Patience, released in 2004, is the fifth and final studio album by George Michael, marking his return to original material after an eight-year gap. Blending mature pop, soul, and introspective songwriting, the album explores themes of love, loss, fame, and self-acceptance. With a refined mix of lush ballads and upbeat dance tracks, it captures George Michael at his most honest and reflective. The album debuted at number one in the UK and reaffirmed his place as one of pop music’s most accomplished vocalists and songwriters.

Tracklist:

1. Patience

2. Amazing

3. John and Elvis Are Dead

4. Cars and Trains

5. Round Here

6. Shoot the Dog

7. My Mother Had a Brother

8. Flawless (Go to the City)

9. American Angel

10. Precious Box

11. Please Send Me Someone (Anselmo’s Song)

12. Free (instrumental)