On this day April 15, 1985, Atlantic Starr released their sixth studio album As the Band Turns, a smooth and soulful record that marked a turning point for the group. The album reached number 17 on the US Billboard 200 and climbed to number 3 on the R&B chart, making it one of their most successful releases.
As the Band Turns featured a blend of polished production, romantic ballads, and catchy uptempo tracks. It introduced Barbara Weathers as the group’s new lead female vocalist and delivered hits like Secret Lovers and Freak-A-Ristic. The album showcased the band’s growth into a more mainstream R&B sound while still holding onto their funk and soul roots.
Its success helped Atlantic Starr transition from funk based beginnings into chart topping R&B stardom through the late 80s.
Fun fact: Secret Lovers became the group’s biggest crossover hit up to that point and set the stage for their future number 1 single Always.
Trivia question: What 1985 Atlantic Starr album featured Secret Lovers and reached number 3 on the R&B chart?
As the Band Turns featured a blend of polished production, romantic ballads, and catchy uptempo tracks. It introduced Barbara Weathers as the group’s new lead female vocalist and delivered hits like Secret Lovers and Freak-A-Ristic. The album showcased the band’s growth into a more mainstream R&B sound while still holding onto their funk and soul roots.
Its success helped Atlantic Starr transition from funk based beginnings into chart topping R&B stardom through the late 80s.
Fun fact: Secret Lovers became the group’s biggest crossover hit up to that point and set the stage for their future number 1 single Always.
Trivia question: What 1985 Atlantic Starr album featured Secret Lovers and reached number 3 on the R&B chart?
