Bee Gees
High Civilization
© Warner Bros.
May 24 - 30, 2026
Year of Release: 1991
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High Civilization
Secret Love
When He's Gone
Happy Ever After
Party With No Name
Ghost Train
Dimensions
The Only Love
Human Sacrifice
True Confessions
Evolution
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The Bee Gees return this week, with their sixth album for review, on WSVNRadio.net. High Civilization was
released in 1991, on Warner Bros. Records. The Bee Gees have always recorded incredible music together. 1991 had
already surpassed their breakthrough Disco period. But even with that, their much earlier work, starting in the 1960s
has always been equally incredible. They had pretty much kept low-keyed during the 1980s decade. They would resurface
with a new record label (Warner Bros.) and would achive popularity with hit singles from their WB releases. Especially
the title track from the album One (1989).
The title track "High Civilization" has the beat of their previous hit, "One," but the previous hit
is much better. The title track is quite powerful in sound; a good lead track for the album. "Secret Love" (one
of three singles from the album; the first one) is a tribute to Motown, and it's a very good Pop-driven track, easily
fitting the current sound for the Brothers Gibb. "When He's Gone" (second single) is another track similar to the
title track, with it's upbeat and powerful sound. "Happy Every After" - the vocals are easily recognized as Barry
Gibb, and another good song, entering the 1990s decade and sound. If the Disco sound was "updated" in 1991, it would be
heard on "Party With No Name." A funky tune, and if that sound is familiar, it's mostly like due to engineer
Femi Jiya. He had worked with Prince. This album provides electronic instruments, studio effects, programmed drums,
synthesizers. Ecletic.
"Ghost Train" leads off mysterious, yet it kicks into another great Pop-styled upbeat track. "Dimensions"
is another funk-driven track; another different sound if you're familiar with the Bee Gees' past and famous musical style -
Disco. "The Only Love" is more of a ballad, and the Bee Gees have always recorded great ballads. This was the
third single, and has the brothers singing ballad-type songs in full force, and another updated sound for them, in the
1990s decade. "Human Sacrifice" is another powerful R&B/Funk track. The R&B/Funk style continues on "True
Confessions." And again, the updated upbeat sounds end the album, with "Evolution."
The Bee Gees' High Civilization album is an updated sound for them, and the start of the 1990s decade. The songs
on the album were labled as "Art Rock Songs." Disco is updated throughout the album, with funk-styled and Pop tracks. They
have always recorded superior studio albums, pre- and post- Disco. Sure, High Civilization tracks didn't reach as
high as their Disco hits, or even their great htis from their beginnings in the 1960s. But, they are THE BEE GEES: Barry,
Robin and Maurice Gibb. High Civilization has the Gibb brothers recording more incredible music. Easily fitting
the Pop/R&B/Funk styles that would surface throughout the 1990s decade. High Civilization is part of those 1990
decade musical genres. Two more studio albums would follow High Civilization in the 1990s. Their last studio album
was released in 2001. Barry is the remaining brother living today. There was mentioned that he would record music with
his sons. He has also released solo albums. But he will always be known with his brothers, as the Bee Gees. They were one
of the best vocal groups in music history. Their harmonies have always been best remembered. And they were known for the
breakthrough of Disco music. Before, during, and after Disco, the Bee Gees have always been top-notch throughout their
years together. If 1990s Pop/R&B/Funk music is what you're looking for, tune in for the Bee Gees' updated 1990s sound -
High Civilization.
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