Drive
Robert Palmer · 2003
42 min · 16 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock and blues-infused rhythms that showcase Palmer's dynamic vocal delivery and musical versatility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Mama Talk to Your Daughter Start here — This opening track sets the tone with its lively rhythm and showcases Palmer's powerful vocals, capturing the essence of blues rock.
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TV Dinners — This track features a catchy melody with satirical lyrics about modern life, highlighting Palmer's knack for blending humor with social commentary.
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Ain’t That Just Like a Woman — Palmer's rendition of this classic blues tune brings an infectious energy that demonstrates his deep connection to the genre’s roots.
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I Need Your Love So Bad — In this heartfelt ballad, Palmer’s emotive delivery shines through, making it one of the standout moments on the album.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo groove
- nostalgic moments with smooth vocals
- for casual gatherings
- easy background for conversations
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer lengthy, complex compositions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Showcases Palmer's versatility in blues and R&B, but lacks commercial success.
- Career context
- By the time 'Drive' was released in 2003, Robert Palmer was well-established, known for his eclectic style and chart successes from the 1970s and 1980s. This album came a decade after his last studio project, 'Riptide' (1985), marking a return to the recording scene with a collection of covers reflecting his blues influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 Mama Talk to Your Daughter Start here 2:26
- 2 Why Get Up? 3:00
- 3 Who’s Fooling Who? 2:48
- 4 Am I Wrong? 2:03
- 5 TV Dinners 3:24
- 6 Lucky 2:22
- 7 Stella 3:58
- 8 Dr. Zhivago’s Train 3:58
- 9 Ain’t That Just Like a Woman 1:58
- 10 Hound Dog 2:02
- 11 Crazy Cajun Cake Walk Band 3:08
- 12 I Need Your Love So Bad 2:13
- 13 29 Ways (to My Baby’s Door) 2:42
- 14 It Hurts Me Too 2:16
- 15 Stupid Cupid 2:09
- 16 Milk Cow’s Calf Blues 2:19
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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