Rhythm & Blues

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Personnel: Robert Palmer (vocals, various instruments); Mary Ambrose (vocals, strings); Sharon O'Neill, David Grant, The Big Sound (vocals); Mauro Spina, James Palmer (percussion); Alan Mansfield, Bertram Engel, Ken Taylor, Pascal Kravetz, Carl Carlton, Bill Payne.
When Robert Palmer released 1999's RHYTHM & BLUES, with the exception of a collection of pop standards in 1992 he hadn't released new material since the late '80s. In the interim the pop landscape had changed immeasurably. A return to his roots seemed called for. R&B had always defined Palmer's singing, and the music here combines the eclectic spirit of his early Island releases with certain elements of smooth adult pop.
Along with new material, he updates one of his lesser-known songs, the James Brown-infused "Work to Make it Work," from 1975's PRESSURE DROP, as well as covering Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get it On" and a Lowell George song, the gorgeous, poignant "Twenty Million Things to Do," one of the record's highlights. Elsewhere, on tracks like the powerful opener "True Love," "Mr Wiseguy," and "I Choose You," the opulent production and silky lounge lizard vibe are reminiscent of Bryan Ferry's later work. As always, the musicianship is top-notch. Songs like "All the Will in the World" would fit comfortably on '80s records like CLUES.