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Goodtimes

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4 star:		(7)
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Subway was another mid-90's group that had great potential but was deprived of the opportunity and for what I have no idea. Half of the tracks on this CD was produced by Gerald Levert(underrated producer) who really laid down a smoove bass-line on "This Lil' Game We Play"(one of the best tracks of '94) and "Goodtimes" the album track. When Subway came onto the seen, I really thought that they could have stayed in the game for about 5-10 years but it did not happen that way. I agree with a previous reviewer as far as the motown artists of the late '80's to mid '90's, they were not marketed very well at all. Also, the intro track "Chi-Town Ride" with the rap by a younger Twista who picked his spots back in the early '90's as far as rapping. The other track that I enjoyed was "Fire" which had a lot of harmony. Even though this was their only project, this is still a cd to have in your collection.

Something about Motown that causes their groups and artists to disappear without further notice. Could it be the fact that they never promote their artists? Anyway that's a shame because many good Motown artists such as Subway never got their fair chance. I listened to this album a lot when it first came out
( back then I bought the cassette ). I haven't listened to it since 95' and the only song I remember is " This Little Game We Play " with 702 which was the ultimate jam back then. It put 702 on the map and showed promise for Subway. Unfortunately they didn't get the exposure they deserved and fizzled before they got a chance to sizzle. The group had talent but through the years this album became forgotten. Oh well, long live the 90's. I recommend this for lovers of New Jack Swing and 90's R&B, or just fans of this group alone.

In an era when R&B music was predominantly ruled by vocal groups which feature dazzling leads but precious little harmony, Eric, Trerail, Roy and Keith prove that their strengths rest in a four-part alliance. A recent addition to Michael Bivins' Biv 10 Entertainment family back in 1995, Subway intended to take their listeners on a journey with the opening "Chi-Town Ride," which features guest vocalists Easy and Tung Twista and explores the Chicago scene's fusion of soul, rap and reggae. Producers Chad "Dr. Ceuss" Elliot and Herb Middleton contribute a couple of tracks ("The Better The Love" and "This Is Not A Goodbye") that are typical of the R. Kelly-influenced, bump-n-grind new wave of R&B. The swinging "Get Da Money" is Subway's link to the West Coast scene, and the Phat Pocket's Remix of that song wins the prize as the album's top jam. The tracks produced by soul survivor Gerald Levert ("This Lil' Game We Play" and "Goodtimes") bring about a change of pace, emphasizing Subway's raw vocal abilities and smoothe style. This flavorful combination of production expertise and raw talent provides GOOD TIMES with a continuous musical flow, and is the main reason why Subway's debut is such an unbridled success and it also features the love jam of the summer from 1995 which was Fire.

This Chicago vocal groups (Eric McNeal, Keith Thomas, Trerail Puckett, and Roy Jones) first single "This Lil' Game We Play" was billed as "Subway featuring 702," and was written and produced by Edwin Nicholas and ex-LeVert member Gerald LeVert. The single would hit solid gold and the album would become a million-seller; No. 23 on the R&B charts (1995), No. 1 on the Heatseekers chart, Good Times would also hit No. 101 on the Billboard 200. Good Times, the cover art and title were inspired by the same-named CBS TV hit sitcom of the '70s that featured a preteen, pre-stardom Janet Jackson in some episodes. The group was signed by ex-New Edition and former Bell Biv DeVoe member Michael Bivins to his Motown-distributed label Biv 10. The second released single was another LeVert and Nicholas jam, "Fire," hit No. 34 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Singles & Tracks chart in the Spring of 1995 while Gerlad LeVert's robust vocals bring energy to the third release single "This Is Not a Goodbye."

THESE YOUNG MEN WERE A GREAT SINGING GROUP. THEY HAVE A LOT OF TALENT. THE SONG WITH THE ALL FEMALE SINGING GROUP, 702, BLEW UP THE GROUP SUBWAY. ALTHOUGH THEIR SUCCESS DID NOT LAST LONG, I STILL JAM THEIR TAPE. KEEP YA HEADS UP FELLAS!

There is nothing better than a CD that can take you back to the times that you most love to remember. This CD is perfect for all times of the day, or night. This CD has early '90's classic written all over it. My only question is what happened to them? I mean they were good and, they had a bangin' CD. Maybe we weren't ready for four young fellas from the Chi with really nice voices to come out yet. I mean with Immature and Jodeci out at the time, we were just not looking for another. Besides that, Just sit back, relax, and listen to the record as it plays...

what happend to them. they all had great voice and the track with 702 before 702 had only three girls { when ther were four}is off the hook. i give this cd the an agreetened 5 in my book of memorys. and if they're breading this i hope they know a lot of people loved that song.

I met these talented young men in 94, just before the album came out. They gave an amazing live preformace in their hotel, whilst recording in NY. I knew their ex manager a little and used to see them rehearsing at his house in Chicago. I have since lost contact with Chicago and the US, but always remember their fab live voices.
Where are they now?

I have been looking for this CD for quite sometime now and I finally found it! When it comes to slow jamz this group has it. I remember many a female that melted for me while playing and singing along with "Fire". For those romantics out there this one is a MUST have in your CD collecion!

I was in the 7th grade when this CD first came out. I actually remember all of the good times a had in middle school just from listening to this CD. This CD was a classic and I enjoy it.