Midnight Lounge

Midnight Lounge
Studio album by Jody Watley
Released	March 11, 2003
Recorded	2001
Genre	Dance, downtempo
Length	61:35
Label	Avitone, Shanachie
Producer	Kenny "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
Source	Rating
Allmusic	[1]
Slant Magazine	[2]
Vibe	[3]

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.

Track listings

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

Japanese Version

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" - 4:20

U.S. Version

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" - 5:24
13. "Photographs" - 4:20

Personnel

• Jody Watley - vocals
• Roy Ayers - vibraphone
• Michael Ciro - guitar
• Dave Karasony - drums
• Rodney Lee - multiple instruments
• Mornington Lockett - saxophone
• Barney McAll - keyboard
• Josh Milan - keyboard, Hammond organ
• John Scarpulla - saxophone
• Martin Shaw - trumpet
• Chris Standring - guitar
• Dave Warrin - musician
• John Warrin - guitar
• John Wheeler - trombone

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
"Midnight Lounge"	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.

External links