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One Bad Habit

Michael Franks · 1980

38 min · 9 tracks · pop music · rock music

Smooth jazz-inflected pop blends with introspective lyrics, creating a laid-back yet sophisticated sonic landscape.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • laid-back afternoon relaxation
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • smooth flow for easy listening
  • steady pacing for background ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy excitement
  • prefer short, standalone tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1980, 'One Bad Habit' is Michael Franks' fifth studio album, coming after his critically acclaimed 'Sleeping Gypsy' (1977). At this point, Franks was solidifying his reputation as a unique voice in adult contemporary music, known for his witty and poetic lyrics.
Stylistic neighbors
Kenny Loggins· James Taylor· Paul Simon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Baseball 3:50
  • 2 Inside You 4:11
  • 3 All Dressed Up With Nowhere to Go 3:47
  • 4 Lotus Blossom 4:15
  • 5 On My Way Home to You 4:52
  • 6 One Bad Habit 4:06
  • 7 Loving You More and More 3:44
  • 8 Still Life 4:12
  • 9 He Tells Himself He’s Happy 5:11

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