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The O'Jays - Live In London [1974]

1974 live album featuring six tracks from a live show in London, 1973. Contains concert versions of their smash hits 'Backstabbers' and 'Love Train'.













The O'Jays - Serious [1989]

After a long and artistically triumphant association with Kenny Gamble & Leon Huff that lasted from 1969's The O'Jays in Philadelphia to 1987's Let Me Love You, the O'Jays broke their ties to the legendary Philly producers/songwriters, left Philadelphia International Records and opted for a more high-tech "urban contemporary" approach with Serious. Obviously well aware of what younger R&B units like Guy, Levert (lead singer Eddie Levert's young sons and relatives) and Today were up to, the veteran soulsters incorporated "new jack swing" and hip-hop elements and made it clear they were intent on changing with the times. But thankfully, the gritty, gospel-influenced belting that made the O'Jays so dynamic to begin with remained. Though Serious (whose producers include members of the O'Jays and Levert, Terry Stubbs and Dennis Lambert) isn't in a class with gems like Back Stabbers or Family Reunion, there's a lot to admire here -- including the vulnerable "Out of My Mind," the silky "Never Been Better" and the earthy ballad "Serious Hold on Me." The engaging "Pot Can't Call the Kettle Black" speaks volumes about the O'Jays' outlook --urging fellow baby boomers who criticize their kids' hip-hop to let them be themselves and remember when they were young.













Eddie Levert & Gerald Levert - Father and Son [1995]













Eddie Levert & Gerald Levert - Something To Talk About [2007]

Before the sudden passing of the great Gerald Levert, he teamed up with his father Eddie Levert Sr. one more time to record this smash album. The last time the two worked together they released a great collection of music with the album Father and Son.













Gerald Levert - Private Line [1991]

Levert's solo debut proves that great singing is definitely in his "bloodline." "School Me" and "Just A Little Something", are classic tracks. "Baby Hold On To Me", Levert's duet with his famous father Eddie Levert, is priceless. Premier artist of the decade.It is pefect for lovers or the the lover in you. "Private Line" really hits the spot. Private Line features a nice mixture of songs and spawned four chart singles.













Gerald Levert - Love & Consequences [1998]

Although similar in musical content and creative vocal approach to his previous solo outings, Gerald Levert's Love & Consequences finds the artist in a more mature space lyrically. Absent is the familiar bump-and-grind rhetoric, replaced with more thoughtful love-and-relationship themes. "No Man's Land" is a sobering track that deals with the headier problems of the world, while "Humble Me" is an apologetic cut in which Levert explores the age-old adage that what goes around, comes around--but with a father-son twist. "Thinkin' About It" rings with a contemporary, radio-friendly sheen but digs deeper lyrically than most on-air offerings. Finally, "That's the Way I Feel About You" is a romantic ode featuring guest vocalist Mary J. Blige, offering a youthful interpretation of Bobby Womack's 1971 hit.













Gerald Levert - In My Songs [2007]

In My Songs is soul man Gerald LeVert's final farewell, a collection of vintage-sounding R&B equal to any of the discs he put out in his 20-year career. Only, of course, sadder: Prior to track one, Gerald's legendary father, the O'Jay's Eddie LeVert, reminisces momentarily about the months leading up to this album and his son's pride in presenting it; shards of that short speech linger through songs like "Sweetness," in which the man who was called "Teddy Bear" before Ruben Studdard was a twinkle in Paula Abdul's eye promises to "be sweeter tomorrow than I was today," and "Hang in There," a soulful plea sent out to a sulking lady friend. Two upbeat songs break the solemn mood midway through--"DJ Don't" molds itself to fit old-school party-night sensibilities, and "Wanna Get up with You" whisks the ladies off to the dancefloor--but even those tracks can't help going bittersweet around the edges. They represent LeVert's lost magnetism, after all. And they're reminders that the man who once promised to "sing it to you time and time again," won't.













Sean Levert - The Other Side [1995]

A satisfying debut from Sean, the least known Levert. He sings in a pleasant, laid-back tenor/baritone. Only ten selections, but not a sister of the poor in the bunch. The O'Jays sounding "Same One" features' Sean, his brother Gerald, and father, Eddie, on a powerful ballad. "I'm Ready" is an enticing mid-tempo number embellished by excellent backing vocals and a def synthesizer. "Just Can't Get Enough" contains elements of "Munchies for Your Love," by Bootsy's Rubber Band. As a single release, "Put Your Body Where Your Mouth Is," received some plays and experienced some chart action, but failed to live up to its lofty expectations, despite Sean singing near the top of his register for emphasis. With its happy beat, "Place to Be" should have received more attention. You'll get enveloped in sounds listening to "I'm in a Freaky Mood," which features mult-track vocals, and echo for days. Likewise for "The Other Side," where voices and vocals appear from seemingly everywhere on a George Clinton-influenced ditty. A loping, shoulder moving beat propels "Just for the Fun of It" at a pace between ballad and mid-tempo, Levert supplies the backing voices on this winner. Top shelf productions by Gerald Levert and Jermaine Dupri makes The Other Side a keeper.













LeVert - I Get Hot [1985]

The first LP from Levert sparked a debate in Cleveland. Particularly controversial was the single "I'm Still," a heart stopping ballad sung in classic O'Jays' style. Nobody believed Gerald was singing lead (everyone thought it was Ed) and that Tempre Records was trying to pull a fast one, but it was indeed Gerald (proof that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree). The song did well on the R&B charts and established the band as serious crooners...














LeVert - Just Coolin' [1988]

Levert scored with both uptempo and ballad cuts on their third Atlantic album. The single "Pull Over" clicked with dance audiences and was aided by a video that neatly played off the lyrical hook. The title track was also an urban contemporary radio hit and successful single, although the overall record didn't match the level of its predecessor, despite eventually going gold.













LeVert - The Best Of LeVert [2001]

Best of LeVert highlights the exciting trio's blazing career. Not a complete overview but the best thing going until something more substantial comes along. Features the group's four R&B number one singles: "(Pop, Pop, Pop) Goes My Mind," "Casanova," "Addicted to You," and "Just Coolin'," featuring Heavy D. Their stunning debut, "I'm Still" (Tempre Records), is missing -- maybe licensing was an issue, but its addition would have solidified this set. The exclusion of other singles, notably "Join in the Fun," "Sweet Sensation," "Pose," and "Fascination" keeps this enjoyable collection from being definitive.













LSG - Levert-Sweat-Gill [1997]

LSG is Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat and Johnny Gill, a trio of urban R&B stars who have collected thirty number one R&B hits and album sales of more than thirty million between themselves. The superstar side project began when Sweat called Levert and told him about his idea of recording an album with old friend Johnny Gill. Enlisting a roster of producers and co-stars worthy of their own lofty status, LSG worked with Sean "Puffy" Combs and Jermaine Dupri plus rappers LL Cool J, Busta Rhymes and MC Lyte for their debut album, 1997's Levert.Sweat.Gill. Led by the Top Five single "My Body," the album easily went platinum.













LSG - LSG 2 [2003]

2003 album from superstars Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat & Johnny Gill, virtually every track is a potential hit single. 11 tracks.Gerald Levert, Keith Sweat, and Johnny Gill reunite for another album six years after their platinum collaboration. The end result, an album that is leaps and bounds above the first album. This time around, Gerald Levert takes the bulk of the writing and production instead of Keith Sweat. Gerald ends up sounding alot better because obviously he is writing to his strengths. Listen to "Cry and Make Love" and you'll hear one of the best Gerald leads I've ever heard.This is a great album for R&B fans, fans of any of their solo work, or fans of New Edition.

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