Back to Now
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October 21, 2008 |
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2008 |
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| Label (s) | Verve , Universal | |||
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Soul , funk , contemporary R&B |
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Title (number) |
11 |
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running time |
49:22 |
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Back to Now is the seventh album by the American funk / soul trio Labelle. The album was released on October 21, 2008 in the USA . It's the trio's comeback album and their first in 32 years.
background
According to the group members, the title Back to Now comes from previous songs in the group and is intended to be a reference to those. They want to continue where they left off in 1977.
The first single Roll Out , which was produced by Wyclef Jean , where he was also involved in vocals, was released on November 18, 2008. Auto-tune effects were used for the vocals .
Critics praised the modern contemporary R&B ballad Superlover on the album . Except in The Truth Will Set You Free, where Hendryx takes the lead vocals alongside Lenny Kravitz on guitar , the other songs were sung by all members. Was praised Labelle's soprano - singing in the title system . Tears for the World , a Hendryx composition, was also praised for the powerful and soulful singing of the members.
It includes Dear Rosa, a tribute to human rights activist Rosa Parks and a cover version of the Cole Porter standard Miss Otis Regrets , which Labelle was originally supposed to record for her debut album, Labelle .
An iTunes version of the album also contains the bonus title You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) .
Track list
- Candlelight (10:00)
- Roll Out (featuring Wyclef Jean ) (3:51)
- Superover (4:14)
- System (5:32)
- The Truth Will Set You Free (4:58)
- Without You in My Life (5:29)
- Tears for the World (4:33)
- Dear Rosa (6:47)
- How Long (4:33)
- Miss Otis Regrets (4:39)
- You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (4:31) ( iTunes Bonus Track)
Charts
Back to Now debuted at number 45 on the Billboard 200 on November 8, 2008 . The album debuted at number 9 on the R&B / Hip-Hop album charts.
Placements
| Chart (2008) | Top position |
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| US Billboard 200 | 45 |
| US Billboard Top R & B / Hip-Hop Albums | 9 |
Individual evidence
- ^ 3 Into 1 Does Go: Pete Lewis Interviews Labelle . In: Blues & Soul . Retrieved September 10, 2009.
- ^ Billboard - Label Discography: Back to Now . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on February 26, 2009. Retrieved October 31, 2008.
- ↑ a b Billboard - Chart Beat: Carrie Underwood, Labelle, AC / D . In: Billboard . Archived from the original on November 18, 2008. Retrieved October 31, 2008.