Love or Physical

Love or Physical is an album by the American musical duo Ashford & Simpson, released in 1989.[2][3] The first single was "I'll Be There for You".[4] The duo would not record another album until 1996's collaboration with Maya Angelou, Been Found.[5]

Love or Physical
Studio album by
Ashford & Simpson
Released1989
StudioAbove Asia; Science Lab Studio; Axis Recording
LabelCapitol[1]
ProducerNickolas Ashford, Valerie Simpson
Ashford & Simpson chronology
Real Love
(1986)		 Love or Physical
(1989)		 Been Found
(1996)

The album peaked at No. 135 on the Billboard 200.[6]

Production

The title track was originally called "Honest to Goodness Love"; it in part alludes to AIDS and infidelity.[7]

Critical reception
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[8]
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music[9]
Los Angeles Times[10]

The Los Angeles Times wrote that "In Your Arms" "is the loveliest and most genuinely sensual ballad this husband-and-wife duo has recorded in a long time."[10] The St. Louis Post-Dispatch noted that "their sound is impeccably produced but actually quite sparse in spots."[11]

The Advocate stated that "the title track is a fresh urban-contemporary approach to male-female relationships."[12] USA Today concluded that the album "goes beyond carnal concerns and explores deeper matters."[13] The Dallas Morning News concluded that "it's still a pleasure to listen when the vocal interplay between these two veterans turns dexterous, as it does on the romantic ballad 'I'll Be There for You'."[14]

Track listing

All tracks are written by Nickolas Ashford and Valerie Simpson; except where noted.

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Love or Physical" 4:24
2."I'll Be There for You" 4:38
3."Comes with the Package" 4:15
4."Til We Get It Right" 5:07
5."Something to You" 4:59
6."In Your Arms"Bruce Roberts, Edgar Bronfman, Jr.4:39
7."Cookies and Cake" 4:43
8."Timing" 4:52

References
  1. "Jet's Top 20 Albums". Jet. 76 (6): 62. May 15, 1989.
  2. Hiltbrand, David (Apr 10, 1989). "Picks & Pans—Song: Love or Physical". People. 31 (14): 23.
  3. Kirk, Kris (Apr 15, 1989). "Two of a Kind". Melody Maker. 65 (15): 11.
  4. Moon, Tom (30 June 1989). "ASHFORD AND SIMPSON WILL BE THERE FOR YOU". FEATURES WEEKEND. The Philadelphia Inquirer. p. 36.
  5. Bessman, Jim (Sep 28, 1996). "Ashford & Simpson launch label". Billboard. 108 (39): 9.
  6. "Ashford & Simpson". Billboard.
  7. Eichenberger, Bill (May 18, 1989). "SONGWRITERS CHANGE WITH TIME". Weekender. The Columbus Dispatch. p. 2.
  8. "Ashford & Simpson - Love or Physical Album Reviews, Songs & More | AllMusic" – via www.allmusic.com.
  9. Larkin, Colin (2006). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music. Vol. 1. MUZE. p. 271.
  10. Johnson, Connie (19 Mar 1989). "ASHFORD & SIMPSON 'Love or Physical'". Calendar. Los Angeles Times. p. 75.
  11. Burnes, John (24 Mar 1989). "CRITIC'S CHOICE". St. Louis Post-Dispatch. p. F4.
  12. Gilbert, Calvin (March 10, 1989). "Ashford and Simpson sticking to classic themes". Fun. The Advocate. p. 2.
  13. Radel, Cliff (March 17, 1989). "Ashford & Simpson, 'Love or Physical'". USA Today.
  14. Samuels, Lennox (May 7, 1989). "Ashford and Simpson, Love Or Physical". The Dallas Morning News. p. 12C.
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