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Tear Down These Walls

Billy Ocean · 1988

47 min · 10 tracks · funk · R&B · soul

A vibrant blend of pop, soul, and Caribbean rhythms that dances between upbeat grooves and heartfelt ballads.

Why listen to this

Best for
steady, consistent energy levels vibrant, uplifting listening experiences heartfelt emotional reflections
Context
Released in 1988, 'Tear Down These Walls' was Billy Ocean's follow-up to his successful album 'Love Zone'. At this time, Ocean was solidifying his place in the pop and R&B landscape, following a string of hits in the mid-1980s that included 'Caribbean Queen'. This album marked a continuation of his commercial success while showcasing his versatility as an artist.
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funk, R&B, soul

Tear Down These Walls is an album by Billy Ocean, released in 1988. A vibrant blend of pop, soul, and Caribbean rhythms that dances between upbeat grooves and heartfelt ballads. 'Tear Down These Walls' produced the hit single 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car', which became one of Ocean's signature songs, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album further cemented his popularity in the late '80s, contributing to a resurgence of interest in soul and R&B music during that era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Tear Down These Walls sound like?

A vibrant blend of pop, soul, and Caribbean rhythms that dances between upbeat grooves and heartfelt ballads. Rooted in funk and R&B.

What makes Tear Down These Walls by Billy Ocean notable?

'Tear Down These Walls' produced the hit single 'Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car', which became one of Ocean's signature songs, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100. The album further cemented his popularity in the late '80s, contributing to a resurgence of interest in soul and R&B music during that era. Released in 1988, 'Tear Down These Walls' was Billy Ocean's follow-up to his successful album 'Love Zone'. At this time, Ocean was solidifying his place in the pop and R&B landscape, following a string of hits in the mid-1980s that included 'Caribbean Queen'. This album marked a continuation of his commercial success while showcasing his versatility as an artist.

Who is Tear Down These Walls for?

Tear Down These Walls works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, vibrant, uplifting listening experiences and heartfelt emotional reflections.

How many songs are on Tear Down These Walls?

Tear Down These Walls has 10 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Tracklist

10 tracks·47:18

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Tear Down These Walls 3:40
  • 2 Gun for Hire 4:59
  • 3 Stand and Deliver Standout 5:01
  • 4 The Colour of Love Standout 4:26
  • 5 Calypso Crazy 4:54
  • 6 Get Outta My Dreams, Get Into My Car Standout 5:36
  • 7 Soon as You’re Ready 4:37
  • 8 Pleasure 4:55
  • 9 Because of You 4:53
  • 10 Here’s to You 4:13

Release Date

January 1, 1988

Genre

funk, soul

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Artist Origin

Trinidad and Tobago

Runtime

47 min 18 sec