Robert Palmer - "Addictions" Volume 2 (1992) / AvaxHome

Addictions Volume 2 is a Robert Palmer compilation album, that was released in 1992. The album contained noted songs, that Robert Palmer had from his Island Records albums: Riptide, Sneakin' Sally Through the Alley, Pressure Drop, Double Fun, Secrets, Clues and Pride. The compilation album is known for most of its songs being either remixes, remakes or revoiced, with the exception of songs 5, 10, 14 and 15.

When Robert Palmer's first "Addictions" volume came out in 1989, it included most of his biggest hits such as "Addicted To Love," "Bad Case Of Loving You," and "Simply Irresistible." This 1992 follow-up concentrates on his lesser hits and favorite album tracks and makes for a far more interesting collection.

"I Didn't Mean To Turn You On" was the one big hit not found on the first volume and is included here in its original form. The majority of the rest of the tracks, however, have been remixed, revoiced, or flat out remade. "Every Kinda People" appears on both volumes. Here it has been remixed to emphasize the acoustic guitar. It is nice, but so was the original, so there really wasn't much need for its reworking.

"Sneakin' Sally Through The Alley" has had the overdubs removed so that it is just Palmer and the Meters jammin' and the end result is a far more potent sound. "Man Smart, Woman Smarter" also eliminates the overdubs. Its raunchier sound helps it prevail over the silly lyrics. The Todd Rundgren ballad "Can We Still Be Friends" has been remixed, with added overdubs, which results in a suitably more polished recording.

Palmer's liner notes on each track contribute to the collection enormously, as he explains why he felt these tracks needed to be reworked and how he went about "improving" on the original versions. On "You Are In My System," for instance, Palmer relates that he was rushed to put down his vocal on the initial release. Now, it has been revoiced and does indeed benefit from a stronger vocal performance.

Additions 2 concludes with two songs which weren't reworked and are the weakest tracks on the collections. Gary Numan's "I Dream Of Wires" is monotonous and morose, while "The Silver Gun," sung by Palmer in Urdu, is just plain weird. These two selections reflect Palmer's often esoteric musical tastes. Reviewed by James E. Bagley amazon.com

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Note About This Rip:

This CD was ripped two times with EAC with the same result both times. The CD is in mint condition. The last track came up with the same error both times. It is your choice whether to take it or not but I personally listened to the whole album and never detected any audio defects of any kind.

01. Remember To Remember" (Remake)
02. Sneakin' Sally Thru the Alley" (Remixed)
03. Maybe It's You" (Remixed)
04. You Are In My System" (Revoiced)
05. Didn't Mean To Turn You On" (Original)
06. Can We Still Be Friends" (Remixed)
07. Man Smart, Woman Smarter" (Remixed)
08. Too Good To Be True" (Remixed)
09. Every Kinda People" (Remixed)
10. She Makes My Day" (Original)
11. Best of Both Worlds" (Remixed)
12. Give Me An Inch" (Remixed)
13. You're Gonna Get What's Coming" (Remixed)
14. I Dream Of Wires" (Original)
15. The Silver Gun" (Original)

Released May 5, 1992

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