Phil Collins - "No Jacket Required"

Phil Collins biggest solo album, which firmly established him as one of the most popular musicians of the 1980s and gave him fame outside the successful group Genesis, of which he was lead singer and drummer.

Released in 1985 and winner of the Album of the Year Grammy award, this album is firmly planted in the 1980s yet it is still incredibly entertaining. The use of synthesizers and electronic music puts the album firmly in the 80s style but Collins was at the height of his pop abilities at that time and the songs are extremely catchy. The album sticks in your head and you can't help but tapping your foot or singing along.

I know it is slick hook infused pop that really doesn't have any bigger picture than sounding good and selling records but it is a really fun album that has four of Collins' biggest hits "Sussudio," "Don't Lose My Number," "One More Night" and "Take Me Home." Hey sometimes we all need a little pop and fun music to keep us going and this one is mine. If you are looking for an excellent album of 1980s pop here is one and if you are a fan of Phil Collins this is one of his finest moments.