Michael Franks – The Art Of Tea (VG+/VG+) – LP, AU 1976

The Art Of Tea is an LP by Michael Franks from 1976 released on the Reprise Records label.

About this album

The Art of Tea is Michael Franks’ breakthrough album, where sophisticated songwriting and easygoing jazz-funk gave him a distinctive place in 1970s crossover music. Released in 1975, it brought together soft rock warmth, jazz phrasing and dry, conversational lyrics on songs such as Nightmoves, Popsicle Toes and Monkey See-Monkey Do. Franks’ laid-back vocal style and finely detailed writing made the record a favourite among listeners drawn to smooth, melodic jazz with pop clarity. Its enduring reputation rests on the balance it strikes between accessible hooks and understated musicianship, helping define the polished West Coast sound of the era.

Genre: Pop & Rock

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