Robert Palmer – Don’t Explain

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Artist: Robert Palmer

Title: Don't Explain

Year: 1990

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1. Your Mother Should Have Told You (3:41)
2. Light Years (4:27)
3. You Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing (4:05)
4. Dreams to Remember (4:25)
5. You're Amazing (3:50)
6. Mess Around (4:49)
7. Happiness (2:51)
8. History (4:31)
9. I'll Be Your Baby Tonight (feat. UB40) (3:25)
10. Housework (3:12)
11. Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You (Medley) (5:57)
12. Don't Explain (2:29)
13. Aeroplane (3:02)
14. People Will Say We're in Love (2:19)
15. Not a Word (4:18)
16. Top Forty (2:39)
17. You're So Desirable (2:24)
18. You're My Thrill (3:59)

Review

Alright, listen up, music lovers. "Don't Explain" by Robert Palmer dropped in 1990 and it's an eclectic ride through 18 tracks that show off his knack for blending rock, R&B, jazz, and even some Bahamian vibes. Kicking things off with the synth-pop goodness of "Your Mother Should Have Told You," it slides into the upbeat grooves of "Light Years." You won't be able to stay still when "You Can't Get Enough of a Good Thing" hits with its funky, danceable vibe, and just when you think you've got it figured out, Palmer tugs at your heartstrings with the soulful ballad "Dreams to Remember."

His vocal versatility is stunning, jumping from the high-energy "Mess Around" to the deeply melancholic "History" without breaking a sweat. The cover of Bob Dylan's "I'll Be Your Baby Tonight" featuring UB40? Total ear candy. But the real gem here is the medley "Mercy Mercy Me / I Want You," where Palmer breathes new life into Marvin Gaye’s classics. This album didn’t just climb the charts; it smashed them, hitting number 9 in the UK and going Gold by November of the same year. Critics loved it, with AllMusic digging its diverse styles and Billboard tipping their hats to its reception. My take? "Don't Explain" is a masterclass in genre-blending and a raw showcase of Palmer's unparalleled musical prowess. - Ivy