Reflecting his longstanding interest in the French Impressionist painter Paul Gauguin, Michael waxes eloquently of how the earth appears during a summertime sunset. By such, I mean that Michael is an art aficionado. As with all of Michael's tunes, he shows us his ‘artistic’ side. On the first melody, Michael makes the statement that everyone must say to themselves when hit with the first pangs of love, "This Must Be Paradise". Happy, sad, erotic, or neurotic, Michael just keeps the vibes flowing. He has always let us join in on the phase of life he may be going through at any given place in time. Michael Franks makes no qualms about letting his audiences know exactly where he is coming from. "Abandoned Garden" is one of the most languidly beautiful albums to come out in years" "His vocal stylings are highly original treasures - a mixture of love, life and nature death and renewal. In a Warner Brothers critique, the reviewer is quoted as saying: How he comes up with some of the things he says in his music, along with the way the story is told, is delightful. For over 20 years now, Michael has been writing enchanting jazz music for those of us that ask to be whisked away to some imaginative island named Somewhere Else. A genius of verse, Michael mixes romantic overtones with beautifully chosen words that paint a picture of love and introspection. "Abandoned Garden" is the latest installment in the lyrical legacy of Michael Franks.
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