Robert Palmer Addictions, Vol. 1 CD

ADDICTIONS gathers a goodly chunk of indispensable singles and outstanding album cuts from Robert Palmer's Island Records tenure in the '70s and '80s, as well as his last smash, "Simply Irresistible," and Power Station's "Some Like it Hot." The set balances some of the biggest hits with songs that are less familiar but no less compelling. People who caught up with Palmer in the '80s will appreciate early tunes like the stellar "Every Kinda People."

A number of songs have seen some post-production polishing, but still remain sonically faithful to the originals, though a radically reworked version of the tricky "Woke Up Laughing" emphasizes a wholly new rhythm scheme. Sandwiched between hits like a remixed "Bad Case of Loving You" and Palmer's Number One smash, "Addicted to Love" is the hypnotic title track from "Pride," which demonstrates the singer's facility with African rhythms.

Out-of-print in the US! Fantastic compilation originally released in 1989. From his first album, to his last, Robert Palmer was one of Rock's finest vocalists. This 13 track collection features including 'Bad Case Of Loving You (Doctor, Doctor)', 'Addicted To Love', 'Johnny & Mary', 'Simply Irresistible' and more. Island.

Photographers: Brad Branson; Fritz Kok.

Arranger: Robert Palmer.

Personnel: Robert Palmer (vocals, guitar); Pierre Brock (vocals, bass guitar); Eddie Martinez, Kenny Mazur, Andy Taylor, Freddie Harris (guitar); Kit McClure (flute, bass clarinet); Richard Gibbs (trombone, keyboards); John Taylor , Lenny Pickett, Hollywood Paul Litteral, Mark Pender, Stan Harrison (horns); Gary Numan, Julie Homey, James Allen Smith , William Bryant, Jack Waldman, Alan Mansfield, Rupert Hine, Steve Robbins, Wally Badarou (keyboards); Bob Babbitt, Frank Blair, Bernard Edwards (bass guitar); Donny Wynn, Dany Wynn, Allen Schwarzberg, Tony Thompson , Michael Dawe, Allan Schwartzberg (drums); Bill Bonaparte, Robert Greenidge (steel drum); Jody Linscott (percussion); Fonzi Thornton, Benny Diggs (background vocals).

Audio Mixers: Eric "ET" Thorngren; Jack Nuber; Jason Corsaro; Karl Pitterson; Alex Sadkin; Tim Kramer.