Boys and Girls is the eighth studio album by American rock singer Bryan Ferry, released in June 1985. It was his first solo album in seven years and marked a stylistic shift towards sophisticated, adult-oriented rock and synth-pop.
The album features a polished production style and incorporates elements of funk, jazz, and electronic music. It is notable for its use of synthesizers and drum machines, reflecting the prevalent sound of the mid-1980s. Ferry collaborated with a variety of musicians, including Nile Rodgers, David Gilmour, and Mark Knopfler, contributing to the album's diverse sonic landscape.
Boys and Girls spawned several successful singles, including "Slave to Love," a ballad that became one of Ferry's signature songs. Other notable tracks include "Don't Stop the Dance," "Windswept," and "Valentine."
The album was a commercial success, reaching number one in the UK Albums Chart and achieving platinum certification in several countries. It solidified Ferry's position as a prominent solo artist and is considered a significant work in his discography. Boys and Girls is often regarded as a quintessential example of 1980s art-pop.