For Real Tho'
| For Real Tho' | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | March 16, 1993[1] | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 56:32 | |||
| Label | Atlantic | |||
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| LeVert chronology | ||||
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| Singles from For Real Tho' | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Chicago Tribune | [2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| Entertainment Weekly | B[4] |
For Real Tho' is the sixth studio album by the American contemporary R&B group LeVert, released in 1993 via Atlantic Records.[5] It peaked at #35 on the Billboard 200 and #5 on the Billboard R&B chart.[6]
Three singles were released from the album: "Good Ol' Days", "ABC-123" and "Do the Thangs". "ABC-123" was the most successful single from the album, peaking at #46 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1993.[6]
The album was certified gold by the RIAA on June 9, 1993.[7]
Production
[edit]The album was produced by Gerald Levert and Marc Gordon. Gordon began working on For Real Tho' while Gerald was promoting his 1991 solo album.[8]
Critical reception
[edit]The Baltimore Sun wrote that "Gerald Levert's lead vocals don't just underscore the music's emotional content; they also reinforce the rhythm."[9] The Washington Post thought that "Gerald is singing better than ever, which is one of the reasons why the trio's latest album ... ranks among its best."[10] USA Today wrote that "Gerald's rugged baritone is sounding more like his dad's every day."[11]
Track listing
[edit]| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Me 'N' You" ([A]) | Marc Gordon |
| 4:26 |
| 2. | "Clap Your Hands" ([B]) |
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| 3:29 |
| 3. | "Tribute Song" ([C]) | Marc Gordon |
| 2:34 |
| 4. | "Good Ol' Days" |
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| 5:00 |
| 5. | "She's All That (I've Been Looking For)" |
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| 4:59 |
| 6. | "For Real Tho'" ([D]) |
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| 4:03 |
| 7. | "Quiet Storm" |
| Marc Gordon | 7:12 |
| 8. | "Do the Thangs" | Marc Gordon | Marc Gordon | 5:55 |
| 9. | "My Place (Your Place)" |
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| 6:04 |
| 10. | "Say You Will" | Marc Gordon | Marc Gordon | 6:50 |
| 11. | "ABC-123" |
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| 5:54 |
| Total length: | 56:32 | |||
Chart positions
[edit]| Chart (1993)[6] | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200 | 35 |
| US R&B Albums (Billboard) | 5 |
Samples
[edit]- ^ "Me 'N' You" contains a sample of "Dazz" as performed by Brick.
- ^ "Clap Your Hands" contains a sample of "Funky President (People It's Bad)" as performed by James Brown.
- ^ "Tribute Song" contains a sample of "King Heroin" as performed by James Brown.
- ^ "For Real Tho'" contains a sample of "Sing a Simple Song" as performed by Sly and the Family Stone.
References
[edit]- ^ a b c Lytle, Craig. "For Real Tho' - LeVert | Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ May, Mitchell (20 May 1993). "Levert For Real Tho'". Chicago Tribune. Tempo. p. 7.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 5. MUZE. p. 194.
- ^ "for real tho'". EW.com.
- ^ "LeVert | Biography & History". AllMusic.
- ^ a b c "LeVert | Awards | AllMusic". AllMusic. All Media Network. Retrieved August 6, 2015.
- ^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum Searchable Database - August 07, 2015". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved August 7, 2015.
- ^ "Levert finds a groove". Tampa Bay Times.
- ^ Considine, J. D. "FOR REAL THO'". baltimoresun.com.
- ^ Joyce, Mike (13 Aug 1993). "Levert's Finesse Is `For Real'". The Washington Post. p. N11.
- ^ Jones IV, James T. (8 Apr 1993). "LeVert reaches back to the past". USA Today. p. 5D.
External links
[edit]- For Real Tho' at Discogs (list of releases)
