Smokey Robinson – Essar (VG+/VG+) – LP, Australasia 1984

Essar is an LP by Smokey Robinson from 1984 released on the Motown label.

About this album

Essar is a strong mid-1980s Smokey Robinson album that shows the Motown great adapting his smooth soul style to a more polished adult contemporary setting. Released in 1984, the record pairs his honeyed tenor and intimate phrasing with sleek, radio-ready production, while keeping the emotional directness that made his best work memorable. Songs such as Train Of Thought and Why Are You Running From My Love underline his gift for graceful melody and romantic storytelling. Coming after decades as one of soul’s defining voices, Essar reinforces Robinson’s continuing strength as a singer and songwriter in his own right.

Genre: Soul & Funk