Pride
Robert Palmer · 1983
39 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock and new wave, layered with Palmer's smooth vocals and energetic rhythms.
Top tracks — play these first
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You Are in My System — This track encapsulates Palmer's signature blend of rock and synth-pop, featuring an infectious chorus that helped propel it into the charts.
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Pride Start here — The title track delivers a compelling mix of powerful instrumentation and poignant lyrics, setting the thematic tone for the album.
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Dance for Me — With its upbeat tempo and danceable groove, this track showcases Palmer's ability to create engaging pop-rock anthems.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and new wave effectively but doesn't fully stand out in its genre.
What we noticed
- The opening track features a prominent synthesizer riff that sets a vibrant tone, which is maintained through the first half of the album.
- Several tracks incorporate layered backing vocals that harmonize with Palmer's lead, enhancing the pop-rock feel.
- The tempo shifts noticeably in the second half, particularly with 'You Can Have It (Take My Heart)', which slows down compared to earlier tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- short, engaging listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- steady, consistent energy levels
- immediate hooks and energy
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Followed 'Addictions Vol. 1' and solidified Palmer's pop-rock reputation.
- Career context
- Released in March 1983, 'Pride' was Robert Palmer's seventh studio album and followed his commercial breakthrough with 'Addictions Vol. 1'. At this point, Palmer was solidifying his reputation as a versatile artist adept at blending various genres, which would eventually lead to his mainstream appeal in the mid-80s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 Pride Start here 3:27
- 2 Deadline 4:03
- 3 Want You More 3:20
- 4 Dance for Me 3:41
- 5 You Are in My System 4:27
- 6 It’s Not Difficult 3:37
- 7 Say You Will 3:44
- 8 You Can Have It (Take My Heart) 3:07
- 9 What You Waiting For 3:43
- 10 The Silver Gun 6:00
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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