Masterpiece Theatre

by En Vogue

Overview

Whether it was caused by Dawn Robinson's absence or the questionable manipulations of their production team, En Vogue's first release as a trio, EV3, was a disappointment. Masterpiece Theatre, their second album since Robinson's departure, shows the group in much finer form. The silky-smooth harmonies are still there, combined with forceful solos and sassy and intelligent lyrics. "Love U Crazay" and "Those Dogs" both explore the liabilities of love in an aggressively funny way, set to famous classical music melodies, while still keeping funky R&B flavors. More traditional love songs pepper the rest of the album, but throughout, Masterpiece Theatre manages to accomplish what few albums do -- being clever and classy at the same time. ~ Stacia Proefrock

Product Details

Release Date:	05/23/2000
Label:	Eastwest
UPC:	0075596241625
Rank:	109143

Album Credits

Performance Credits

En Vogue   Primary Artist
Bobby McFerrin   Guest Artist
Robert Page   Rap,Vocals
Tony Woods   Rap,Vocals
James Earley   Guitar (Electric)
Terry Ellis   Vocals
Maxine Jones   Vocals
Cindy Herron   Vocals
Marlon McClain   Guitar

Technical Credits

Marlon McClain   Engineer,Producer,Drum Programming,Executive Producer,Keyboard Programming,Composer
Maxine Jones   Composer,Lyricist
Thomas McElroy   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Drum Programming,Executive Producer,Keyboard Programming
Dave Meyer   Composer
Robert Page   Composer
Tony Woods   Composer
Steve Genewick   Engineer
Sauce   Drum Programming
Mike Mani   Composer
Michael J. Mani   Composer
Terry Ellis   Composer,Lyricist,Composer
Mark Elliot   Associate Producer
Markus Klinko   Photography
Alli   Design,Art Direction
Cindy Heron   Composer,Lyricist
Mike Bozzi   Engineer,Assistant Engineer
Mark Lomax   Composer
Chuck Amos   Hair Stylist
Ray Ransom   Composer
Michelle Woods   Composer
Steve Counter   Engineer
Ken Kessie   Mixing
Cindy Herron   Composer
Curtis Mayfield   Composer
Wayne Jackson   Associate Producer
Denzil Foster   Composer,Lyricist,Producer,Drum Programming,Executive Producer,Keyboard Programming