Addictions: Volume II
60 min · 15 tracks · rock music
A fusion of rock, funk, and soul underscored by Palmer's smooth vocals and vibrant instrumentation.
Why this album works
'Addictions: Volume II' features the chart-topping single 'I Didn't Mean to Turn You On,' which reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 and solidified Palmer's commercial appeal. The album is notable for its mix of genres and helped further popularize the sound that defined much of the mid-80s pop-rock landscape.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove throughout smooth vocals for relaxing moments for social gatherings
- Context
- Released in 1985, 'Addictions: Volume II' followed Robert Palmer's successful 'Riptide' album, which included the hit 'Addicted to Love.' At this point in his career, Palmer was solidifying his place in the music industry as a versatile artist blending rock with pop elements. This album continued to showcase his knack for catchy hooks and polished production.
- Stylistic neighbors
- giorge mijael· Duran Duran· Joe Jackson· Kate Bush· Ringo Starr· Bee Gees· Phil Collins· 10cc
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Remember to Remember 4:13
- 2 Sneakin’ Sally Through the Alley 4:44
- 3 Maybe It’s You 4:04
- 4 You Are in My System 5:00
- 5 I Didn’t Mean to Turn You On Standout 3:36
- 6 Can We Still Be Friends Standout 3:39
- 7 Man Smart, Woman Smarter 3:01
- 8 Too Good to Be True 2:56
- 9 Every Kinda People Standout 3:47
- 10 She Makes My Day 4:21
- 11 Best of Both Worlds 4:10
- 12 Give Me an Inch 3:01
- 13 You’re Gonna Get What’s Coming 3:58
- 14 I Dream of Wires 4:33
- 15 The Silver Gun 5:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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