Definition of a Band
Definition of a Band | ||||
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Studio album by Mint Condition | ||||
Released | September 24, 1996 | |||
Recorded | December 1995 – June 1996 | |||
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Length | 66:08 | |||
Label | Perspective | |||
Producer | Mint Condition | |||
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Singles from Definition of a Band | ||||
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AllMusic | [1] |
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Definition of a Band is the third studio album by R&B band Mint Condition. It was released on September 24, 1996 on Perspective Records. Definition of a Band was Mint Condition's most successful recording to date, yielding both a hit single as well as a Gold certification from the RIAA.[3]
Background[]
Before the release of the album, the band were faced with label troubles. Their mentors and label heads Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis severed ties with Perspective Records.[4] As a result, Mint Condition were moved to its parent company A&M Records, though the company kept the Perspective name for the release of Definition of a Band. This would be their final studio album released under Perspective Records. Another album released under the label was their greatest hits anthology The Collection (1991-1998)- an album that contained their hits alongside 12 inch versions, B-sides and remixes. They would move to Elektra Entertainment for their next album Life's Aquarium.
Commercial performance[]
The album charted at number 76 on the Billboard 200 and number 13 on the R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart.
Two singles were released from Definition of a Band. The first single, "What Kind of Man Would I Be", charted at number 17 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 2 on R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks. It sold 600,000 copies domestically and was certified gold by the RIAA.[5][6] Its video was directed by art director Frank Kozik.[7] The second single, "You Don't Have To Hurt No More", charted at number 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 and 10 on R&B/Hip-Hop Singles and Tracks. Its video was directed by Devo frontman Gerald Casale.[8] This album is their third studio album to be mastered by Brian Gardner- who also worked on their previous album, 1993's From the Mint Factory as well as their 1991 debut Meant to Be Mint.[9]
Track listing[]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Definition of a Band (Intro)" | Stokley Williams, Chris Dave, Jeffrey Allen | 1:05 |
2. | "Change Your Mind" | Williams, Keri Lewis | 4:51 |
3. | "You Don't Have To Hurt No More" | Lewis | 5:22 |
4. | "Gettin' It On" | Lewis, Williams | 4:52 |
5. | "What Kind of Man Would I Be?" | Lawrence Waddell | 4:24 |
6. | "Let Me Be the One" | Waddell, Williams | 5:01 |
7. | "Definition of a Band - Swing Version" | Dave, Williams | 1:00 |
8. | "Ain't Hookin' Me Up Enough" | Ricky Kinchen, Lewis, Waddell, Williams | 4:14 |
9. | "Funky Weekend" | Homer O'Dell, Williams | 4:55 |
10. | "I Want It Again" | Williams | 5:10 |
11. | "On & On" | Lewis, Williams | 4:40 |
12. | "The Never That You'll Never Know" | Lewis, Williams | 4:38 |
13. | "Asher in Rio (Interlude)" | Allen | 0:31 |
14. | "Raise Up" | O'Dell, Williams | 4:36 |
15. | "On & On (Reprise)" | Lewis, Williams | 0:59 |
16. | "Sometimes" | Kinchen | 4:16 |
17. | "Missing" | Allen | 4:15 |
18. | "If It Wasn't for Your Love" | Waddell | 1:19 |
Personnel[]
- Stokley Williams - vocals, drums, percussion, guitar, bass, keyboards, producer, composer
- Homer O'Dell - vocals, guitar, drums, percussion, producer, composer
- Ricky Kinchen - vocals, bass, keyboards, guitar, producer, composer
- Keri Lewis - vocals, keyboards, organ, piano, drums, guitar, producer, composer
- Jeff Allen - saxophone, vocals, keyboards
- Larry Waddell - keyboards, vocals, piano
- Chris Dave - drums, percussion
- Lil' Roger Lynch - vocoder
- Mint Condition - record engineering
- Ira Ferguson - record engineering
- Jeff Taylor - record engineering
- Dave Rideau - record engineering
- Steve Hodge - mixing
- Dave Rideau - mixing
- Rich Travali - mixing
- Keith Lewis - mixing
- David Green - mixing
- Mint Condition - executive production
- Jimmy Jam & Terry Lewis - executive production
- Brian Gardner - mastering
- Lisa Pearson - photography
- Tom Tavee - photography
- Greg Ross - art direction & design
Charts[]
Weekly charts[]
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References[]
- ^ Stanley, Leo. "All Music review". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ "Rateyourmusic review". Retrieved August 9, 2016.
- ^ Inc, Nielsen Business Media (November 15, 1997). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc.
- ^ Group, Vibe Media (March 1, 1997). Vibe. Vibe Media Group.
- ^ "Best-Selling Records of 1996". Billboard. BPI Communications Inc. 109 (3): 61. January 18, 1997. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 8, 2015.
- ^ "American certifications – Mint Condition – What Kind of Man Would I Be". Recording Industry Association of America.
- ^ "Frank Kozik". biography. toyartgallery.com. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Gerald Casale". director videography. mvdbase.com. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Brian Gardner". credits. allmusic.com. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Definition Of A Band". album. allmusic.com. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Definition Of A Band". credits. allmusic.com. Retrieved January 27, 2013.
- ^ "Mint Condition Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Mint Condition Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- ^ "Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums – Year-End 1997". Billboard. Retrieved May 6, 2021.
- 1996 albums
- Mint Condition (band) albums
- Perspective Records albums