The System

The System's scintillating synth tonal accents seemed to mirror the quicksilver 80s era ascendancy of the microchip in every facet of everyday life. The pioneering synth duo of keyboardist David Frank and singer Mic Murphy first came to fame for their innovative dance single "You Are In My System" and had a 1987 hit with "Don't Disturb This Groove." On their 1985 album The Pleasure Seekers, The System continue to shape and influence synth-based R&B/pop music. The duo performed the propulsive title track single on an episode of the hit NBC series Miami Vice. The smooth, warm "This For You" could be described as a mid-tempo forerunner to "Don't Disturb This Groove." Other standouts are "Big City Beat," "It Takes Two," "Love Wont Wait," and "I Don't Run From Danger." The Pleasure Seekers was reissued on CD in 2000 as a Japanese import by WEA International. During the same month, The System's Orpheus Music/Avex USA debut album ESP was released. ~ Ed Hogan, All Music Guide