After the Rain is the sixth album by R&B group Side Effect. Released in 1980, it was their first album for Elektra Records as well as Miki Howard's first appearance as vocalist.
Critical reception In a review issued on May 3, 1980, a Billboard praised the variety of musical material of the album and compared it with Rufus & Chaka. The cover of Toto's "Georgy Porgy" has been described as "soulful".
Track listing Take a Chance 'N' Dance – 5:17 (Augie Johnson) The Thrill Is Gone – 3:07 (Ed Reddick) Georgy Porgy – 4:52 (David Paich) Close to Me – 3:31 (Dean Gant, Johnson) I Feel It's Real – 2:42 (Louie Patton, Paul Allen, Johnson) Black Beauty – 4:36 (Johnson, Allen) Pretty Baby – 1:22 (Miki Howard, Johnson) Catch It 'Fore It Falls – 3:36 (Johnson, Allen) Eleanor Rigby – 4:03 (Lennon-McCartney) Superwoman – 5:53 (Greg Matta, Howard, Patton, Johnson)
Personnel Side Effects Augie Johnson: Vocals, handclaps, horn arrangements, string arrangements on track 10 Gregory Matta: Vocals Miki Howard: Vocals Louie Patton: Vocals
Additional personnel Kenny Styles: Guitars George Tavy: Keyboards Michael Stanton: Keyboards, ARP and Prophet-5 synthesizers Dean Gant: ARP synthesizers Ed "Funky Thumbs" Reddick, Nathaniel Phillips: Bass Gerry Davis: Drums Vince "Mad Dog" Tenort: Percussion
Charts Chart (1980)Peakpositions Billboard Top R&B Albums70
Singles Year Single US R&B1980 "Georgy Porgy" 77 "Superwoman" 64
References
External links Side Effect-After The Rain at Discogs