Voices (Hall & Oates album)

Voices is the ninth studio album by American pop rock duo Daryl Hall & John Oates. Released in July 1980 by RCA Records, it marked a significant turning point in their career, showcasing a more streamlined and contemporary sound that helped propel them to mainstream success.

The album was self-produced by Hall & Oates, a first for the duo, allowing them greater creative control over the project. This shift resulted in a sound that incorporated elements of new wave and a greater emphasis on synthesizers and drum machines.

Voices spawned several hit singles, most notably "Kiss on My List," which reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Other successful singles included "You Make My Dreams," "How Does It Feel to Be Back," and a cover of The Righteous Brothers' "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'," which was a top 20 hit.

The album was a commercial success, reaching number 17 on the Billboard 200 chart and being certified platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). Voices is generally considered to be one of Hall & Oates's best and most influential albums, and it played a key role in shaping their signature sound for the 1980s. The album's success solidified their status as one of the leading pop acts of the decade.