Rhythm & Blues
Robert Palmer · 1999
48 min · 12 tracks · rock music
A vibrant fusion of rock, funk, and soul that showcases a mature yet playful side of Robert Palmer.
Top tracks — play these first
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True Love Start here — As the lead single, this track exemplifies Palmer's smooth vocal delivery paired with infectious melodies, making it a standout radio hit.
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I Choose You — This track combines catchy hooks with a danceable groove, showcasing Palmer's ability to merge pop sensibilities with R&B influences effectively.
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Sex Appeal — This song features playful lyrics and an upbeat rhythm that highlight Palmer's charismatic performance style and contribute to the album's fun vibe.
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Twenty Million Things — The reflective lyrics and soulful instrumentation create an emotional depth that contrasts with the album's more upbeat tracks, showcasing Palmer’s versatility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady rhythmic journey throughout
- catchy and smooth vocal hooks
- for relaxed gatherings
- engaging sing-alongs with friends
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- seek complex, experimental sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Late Career Highlight — Shows continued vitality and exploration after a five-year hiatus.
- Career context
- Released in 1999, Rhythm & Blues marked Robert Palmer's return after a five-year hiatus following the commercial success of his 1994 album, Riptide. At this point in his career, Palmer was exploring a blend of genres while maintaining his signature smooth vocal style, aiming to reinvigorate his presence in the changing musical landscape of the late '90s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 True Love Start here 4:19
- 2 No Problem 3:36
- 3 I Choose You 4:19
- 4 Stone Cold 4:29
- 5 Sex Appeal 4:34
- 6 Work to Make It Work 99 3:34
- 7 All the Will in the World 4:58
- 8 You’re Not the Only One 3:39
- 9 Mr. Wise Guy 3:32
- 10 Let’s Get It on 99 4:09
- 11 Tennis 4:12
- 12 Twenty Million Things 3:09
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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