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Shirley Eikhard – Taking Charge – Vinyl Record
Taking Charge is a 1987 album by Canadian singer-songwriter Shirley Eikhard that marks a stylistic shift toward polished pop-rock and adult contemporary sounds, showcasing her versatility as both a performer and songwriter. Released on the Cypress/AM/WEA label, the album features a ten-track collection of emotionally driven songs that explore themes of love, jealousy, vulnerability, resilience, and personal agency. Titles like “Roll That Rock,” “You’re My Weakness,” “I Get So Jealous,” and the poignant “Pray for Rain” reflect the emotional range and depth Eikhard brings to her music, moving fluidly between upbeat, confident arrangements and introspective ballads. The production leans into the smooth, radio-friendly aesthetic of the late ’80s, with layered instrumentation and polished vocals that contrast with the more acoustic, folk-rooted sound of her earlier work.
The album’s title, Taking Charge, is fitting—it signals both a creative assertion and an emotional reckoning. There’s a sense of someone pushing through heartbreak and self-doubt, reclaiming power through expression and control over their narrative. Though not a commercial blockbuster, the album represents an important chapter in Eikhard’s career, arriving just before a difficult period of professional challenges and personal struggles. Despite its under-the-radar status, Taking Charge reveals Eikhard’s ability to write with sincerity and emotional nuance while adapting her sound to fit the evolving pop landscape of the time. It remains a compelling and overlooked gem in her discography, appreciated especially by those who admire honest songwriting wrapped in rich, accessible arrangements.
Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with punch in jacket edge
Cypress / AM Records 1988
Track Listing
1) Roll That Rock
2) Night of No Return
3) You’re My Weakness
4) Someone Else
5) Something That Lasts
6) While We’re Still Young
7) I Get So Jealous
8) It’s Understood
9) Secrets
10)Pray for Rain
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