Secrets
Robert Palmer · 1979
37 min · 11 tracks · rock music
A blend of rock and soul, infused with catchy melodies and smooth grooves that highlight Palmer's versatile vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Bad Case of Lovin' You Start here — This track showcases Palmer's ability to fuse rock energy with infectious pop hooks, becoming a defining song in his catalog.
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Can We Still Be Friends — This poignant ballad features a reflective narrative about lost love, highlighting Palmer's lyrical depth alongside his smooth vocal delivery.
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Mean Ol' World — With its bluesy undertones, this track stands out for its gritty instrumentation and demonstrates Palmer's versatility as a performer.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and soul effectively but lacks a strong thematic unity across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature upbeat tempos and strong hooks, while the fourth track introduces a slower groove that shifts the album's energy.
- Several songs incorporate brass instrumentation, adding a layer of richness to the arrangements that complements the rhythmic foundation.
- 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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5/10
- 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
- smooth, soulful vocal experiences
- catchy melodies and hooks
- conversational and relatable themes
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album solidified Palmer's reputation with hit singles, marking a key point in his career.
- Career context
- Released in 1979, Secrets was Robert Palmer's fourth studio album, following the commercial success of his prior record, Pressure Drop. At this point in his career, Palmer was establishing himself as a versatile artist capable of merging rock with pop and soul elements, setting the stage for his later mainstream breakthrough.
- Stylistic neighbors
- David Bowie· Duran Duran· Steely Dan
Tracklist
- 1 Bad Case of Lovin' You Start here 3:13
- 2 Too Good to Be True 3:00
- 3 Can We Still Be Friends 3:39
- 4 In Walks Love Again 2:48
- 5 Mean Ol' World 3:38
- 6 Love Stop 3:00
- 7 Jealous 3:16
- 8 Under Suspicion 3:24
- 9 Woman You're Wonderful 4:00
- 10 What's It Take 3:28
- 11 Remember to Remember 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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