Picture Book

Picture Book is the 1985 debut album by British band Simply Red that introduced Mick Hucknall's soulful tenor over a mix of blue-eyed soul, pop and sophisti-pop arrangements. The record pairs introspective ballads with groove-oriented uptempo tracks, featuring warm horn lines, smooth keyboards and production that blends soul, jazz and pop influences. Its sound established the group's early identity and situated them within the mid-1980s sophisti-pop movement.