Express Yourself Clearly Explained

Express Yourself Clearly
Type:studio
Artist:E.Y.C.
Cover:EYC_Express_Yourself_Clearly.jpg
Border:yes
Released:1994
Recorded:1993
Length:45:50
Label:MCA
Next Title:Put It On ... E.Y.C.
Next Year:1995

Express Yourself Clearly is the debut studio album by American pop and R&B group E.Y.C.[1] [2] [3] [4] It was released in 1994 in Europe, Australia, Japan and the United States.[5] The album charted at No. 14 on the UK Albums Chart.[6]

Album content

The album features the top 40 hits "Feelin' Alright", "The Way You Work It", "Black Book, "Number One" and "One More Chance".[7] The track "Get Some", featuring Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E., was E.Y.C.'s debut single in the US[8] before the band had success in Europe with their first international single "Feelin' Alright".[9]

The US version of the album had completely different artwork and a slightly different track listing[10] 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"[11]). "The Way You Work It" was remixed for the US album.[12]

A limited edition 2-disc version was also released in the UK featuring additional tracks.[13]

Track listing

UK version

Additional tracks on 2-disc version

US version

Charts

Chart (1994)Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA Charts)[14] 98
United Kingdom (OCC)14

Notes and References

  1. Book: British Hit Singles and Albums . 2005 . Guinness . 4 . 9781904994008 . 3 May 2019.
  2. Book: Billboard . 18 Jun 1994 . Nielsen Business Media, Inc. . 42 . EYC Express Yourself Clearly Album. . 3 May 2019.
  3. Book: Betts . Graham . Complete UK Hit Albums, 1956-2005 . 2005 . Collins . 140 . 9780007205325 . 3 May 2019.
  4. Book: Vibe . Dec 1993 – Jan 1994 . Vibe Media Group. . 36 . 3 May 2019.
  5. Web site: E.Y.C. - Express Yourself Clearly Releases . Discogs . 3 May 2019.
  6. Web site: E.Y.C. Full Official Chart History . Official Charts Company . 3 May 2019.
  7. Web site: E.Y.C Full Official Chart History . Official Charts Company . 3 May 2019.
  8. Web site: E.Y.C. & Boo-Yaa T.R.I.B.E. – Get Some . Discogs . 31 March 2022.
  9. Web site: E.Y.C. full official chart history . Official charts . 31 March 2022.
  10. Web site: Express Yourself Clearly - E.Y.C. Songs, Reviews, Credits . All Music . 3 May 2019.
  11. Web site: E.Y.C. - Number One (CD, Maxi Single) . Discogs . 3 May 2019.
  12. Web site: E.Y.C. - The Way You Work It . Discogs . 3 May 2019.
  13. Web site: E.Y.C. - Express Yourself Clearly (CD, Album) . Discogs . 3 May 2019.
  14. 97.