''Still Climbing'' is the second and final studio album released by American R&B trio

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on June 23, 1997 in the United States. The album contains the second line-up of the group after the departure of original member Monica Doby. She was replaced by Kina Cosper, whose first and only appearance was on this album before departing for a solo career in 2000. ''Still Climbing'' features the singles " 5 Miles to Empty" and "Kiss and Tell" as well as "In the Game of Love" which originally appeared on the soundtrack to the 1996 film ''

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Critical reception

In his review for

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, senior editor

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wrote that ''Still Climbing'' "suffers from the same inconsistent songwriting that plagued their debut ''

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'', yet that isn't a fatal flaw. There are as many strong singles on ''Still Climbing'' as on the debut, and Brownstone sounds stronger and more confident on the record, making it an enjoyable, if tentative, step forward."

Track listing

Notes * denotes co-producer Samples *"Let's Get It Started" contains a sample from "Dance to the Drummer's Beat" as performed by

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Personnel

* Keyboards and drum programming: Rodney Jerkins, Soulshock & Karlin, Big Yam & Victor Merritt, Tricky & Sean, Herb Middleton, Robin Thicke * Guitar: John "Jubu" Smith * Executive producer:

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, Jerry Greenberg, Jono Kahan * Mastering: Alan Yoshida * Photography: Albert Sanchez * Design: Gabrielle Raumberger, Clifford Singontiko

Charts

References

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