Belinda (Belinda Carlisle album) copies worldwide. The following singles were released from the album, with the highest charting positions listed. Belinda (Belinda Carlisle album) Belinda is the first solo album by Belinda Carlisle, notable as her first recording after the break-up of new wave band The Go-Go's, for whom she was their lead singer. Released in mid-1986 it featured a hit single "Mad About You" which went to No. 3 on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 and No. 1 in Canada. Some of the songs on "Belinda" were written by Carlisle's former bandmate in the Go-Go's Charlotte Caffey while the rest were written by
Real (Belinda Carlisle album) solo albums. Carlisle won over many critics who had previously reviewed her for her sensed lack of progression and willingness to take a chance with some edgier material. Randy Krbechek wrote "Belinda may not be the deepest songwriter in the world, but she delivers her tunes with conviction, and puts real meaning into her songs of love, life, and heartache. In fact, Real is one of the best albums addressing a woman's perspective on relationships". The album made its debut in the UK Albums Chart at number 9 on October 18, 1993, making "Real" Carlisle's fifth consecutive Top Ten album