Album of the Day

Three years after Foreigner had conquered the charts with 4, the quartet returned with another smash in AGENT PROVOCATEUR. The 1984 collection sold millions of copies worldwide, thanks largely to the strength of hit single “I Want To Know What Love Is,” which topped the singles chart on both sides of the Atlantic. The song pairs Lou Gramm's powerful vocals with the New Jersey Mass Choir, and while that soaring ballad remains impressive, there are numerous other gems among the album's 10 originals, including “Down On Love,” “Growing Up The Hard Way” and Top 40 single “That Was Yesterday.” With writer-guitarist Mick Jones bringing his customary craftsmanship to the production, the arena rock of AGENT PROVOCATEUR remains supremely listenable.