Positive
Peabo Bryson · 1988
45 min · 10 tracks · rhythm and blues
Smooth, soulful melodies intertwine with heartfelt lyrics, creating an uplifting atmosphere throughout the album.
Top tracks — play these first
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Without You (Love Theme From "Leonard Part 6") — This track serves as a standout love ballad showcasing Bryson's powerful vocal range and emotional delivery, making it memorable for listeners.
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Come On Over Tonight Start here — With its catchy melody and romantic theme, this opener sets the tone for the album while highlighting Bryson's smooth vocal style.
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Positive — The title track encapsulates the album's upbeat message and features an infectious groove that invites listeners to embrace optimism.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- warm ballads for romantic evenings
- emotional themes of love and
- smooth melodies for relaxed moments
- uplifting tracks with positive vibes
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced upbeat tunes
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped Peabo Bryson gain wider recognition in the late 80s.
- Themes
- romantic ballads· optimistic grooves· smooth R&B revival
- Career context
- Released in 1988, Positive marked Peabo Bryson's return to the spotlight after his successful collaborations in the mid-1980s, notably with Roberta Flack. This album followed his notable work on soundtracks and positioned him as a solo artist ready to embrace a more mainstream audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Marvin Gaye· Luther Vandross· Barry White
Tracklist
- 1 Come On Over Tonight Start here 3:45
- 2 Without You (Love Theme From "Leonard Part 6") 5:12
- 3 Hurt 3:32
- 4 I Want To Know 4:27
- 5 Tonight 4:39
- 6 Positive 5:00
- 7 When We Need It Bad 4:56
- 8 This Time Around 4:28
- 9 Still Water 5:22
- 10 Crazy Love 4:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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