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Premonition

by Peter Frampton

Released: January 27, 1986

Pop rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

"Premonition" is the ninth studio album by English musician Peter Frampton. It signified a strong comeback with noticeable changes in his music, marking a shift from his earlier emphasis on rock to a focus on synth-pop and smoother textures. The album features 10 tracks, including popular songs like "Lying" and "All Eyes on You," which emphasize Frampton's virtuosity on the guitar alongside his new direction.

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Released in 1986, it came after a period…

Released in 1986, it came after a period of struggle for Frampton due to a car accident and the poor commercial performance of his previous albums.

Notable musicians such as Tony Levin and Richard…

Notable musicians such as Tony Levin and Richard Cottle contributed to the album's creation.

The album showed that Frampton was able to…

The album showed that Frampton was able to adapt his style to fit the musical landscape of the 80s, while still maintaining his distinctive guitar work, melodic sense, and prowess as a performer.

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Essential Tracks

Premonition

"Premonition" is the ninth studio album by English musician Peter Frampton.

Lying

The album features 10 tracks, including popular songs like "Lying" and "All Eyes on You," which emphasize Frampton's virtuosity on the guitar alongside his new direction.

All Eyes On You

The album features 10 tracks, including popular songs like "Lying" and "All Eyes on You," which emphasize Frampton's virtuosity on the guitar alongside his new direction.

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Reception

"Premonition" had chart success, reaching the 106th spot on the Billboard 200, and became Frampton's highest charting release since his live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976.

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The Complete Album Story

"Premonition" is the ninth studio album by English musician Peter Frampton. Released in 1986, it came after a period of struggle for Frampton due to a car accident and the poor commercial performance of his previous albums. It signified a strong comeback with noticeable changes in his music, marking a shift from his earlier emphasis on rock to a focus on synth-pop and smoother textures.

The album features 10 tracks, including popular songs like "Lying" and "All Eyes on You," which emphasize Frampton's virtuosity on the guitar alongside his new direction. Notable musicians such as Tony Levin and Richard Cottle contributed to the album's creation.

"Premonition" had chart success, reaching the 106th spot on the Billboard 200, and became Frampton's highest charting release since his live album "Frampton Comes Alive!" in 1976. The album showed that Frampton was able to adapt his style to fit the musical landscape of the 80s, while still maintaining his distinctive guitar work, melodic sense, and prowess as a performer.