This 1980 album marked Palmer's move to Island Records, featuring a more polished, synth-heavy sound. It produced his first UK hit single.
- The album was produced by Palmer with Island Records producer/engineer Alex Sadkin. It reached number 49 on the UK Albums Chart. The single "Johnny and Mary" reached number 44 on the UK singles chart.
- "Clues" was the last album Palmer recorded in the UK before moving to the Bahamas. It was also his first album to feature a prominent synthesizer presence.
- The album was recorded at Compass Point Studios in the Bahamas with the studio's house band, in addition to sessions in London. It was a departure from his earlier R&B and rock-oriented LPs.
Robert Palmer was a distinctive singer who moved between rock, soul, and new wave. He was an unexpected new wave artist by 1980.
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