The Temptations - Special (1989) [Japanese 1st press]
R&B, Funk/Soul, Motown | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE + LOG + Full Scans-600dpi (PNG) | 49:19 Min | 638,85 Mb
Label: BMG Victor Inc. (Japan) / Motown (USA) | Released: 1989, October, 21
R&B, Funk/Soul, Motown | EAC Rip | FLAC, Img+CUE + LOG + Full Scans-600dpi (PNG) | 49:19 Min | 638,85 Mb
Label: BMG Victor Inc. (Japan) / Motown (USA) | Released: 1989, October, 21
This 1989 release marked the return of lead singer after the third departure of . In many respects, is a business-as-usual, mid- to late-'80s release. But, of course, that's not a bad thing. With the raspy-voiced , the group had a more cohesive sound and polish. , in fact, attempts to connect the dots between light new jack swing and soulful L.A. pop with mixed though fun results. After the initial shock, if not horror, of hearing shout, and are good but hardly influential. Not surprisingly, this edition of the group was truly adept with romantic ballads and L.A. pop this close to corny. The melodic and fun and the poignant clearly display their three-dimensional harmony, and is in great form. The CD release also featured With most of the new jack swing innocuous and the synth production suitably smoothed-out, fans will be more than satisfied with .
Release of the album: 1989 [LP Motown, Cat.# [url="http://www.discogs.com/Temptations-Special/release/2296390"]MOT-6275, USA]
Release of this CD: 1989, October, 21 [CD BMG Victor Inc. (Japan), Cat.# R32M-1073 / EAN: 4988017016220]
℗ 1989 Motown Record Company
Manufactured, Marketed & Distributed by BMG Victor Inc., Tokyo, Japan
Produced by:
Larry Hatcher & Keith Andes: (Tracks: 01, 04, 06-07)
Michael Sembello & Dick Rudolph: (Tracks: 08-10)
Stan Sheppard & Jimmy Varner: (Tracks: 02, 05)
Stan Sheppard: (Track: 03)
Executive Producer: Debbie Sandridge
Art Direction – Jeff Adamoff
Coordinator [Production] – Gayle Woodard
Design – Bacon / O'Brien
Engineer [Assistant] – Joey Schwartz (tracks: 9, 10)
Management – Billie Bullock, Shelly Berger
Mastered By – Chris Bellman
Mixed By – Barney Perkins (tracks: 2, 5), Bud Rizzo (tracks: 8, 9, 10), Frank La Rosa (tracks: 8, 9, 10), Gary Dobbins (tracks: 1, 3, 4, 6, 7)
Photography By – Todd Gray
Recorded By – Bud Rizzo (tracks: 8, 9, 10), Eric Camp (tracks: 1), Frank La Rosa (tracks: 8, 9, 10), Gary Dobbins (tracks: 1 to 7), Jim Michewicz (tracks: 1, 4, 6), Pat Karamian (tracks: 1, 6), Randy Long (tracks: 1, 6), Tony Jackson (11) (tracks: 6, 7)
Tracklist:
01. Friends (04:52)
(Larry Hatcher / Keith Andes / Chris Jones)
02. Special (04:30)
(Stan Sheppard / Jimmy Varner)
03. All I Want From You (05:33)
(Stan Sheppard / Aaron Smith)
04. She's Better Than Money (04:28)
(Larry Hatcher / Keith Andes)
05. One Step At A Time (05:10)
(Ron Tyson, Dennis Williams)
06. Fill Me Up (04:17)
(Larry Hatcher / Keith Andes)
07. Go Ahead (06:35)
(Larry Hatcher / Keith Andes / Chris Jones / Glenn Jones)
08. Love Line (03:38)
(Brian O' Doherty)
09. Soul To Soul (05:17)
(Brian Doherty)
10. O.A.O. Lover (Bonus Track for the CD) (04:59)
(Ali Woodson / Otis Williams)
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