The R&B group's long journey comes to fruition
Ready for the World is a testament to continuity and evolution.
The album "Long Time Coming" was released in 1986. It showcases the group's sophisticated harmonies and a sound that blends funk and R&B. It's a mature album that shows their presence in the black music scene of the mid-1980s.
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10 TRACKS:
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1)
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Love You Down
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2)
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Baby (Let Me Love You)
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3)
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Long Time Coming
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4)
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So In Love
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5)
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In My Room
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6)
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Mary Goes 'Round
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7)
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Some People Don't Care
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8)
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Here I Am
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9)
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It's All A Game
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10)
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Do You Get Enough
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Producer - Ready For The World
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Engineer [Remix Engineer] - Taavi Mōte
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Mixed By - Louil Silas, Jr.
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Remix [Remixed By] - Louil Silas, Jr.
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Engineer - Tommy Vicari (6, 9, 10)
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Guitar [Additional Guitar] - Gary Spaniola (4, 8)
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Producer - Gary Spaniola
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Recorded By - Gary Spaniola
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Written-By - G. Spaniola
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Jeff Lorenzen (1)
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Bass Guitar, Backing Vocals - John Eaton
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Written-By - J. Eaton
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Written-By - M. Riley, Jr.
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Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards - Melvin Riley, Jr.
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Engineer - Erik Zobler (2 to 5, 7, 8)
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Drums - Gerald Valentine
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Elmer Flores (1)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Sabrina Buchanek (5)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Ray Pyle (6)
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Liz Cluse (3, 4, 7)
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Written-By - W. Triplett
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Percussion, Keyboards, Backing Vocals - Willie Triplett, Jr.
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Lead Guitar, Backing Vocals - Gordon Strozier
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Written-By - G. Strozier
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Written-By - G. Potts
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Keyboards, Backing Vocals - Greg Potts
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - Michael Tacci
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Engineer [Assistant Engineer] - John Hegedes (2, 8)
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Voice [Groupie's Voice] - Andrea Fheh (6)
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Management - AMI (20)
