If That's What It Takes

by Michael McDonald

If That's What It Takes cover art

Michael McDonald's 'If That's What It Takes' refines yacht rock and blue-eyed soul into lush, nocturnal arrangements. The album's sentimental lyrics and melodic sophistication captured the smooth adult contemporary sound of the era. It marked a successful solo debut for the former Doobie Brothers vocalist.

Genres

  • Yacht Rock
  • Blue-Eyed Soul

Tracklist

  1. Playin' By The Rules
  2. I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)
  3. Love Lies
  4. I Gotta Try
  5. I Can Let Go Now
  6. That's Why
  7. If That's What It Takes
  8. No Such Luck
  9. Losin' End
  10. Believe In It