Back to the S**t! is the third live album by the American R&B singer Millie Jackson. Jive Records released the album on May 26, 1989. Recorded on January 13 and 14, 1989, at the Blues Alley in Baltimore, the album features performances of three songs from Jackson's studio album An Imitation of Love, six original songs, and a cover of The Shirelles's "Will You Love Me Tomorrow". It received a mixed reception from music critics. The album was reissued in 1995 with new artwork under the title Hot! Wild! Unrestricted!
It is notable for its cover, which features Jackson sitting on a toilet with a pair of panties down to her ankles, with a strained expression on her face.
Artwork When asked about the album's artwork, Jackson stated: "It's like you gotta go all the way or no way at all".
Critical reception
Ron Wynn of AllMusic claimed that Jackson "sounded more vibrant, inspired, and humorous than she had in years." Billboard opined that the album was not as noteworthy as Jackson's previous output; however, it highlighted "I'm Waiting Baby" and "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" as standouts. Music & Media claimed that the album's "arrangements are a bit slick in places, [but] this is sufficiently compensated by Jackson's uncompromising performance."
Track listing
Notes All tracks are produced by Millie Jackson. All tracks are subtitled "live" on streaming services.
Personnel Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Back to the S**t!.
Musicians
Millie Jackson – lead vocals George Moreland – drums Harold Small – keyboards Paul Wright Jr. – keyboards Robert Latham – guitar Rodney Johnson – guitar Linwood Burns – bass Tommy Mays – saxophone McNeal Anderson – trumpet Al "Zcar" BreVard – trombone Keisha Jackson – background vocals Valerie Vardell – background vocals Vicki Hampton – background vocals Herkimer Steeel – strings, congas (7)
Technical
Timmy Reppert – engineering David Dachinger – mixing Pietro Alfieri – packaging design Douglas Rowell – photography Gloria Grant – make-up artist Vincent Shelley – styling
Charts + Weekly chart performance for Back to the S**t! Chart (1989) Peakposition
Release history + Release dates and format(s) for Back to the S**t! Region Date Format(s) Label Edition United Kingdom July 3, 1989 Jive Standard
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