After the disappointing Skin Dive, this album signaled a move back, at least partially, to the winning Franks formula. The title cut, "Island Life," and "Doctor Sax," although all occasionally missing the mark, reflected a strong recommitment to the kind of songs that Franks was capable of writing. With Rob Mounsey producing, which gave the album the right balance of a modern sound with no gimmicks, and players like Mark Egan, Dave Weckl, and Richard Tee adding some much-needed jazz muscle, Franks was making exciting music again. Additionally, Earl Klugh was the perfect guitar foil for Franks' music. Lani Groves and Art Garfunkel also fit just right, demonstrating that the right vocalists on a Franks album enhance the possibilities for genre crossover.
Michael Franks
The Camera Never Lies
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AllMusic Review by Stephen J. Matteo
Track Listing
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| 2 | 04:01 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 3 | 03:37 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 4 | 04:13 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 5 | 04:18 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 6 | 04:17 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 7 | 04:11 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 8 | 05:48 | SpotifyAmazon | |||||
| 9 | 05:55 | SpotifyAmazon |
