Round 2

by The Stylistics

Overview

This was the Stylistics' sophomore album and it spawned three Billboard R&B Top Ten singles: "I'm Stone in Love With You," "Break Up to Make Up," and "You'll Never Get to Heaven (If You Break My Heart)." The first two even cracked the Top Ten on the pop charts. Furthermore, there is much here to savor. The vocal quintet's version of the Carole King classic "It's Too Late" never soars or dips -- it just soothes in spite of the fateful lyric. "Children of the Night" imparts a similar mood but with a different lyrical content. The two selections "Peek-A-Boo" and "You're As Right As Rain" are Stylistics originals. First tenor Russell Thompkins Jr, who leads on all the aforementioned songs, seems to effortlessly reach each note and hold it as long as necessary. Although only the first three hit the charts, all of the songs referenced are radio favorites. As superb as the group was vocally, the production work of Thom Bell is commendable as well.

Product Details

Release Date:	07/29/1992
Label:	Amherst Records
UPC:	0051617074724
catalogNumber:	20747
Rank:	42333

Tracks

1. I'm Stone In Love With You
2. If You Don't Watch Out
3. You and Me
4. It's Too Late
5. Children Of The Night
6. You'll Never Get To Heaven (If You Break My Heart)
7. Break Up To Make Up
8. Peek-A-Boo
9. You're As Right As Rain
10. Pieces

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Stylistics   Primary Artist
Thom Bell   Conductor
James Dunn   Vocals
Airrion Love   Vocals
Herb Murrell   Vocals
James Smith   Vocals
Russell Thompkins   Vocals

Technical Credits

Thom Bell   Arranger,Producer