Allure is the debut studio album by American girl group Allure. It was released by Crave Records on May 6, 1997 in the United States.
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
|---|---|
| Source | Rating |
| Allmusic |   [1] |
Allmusic senior editor Stephen Thomas Erlewine found that "Carey's clout certainly helped Allure to line up celebrity collaborators [...] but it also meant that the album would be scrutinized in detail, which is unfair to any new vocal group. Allure do acquit themselves well on their debut, singing with passion and flair – it's clear they have talent. They are somewhat undone by inconsistent material, yet there are several instances where they make a song their own, and that's what makes Allure a promising debut."[1]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Producer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Introduction" (featuring Nature) |
| Poke & Tone | 1:45 |
| 2. | "Anything You Want" |
| Poke & Tone | 3:12 |
| 3. | "You're Gonna Love Me" |
|
| 4:10 |
| 4. | "Head over Heels" (featuring Nas) |
|
| 4:11 |
| 5. | "No Question" (featuring LL Cool J) |
|
| 3:45 |
| 6. | "All Cried Out" (duet with 112) |
| 4:35 | |
| 7. | "The Story" |
| Poke & Tone | 4:21 |
| 8. | "Come into My House" (Interlude) |
| Poke & Tone | 1:07 |
| 9. | "When You Need Someone" |
|
| 4:18 |
| 10. | "Give You All I Got" (featuring Raekwon) |
|
| 4:01 |
| 11. | "I'll Give You Anything" |
|
| 3:16 |
| 12. | "Wanna Get With You" |
| Allamby | 4:36 |
| 13. | "Last Chance" |
|
| 4:19 |
| 14. | "Mama Said" |
| Chambers | 3:48 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 15. | "Everytime I Think of You" | 4:09 |
Notes
Sample credits
- "Introduction" features a sample of "Let's Straighten it Out", as performed by Latimore.
- "Anything You Want" features a sample of "Cry Together", as performed by The O'Jays.
- "You're Gonna Love Me" features a sample of "The Look of Love" as performed by Isaac Hayes.
- "Head Over Heels" features a sample of "The Bridge" as performed by MC Shan.
- "No Question" features a sample of Juicy Fruit as performed by Mtume.
- "When You Need Someone" features a sample of "Put it on the Line" as performed by James Brown and Lyn Collins.
- "I'll Give You Anything" features a sample of "Ah Yeah" as performed by KRS-One.
Charts
| Chart (1997) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard 200[2] | 108 |
| US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard)[3] | 23 |
Certifications
| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| United States (RIAA)[4] | Gold | 500,000^ |
| ^ Shipments figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
- ^ a b c Allure at AllMusic
- ^ "Allure Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "Allure Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved October 14, 2020.
- ^ "American album certifications – Allure – Allure". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved October 14, 2020. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH.