The Best of Michael Franks: A Backward Glance
is a good 15-track collection that is equally divided between
soft rock
like
"Popsicle Toes"
and
smooth jazz
. Any curious listener looking for a one-stop introduction to
Franks
would be well served with this collection. Among the highlights are
"The Lady Wants to Know,"
"Antonio's Song,"
"When the Cookie Jar Is Empty,"
"Tiger in the Rain,"
"Baseball,"
"Your Secret's Safe with Me,"
"When I Give My Love to You,"
"The Art of Love,"
"Soul Mate,"
"Hourglass."
~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine