Belinda (Belinda Carlisle album) "Stuff and Nonsense" is a cover of Tim Finn's song originally performed by his band Split Enz on their 1979 album "Frenzy". The song "Shot In the Dark" was used as part of the "Out of Bounds" soundtrack. Critical reception Being her first solo album it was often compared with her previous work with the Go Go's. In general the album received mixed reviews but was well received by audiences. "Rolling Stone" wrote "The problem with "Belinda" is that all the ingredients are there, but the end result just doesn't feel right." Allmusic commented retrospectively that "The pop on Belinda
Belinda Carlisle a solo career. Carlisle's first solo album "Belinda" was released in 1986, also on I.R.S. Records. This album was successful in North America and was certified Gold in the United States and Platinum in Canada. Her summer hit "Mad About You" peaked at No. 3 in the United States, topped the Canadian Singles Chart, and charted in the top 10 in Australia. "Mad About You" was followed by the Motown-influenced single "I Feel the Magic" written by Charlotte Caffey, and by a cover version of the Freda Payne song "Band of Gold". All three songs were included on her debut