Ralph Tresvant

Ralph Tresvant | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (November 27, 1990)
• Original Release Date: November 20, 1990
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Mca
• ASIN: B000002OF9
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (30 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #11,593 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)
  • #28 in Music > R&B > New Jack

Track Listings

1. Rated R

2. Sensitivity

3. She's My Love Thang

4. Stone Cold Gentleman

5. Do What I Gotta Do

6. Love Hurts

7. Girl I Can't Control It

8. Love Takes Time

9. Public Figure (Ordinary Guy)

10. Last Night

11. I Love You (Just For You)

12. Alright Now

13. Sensitivity

14. Sensitivity (Ralph's Rap)

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Ralph Tresvant

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Better than they give him credit for, November 26, 2003

By 

Anthony Johnson "Music Lover in DC" (Washington, DC United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ralph Tresvant (Audio CD)

I find it funny that I'm compelled to right this review because I was never a big NE fan just a Johnny Gill fan from his roots in DC before he joined NE. (And I'm not defending him because I think he was fine before and after NE and never had to worry about having to take a back seat to the rest of the group.)

Its funny how so many people are dogging this album. It was a very good. Given the fact that he didn't have any of the hype that the others did. (Movies, collaborations, etc.) He played the background when they debuted their's and he paid for in sales and popularity. Its suprising he got the air play he did.

Its a very good album and I've got much play from it. I just get tired of people asking me, "Who is that?" I've used this CD as a staple in several slow jam CDs and tapes and have many requests for copies. I think those who had low ratings for the cuts that didn't get much airplay prove that they let the radio DJs decide what's a good song instead of listening for themselves. (He's got good lyrics as well. i.e. Last Night, Public Figure, Love Takes TIme)

He's got a very smooth and almost sophisticated style that you don't see much of anymore. Along with a very soulful but not overpowering voice. (from his idol MJ) That's why he was the lead of NE. Unfortunately, he went SMOOTH when everybody else was going THUG. (Look at what R. Kelly and K Ci and Jojo did for the image of the once smooth ballad singer. That's why Marvin Gaye, Al Green, Bill Withers, Lou Rawls and Donny Hathaway seem so old school now. But who do the keep trying to pattern themselves after? Think about it.....)

Now, he might be considered Neo-soul or even smooth-jazz. (like Will Downing) Its a shame because I thought this would be the beginning of a very good solo career. But look at what happened to David Peaston.....

Look me up if you want to tal music.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ralph Tresvant, November 1, 1998

By A Customer

This review is from: Ralph Tresvant (Audio CD)

New Edition member Ralph Tresvant's self-titled debut album is great. It features the hits "Sensitivity," "Do What I Gotta Do," and "Stone Cold Gentleman." Tresvant's smooth soulful vocals are all over this album. Whether you like slow romantic ballads or fast jams, you will love this album. The album also features writers and producers like the hit-making team Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis, Babyface, and L.A. Reid. The best tracks on the CD are "Sensitivity," "Stone Cold Gentleman," "Do What I Gotta Do," "I Love You (Just For You)," and "Alright Now" which was co-written by Michael Jackson. With all this, this album is a must buy!!! Go and check it out now!!

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A gentler, kinder, more mature New Edition solo act, February 20, 2004

By 

Andrew "Ciao" (Boston MASS) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ralph Tresvant (Audio CD)

This CD was not a ground breaking chart topper. That is probably due to poor promotion. But the CD includes some songs that are noteworthy: Sensitivity, Stone Cold Gentleman, and Do What I Gotta Do.

Let's face it: singers of the age Ralph was when this CD came out are expected to be hyped and loud. In comparison, Ralph was smooth and mature.

It's Tresvant's maturity has stood the test of time. I can listen to this CD 10 years later and appreciate it. I can't say the same material from other post New Edition spin offs (Bobby Brown, BBD).