For other uses, see Let's Talk About Love (disambiguation).
| Let's Talk About Love | |
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| Studio album by 3rd Avenue | |
| Released | June 9, 1992 |
| Recorded | 1991-1992 |
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| Genre | |
| Length | 53:12 |
| Label | |
| Producer | |
| Singles from Let's Talk About Love | |
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Let's Talk About Love is 3rd Avenue's debut album released by SOLAR/Epic Records, and remains their sole album as a group.[1][2] Primarily New jack swing with subtle elements of synth and funk, acquiring firm Unidisc noted on their 2019 album re-release inscription that the utilization of "soft electronic samples [hearkening back to SOLAR's disco roots] is what [has] set this album apart from other R&B projects at the time." Lead single "I’ve Gotta Have It" remained on the Billboard R&B Songs chart for 7 weeks, and the second single, a remixed version of the title track, lasted 6 weeks.[2][3] While it is currently unknown whether the album reached the R&B charts, the singles peaked at #66 and #58 respectively.[2]
Background
The group's label debut was deemed a "priority project" by SOLAR executives in a June 1992 Billboard article, and 3rd Avenue members Pearl and Robinson co-wrote portions of the project alongside producer Dennis "Den Den" Nelson.[4]
Other than two contributions from notable Boyz II Men and SWV production team The Characters, most work on the album was completed in-house at SOLAR, with frequent SOLAR writers Tania Carmenatti, Dennis "Den Den" Nelson, Dynasty member William Shelby, The Time member Ricky Darnell "Freeze" Smith, and Johnny Thomas Jr. (among others) providing songwriting and production alongside group members Pearl and Robinson.[5]
Promotional Actvities
"The Minute You Fall In Love", a record from their upcoming debut album, was placed onto the Billboard R&B Albums Chart Top 10-peaking Deep Cover Soundtrack, distributed by SOLAR/Epic and released in early 1992. [6][7]
Track Listing
The track listing, writing credits and other album information are courtesy of Spotify and Billboard.[5][8]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I've Gotta Have It" | The Characters | 4:47 | |
| 2. | "The Minute You Fall In Love" |
| The Characters | 5:29 |
| 3. | "Another Lover" | Dennis "Den Den" Nelson | 4:01 | |
| 4. | "Sneakin' In The Alley With Sally" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:45 |
| 5. | "Annie's Apple Pie" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:25 |
| 6. | "Let's Take Our Time" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 5:03 |
| 7. | "Let's Talk About Love (Remix)" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:25 |
| 8. | "Playing The Fool" | Rickey "Freeze" Smith | 5:41 | |
| 9. | "Show Me" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:34 |
| 10. | "Love Me Just A Little Bit More" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:22 |
| 11. | "One Kiss" |
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| 5:20 |
| Total length: | 53:12 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12. | "I've Gotta Have It - 12" Remix (Bonus Track)" | Taylor | The Characters | 5:37 |
| 13. | "I've Gotta Have It - Smooth Characters Mix (Bonus Track)" | Taylor | The Characters | 4:53 |
| 14. | "I've Gotta Have It - Go for Your Mix (Bonus Track)" | Taylor | The Characters | 3:40 |
| 15. | "I've Gotta Have It - Bonus Beats (Bonus Track)" | Taylor | The Characters | 2:21 |
| 16. | "Let's Talk About Love - Original Mix (Bonus Track)" |
| The Characters | 4:21 |
| 17. | "Let's Talk About Love - Instrumental (Bonus Track)" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | 4:25 |
| Total length: | 78:29 | |||
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4. | "Freak Me" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson | |
| 6. | "Wiggle It" |
| Dennis "Den-Den" Nelson |
Singles
| Title | Year | Peak chart positions | Certifications | Album |
|---|---|---|---|---|
US R&B | ||||
| "I've Gotta Have It" | 1992 | 66[9][10] | Let's Talk About Love | |
| "Let's Talk About Love (Remix)" | 58 [2] |
Outtakes
Additionally, Robinson, Pearl, and Dennis Nelson co-wrote two outtakes from the album that appeared on an initial Wilder Brothers Recording Studio cassette pressing: "Freak Me" and "Wiggle It". [11]
References
- ^ "Album Releases: 3rd Avenue - Let's Talk About Love". Billboard. June 3, 1992.
- ^ a b c d Joel Whitburn Presents Top R & B/hip-hop Singles, 1942-2004 - Joel Whitburn - Google Books. Google.ca. 2010-07-02. ISBN 9780898201604. Retrieved 2023-06-08.
- ^ "Billboard R&B Singles Charts". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. July 18, 1992 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Major Labels Stay Hyperactive". Billboard. June 27, 1992.
- ^ a b "Let's Talk About Love". Spotify.
- ^ Whitburn, Joel (July 13, 1999). "Joel Whitburn's Top R & B albums, 1965-1998". Menomonee Falls, Wis. : Record Research – via Internet Archive.
- ^ "Billboard Top R&B Albums (for the week ending August 1, 1992)". Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. August 1, 1992 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Album Releases: 3rd Avenue - Let's Talk About Love". Billboard. June 13, 1992.
- ^ "Billboard Hot R&B Singles". Billboard. June 13, 1992.
- ^ "Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs". Billboard. July 17, 1992.
- ^ "BMI | Songview Search".