Michael Franks – Objects Of Desire (VG+/VG+) – LP, US 1982

Objects Of Desire is an LP by Michael Franks from 1982 released on the Warner Bros. Records label.

About this album

Objects Of Desire is a polished 1982 Michael Franks album that distils his gift for urbane, lightly understated jazz-pop. Blending smooth jazz with jazz-funk, it presents Franks’ soft, conversational vocals over elegant grooves and crisp arrangements that suit the album’s cool, nocturnal mood. Issued during a period when crossover jazz was finding a wider audience, the record reinforced Franks’ reputation as one of the style’s most distinctive and sophisticated voices. Its mix of melodic ease, rhythmic finesse and gently ironic lyricism makes it a strong example of early-1980s adult jazz crossover.