Released 29 years ago this September
This Time It's Personal
Somethin' for the People · 1997
69 min · 16 tracks · R&B
Smooth R&B grooves interlace with soulful melodies, capturing the essence of late '90s romantic expression.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- smooth grooves for romantic moments
- wave-like pacing with emotional peaks
- late-night dancefloor nostalgia
- headphone listening for detail
- dynamic journey with resolution
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced instant gratification
- dislike romantic themes and melodies
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on September 23, 1997, 'This Time It's Personal' was Somethin' for the People's third studio album, following their self-titled debut in 1995 and the sophomore effort 'The Journey' in 1996. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their presence in the R&B genre after a successful start, aiming to expand their audience with polished production and deeper lyrical themes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Aaliyah· Michael Jackson· Khalil Fong
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 This Time It’s Personal (intro) 1:23
- 2 All I Do 5:04
- 3 Days Like This 4:33
- 4 My Love Is the Shhh! 5:08
- 5 Take It or Leave It 4:42
- 6 Act Like You Want It 4:49
- 7 Feel So Good 4:11
- 8 What In The World? 5:01
- 9 Somebody’s Always Talkin’ 5:03
- 10 I Got Love 5:14
- 11 She’s Always in My Hair 4:38
- 12 I Don’t Get Down Like That 4:19
- 13 Playing the Field 4:37
- 14 Think of You 4:54
- 15 My Love Is the Shhh! (remix) 4:32
- 16 Outro 1:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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