Lovers (Babyface album)

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Lovers is the debut album from American R&B singer-songwriter and musician Babyface. It was originally released in October 1986 while he was taking a break from his band The Deele. Album charted number 28 on the Soul Album Charts. The album was reissued in 1989 under Epic Records after the success of his sophomore album Tender Lover.

Reception

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic
The Rolling Stone Album Guide

Track listing

1. "You Make Me Feel Brand New" (Thom Bell, Linda Creed) – 5:03
2. "Lovers" (Darnell "Dee" Bristol, Kenneth "Babyface" Edmonds, Antonio "L.A." Reid, Kevin "Kayo" Roberson) – 5:56
3. "Chivalry" (Edmonds, Sidney Johnson) – 4:38
4. "I Love You Babe" (Edmonds) – 4:09
5. "Mary Mack" (Bristol, Edmonds, Roberson) – 5:28
6. "Faithful" (Edmonds, Johnson) – 5:08
7. "If We Try" (Tony Coates, Edmonds, Lynelle Edmonds) – 4:05
8. "Take Your Time" (Edmonds, Reid, Daryl Simmons) – 4:37
9. "I Love You Babe [Reprise]" (Edmonds) – 0:51
10. "Mary Mack" [Free Style Mix] – 5:54 *
11. "If We Try" [12" Version] – 8:36 *
12. "Lovers" [Jazz Lover's Mix] – 6:29 *

* bonus tracks on the 2001 reissue of Lovers

Charts

Chart (1987)	Peak position
Billboard Top R&B Albums	28

Singles

Year	Single	Chart positions
		US R&B
1987	"I Love You Babe"	8
	"Lovers"	42
	"Mary Mack"	29
1988	"If We Try"	65

External links

• Babyface-Lovers at Discogs

References