Robert Palmer (1949–2003) was an English singer-songwriter known for his blue-eyed soul roots, genre-crossing solo work, and 1980s MTV-era hits.

Member of bands including Vinegar Joe and the supergroup Power Station; notable songs include "Addicted To Love" and "Johnny And Mary"; catalog reissues followed after his death in 2003.

Reviews emphasize Robert Palmer's blue-eyed soul roots and 1970s output (Pressure Drop, Double Fun). They note his stylistic shift toward New Wave and electronics on Clues and Pride, and his 1980s mainstream breakthrough with 'Addicted To Love' on MTV. Critics praise his genre-crossing talent and charismatic image.

For:Listeners of 1970s soul and 1980s pop/new wave; fans of genre-crossing singers and MTV-era music.

 "\u0022Addicted To Love\u0022 is probably one of the most energetic and erotically charged songs ever, a biting guitar melody over a heavy rhythmic base, on which his magnetic singing is added."

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 "The sound is close to New Wave, with collaborations from Gary Numan and Chris Frantz of the Talking Heads."

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 "Palmer has always played very ironically with his undeniable charm and seductive power, a blue-eyed soul man but also a musician and composer open to the most diverse crossovers without too much thought."

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