Is Honey a good place to start with Robert Palmer?

Yes, Honey is recommended as a starting point for new Robert Palmer listeners. A vibrant blend of rock, funk, and pop with infectious grooves and Palmer's signature smooth vocals. Released in 1994, 'Honey' was Robert Palmer's twelfth studio album, arriving after the commercial success of 'Riptide' in 1985 and several years of varied musical exploration. At this point in his career, Palmer was transitioning back to a more radio-friendly sound after experimenting with different styles in the early 90s.

Honey works well if you're into sultry grooves for dancing, wave-like pacing keeps interest and smooth vocals for relaxed listening.

How many songs are on Honey?

Honey has 14 tracks, running approximately 47 minutes.

Honey

Robert Palmer · 1994

47 min · 14 tracks · rock music

A vibrant blend of rock, funk, and pop with infectious grooves and Palmer's signature smooth vocals.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Honey A Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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You're Mine — This track showcases Palmer's ability to merge heartfelt lyrics with an upbeat melody, making it a standout love song that encapsulates the album's romantic themes.
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Love Takes Time — With its soulful delivery and poignant message about patience in relationships, this song highlights Palmer's vocal prowess and emotional depth.
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Nobody but You — This track features a catchy chorus and memorable hooks that exemplify the album’s fusion of rock and pop elements, representing its overall sound well.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

sultry grooves for dancing
wave-like pacing keeps interest
smooth vocals for relaxed listening
dynamic journey with varied moods

Maybe skip if you

prefer straightforward, instant tracks
seek constant high-energy tempos

Where this album fits

In the catalog: Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and versatility in Palmer's sound after earlier successes.
Career context: Released in 1994, 'Honey' was Robert Palmer's twelfth studio album, arriving after the commercial success of 'Riptide' in 1985 and several years of varied musical exploration. At this point in his career, Palmer was transitioning back to a more radio-friendly sound after experimenting with different styles in the early 90s.
Stylistic neighbors: David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan