2nd Time Around
The Spinners · 1970
38 min · 12 tracks · R&B
Smooth harmonies and lush instrumentation intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a soulful tapestry of love and longing.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic journey throughout smooth harmonies for relaxed listening poignant lyrics about love
- Context
- Released in 1970, '2nd Time Around' was The Spinners' second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the group was transitioning into a more polished sound, leveraging their growing popularity and establishing themselves in the rhythm and blues genre.
- If you like
- R&B
2nd Time Around is an album by The Spinners, released in 1970. Smooth harmonies and lush instrumentation intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a soulful tapestry of love and longing. The album features the hit single 'It’s a Shame,' which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the group's ability to blend emotional depth with catchy melodies. Its critical reception helped solidify The Spinners' place in the evolving Motown soundscape during a period marked by significant social change. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 2nd Time Around sound like?
Smooth harmonies and lush instrumentation intertwine with poignant lyrics, creating a soulful tapestry of love and longing. Rooted in R&B.
What makes 2nd Time Around by The Spinners notable?
The album features the hit single 'It’s a Shame,' which peaked at number 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, showcasing the group's ability to blend emotional depth with catchy melodies. Its critical reception helped solidify The Spinners' place in the evolving Motown soundscape during a period marked by significant social change. Released in 1970, '2nd Time Around' was The Spinners' second studio album, following their self-titled debut. At this point, the group was transitioning into a more polished sound, leveraging their growing popularity and establishing themselves in the rhythm and blues genre.
Who is 2nd Time Around for?
2nd Time Around works well if you're into steady melodic journey throughout, smooth harmonies for relaxed listening and poignant lyrics about love.
How many songs are on 2nd Time Around?
2nd Time Around has 12 tracks, running approximately 38 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It’s a Shame Standout 3:16
- 2 I’ve Got to Find Myself a Brand New Baby 2:38
- 3 Together We Can Make Such Sweet Music 3:10
- 4 Bad, Bad Weather (Till You Come Home) 2:33
- 5 Pay Them No Mind 3:05
- 6 My Lady Love Standout 4:49
- 7 Souly Ghost 2:33
- 8 O‐o‐h Child Standout 3:18
- 9 In My Diary 2:50
- 10 My Whole World Ended (the Moment You Left Me) 3:40
- 11 (She’s Gonna Love Me (at Sundown) 2:28
- 12 Can Sing a Rainbow / Love Is Blue 3:50
Release Date
January 1, 1970
Genre
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
38 min 14 sec
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