Skin Dive
Michael Franks · 1985
42 min · 9 tracks · pop music · rock music
Smooth jazz-inflected pop blends with introspective lyrics, creating a laid-back yet sophisticated listening experience.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back sophistication for afternoons
- introspective moments of reflection
- steady pacing for relaxed listening
- smooth melodies that invite daydreaming
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefering quick, standalone hits
Where this album fits
- Career context
- By the time 'Skin Dive' was released in 1985, Michael Franks had established himself as a notable voice in soft rock and jazz-influenced pop, following his successful albums like 'The Art of Tea' (1975) and 'Sleeping Gypsy' (1977). This album showcased his continued evolution as a songwriter, maintaining his signature blend of clever wordplay and melodic sophistication.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Kenny Loggins· James Taylor· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Read My Lips 3:42
- 2 Let Me Count the Ways 4:34
- 3 Your Secret’s Safe With Me 4:39
- 4 Don’t Be Shy 5:06
- 5 When I Give My Love to You 4:23
- 6 Queen of the Underground 4:27
- 7 Now I Know Why (They Call It Falling) 4:55
- 8 Please Don’t Say Goodnight 4:51
- 9 When She Is Mine 5:24
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