth Listening For
The dramatic pause and vocal explosion during the bridge of Said I Loved You... But I Lied.
The gospel-inspired choir swell that elevates the final chorus of Lean on Me.
The intimate, breathy opening of Completely before the full band kicks in.
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How does The One Thing sound next to the rest of Michael Bolton's catalogue?

Keys/Synth+1.0σ

The instrumentation foregrounds keys/synth a touch more than the catalogue usually does.

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