This album marked a crucial turning point in establishing the new lineup after Lionel Richie's departure.
Overall, the album is characterized by a slight toning down of its classic funk sound, shifting towards a more sophisticated 80s-style R&B/pop direction.
The album stands out for its smooth groove and urban arrangements, and also makes full use of the flexible expressiveness provided by its multi-vocal system. As a result, it clearly establishes the band's direction in the post-Lionel era and is a success in both commercial and critical acclaim.
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A:
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1)
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Animal Instinct
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2)
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Nightshift
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3)
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I Keep Running
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4)
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Lay Back
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B:
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Slip Of The Tongue
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Play This Record Twice
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3)
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Janet
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The Woman In My Life
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5)
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Lightin' Up The Night
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Drums - Vinnie Coliuta
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Backing Vocals - Siedah Garrett
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Percussion - Paulinho Da Costa
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Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] - Jeff Lorber
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Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] - Paul Fox
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Backing Vocals - Phillip Ingram
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Backing Vocals - Dennis Lambert
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Producer, Synthesizer, Percussion, Arranged By [Backing Vocals] - Dennis Lambert
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Guitar - Peter Maunu
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Saxophone - Larry Williams
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Bass - "Ready" Freddie Washington
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Bass - Neil Stubenhaus
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn - Jerry Hey
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Saxophone - Gary Herbig
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Guitar, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] - Paul M. Jackson Jr.
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Trumpet, Flugelhorn - Gary Grant
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Backing Vocals - Darryl Phinnessee
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Drums - John Robinson (2)
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Keyboards, Backing Vocals - William "Wak" King
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Keyboards - Milan Williams
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Engineer [Associate] - Paul Ericksen
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Engineer, Producer [Associate] - Jeremy Smith (2)
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Mastered By - John Matousek
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Backing Vocals - David Swanson
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Bass, Backing Vocals - Ronald LaPread
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Synthesizer - Harold Hudson
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Backing Vocals - Sheldon Reynolds
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Engineer [Assistant] - Fred Law
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Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - J.D. Nicholas
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Drums, Lead Vocals, Backing Vocals - Walter "Clyde" Orange
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Backing Vocals - Ambrose Price
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Design - Janet Levinson
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Keyboards, Synthesizer, Programmed By [Bass, Drums] - Peter Wolf (3)
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Engineer [Assistant] - Bino Espinoza
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Management - Dan Cleary
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Photography By - Ron Slenzak
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Art Direction - Johnny Lee (4)
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Coordinator [Album] - Marrianne Pellicci
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Coordinator [Album] - Gail Pierson
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Backing Vocals - Tracee Augcomfar
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Management - BNB The Management Company
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Backing Vocals - Patricia Hamlin
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Backing Vocals - Doris Garrett
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Backing Vocals - Gregory Alexander