The Boys (American band the Boys album)

The Boys
Studio album by
the Boys
ReleasedSeptember 18, 1990 (1990-09-18)[1]
Recorded1989–1990
GenreR&B
Length49:20
LabelMotown
ProducerDaryl Simmons, Kayo[2]
The Boys chronology
Messages from the Boys
(1988) 		The Boys
(1990) 		The Saga Continues…
(1992)
Singles from The Boys
  1. "Crazy"
    Released: March 18, 1990
  2. "Thing Called Love"
    Released: September 14, 1990
  3. "Thanx 4 the Funk"
    Released: February 5, 1991
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]

The Boys is the eponymous second album from American R&B group Suns of Light (originally known as the Boys), released in September 18, 1990 (1990-09-18) via Motown Records.[1] Although L.A. Reid and Babyface produced 3 songs on their debut album Messages from the Boys, instead one song is produced by Daryl Simmons and Kayo, who were a part of the LaFace production and songwriting camp.

Three singles were released from the album: "Crazy", "Thing Called Love" and "Thanx 4 the Funk". "Crazy" is the last song the group has released to date to reach #1 on the Billboard R&B chart,[3] as well as the last song to date to chart on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking at #29.[3]

The album peaked at #108 on the Billboard 200.[3] In addition to original songs, it contains a cover of the Michael Jackson song "Got to Be There".

Track listing

All tracks are written by The Boys[1] except "Thing Called Love" written by Kayo Roberson and Daryl Simmons; and "Got to Be There" written by Elliot Willensky

No.TitleLength
1."Dear Fans" (Intro)0:42
2."Crazy"5:06
3."Thing Called Love"5:10
4."Compton" (Interlude)0:26
5."Funny"4:06
6."My Love"6:27
7."What's for Dinner" (Interlude)0:20
8."I Had a Dream"4:09
9."Got to Be There" (Michael Jackson cover)3:58
10."Interview" (Interlude)0:08
11."Smpte"3:56
12."Sir Nose" (Interlude)0:33
13."Thanx 4 the Funk"5:19
14."Hey Clown"0:08
15."The Bush"5:35
16."Strings 'N Things"2:19
17."See Ya!" (Interlude)0:52
Total length:49:20

Chart positions

Chart (1990)[3] Peak
position
US Billboard 200 108
US R&B Albums (Billboard) 24

References

  1. ^ a b c d "The Boys - The Boys - Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2014.
  2. ^ The Boys - The Boys (CD liner notes). Motown Record Company, L.P. MOTD-6302
  3. ^ a b c d "The Boys - The Boys - Awards - AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved April 29, 2014.