Objects of Desire cover

Objects of Desire

Michael Franks · 1982

39 min · 9 tracks · pop music · rock music

Smooth jazz-pop melodies intertwine with playful lyrics, creating a laid-back and romantic atmosphere throughout the album.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back romantic atmosphere
  • steady mid-tempo flow
  • smooth, melodic listening experience
  • playful and whimsical moods

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1982, 'Objects of Desire' marked Michael Franks' fifth studio album, following his successful 1979 release 'Sleeping Gypsy'. At this point in his career, Franks was establishing himself as a prominent voice in the adult contemporary scene, blending pop and jazz influences with introspective lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Loggins· James Taylor· Paul Simon

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Jealousy 3:35
  • 2 Ladies’ Nite 4:08
  • 3 No‐Deposit Love 5:10
  • 4 Laughing Gas 3:22
  • 5 Wonderland 5:00
  • 6 Tahitian Moon 4:34
  • 7 Flirtation 3:42
  • 8 Love Duet 4:56
  • 9 No One but You 4:43

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