One of the best pop albums ever made

George Michael's first solo album is not only his best, but it's also one of the best pop albums ever made. He mixes rock, soul and funk to produce his signature sound. Starting off with the funky and rocking title track, the album grabs you instantly. Michael is a gifted songwriter and can go from playful funky fun to thoughtful ballads in the space of two songs, and he shifts gears instantly with the second song, 'Father Figure'. He finishes up the one-two-three opening combo with 'I want your sex', easily the most controversial song he's ever written and catchy as hell. There's barely a weak song on the rest of album and his songwriting is superb throughout.

10/10