Express Yourself Clearly
studio
ArtistE.Y.C.
CoverEYC_Express_Yourself_Clearly.jpg
Released1994
Recorded1993
GenrePop · R&B
Length45:50
LabelMCA
Next year1995

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

Charts

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

References

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