What makes High Crime by Al Jarreau notable?

The album peaked at No. 44 on the Billboard 200 and reached No. 5 on the R&B charts, demonstrating Jarreau's significant impact in the smooth jazz and R&B scenes. Additionally, it included the hit single 'Muphy's Law', which received considerable radio play and contributed to his growing popularity during the mid-1980s. Released in 1984, 'High Crime' was Al Jarreau's sixth studio album, following the commercially successful 'Breakin' Away' from 1981. At this point, Jarreau was solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist capable of crossing genre boundaries, and this album continued to showcase his unique vocal style and eclectic influences.