Woman Out of Control is the second solo album by Ray Parker Jr., released in 1983 on Arista Records.[3][5]
| Woman Out of Control | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1983 | |||
| Studio | Ameraycan Studios (North Hollywood, California) | |||
| Genre | R&B, soul | |||
| Length | 45:19 | |||
| Label | Arista Funky Town Grooves | |||
| Producer | Ray Parker Jr. | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Robert Christgau | B[2] |
| The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [3] |
| The Philadelphia Inquirer | [4] |
The album peaked at No. 45 on the Billboard 200.[6] The single "I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" reached No. 12 on the Billboard Hot 100.
It was remastered and expanded by Funky Town Grooves in 2012.
Critical reception
editThe Philadelphia Inquirer wrote that "except for a tedious exercise in synthesizer pop, this is a strong Parker album, full of catchy melodies and tart humor."[4] Stereo Review thought that Parker "proves that it is possible to be thoroughly modern without modulating into high-tech punk."[7]
Track listing
edit| # | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Woman Out of Control" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:13 |
| 2. | "I Still Can't Get Over Loving You" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:07 |
| 3. | "Electronic Lover" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:26 |
| 4. | "In the Heat of the Night" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:14 |
| 5. | "I Don't Want to Know" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:30 |
| 6. | "She Still Feels the Need" | Ray Parker Jr. | 4:06 |
| 7. | "Invasion" | Ray Parker Jr. | 7:30 |
| 8. | "N2U2" | Ray Parker Jr. | 3:49 |
| 9. | "Jack and Jill (Back Up the Hill)" [1982 Version] | Ray Parker Jr. | 8:24 |
Personnel
edit- Ray Parker Jr. – lead vocals, backing vocals, pianos, synthesizers, guitars, bass, drums
- Eddie "Bongo" Brown – congas
- Ollie E. Brown – percussion
- Jack Ashford – tambourine
- Charles Green – saxophones, flute
- Alex Brown – backing vocals
- Arnell Carmichael – backing vocals
- J.D. Nicholas – backing vocals
- Anita Sherman – backing vocals
Production
- Ray Parker Jr. – producer, engineer, recording, mixing
- Steve Halquist – assistant engineer
- Ria Lewerke – art direction
- Leon Lecash – photography
References
edit- ^ "Woman Out of Control - Ray Parker, Jr. | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
- ^ "Robert Christgau: CG: Artist 1133". www.robertchristgau.com.
- ^ a b Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 6. MUZE. p. 423.
- ^ a b Tucker, Ken (27 Nov 1983). "IN ANSWER TO 'OTHER WOMAN'". The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. K6.
- ^ Aregood, Rich (14 Dec 1983). "SOUNDS LIKE GREAT GIFT IDEAS". Philadelphia Daily News. Features. p. 56.
- ^ "Ray Parker Jr". Billboard.
- ^ "Ray Parker Jr.: Woman Out of Control". Stereo Review. 49: 87. March 1984.