Michael Bolton – Soul Provider – 1989 – Blues Rock / Soft Rock (vinyl lp)

Here's a European CBS pressing of Michael Bolton's breakthrough album "Soul Provider" from 1989, the record that transformed him from a struggling hard rock vocalist into one of the biggest balladeers of the early '90s. This was Bolton's sixth studio album but his first major commercial success, spawning massive hits like "How Am I Supposed to Live Without You" and "When a Man Loves a Woman." What many collectors don't realize is that Bolton had been grinding it out in the rock scene since the mid-'70s, first with the band Blackjack alongside Bruce Kulick (later of KISS fame) and then as a solo artist trying to make it in the post-MTV rock landscape.

The European CBS pressings of this album are particularly sought after by collectors who appreciate the superior mastering quality that many European plants were known for during this era. While Bolton's soulful interpretations divided critics, there's no denying the vocal power on display here – his version of Percy Sledge's "When a Man Loves a Woman" became definitive for an entire generation. This album marked a pivotal moment in late-'80s pop culture, bridging the gap between rock authenticity and mainstream appeal. For collectors focusing on that transitional period when rock radio was shifting toward alternative sounds, "Soul Provider" represents a fascinating snapshot of an artist reinventing himself at exactly the right moment.

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