Midnight Lounge

Midnight Lounge is the eighth studio album by American pop singer, Jody Watley (see 2001 in music). Originally released only in Japan via her Avitone label (in conjunction with the Universal Music Group), fan and critical acclaim prompted Watley to release the album Stateside by way of a distribution deal with Avitone and Shanachie. The U.S. release also included productions from King Britt and Eastwest Connection.

Midnight Lounge
Studio album by
Jody Watley
ReleasedApril 24, 2001
March 11, 2003
Recorded2000–2001
GenreDance, downtempo
Length61:35
LabelAvitone, Shanachie
ProducerKenny "Dope" Gonzalez, King Britt, Rodney Lee, Ron Trent, Little Louie Vega, Dave Warrin, Jody Watley
Jody Watley chronology
20th Century Masters: The Millennium Collection
(2000)		 Midnight Lounge
(2001)		 The Makeover
(2006)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic [1]
Slant Magazine [2]
Vibe [3]

Track listings

all songs by R. Lee and Jody Watley, except where noted

2001 Japanese release
  1. "Midnight Lounge" - 4:03
  2. "Whenever..." - 5:43
  3. "Photographs" - 4:57
  4. "I Love to Love" (M. Davis, C. Payne, Tyler, Watley) - 3:38
  5. "Skin Deep" - 3:34
  6. "More" - 4:50
  7. "Saturday Night Experience" - 8:26
  8. "Clouds" - 3:59
  9. "Don't Give Up" (P. Angel Gabriel) - 5:15
  10. "Midnight Lounge (Reprise)" - 1:40
  11. "Photographs (Dave Warrin Remix)" - 6:18

2003 U.S. release
  1. "Midnight Lounge" - 4:03
  2. "Whenever..." - 5:43
  3. "Photographs" - 4:57
  4. "I Love to Love" (M. Davis, C. Payne, Tyler, Watley) - 3:38
  5. "Skin Deep" - 3:34
  6. "More" - 4:50
  7. "Saturday Night Experience" - 8:26
  8. "Clouds" - 3:59
  9. "Don't Give Up" (P. Angel Gabriel) - 5:15
  10. "The Essence" (King Britt, Watley) - 4:46
  11. "Midnight Lounge (Reprise)" - 1:40
  12. "Whenever (Afro Kozmic Soul Remix)" - 5:24
  13. "Photographs (East West Connection Remix)" - 4:20

Personnel

Production
  • Producers: Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, King Britt, Rodney Lee, Ron Trent, Little Louie Vega, Dave Warrin, Jody Watley
  • Executive producers: Bill Coleman, Kenny "Dope" Gonzalez, Little Louie Vega
  • Engineer: Dave Darlington
  • Mixing: Steven Barkan, Jay-J, Ron Trent
  • Remixing: Dave Warrin
  • Mastering: Steve Hall
  • Editing: Albert Cabrera
  • Programming: Rodney Lee
  • Drum programming: Ron Trent
  • Instrumentation: Rodney Lee
  • Arrangers: Ron Trent, Dave Warrin
  • Vocal arrangement: Jody Watley
  • Art direction: Allen Hori, Jody Watley
  • Photography: Michael Walls

Charts
Chart (2003) Peak
US Billboard Top Electronic Albums 13
US Billboard Top Independent Albums 49

Singles
Song Chart (2003) Peak
"Whenever (Remixes)" Hot Dance Music/Club Play 19

References
  1. Theakston, Rob. Midnight Lounge review at AllMusic. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  2. Cinquemani, Sal (2003-03-16). "Midnight Lounge review". Slant Magazine. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
  3. Caramonica, Jon (April 2003). Midnight Lounge review. Vibe. Retrieved 2011-12-14.
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