Michael Franks Discography 19732018 Flac Ja Best !new! 💯 Confirmed

This is where the signature "Michael Franks" sound was born—playful, intellectual, and undeniably smooth. PopMatters The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance

A beautiful homage to Rio de Janeiro, featuring guest spots from modern jazz greats. michael franks discography 19732018 flac ja best

A perfect transition album, balancing 70s groove with 80s pop sensibilities. This is where the signature "Michael Franks" sound

Baseball Michael Franks has probably been the biggest influence on my music and you hear that immediately when you hear this album... When the Cookie Jar Is Empty Baseball Michael Franks has probably been the biggest

| Year | Album | Best Japanese FLAC Source | Notes | |------|-------|---------------------------|-------| | 1973 | Previously Unavailable (debut, indie) | Japan-only 2007 reissue (PCD-9331) | Rare folk-jazz; 2007 remaster has best clarity. | | 1976 | The Art of Tea | – 2011 | Features “Popsicle Toes”; SHM-CD improves laser reading. FLAC rip highly recommended. | | 1977 | Sleeping Gypsy | Warner Japan Blu-spec CD2 (WPCR-28009) – 2012 | Includes “The Lady Wants to Know.” Blu-spec yields tighter bass. | | 1978 | Burchfield Nines | Japan early pressing (WPCP-3439) + 2014 SHM-CD | “When I Give My Love to You” standout. Avoid 1990s US CD. | | 1979 | Tiger in the Rain | 24-bit / 96 kHz FLAC (Qobuz) + Japan SHM-CD (WPCR-75202) | Qobuz master is more dynamic than CD. | | 1980 | One Bad Habit | Japan mini-LP sleeve (WPCR-75203) | “On My Way Home to You.” Mini-LP replicates vinyl art. | | 1982 | Objects of Desire | Japan SHM-CD (WPCR-27011) | “Tell Me All About It.” Best digital master available. | | 1983 | Passionfruit | Warner Japan (32XD-558) – early pressing | Rare; dynamic range >12 dB. Hard to find FLAC. | | 1985 | Skin Dive | Japan Blu-spec CD (SICP-30087) – 2010 | “Your Secret’s Safe with Me.” Excellent separation. | | 1987 | The Camera Never Lies | Japan SHM-CD (WPCR-75209) | Includes duet with Brenda Russell. Top recommendation. | | 1990 | Blue Pacific | Japan Warner (WPCL-402) | Last of his “classic era” analog recordings. | | 1993 | Dragonfly Summer | Japan promo FLAC (rare) or US HDCD rip | “The Art of Love.” US HDCD version (if decoded) is superb. | | 1995 | Abandoned Garden | Japan (WPCR-737) | Features “Coming Home to You.” | | 1999 | Barefoot on the Beach | Japan (WPCR-10515) | Bonus track: “Now I Know Why (live).” | | 2003 | Watching the Snow | Japan (WPCR-11409) | Christmas album; best in FLAC for high-frequency bell tones. | | 2006 | Rendezvous in Rio | 24-bit / 96 kHz FLAC (HDtracks) | Digital native recording; hi-res reveals samba percussion. | | 2011 | Time Together | Japan SHM-CD (WPCR-14109) | Grammy-nominated. SHM-CD reduces jitter. | | 2018 | The Music in My Head | Japan Blu-spec CD2 (SICP-31220) – FLAC rip | Final album; Blu-spec + Japan mastering = definitive. |

Ensure the rip includes an Exact Audio Copy (EAC) or XLD log confirming a 100% secure rip.