Artist Foreigner (Lou Gramm)
Title Agent Provocateur [israel]
Format LP
Label Atlantic
Release Year 1984
Genre SOFT METAL
Country Israel
Print
CatalogueNumber CAN 781999-1-E
Description:
Mega rare Israelian pressing with embossed cover and lyricinsert

It took Foreigner three years to release a follow-up to its 1981blockbuster, 4. Perhaps that wait wasn't long enough, because AgentProvocateur is a prime example of the best and worst traits of AOR:a handful of remarkable songs padded by toothless filler. Despitecontributing a few killer riffs to Foreigners 70s canon,guitarist/keyboardist Mick Jones isn't known for his six-stringabilities. His biggest strength is his knack for melody as asongwriter, keyboardist, and producer, and all these qualities areevident on Agent Provocateur. Of course, vocalist/songwriter LouGramm is indispensable as the band's golden-throated frontman.Jones largely guided things behind the studio console, but aco-producer usually helped, such as Alex Sadkin on this album. IWant to Know What Love Is became Foreigner's first and only numberone single, and it's not hard to see why. Its dreamy, hypnotic feelis due in part to Gramm's soulful lead vocals and the New JerseyMass Choir's background vocals. Jennifer Holliday and the ThompsonTwins Tom Bailey help out as well. That Was Yesterday, a terrifichit single, features a catchy chorus and a nifty synthesizer lick.Reaction to Action and Down on Love were both minor hits, butthere's a huge difference in quality between the two; the former isthe epitome of bland, formulaic AOR, while the latter includes apleasant chorus and a warm keyboard melody. A Love in Vain andGrowing Up the Hard Way have a few good moments too.

Track listing:
1. Tooth And Nail
2. That Was Yesterday
3. I Want To Know What Love Is
4. Growing Up The Hard Way
5. Reaction To Action
6. Stranger In My Own House
7. A Love In Vain
8. Down On Love
9. Two Different Worlds
10. Shes Too Tough

Condition cover: vg/ringwear on cover

Condition record: ex-

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