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A Private Heaven

Sheena Easton · 1984

73 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B ยท country ยท pop rock

A vibrant blend of dance-pop and soft rock, showcasing Easton's vocal prowess over infectious grooves.

A Private Heaven is an album by Sheena Easton, released in 1984. A vibrant blend of dance-pop and soft rock, showcasing Easton's vocal prowess over infectious grooves. 'A Private Heaven' featured the controversial track 'Sugar Walls', which sparked discussions around lyrical content and censorship. The album reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200, further establishing Easton as a prominent pop artist of the era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does A Private Heaven sound like?

A vibrant blend of dance-pop and soft rock, showcasing Easton's vocal prowess over infectious grooves. Rooted in contemporary R&B and country.

What makes A Private Heaven by Sheena Easton notable?

'A Private Heaven' featured the controversial track 'Sugar Walls', which sparked discussions around lyrical content and censorship. The album reached No. 15 on the Billboard 200, further establishing Easton as a prominent pop artist of the era. Released on October 2, 1984, 'A Private Heaven' was Sheena Easton's fourth studio album, following her commercial success with the hit single 'Morning Train (Nine to Five)'. At this point in her career, Easton was transitioning into a more pop-dance oriented sound, aiming to solidify her status in the evolving 1980s music scene.

How many songs are on A Private Heaven?

A Private Heaven has 17 tracks, running approximately 73 minutes.

Tracklist

17 tracks·73:03

Best experienced from track one โ€” press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Strut Standout 4:05
  • 2 Sugar Walls Standout 4:01
  • 3 Hungry Eyes Standout 3:42
  • 4 It's Hard to Say It's Over 4:24
  • 5 Swear 3:43
  • 6 Love and Affection 4:05
  • 7 Back in the City 3:46
  • 8 You Make Me Nervous 3:53
  • 9 All by Myself 4:24
  • 10 Double Standard 3:50
  • 11 Sugar Walls (dance mix) 7:01
  • 12 Letters From the Road 3:25
  • 13 Straight Talking 3:37
  • 14 Fallen Angels 4:11
  • 15 Strut (dance mix) 5:53
  • 16 Swear (dub mix) 3:28
  • 17 Sugar Walls (dub mix) 5:28

Release Date

October 2, 1984

Artist Origin

United Kingdom

Runtime

73 min 3 sec