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LeVert – The Big Throwdown – Vinyl Record

LeVert’s album The Big Throwdown, released in 1987, showcases the band’s smooth blend of R&B and funk. LeVert, formed by Gerald and Sean Levert (sons of Eddie Levert of The O’Jays) along with Marc Gordon, was known for their soulful harmonies and catchy rhythms that resonated with both pop and R&B audiences during the 1980s.

The Big Throwdown is a testament to their musical prowess, featuring a mix of energetic tracks and romantic ballads. The album includes hits like ‘Casanova,’ which became one of their most successful singles, demonstrating their ability to create music that appeals to the dance floor as well as more intimate settings. The album captures the essence of the late 80s R&B scene, characterized by its synthesizer-heavy sound and smooth vocal deliveries.

This album not only highlights LeVert’s vocal and lyrical talents but also their skill in crafting engaging and dynamic music that could capture the complexities of relationships and personal emotions. It stands as a significant entry in the evolution of contemporary R&B during that era, marking LeVert as one of the notable contributors to the genre’s development.

LeVert’s second album started a run of hits that extended into the 1990s. They earned their first pop hit and second number one R&B single with ‘Casanova,’ while ‘My Forever Love’ was a solid follow-up and excellent ballad. Gerald LeVert proved his mettle as a lead singer, although not as explosive as his father, he had a similar gift for communicating a lyric, and he teamed nicely with brother Sean LeVert and Marc Gordon on ballads. LeVert’s singles weren’t as anthemic as the O’Jays’, but they were established hitmakers on the urban contemporary scene.

Brand new, never played and still sealed in the factory plastic seal with promo slit in jacket

Atlantic Records 1987

Track Listing
Casanova
Good Stuff
Don’t U Think It’s Time
My Forever Love
Love the Way U Love Me
Sweet Sensation
In N Out
Temptation
Throwdown