Objects of Desire

by Michael Franks

Overview

Again, Michael Franks switches gears, this time back to a more romantic, thoughtful approach. The result is Objects of Desire, a natural follow-up to Tiger in the Rain. Steve Khan adds a distinctive touch with his guitar work as does Rob Mounsey with his keyboards; yet neither takes away from the orchestrated grandeur of some tracks. Primarily produced by Franks, the album was his most personal statement musically up to that point. In his attempt to create a musical portrait in a style reminiscent of the art of Paul Gauguin, Franks comes closest with "Tahitian Moon." His clever love song style is evident on "Laughing Gas"; yet in setting out to come up with something ambitious within the jazz-pop arena, Franks is again less successful at creating songs with the wide appeal of his earlier works. Musically throughout, though, Franks shows off his multi-sensory artistic influences as well as his continuing ability to try new things, with excellent results. ~ Steve Matteo

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Warner Bros.
UPC:	0075992364829
Rank:	43461

Tracks

1. Jealousy
2. Ladies' Nite
3. No Deposit Love
4. Laughing Gas
5. Wonderland
6. Tahitian Moon
7. Flirtation
8. Love Duet
9. No One but You

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Michael Franks   Primary Artist,Banjo,Guitar,Vocals,Mandolin,Vocals (Background)
Luther Vandross   Vocals (Background)
Lew Soloff   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Rob Mounsey   Piano,Synthesizer,Fender Rhodes,Piano (Electric),Oberheim Synthesizer
Hugh McCracken   Guitar (Electric)
Mark Egan   Bass
Randy Brecker   Trumpet,Flugelhorn
Rubens Bassini   Congas,Percussion
Rick Cutler   Drums
Renee Diggs   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Michael Colina   Cymbals,Moog Bass,ARP Synthesizer,Oberheim Synthesizer
Michael Brecker   Sax (Tenor)
Nick Moroch   Guitar (Acoustic),Guitar (Electric)
Ray Bardani   Tambourine
Lawrence Feldman   Flute,Sax (Alto),Sax (Tenor)
Harvey Mason, Sr.   Drums
Yvonne Lewis   Vocals (Background)
Jill Jaffe   Strings
Kasey Cisyk   Vocals (Background)
Neil Jason   Bass
Randy VanWarmer   Vocals (Background)
Victor Feldman   Congas,Percussion
Leslie Miller   Vocals (Background)
Yolanda McCullough   Vocals (Background)
Phillip Ballou   Vocals (Background)
Buddy Williams   Drums
Tawatha Agee   Vocals (Background)
Ted Lo   Fender Rhodes
Steve Khan   Guitar (Classical)
Andy Newmark   Drums
Francisco Centeno   Bass
Bonnie Raitt   Vocals,Vocals (Background)
Larry Carlton   Guitar (Electric)
Joe Caro   Guitar (Electric)
David Sanborn   Sax (Alto)

Technical Credits

Rob Mounsey   Brass Arrangement
Michael Colina   Arranger,Producer,Rhythm Arrangements,String Arrangements
Michael Franks   Composer,Liner Notes,Rhythm Arrangements
Ray Bardani   Mixing,Engineer,Producer
George Marino   Mastering
Katherine Jewell   Production Coordination
Noel Newbolt   Production Coordination
Barry McKinley   Photography
Simon Levy   Design,Art Direction
Paul Gauguin   Artwork,Paintings
Tim Holland   Assistant Producer