''After the Rain'' is the sixth album by R&B group
Side Effect. Released in 1980, it was their first album for
Elektra Records
Elektra Records (or Elektra Entertainment) is an American record label owned by Warner Music Group, founded in 1950 by Jac Holzman and Paul Rickolt. It played an important role in the development of contemporary folk and rock music between the 1 ...
as well as
Miki Howard
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's first appearance as vocalist.
Critical reception
In a review issued on May 3, 1980, a ''
Billboard
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'' praised the variety of musical material of the album and compared it with
Rufus & Chaka. Cover of
Toto's "Georgy Porgy" has been described as "soulful".
Track listing
# Take a Chance 'N' Dance – 5:17
# The Thrill Is Gone – 3:07
# Georgy Porgy – 4:52
# Close to Me – 3:31
# I Feel It's Real – 2:42
# Black Beauty – 4:36
# Pretty Baby – 1:22
# Catch It 'Fore It Falls – 3:36
# Eleanor Rigby – 4:03
# Superwoman – 5:53
Charts
Singles
References
External links
Side Effect-After The Rain at Discogs
1980 albums
Side Effect albums
Elektra Records albums
Albums produced by Wayne Henderson (musician)
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