The Art of Control saw Frampton eschew his signature guitar histrionics for a more restrained, synth-heavy sound, marking a significant stylistic departure.
- This was Frampton's first album with the A&M label after leaving A&M Records following the release of 'Breaking All the Rules'.
- The album was produced by veteran producer Steve Hillage, known for his work with Gong and for his solo material in the Canterbury scene.
- 'The Art of Control' failed to chart on the Billboard 200, a stark contrast to his earlier commercial successes.
Peter Frampton is an English singer-songwriter and guitarist, best known for his work in the 1970s arena rock scene and his breakthrough 1976 live album, 'Frampton Comes Alive!'. In 1982, Frampton was seeking to re-establish his recording career after a period of lower commercial success.
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