Touch and Go (album)

Nine producers contributed to the recording of Touch and Go, which was marked by a more mainstream sound.[8][9] Force M.D.'s felt they were known primarily for their ballads, so the group made sure that some dance tracks were included on the album.[10] "Would You Love Me?" was influenced by go-go music and rap.[8][11] The title track was written by Victor Bailey.[1]

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
AllMusic	[12]
Los Angeles Times	[4]
The Philadelphia Inquirer	[13]
The Rolling Stone Album Guide	[14]
The Virgin Encyclopedia of Dance Music	[15]

The Los Angeles Times wrote that, "on the whole, the gooey, studio-crafted music on the third album by the New York quartet is so far removed from the street that even the silkiest smooth singing is undermined... Occasional attempts at incorporating hip-hop styles into the arrangements sound gratuitous and gimmicky."[4] The Christian Science Monitor determined that, "from rap to ballads, to disco/funk, they do it all, without sounding like a hodgepodge ... their youthful, sweet sound continues to charm."[16] The Philadelphia Inquirer opined that "Love Is a House" "is the finest sustained pop metaphor in some time, as are the doo-wop harmonies that make the song surge with strength and beauty."[13] The Washington Post concluded that, "with its quietly fiery performances and seductively glossy production, Touch and Go is superior neo-soul."[8] Nelson George, in Billboard, listed Touch and Go among the best albums of 1987.[17] Trouser Press deemed the album "a lightweight delight."[9]

AllMusic stated: "The production on Touch and Go is crisp and super polished, which is standard for an era just discovering the world of digital production."[12]