''Allure'' is the debut studio album by American girl group Allure. It was released by

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on May 6, 1997 in the United States.

Critical reception

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found that executive producer Mariah "Carey's clout certainly helped Allure to line up celebrity collaborators ..but it also meant that the album would be scrutinized in detail, which is unfair to any new vocal group. Allure do acquit themselves well on their debut, singing with passion and flair – it's clear they have talent. They are somewhat undone by inconsistent material, yet there are several instances where they make a song their own, and that's what makes Allure a promising debut."

Track listing

Notes * denotes additional producer * denotes co-producer Sample credits *"Introduction" features a sample of "Let's Straighten it Out", as performed by

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. *"Anything You Want" features a sample of "Cry Together", as performed by

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. *"You're Gonna Love Me" features a sample of " The Look of Love" as performed by

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. *"Head Over Heels" features a sample of "The Bridge" as performed by MC Shan. *"No Question" features a sample of

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as performed by

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. *"When You Need Someone" features a sample of "Put it on the Line" as performed by

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and Lyn Collins. *"I'll Give You Anything" features a sample of "Ah Yeah" as performed by

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References

{{Authority control 1997 debut albums Albums produced by Cory Rooney Allure (band) albums Crave Records albums