As the Band Turns

As the Band Turns is the sixth album by R&B band Atlantic Starr, released in 1985. Following the departure of initial lead singer Sharon Bryant, As The Band sees the introduction of new vocalist Barbara Weathers. This proved to be one of the band's more successful releases, yielding several R&B hits, such as "Freak-A-Ristic," "If Your Heart Isn't In It" (written by former Average White Band vocalist Hamish Stuart), and the smash quiet storm anthem "Secret Lovers." This would be the band's last release for A&M Records after a memorable, although inconsistent, run of hits throughout the early 80's.

As the Band Turns
Studio album by
Atlantic Starr
ReleasedApril 15, 1985
Recorded1984-1985
GenreR&B
Length41:24
LabelA&M
ProducerWayne Lewis, David Lewis, Joey Gallo, Calvin Harris, Wardell Potts Jr.
Atlantic Starr chronology
Yours Forever
(1983)		 As the Band Turns
(1985)		 Secret Lovers... The Best Of Atlantic Starr
(1986)
Singles from As the Band Turns
  1. "Silver Shadow"
    Released: 1985
  2. "Secret Lovers"
    Released: 1985
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]

Track listing
  1. "Freak-A-Ristic" (David Lewis) 4:05
  2. "Cool, Calm, Collected" (Joey Gallo, Pamela Phillips Oland, Wardell Potts, Jr.) 4:04
  3. "One Love" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) 3:52
  4. "In the Heat of Passion" (Wayne Lewis, Wardell Potts Jr., William Shelby) 4:38
  5. "If Your Heart Isn't In It" (Hamish Stuart) 4:02
  6. "Silver Shadow" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) 4:53
  7. "Let's Start It Over" (Joey Gallo, Pamela Phillips Oland, Wardell Potts, Jr.) 5:33
  8. "Secret Lovers" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) 5:30
  9. "Thank You" (David Lewis, Wayne Lewis) 4:29

Personnel

Atlantic Starr
  • Barbara Weathers – lead vocals (5, 6, 8), backing vocals (6, 7, 8)
  • David Lewis – guitars (1-4, 6-9), drum programming (1, 6, 8, 9), backing vocals (1, 2, 4-9), arrangements (1, 3, 6), lead vocals (2, 3, 4, 8, 9)
  • Wayne Lewis – keyboards (1, 3-9), lead vocals (1, 5, 7), backing vocals (1, 2), arrangements (1, 3, 4, 6)
  • Jonathan Lewis – keyboards, trombone
  • Joseph Phillips – percussion
  • Atlantic Starr – arrangements (4)

Additional Musicians
  • John Barnes – keyboards (1, 3, 9)
  • Bill Bottrell – keyboards (1), keyboard programming (1)
  • Derek Nakamoto – keyboard programming (1, 3)
  • William "Dr. Z" Zimmerman – keyboards (1, 7)
  • Joey Gallo – keyboards (2, 4, 7), arrangements (2, 7)
  • William Shelby – keyboards (4)
  • Calvin Harris – keyboard programming (5)
  • Rex Salas – keyboards (5)
  • Craig Harris – programming (6, 8)
  • David Cochrane – guitars (4, 9), saxophone solo (5)
  • Barry "Sonjohn" Johnson – bass guitar (5, 9)
  • Wardell Potts, Jr. – drums (2, 4, 7), percussion (2, 4, 7), arrangements (2, 4, 7)
  • Derek Organ – drums (5)
  • Paulinho Da Costa – percussion (1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 9)
  • Damon Rentie – saxophone ending (5)
  • Gene Page – horn arrangements (3), string arrangements (3, 5)
  • Hamish Stuart – arrangements (5)
  • Clare Fischer – string arrangements (6, 9), arrangements (8), horn arrangements (9)
  • Dana Meyers – backing vocals (4)
  • Darryl Phinnessee – backing vocals (5)
  • Phyllis St. James – backing vocals (5)
  • Krystal Davis – backing vocals (9)
  • Fonzi Thornton – backing vocals (9)

Production
  • Producers: Wayne Lewis, David Lewis, Joey Gallo, Calvin Harris, Wardell Potts Jr.
  • Engineers: Ray Bardani, Calvin Harris, Fred Law, Phillip Walters, Tyrone Williams, Rory Young
  • Assistant Engineers: Iris Cohen, Michael Dotson, Bino Espinoza, Elmer Flores, Rhys Moody, Karen Siegel, Marcus Williams
  • Mixing: Bill Bottrell, Calvin Harris, Fred Law, John McClain
  • Mastering: Bernie Grundman

References
  1. As the Band Turns at AllMusic
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