Robert Palmer – Clues (VG/VG+) – LP, AU 1988

Clues is an LP by Robert Palmer from 1988 released on the Island Records label.

About this album

Clues is a sharp, stylish turning point in Robert Palmer’s catalogue, bringing his smooth vocal persona into the new-wave era with greater bite and economy. Issued in 1980, the album blends pop-rock, synth-pop and taut rhythmic writing, with standout songs such as Looking For Clues and Johnny and Mary helping define its cool, detached sound. Palmer’s delivery is restrained but commanding, and the record’s lean production gave his material a modern edge that set it apart from his earlier work. Often regarded as one of his strongest albums, Clues helped establish Palmer as a sophisticated pop artist with a sharper contemporary identity.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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