Express Yourself Clearly
1994 studio album by E.Y.C.
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Express Yourself Clearly is the debut studio album by American pop and R&B group E.Y.C.[3][4][5][6] It was released in 1994 in Europe, Australia, Japan and the United States.[7] The album charted at No. 14 on the UK Albums Chart.[8]
| Express Yourself Clearly | ||||
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| Released | 1994 | |||
| Recorded | 1993 | |||
| Genre | ||||
| Length | 45:50 | |||
| Label | MCA | |||
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| Singles from Express Yourself Clearly | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 The US album cover which was completely repackaged to appeal to the US market. | ||||
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| Music Week |   [1] |
| Select |   [2] |
Album content
The album features the top 40 hits "Feelin' Alright", "The Way You Work It", "Black Book, "Number One" and "One More Chance".[9] The track "Get Some", featuring Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., was E.Y.C.'s debut single in the US[10] before the band had success in Europe with their first international single "Feelin' Alright".[11]
The US version of the album had completely different artwork and a slightly different track listing[12] to cater for the US market, including the track "Straight Mackin'" which replaced "Number One" ("Straight Mackin'" was the B-side to the international single "Number One"[13]). "The Way You Work It" was remixed for the US album.[14]
A limited edition 2-disc version was also released in the UK featuring additional tracks.[15]
Track listing
UK version
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Feelin' Alright" |
| 4:11 |
| 2. | "Nice and Slow" |
| 4:24 |
| 3. | "Black Book" |
| 4:08 |
| 4. | "Remembering You Girl" |
| 4:41 |
| 5. | "One More Chance" |
| 4:03 |
| 6. | "The Way You Work It" |
| 2:57 |
| 7. | "Baby Don't You Know" |
| 4:53 |
| 8. | "Number One" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "You Are My Happiness" | 4:03 | |
| 10. | "Swing My Way (Demo)" |
| 4:25 |
| 11. | "Get Some" (featuring Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.) |
| 4:22 |
Additional tracks on 2-disc version
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Feelin' Alright" (Show Mix) |
| 3:21 |
| 2. | "The Way You Work It" (T. Reck Mix) |
| 4:32 |
| 3. | "EYC-Ya" | 2:04 |
US version
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Feelin' Alright" |
| 4:11 |
| 2. | "Nice and Slow" |
| 4:24 |
| 3. | "Black Book" |
| 4:08 |
| 4. | "Remembering You Girl" |
| 4:41 |
| 5. | "One More Chance" |
| 4:03 |
| 6. | "The Way You Work It" |
| 2:57 |
| 7. | "Baby Don't You Know" |
| 4:53 |
| 8. | "Swing My Way" |
| 3:39 |
| 9. | "You Are My Happiness" |
| 4:03 |
| 10. | "Straight Mackin'" |
| 4:03 |
| 11. | "Get Some" (featuring Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E.) |
| 4:22 |
Charts
| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[16] | 98 |
| United Kingdom (OCC) | 14 |