The Wheel of Time (album)
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The Wheel of Time is the seventh studio album
by German singer Sandra, released in 2002
.
and Jens Gad
, the album was well received by Sandra's fans, receiving positive reviews from critics. The first single "Forever
", released in 2001, had moderate success and showed a new mature, more natural-looking Sandra, still sporting short hair. Although some criticised the fact that The Wheel of Time contained no less than five cover versions of 1980s songs, including the second single release "Such a Shame
" (originally performed by Talk Talk
), the album debuted and peaked at number eight on the German Album Charts
, where it became successful. Michael Cretu
convinced Sandra to cover a Depeche Mode
song, which she did in just one take - "Freelove
".
", "Such a Shame" and "I Close My Eyes". "Forever
" was released in October 2001 as the lead single and achieved moderate success, peaking at number forty seven on the German Singles Chart. The second single
release was "Such a Shame
", a cover of a hit single of 1980s by British band Talk Talk
, released in March 2002, which was a relative failure (number seventy six in Germany). "Forgive Me" was released in June 2002
as a third and promotional single in Germany only. This edition was released to promote the single only, but the single was later cancelled. "I Close My Eyes
" was released in November 2002 as the album's fourth single, but the song wasn't successful on the charts and peaked only at number ninety three. The vocal of this song was reportedly recorded in one take.
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
by German singer Sandra, released in 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
.
Track listing
- "Forgive Me" (Cretu - Cretu) — 4:25
- "Footprints" (Filz/Schoenherz - Filz/Schoeherz) — 3:44
- "Motivation" (Inker - Inker) — 4:03
- "I Close My EyesI Close My Eyes"I Close My Eyes" is a pop ballad by German singer Sandra. It was released on 11 November 2002 by Virgin Records as the third and final single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time . The song was written by Andy Jonas who has performed male vocals on her fifth and sixth studio albums. "I...
" (Jonas - Jonas/Cretu) — 4:07 - "Perfect Touch" (Cassandra/Filz/Jedner - Filz) — 3:45
- "Silent RunningSilent Running (On Dangerous Ground)"Silent Running " is a pop rock song performed by Mike + The Mechanics. Written by Mike Rutherford and B. A. Robertson, it was the first track from their 1985 self-titled debut album...
" (Robertson/Rutherford - Robertson/Rutherford) — 4:18 - "Such a Shame" (Hollis - Hollis) — 4:21
- "Now!" (Cretu/Gad - Cretu) — 4:02
- "FreeloveFreelove"Freelove" is Depeche Mode's thirty-eighth UK single, released on November 5 2001 in the UK and December 11 in the U.S. It is the third single for the album Exciter....
" (Gore - Gore) — 4:16 - "ForeverForever (Sandra song)"Forever" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time. The song reached #47 on the official German Charts. "Forever" was written by Peter Reis and Wolfgang Filz and it was produced by Michael Cretu and...
" (Ries/Filz - Ries/Filz) — 3:46 - "The Wheel of Time" (Cretu/Gad - Cretu/Gad) — 4:08
Critical reception
Produced by Michael CretuMichael Cretu
Michael Cretu is a Romanian musician. He is known also as Curly, MC or Curly M.C. because of his fair curled hair . His peak musical activity was with the Enigma project, which was mainly based in Germany....
and Jens Gad
Jens Gad
Jens Gad is a songwriter, producer and guitarist. He was previously the co-producer for the musical project, Enigma. Currently, he is releasing albums under the name of Jens Gad Presents for his new instrumental work, and also under the name of Achillea, for his new world-influenced music which...
, the album was well received by Sandra's fans, receiving positive reviews from critics. The first single "Forever
Forever (Sandra song)
"Forever" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time. The song reached #47 on the official German Charts. "Forever" was written by Peter Reis and Wolfgang Filz and it was produced by Michael Cretu and...
", released in 2001, had moderate success and showed a new mature, more natural-looking Sandra, still sporting short hair. Although some criticised the fact that The Wheel of Time contained no less than five cover versions of 1980s songs, including the second single release "Such a Shame
Such a Shame
12" maxi7" single - 1990 release*James Marsh - Cover art-Peak positions:-Year-end charts:-Sandra version:German singer Sandra covered "Such a Shame" for her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time in 2002. Sandra's version was produced by Michael Cretu and Jens Gad...
" (originally performed by Talk Talk
Talk Talk
Talk Talk were an English musical group, active from 1981 to 1991. The group had a string of international hit singles including "Today", "Talk Talk", "It's My Life", "Such a Shame", "Dum Dum Girl", "Life's What You Make It" and "Living in Another World"....
), the album debuted and peaked at number eight on the German Album Charts
Media Control Charts
The official music charts in Germany are gathered and published by the company Media Control GfK International on behalf of Bundesverband Musikindustrie...
, where it became successful. Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu
Michael Cretu is a Romanian musician. He is known also as Curly, MC or Curly M.C. because of his fair curled hair . His peak musical activity was with the Enigma project, which was mainly based in Germany....
convinced Sandra to cover a Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode
Depeche Mode are an English electronic music band formed in 1980 in Basildon, Essex. The group's original line-up consisted of Dave Gahan , Martin Gore , Andy Fletcher and Vince Clarke...
song, which she did in just one take - "Freelove
Freelove
"Freelove" is Depeche Mode's thirty-eighth UK single, released on November 5 2001 in the UK and December 11 in the U.S. It is the third single for the album Exciter....
".
Singles
The album spawned three singles: "ForeverForever (Sandra song)
"Forever" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time. The song reached #47 on the official German Charts. "Forever" was written by Peter Reis and Wolfgang Filz and it was produced by Michael Cretu and...
", "Such a Shame" and "I Close My Eyes". "Forever
Forever (Sandra song)
"Forever" is a pop song by German singer Sandra. It was released in October 2001 as the lead single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time. The song reached #47 on the official German Charts. "Forever" was written by Peter Reis and Wolfgang Filz and it was produced by Michael Cretu and...
" was released in October 2001 as the lead single and achieved moderate success, peaking at number forty seven on the German Singles Chart. The second single
Single (music)
In music, a single or record single is a type of release, typically a recording of fewer tracks than an LP or a CD. This can be released for sale to the public in a variety of different formats. In most cases, the single is a song that is released separately from an album, but it can still appear...
release was "Such a Shame
Such a Shame
12" maxi7" single - 1990 release*James Marsh - Cover art-Peak positions:-Year-end charts:-Sandra version:German singer Sandra covered "Such a Shame" for her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time in 2002. Sandra's version was produced by Michael Cretu and Jens Gad...
", a cover of a hit single of 1980s by British band Talk Talk
Talk Talk
Talk Talk were an English musical group, active from 1981 to 1991. The group had a string of international hit singles including "Today", "Talk Talk", "It's My Life", "Such a Shame", "Dum Dum Girl", "Life's What You Make It" and "Living in Another World"....
, released in March 2002, which was a relative failure (number seventy six in Germany). "Forgive Me" was released in June 2002
2002 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 2002.-Events:*February 3 – U2 perform during the halftime show for Super Bowl XXXVI...
as a third and promotional single in Germany only. This edition was released to promote the single only, but the single was later cancelled. "I Close My Eyes
I Close My Eyes
"I Close My Eyes" is a pop ballad by German singer Sandra. It was released on 11 November 2002 by Virgin Records as the third and final single from her seventh studio album The Wheel of Time . The song was written by Andy Jonas who has performed male vocals on her fifth and sixth studio albums. "I...
" was released in November 2002 as the album's fourth single, but the song wasn't successful on the charts and peaked only at number ninety three. The vocal of this song was reportedly recorded in one take.
Charts
| Chart (2002) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Albums Chart | 63 |
| Czech Republic Top 50 | 17 |
| German Album Charts | 8 |
| Swiss Albums Chart | 68 |