Don't Explain
Robert Palmer · 1990
66 min · 18 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock, funk, and soul that showcases Palmer's smooth vocals over dynamic instrumentals.
Top tracks — play these first
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Your Mother Should Have Told You Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You — This track stands out as a powerful homage to Marvin Gaye, merging profound lyrics with Palmer's distinctive vocal style, showcasing emotional depth and musicality.
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You Can’t Get Enough of a Good Thing — The energetic instrumentation and catchy chorus exemplify Palmers' knack for blending rock with funk influences, making it an anthem of desire.
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Housework — With its playful lyrics and upbeat tempo, this track highlights a lighter side of Palmer’s songwriting, infusing humor into domestic themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- wave-like pacing for relaxed listening
- vibrant energy for social settings
- engaging variety across tracks
- sultry vocals for intimate moments
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek uniform soundscapes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in Palmer's catalog, showcasing his genre-blending style without being a standout.
- Career context
- Released on November 5, 1990, Don't Explain marked Robert Palmer's return to the music scene following his successful Riptide album in 1985. By this time, Palmer was well-established in the rock genre, known for his unique fusion of styles and engaging performances. The album continued to demonstrate his versatility as an artist while exploring themes of love and relationships.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 Your Mother Should Have Told You Start here 3:40
- 2 Light-Years 4:26
- 3 You Can’t Get Enough of a Good Thing 4:08
- 4 Dreams to Remember 4:25
- 5 You’re Amazing 3:48
- 6 Mess Around 4:50
- 7 Happiness 2:52
- 8 History 4:31
- 9 I’ll Be Your Baby Tonight 3:25
- 10 Housework 3:12
- 11 Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You 5:58
- 12 Don’t Explain 2:27
- 13 Aeroplane 3:04
- 14 People Will Say We’re in Love 2:19
- 15 Not a Word 4:18
- 16 Top 40 2:39
- 17 You’re So Desirable 2:24
- 18 You’re My Thrill 3:58
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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