Album of the week
George Michael – Patience
Patience, released in 2004, is George Michael’s final studio album, and perhaps his most personal.
Patience was released in 2004.
What I like about this album is how understated it is almost throughout. No grand spectacle, no attempt to prove anything. Here, George Michael seems like someone who is at peace with himself and simply wants to tell a story.
His voice is at the centre of it all: warm and clear. The songs feel like conversations. You get the sense that he is sitting opposite you, giving his thoughts time to unfold.
The cover fits that feeling perfectly too. He is sitting on a white sofa, and it looks as though he is settling down to tell his story while you simply listen.
What stays with me
A voice I miss
Lately, I keep coming across George Michael’s music, and I have to say… I miss him.
Putting the record in context
How this album sounds
- Genres
- Pop · Soul
- Album type
- Studio album
- Listening moods
- Unwinding · Emotion & goosebumps
- Sound & instrumentation
- Warm voice · Understated arrangements
- Language
- English
The track list
The songs on this record
George Michael · Patience
This track list and the running times refer to the digital edition linked below. A different vinyl track sequence has not been confirmed here; please check the specific pressing before buying.
| No. | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Patience | 2:53 |
| 02 | Amazing | 4:25 |
| 03 | John and Elvis Are Dead | 4:23 |
| 04 | Cars and Trains | 5:51 |
| 05 | Round Here | 5:55 |
| 06 | Shoot the Dog | 5:07 |
| 07 | My Mother Had a Brother | 6:17 |
| 08 | Flawless (Go to the City) | 6:51 |
| 09 | American Angel | 4:07 |
| 10 | Precious Box | 7:39 |
| 11 | Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo’s Song) | 5:26 |
| 12 | Freeek! ’04 | 4:28 |
| 13 | Through | 5:22 |
| 14 | Patience (Pt.2) | 1:30 |
About this release
Released (digital reference edition): 15.03.2004
Audio tracks: 14 · Running time: 70:14 minutes · Sum of the listed track lengths
Digital edition rights notice: ℗ 2004 G.K. Panayiotou, under exclusive licence to Sony Music Entertainment (UK) Ltd.
Sources: Apple Music · Digital track list
Checked on 12 October 2026. Running times can vary by edition and rounding. Rights information for a digital edition does not confirm the label of a different pressing.
Vinyl for your collection
I have not currently found a reliably available vinyl edition for this recommendation. You will find the listening links above.
Vinyl offers last checked on 11 October 2026.
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Album of the week
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George Michael’s voice deserves a moment of attentive listening. Here you will find Patience and further insights into his musical world.
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