Pleasure & Pain
112 · 2005
62 min · 17 tracks · contemporary R&B
Smooth harmonies entwine with urban beats, exploring themes of love and regret in contemporary R&B.
Why this album works
'Pleasure & Pain' debuted at number 19 on the Billboard 200 chart and received mixed reviews that highlighted its blend of smooth R&B and hip-hop influences. The album showcased the group's vocal prowess but struggled to achieve the same commercial impact as their earlier works, marking a pivotal moment in their artistic evolution.
- Career context
- Released on March 29, 2005, 'Pleasure & Pain' is 112's fourth studio album, following their more commercially successful project 'Room 112' from 1998. At this point in their career, the group was solidifying their identity within the contemporary R&B scene while attempting to recapture their earlier success after a few years of fluctuating popularity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aaliyah· Beverley Knight· Jhené Aiko
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:55
- 2 Let This Go Standout 3:59
- 3 What If Standout 5:26
- 4 U Already Know 3:18
- 5 Damn Standout 3:43
- 6 Nowhere 3:54
- 7 Last to Know 3:59
- 8 I’m Sorry (interlude) 0:47
- 9 My Mistakes 4:40
- 10 If I Hit 3:56
- 11 The Way 3:23
- 12 We Goin’ Be Alright 1:35
- 13 Why Can’t We Get Along 4:15
- 14 That’s How Close We Are 3:55
- 15 Closing the Club 4:04
- 16 What the Hell Do You Want 5:28
- 17 God Knows 5:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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