Martika (album)

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Martika
Studio album by Martika
Released	October 18, 1988
Recorded	April/May, 1988
Genre	Pop
Label	CBS
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Martika is the title of the debut album by former child actor and Teen pop singer Martika. It was released on CBS Records in 1988. The album marked the solo debut for Martika, and spawned the American #1 single "Toy Soldiers". The song is about drug addiction, but with only a cursory listen it sounds like a break-up ballad. Songs that charted internationally included "More Than You Know", "Water", and "I Feel the Earth Move", a Carole King cover that cracked the American Top 25. Stylistically the music was strictly pop, despite exploring some adult topics lyrically. The song "Water" is partially sung in Spanish, an homage to Martika's Cuban heritage. Other songs were re-recorded fully in Spanish for international release.

Contents 1 Chart Performance 2 Track listing 2.1 Singles 2.2 Bonus tracks 2.3 Spanish versions 2.4 Japanese versions 2.5 Remixes

[edit] Chart Performance

The album was successful in the United States; it managed to peak at #15 on the Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, making it her best-selling album to date.

The album also managed to peak at #11 in the United Kingdom.

[edit] Track listing

1. If You're Tarzan, I'm Jane
2. Cross My Heart
3. More Than You Know
4. Toy Soldiers
5. You Got Me Into This
6. I Feel the Earth Move
7. Water
8. It's Not What You're Doing
9. See If I Care
10. Alibis

[edit] Singles

1. 1988 "More Than You Know" #18 US, #15 UK
2. 1989 "Toy Soldiers" #1 US, #5 UK
3. 1989 "I Feel The Earth Move" #25 US, #7 UK
4. 1990 "Water (Remix)"
5. ???? "Alibis"

[edit] Bonus tracks

1. Exchange Of Hearts

• Released in 1989 on the EP "Special Touch". Also released as a B-side for "Toy Soldiers" and "Water".

[edit] Spanish versions

1. Como Un Juguete (Toy Soldiers) 4:48
2. Siento Tembla La Terra (I Feel The Earth Move)
3. Quiero Entregarte Mi Amor (More Than You Know) 4:13
4. Aqua (Water)

[edit] Japanese versions

1. Toy Soldiers (Japanaese Version)

• Released on a special Martika's EP in 1989 called "Special Touch".

[edit] Remixes

1. Toy Soldiers (Single Version) 4:19
2. Toy Soldiers (Special Version)
3. Toy Soldiers (Original Backing Track)
4. Toy Soldiers (Edit Version)
5. I Feel The Earth Move (7" Version)
6. I Feel The Earth Move (Single Version) 3:58
7. I Feel The Earth Move (Extended Single Version)
8. I Feel The Earth Move (Seismic Rhythm Mix) 7:13
9. I Feel The Earth Move (12" Club Mix) 6:36
10. I Feel The Earth Move (Dub Mix)
11. More Than You Know (7" Edit/Single Version)
12. More Than You Know (Single Remix) 4:04
13. More Than You Know (Club Mix) 6:14
14. More Than You Know (House Mix Part I) 6:06
15. More Than You Know (House Mix Part II) 5:04
16. More Than You Know (Dance Mix) 6:10
17. More Than You Know (Dub Mic Part II) 2:06
18. Water (Remix)
19. Water (7" Remix)