{"product_id":"franks-michael-art-of-tea-4260019716101","title":"FRANKS,MICHAEL - ART OF TEA Vinyl LP","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExpected: 9\/4\/26\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Michael Franks is a master of words. Not only did he study American Literature, he is also a song writer and a\n  composer of film music, which he demonstrates in his début album with a major label, where music and language are on a\n  par.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  Originally a jazz musician, Franks reached out to pop and rock fans with \n  \u003ci\u003eThe Art of Tea.\u003c\/i\u003e\n   Sensually inspiring and playful numbers such as \"Popsicle Toes\" and \"Eggplant\" are full of crafty wordplay and\n  almost Henry Mancini-like, airy jazz-pop. With a similar approach as Steely Dan, Franks' singing and songwriting\n  creates the basis for a sound that is founded on the support of top-notch musicians, many of whom are among the finest\n  studio jazz musicians on the scene.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  The allstar line-up blazes with \n  \u003cstrong\u003eDave Sanborn\u003c\/strong\u003e\n   on the saxophone. Guitar guru 'Mr. 335' \n  \u003cstrong\u003eLarry Carlton\u003c\/strong\u003e\n   on the semi-acoustic guitar, \n  \u003cstrong\u003eJoe Sample\u003c\/strong\u003e\n   at the keyboard, along with \n  \u003cstrong\u003eWilton Felder\u003c\/strong\u003e\n   on the bass contribute their Crusaders touch to the recording. Responsible for this impressively meticulous\n  recording is a.o. chief recording engineer \n  \u003cstrong\u003eBruce Botnick\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  , who also expertly taped the Doors and Beach Boys. The present production occupies the highest status in Franks'\n  discography, and has seldom been surpassed.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  This Speakers Corner LP was remastered using pure analogue components only, from the master tapes through to the\n  cutting head.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTracks: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide One:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eNightmoves\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eEggplant\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMonkey See - Monkey Do\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSt. Elmo's Fire\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eI Don't Know Why I'm So Happy I'm Sad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide Two:\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eJive\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePopsicle Toes\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSometimes I Just Forget to Smile\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eMr. Blue\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\n  \u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\n  Speakers Corner\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Experience Vinyl Preorder","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51989737668893,"sku":"SSCQ2230.1","price":59.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/3463\/files\/tea_a78f0dce-aa8f-473e-80d6-dacae186f4e8.jpg?v=1783536337","url":"https:\/\/experiencevinyl.com\/products\/franks-michael-art-of-tea-4260019716101","provider":"Experience Vinyl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}