No Jacket Required
Phil Collins · 1985
50 min · 11 tracks · jazz fusion · pop rock · progressive rock
A vibrant blend of pop and funk rock, characterized by catchy hooks and polished production.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady, consistent energy levels catchy hooks for engagement mid-tempo reflective moments
- Context
- Released on January 25, 1985, 'No Jacket Required' is Phil Collins' third solo studio album following the success of 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' in 1982. At this point in his career, Collins was solidifying his status as a pop superstar, balancing his work with Genesis while achieving massive commercial success on his own.
- If you like
- jazz fusion, pop rock, progressive rock
No Jacket Required is an album by Phil Collins, released in 1985. A vibrant blend of pop and funk rock, characterized by catchy hooks and polished production. 'No Jacket Required' topped the Billboard 200 chart for seven consecutive weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album's lead single, 'Sussudio,' became one of Collins' most recognizable hits, further cementing his influence in the 1980s music scene. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does No Jacket Required sound like?
A vibrant blend of pop and funk rock, characterized by catchy hooks and polished production. Rooted in jazz fusion and pop rock.
What makes No Jacket Required by Phil Collins notable?
'No Jacket Required' topped the Billboard 200 chart for seven consecutive weeks and won a Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance. The album's lead single, 'Sussudio,' became one of Collins' most recognizable hits, further cementing his influence in the 1980s music scene. Released on January 25, 1985, 'No Jacket Required' is Phil Collins' third solo studio album following the success of 'Hello, I Must Be Going!' in 1982. At this point in his career, Collins was solidifying his status as a pop superstar, balancing his work with Genesis while achieving massive commercial success on his own.
Who is No Jacket Required for?
No Jacket Required works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, catchy hooks for engagement and mid-tempo reflective moments.
How many songs are on No Jacket Required?
No Jacket Required has 11 tracks, running approximately 50 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sussudio Standout 4:23
- 2 Only You Know and I Know 4:21
- 3 Long Long Way to Go 4:22
- 4 I Don’t Wanna Know 4:15
- 5 One More Night Standout 4:48
- 6 Don’t Lose My Number 4:48
- 7 Who Said I Would 4:01
- 8 Doesn’t Anybody Stay Together Anymore 4:18
- 9 Inside Out 5:15
- 10 Take Me Home Standout 5:53
- 11 We Said Hello Goodbye 4:15
Release Date
January 25, 1985
Artist Origin
United Kingdom
Runtime
50 min 45 sec
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