After the Rain (Side Effect album)

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After the Rain
After the Rain (Side Effect album).jpeg
Studio album by
Side Effect
Released1980
Recorded1980
GenreSoul, disco
LabelElektra
ProducerWayne Henderson, Augie Johnson
Side Effect chronology
Rainbow Visions
(1978) 		After the Rain
(1980) 		Portraits
(1981)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic2.5/5 stars[1]

After the Rain is the sixth album by R&B group Side Effect. Released in 1980, it was their first album for Elektra Records as well as Miki Howard's first appearance as vocalist.

Critical reception[]

In a review issued on May 3, 1980, a Billboard 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".[2]

Track listing[]

  1. Take a Chance 'N' Dance – 5:17
  2. The Thrill Is Gone – 3:07
  3. Georgy Porgy – 4:52
  4. Close to Me – 3:31
  5. I Feel It's Real – 2:42
  6. Black Beauty – 4:36
  7. Pretty Baby – 1:22
  8. Catch It 'Fore It Falls – 3:36
  9. Eleanor Rigby – 4:03
  10. Superwoman – 5:53

Charts[]

Chart (1980) Peak
positions
Billboard Top R&B Albums[3] 70

Singles[]

Year Single US R&B[4]
1980 "Georgy Porgy" 77
"Superwoman" 64

References[]

  1. ^ Allmusic review
  2. ^ "Review: Side Effect — After the Rain" (PDF). Billboard. 85 (18). 3 May 1980. p. 55. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved 31 May 2020 – via American Radio History.
  3. ^ "Side Effect US albums chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-05-15.
  4. ^ "Side Effect US singles chart history". allmusic.com. Retrieved 2011-05-15.

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