The Second Time may have a high-tech production style, but for the most part, the Dells stick to a classic Northern soul sound on this little-known 1991 release. While their next album, 1992's I Salute You, would try to balance urban contemporary and soul considerations, urban elements aren't very prominent on The Second Time. Longtime Dells aficionados will be pleasantly surprised to hear how much ballads and slow jams like "That's How Heartaches Are Made," "Can We Skip That Part," and "No Win Situation" sound like their magnificent recordings of the 1970s. Marvin Jr.'s passionate baritone had held up well, and he still believed in going that extra mile. Though not quite as strong as the Dells' '60s and '70s hits, this is an excellent album that's definitely worth trying to find. ~ Alex Henderson, All Music Guide
The Second Time
01/01/1991
All Music Guide Review
The Second Time Track Listing
Credits of The Second Time
- Diane Madison
- Vocals (Background)
- James Perkins
- Saxophone
- Nina K. Easton
- Design
- Andre Miller
- Arranger, Conductor, Producer, Vocal Arrangement
- Cornell Ward
- Arranger, Vocal Arrangement, Producer, Conductor
- Maye Koen
- Vocals (Background)
- Elliot Lyte
- Photography
- Ed Torgenson
- Assistant Engineer
- Loreeta Torgenson
- Assistant Engineer
- Chuck Hughes
- Design
- Barrett Strong
- Vocal Arrangement
- Theresa Davis
- Vocals (Background)
- Danny Leake
- Engineer
- The Dells
- Main Performer, Vocal Arrangement
















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