For Real Tho'

by LeVert

Overview

This album is not as commendable as their previous ones. Most of the numbers lack the catchy hook lines and spine-chilling melodies. Gerald Levert's vocal presence is minimal, and moreover, the selections that bear his lead are average at best. Nonetheless, the album did have a few bright spots. It reared a Billboard R&B Top Ten single in "ABC-123" and a Top 20 single in "Good Ol' Days." The latter was the first release, harboring a rumbling bassline in which the group shares lead vocal duties. It managed to peak at #12 after ten weeks. The former has a sweet, sensual charm. With Gerald's commanding vocals out front through the verses, Sean imparts a noticeably orchestrated pre-hook lyric. The two further their vocal exchange in the vamp. The third single was "Do the Thangs." It too has total group participation vocally. However, as with most of the tracks, the effort falls short. ~ Craig Lytle

Product Details

Release Date:	03/23/1993
Label:	Atlantic
UPC:	0075678246227
Rank:	90348

Tracks

1. Me 'N' You
2. Clap Your Hands
3. Tribute Song
4. Good Ol' Days
5. She's All That (I've Been Looking For)
6. For Real Tho'
7. Quiet Storm
8. Do the Thangs
9. My Place (Your Place)
10. Say You Will
11. ABC-123

Album Credits

Performance Credits

LeVert   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Marc Gordon   Keyboards,Vocals,Drums
Marc G.   Drums,Keyboards,Sequencing,Vocals (Background)
Audrey Maupin   Vocals (Background)
Toi Horn   Vocals (Background)
Gerald Levert   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Sean Levert   Vocals (Background),Vocals
Robert Cunningham   Guitar

Technical Credits

Marc Gordon   Composer,Producer,Arranger
Marc G.   Arranger,Producer,Vocal Arrangement,Keyboard Programming
Kodei Hoyett   Stylist
James McEwen Brown   Producer,Arranger
Melanie Nissen   Art Direction
Dah Len   Photography
Jim Salamone   Keyboard Programming,Producer
Gerald Levert   Vocal Arrangement,Producer,Composer,Arranger
Pete Tokar   Engineer,Mixing
Sean Levert   Arranger
Greg Calbi   Mastering
Edwin "Tony" Nicholas   Producer,Composer,Arranger
Terry Scott   Composer