''Sound of My Heart'' is the fifth studio album by the German

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, and their second English language album, released in 1989. It was produced by

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. Three singles were released from the album: "Welcome, Machine Gun", "So Many People" and "It's Me, Cathy (Follow My Heart)". The band's 1987 single "

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" was also included as a track on the Japanese and US editions of ''Sound of My Heart''.

Reception

Upon release, ''

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'' commented: "Early dance hit "Machine Gun" and current "So Many People" prove to be a somewhat deceptive introduction to a collection that fits more comfortably in a techno/modern rock bag. Although pop radio at large may miss the boat on this one, tracks like "Cathy" and "Carousel" may appeal to the more adventurous programmers". Barry Walters of ''

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'' noted Kemmler's "soaring, stylish tenor" and Cretu's "lavish, invigorating production" on the album.

Track listing

Chart performance

Album

Singles

Military Drums Welcome, Machine Gun So Many People Cathy

Personnel

;Hubert Kah * Hubert Kemmler - vocals, producer, arrangement * Markus Löhr - keyboards, guitar, producer, arrangement * Klaus Hirschburger - bass, producer, arrangement ;Additional personnel * Peter Weihe - guitar * Curt Cress - additional percussion * Lothar Krell - additional keyboard on "Victim of Brain" * Amy Goff - vocals on "Cathy" * Annette Humpe - vocals on "Carrousel" and "The Voice of Silence" * Inga Humpe - vocals on "Carrousel" and "The Voice of Silence" * Michael Cretu - producer, recording, mixer, additional keyboards * Frank Peterson - assistant engineer * Mike Schmidt - artwork * Stefan Langer - photography

References

{{Authority control 1989 albums Intercord albums Hubert Kah albums