All True Man

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All True Man
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Studio album by
Alexander O'Neal
ReleasedJanuary 25, 1991 (1991-01-25)
Recorded1989 - 1990
StudioFlyte Tyme Studios, Edina, MN ("Midnight Run" was recorded at Starlight Sound, Richmond, CA)
Genre
Length64:10
LabelTabu
Producer
Alexander O'Neal chronology
My Gift to You
(1988) 		All True Man
(1991) 		Twelve Inch Mixes
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic3/5 stars[1]

All True Man is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. The album was a success in the UK, peaking at #2, though sales did not reach the levels of his previous album, Hearsay.

On release, the album was received favourably by the majority of music critics. it went on to peak at #49 on the Billboard 200 and reached #3 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album's title single reached #5 on the R&B chart and #43 on the pop chart.[2] The album launched four charting singles in the UK. "All True Man" peaked at #18 on the UK Singles Chart; "What Is This Thing Called Love?" peaked at #53; "Shame on Me" peaked at #71; "Sentimental" at #53.[3] The album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1992.[4] In the UK, it was also certified gold by the BPI.

Critical reception[]

In a retrospective review, Alex Henderson of AllMusic gave the album three out of five stars and wrote that "The production is slick and high-tech; the vocals are the essence of earthy soulfulness. All True Man isn't O'Neal's best or most essential Tabu/Epic release; novices, in fact, would be better off starting out with his self-titled debut album of 1985." adding that "Nonetheless, this is a respectable, satisfying effort that the singer's hardcore fans will appreciate."[1]

Track listing[]

All tracks are written by James Harris and Terry Lewis, except where noted.

Side one
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Time Is Running Out" 3:51
2."The Yoke (G.U.O.T.R.)" 7:15
3."Every Time I Get Up"
  • Lance Alexander
  • Tony Tolbert
5:16
4."Somebody (Changed Your Mind)" 5:00
5."Midnight Run"Foster & McElroy4:45
6."Used" 4:59
Side two
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
7."All True Man" 5:04
8."Sentimental" 6:15
9."What Is This Thing Called Love?" 6:04
10."The Morning After" 5:06
11."Hang On"
  • Alexander
  • Tolbert
6:29
12."Shame On Me"
  • Jam
  • Lewis
  • Howard
4:01

Personnel[]

Credits are adapted from the album's liner notes.[5]

Charts[]

Chart Peak
position
Dutch Albums Chart[6] 26
Swedish Albums Chart[7] 20
UK Albums Chart[8] 2
US Billboard Chart[9] 49
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums[9] 3
West German Albums Chart[10] 36

Certifications[]

Region Certification Certified units/sales
United Kingdom (BPI)[11] Gold 100,000^
United States (RIAA)[12] Gold 500,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References[]

  1. ^ Jump up to: a b Henderson, Alex. "Alex Henderson – All True Man". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. ^ Hearsay Chart & awards at AllMusic
  3. ^ Roberts, David (2002). Guinness World Records British Hit Singles (15th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-187-X., p.360
  4. ^ RIAA searchable database Archived June 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.
  5. ^ All True Man liner notes. Tabu. 1991.
  6. ^ "NL Charts > Alexander O'Neal". MegaCharts. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  7. ^ "SWE Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Sverigetopplistan. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  8. ^ "UK Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Official Charts Company. Archived from the original on 2012-06-28. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  9. ^ Jump up to: a b "US Albums Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Billboard. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  10. ^ "GER Charts > Alexander O'Neal". Media Control Charts. Retrieved 2012-05-26.
  11. ^ "British album certifications – Alexander O'Neal – All True Man". British Phonographic Industry. Retrieved 20 January 2015.
  12. ^ "American album certifications – O'Neal, Alexander – All True Man". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 20 January 2015.

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