Boys and Girls (album)

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.