Martika (album)

Cover of "Martika" album'

Martika is the title of the debut album by former child actor and singer Martika. It was released on CBS Records in 1988. The album marked the debut of adult success for Martika and spawned the American #1 single "Toy Soldiers", a song about drug addiction that with only a cursory listen sounds like a break-up ballad. Songs to chart internationally include "More Than You Know," "Water" and "I Feel the Earth Move", a Carole King cover that cracked the American top 20. 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. The release date of this album is changing from 1986 to 1989, the internet shops dates this album on 1986. Probally the labum was commercially re-released in 1988 and was recorded before 1986.

Tracklist

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

Singles

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

Bonus tracks

1. Exchange Of Hearts

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

Spanish versions

1. Como Un Juguente (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

Japanese versions

1. Toy Soldiers (Japanaese Version)

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

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)