''We're Movin' Up'' is an album by the American band

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, released in 1989. The band supported the album with a North American tour that included a stint with

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. The album peaked at No. 125 on the ''Billboard'' 200. " My First Love" and "My Sugar" were hits on the

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Production

The album was produced by brothers and bandmembers David Lewis and Wayne Lewis. Singer Porsha Martin replaced Barbara Weathers; Jonathan Lewis joined on keyboards. "My First Love" includes a spoken intro by Wayne Lewis.

Critical reception

The ''

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'' stated: "Continuing to move in a pop direction, Atlantic Starr can attribute its success to well-crafted songs and its crafty selection of stand-out female group members to help embellish them." ''

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'' opined that "on the title song from its new album, ''We're Movin' Up'', Atlantic Starr sings the chorus with the bland perkiness of anonymous jingle singers in a beer commercial." ''

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'' determined that ''We're Movin' Up'' "features some noteworthy songs from the seasoned professionals, but the album is ultimately bogged down by super-glossy, sound-alike ballads." ''

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'' concluded that "tracks like the title cut and 'Don't Start the Fire' are filled with the driving rhythms that fans have come to expect."

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noted the "prototype classy love ballads, dance-pop, urban contemporary production/arrangements, and one or two above-average leads."

Track listing

References

{{Authority control Atlantic Starr albums 1989 albums Warner Records albums