The Wheel of Time

Pop · 2002 · 11 tracks

The Wheel of Time

A high-gloss collection of 80s covers and mature synth-pop. Polished, melancholic, and defined by Sandra's signature whispered delivery and Michael Cretu's production.

It's like a high-definition 2000s update of your favorite 80s synth-pop dreams.

A sophisticated and slightly mournful reflection on time and memory wrapped in high-gloss electronics.

The Wheel of Time · vs · Sandra

Nostalgia+1.7σ

The writing leans notably further into nostalgia than the rest of the catalogue.

Tracklist · 11 Tracks

01

Forgive Me

4:26

02

Footprints

3:45

03

Motivation

4:04

04

I Close My Eyes

4:07

05

Perfect Touch

3:46

06

Silent Running

4:19

07

Such a Shame

4:21

08

Now!

4:03

09

Free Love

4:16

10

Forever

3:47

11

The Wheel of Time

4:09

Moments Worth Waiting For

The hauntingly faithful yet distinctly feminine one-take vocal delivery on the Depeche Mode cover Freelove.

The lush, cinematic synth swell that opens the title track, grounding the album in a sense of grand finality.

The way the percussion on Such a Shame updates the Talk Talk original with a polished, early-2000s electronic crispness.

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