Album · Robert Palmer
Heavy Nova by Robert Palmer
Heavy Nova is an album by Robert Palmer, released in 1988. 1 song from it has charted on rock radio countdowns, with 9 countdown appearances in total. The biggest is “Simply Irresistible”, on 9 lists with a best position of #42.
Heavy Nova, Robert Palmer's ninth album, arrived in 1988 with a new label on the sleeve: his first for EMI after 15 years with Island Records. It had a tough act to follow in the very successful Riptide, but the suave Englishman came out swinging. "Simply Irresistible" is all brass-knuckle guitar crunch and hip-shaking groove, with Palmer crooning over the top like a man who knows exactly how good his suit looks.
It's the work of a singer who always liked to roam across soul, funk, jazz and rock, and who dressed sharper than anyone else in the room. In 1989 he was up for British Male Solo Artist at the Brit Awards once again.
Written with AI assistance from RockLists chart data, MusicBrainz and Wikipedia.
Songs from Heavy Nova on radio countdowns
| # | Song | Strength | Lists | Best | #1s | Years |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Simply Irresistible | 9 | #42 | – | 1988–2023 |
Only songs that appear on at least one countdown are listed. Release data from MusicBrainz.