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After 7

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After 7's debut is an almost-perfect r&B record. This takes me back to a time when R&B had its innocence, when people sang about LOVE and ROMANCE and wanting to treat you right. There were no lyrics about "freak" this or "thong" that. This record shows Babyface at one of his peaks as a producer, as he is involved in virtually every track on this CD. It's difficult for me to point out a standout track since you can play this CD from start to finish without hitting the "next" buttom. Highly recommended. After you hear this record, you'll never want to listen to anything that's been released in the last 18 months.

i really enjoyed this disc when it first came out.despite the family connection with La&Babyface it never overides the talents of After 7.i always felt they were underrated.Can't Stop was a jam ready or not and one night were also good songs.these Brothers can sing.

After 7's debut disc was released at time when almost every R&B record released was A-1.Two-thirds of the trio are the brothers of producer Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, and the other third is the cousin of Antonio "L.A." Reid; the two produced the majority of the album, which features three smash hits and a host of other likable tracks. The singles released were Heat Of The Moment, Can't Stop and Ready Or Not. Can't Stop & Heat Of The Moment were both up-tempo dance numbers while Ready Or Not is one of the best slow jams released in 1989. However the one song to me that makes the CD a classic is "One Night," an urban adult contemporary composition that was never released; it showcases Melvin and Kevon in an impressive vocal exchange over a mid-tempo rhythm.

Babyface, oh, how I love you. I can remember hearing After 7 on the radio as a small child. I liked their music even then, but, of course, I didn't appreciate it then as much as I do now, since I'm an adult and understand the lyrics. This is a remarkable album. Kevon Edmonds has a beautiful singing voice.

"Can't Stop", "Ready or Not" and "Heat of the Moment" were all released to radio and received a great amount of airplay and there is no wonder why: these songs define real R&B. All the ingredients of a good R&B song are incorporated here; well-produced, memorable lyrics and chorus, and actual SINGING. "Can't Stop" is easily the best song on this album. The melody on the chorus is brilliant! The way the instruments blend with the singing is a stroke of genius. You know what? This song is worth the price of the album alone. ""Ready or Not" is another great song. The men of After 7 slow it down with this sexy ballad. Certainly, these lyrics are 100% unrealistic, (seriously, who can really give someone the moon, sun and stars? Lol), but music is not always supposed to be taken literally. "Sayonara" is a typical break-up song. Though it is enjoyable, it's not their best work.

If you liked what you heard from After 7 on the radio, surely you will enjoy their self-titled album. This album will be played in my CD player for time indefinite! Pick it up!

Mikeisha's Top 5

1. "Can't Stop"
2. "Ready or Not"
3. "Heat of the Moment"
4. "My Only Woman"
5. "One Night"

After 7 is an excellant group.The hit's Ready Or Not,and Can't Stop are on this disc.Very good for any occasion.

having seen them live twice, i know they're the real deal. smooth, soulful, and very polished, after 7's self titled debut album delivers where others fail. their best song, arguably to date, is "ready or not," featured on this album. i own all their cds, and have found that although they have a lot of great songs, the best ones are the ones that are written by babyface. as far as disbanding, i think only keith mitchell has left the group: the other two, kevon and melvin (brothers of babyface), are still together. besides, they did the majority of the singing.

After 7's debut is a funky mix of early babyface (LaFace) inspiration. The uptempo grooves are great and mixing with the sweet songs of love, inspiration and deceit (Sayonara). This album includes their smash singles; "Can't Stop", "Heat of the Moment" and the excellent "One Night". It is a shame to see that these guys have disbanded as a group (I think the Very Best of album was their last as group...) since they provided the world with harmonies as they were meant to sung. No doubt about it, these guys sure can belt ou the tunes and harmonies...far better than the exaggerated (soul-less) antics of groups like Jodeci, Dru Hill and even Boyz II Men!

I was in 9th grade when this album came out, and I had a major crush on a girl who was in the 12th grade. Listening to all these songs back then, I imagined it was she and I. Corny now, I know, and she's married with children, but these songs bring that 15 year old, sweaty palm feelings all over again. God bless the New Jack era! Best songs on this album are "One night", "Ready or not", and "Can't stop". They just don't make music this good anymore.

This CD may only have 8 songs on it. But each one of them is seriously all that. Its like you can almost feel what they guys in After 7 are singing about. I still remember hearing "Cant Stop". I didnt know who it was then. But when i found out. I knew i'd found another great singing group. "One Night" is hot as well as almost every other cut of this standout CD.

I dont care what anyone says. This CD deserves much props and After 7 deserves more recognition for bringing the goods on this CD.

Check this CD out. You'll wonder why you didnt get it sooner. Those are my words.

I remember when this album first came. The first track was Can't Stop. They used to play that a lot in the clubs. But the best song was Ready or Not. To this day i remember where i was when i first heard this song. All the women loved this song. It is sad but they just don't make music like this anymore. After7 can sing with the best of them. Kevon has a voice and vocal range that can match babyface. I wish I could go back in time and relive this album. This is a must have.