This 1985 album saw Palmer pivot to a slicker, synth-heavy sound, leaning into the pop superstardom he had recently achieved. It spawned his biggest hit single and became his most commercially successful release.
- The album's lead single, "Addicted to Love," reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and received a Grammy Award for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance. The album was a significant commercial success, reaching number 8 on the Billboard 200 and number 5 on the UK Albums Chart. It was produced by Robert Palmer and Tony Platt, with additional production from Bernard Edwards on several tracks.
- The album features a collaboration with Chaka Khan on the track "I Didn't Mean to Turn You On." The music video for "Addicted to Love," featuring a band of models, became an MTV staple and influenced the aesthetics of the era. The album was certified platinum by the RIAA for selling over one million units in the United States.
- Palmer chose to produce much of the album himself after finding previous production experiences restrictive. This record marked his most successful foray into mainstream rock and pop, solidifying his image as a stylish crooner. The album's success was a departure from his earlier, more reggae and blues-influenced work.
Robert Palmer was a British singer, songwriter, and record producer known for his distinctive vocal style and genre-blending music. In 1985, he was re-establishing himself as a solo artist after a period focusing on the Power Station supergroup.
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