Why this album works
'Agent Provocateur' is notable for featuring the iconic hit 'I Want to Know What Love Is,' which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The album's commercial performance solidified Foreigner's status in rock during the decade, despite mixed critical reception that highlighted its mainstream appeal over raw energy.
- Best for
- emotional deep listening experiences reflective late-night moods dynamic emotional journeys
- Context
- Released on December 7, 1984, 'Agent Provocateur' marked Foreigner's seventh studio album and came after their commercial peak in the late 1970s. Following the success of their previous album, '4,' this release aimed to capture a new audience while maintaining their established sound, reflecting both growth and the shifting music landscape of the 1980s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Neil Young· Cher· Bob Dylan· Bruce Springsteen· Green Day· Prince· Cyndi Lauper· Elvis Presley
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Tooth and Nail Standout 3:54
- 2 That Was Yesterday Standout 3:50
- 3 I Want to Know What Love Is Standout 5:05
- 4 Growing Up the Hard Way 4:14
- 5 Reaction to Action 3:59
- 6 Stranger in My Own House 5:04
- 7 A Love in Vain 4:30
- 8 Down on Love 4:10
- 9 Two Different Worlds 4:31
- 10 She’s Too Tough 3:09
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