The Art of Tea

Some call his sound smooth jazz. Some say it appeals to pop, jazz and adult audiences. I just call it “lounge lizard” but in a good sense. Michael Franks is a U.S. artist. He has a good voice which puts you in a mellow, relaxed mood. Working with some of the best session musicians in the business, he released this 1976 album which showcased his singing and songwriting.

All songs are written by Michael Franks and his tunes feature clever, whimsical lyrics with fun, intricate melodies which entertain and soothe. Don’t expect any deep revelatory moments here though; this is simply excellent background color or stand alone music for a laid back evening with a couple of good glasses of wine. People seem to like his music because he has an extensive discography with over fifteen albums released, some of which were relatively successful.

Click here to see a live version of Eggplant, which is track 2 on the album.