Am I Still Your Boyfriend? cover

Am I Still Your Boyfriend?

Switch · 1984

4 min · 15 tracks · R&B

Smooth harmonies and lush instrumentals intertwine, creating a quintessential R&B experience of the early '80s.

Why this album works

This album is significant for its contribution to the R&B genre in the early '80s, showcasing the smooth sound that characterized the era. It features tracks that received airplay on radio stations, helping to maintain Switch's presence in a shifting musical environment.
Career context
Released in January 1984, 'Am I Still Your Boyfriend?' marked Switch's third studio album during a period of decline following their earlier successes. The band was navigating changes in the music landscape, with evolving production techniques and competition from emerging new wave and pop acts.
Stylistic neighbors
Billy Preston· Deniece Williams· Melba Moore

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I’m So Satisfied Standout
  • 2 Switch It Up Baby
  • 3 It’s All Up to You
  • 4 Lovers Don't Hold Back
  • 5 Keeping Secrets Standout 4:16
  • 6 Treason
  • 7 Am I Still Your Boyfriend? Standout
  • 8 Just Can’t Pull Away
  • 9 I Won’t Give Up
  • 10 Spend My Life With You
  • 11 Forever My Love
  • 12 Switch It Baby (12" version)
  • 13 I’m So Satisfied (12" version)
  • 14 Switch It Baby (instrumental version)
  • 15 I'm So Satisfied (instrumental version)

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