First (O'Bryan album)

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F1RST is the fifth studio album by R&B singer O'Bryan, his first release in more than 20 years. It was released on O'Bryan's independent label, Headstorm, on Valentine's Day 2007.

F1RST
Studio album by
ReleasedFebruary 14, 2007
Recorded2005–2007 at Headstorm Studios, Durham, North Carolina
GenreR&B, neo soul
Length50:23
LabelHeadstorm
ProducerO'Bryan, Romy Geroso
O'Bryan chronology
The Best Of O'Bryan
(1996)
F1RST
(2007)

Reception

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The ballad-driven set derived its name from what O’Bryan calls “the first step of a new musical journey," highlighted by the songs "Just Like Doin' It," "Can I Kiss Your Lips," "Man Overboard," "Gotta Let You Go" and "Gratitude." Longtime fans of the singer welcomed his return and responded to "F1RST" with enthusiastic reviews on music buyer-driven sites such as Amazon and iTunes.

Track listing

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No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Yearning (Intro)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:12
2."Just Like Doin' It"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:05
3."Can I Kiss Your Lips"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:27
4."Man Overboard"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso4:52
5."Gotta Let You Go"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso7:00
6."Reflection (Interlude)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:33
7."Caught In The Middle"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso5:16
8."Let Me Be The One"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso7:02
9."Virtual Reality"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso6:47
10."Gratitude"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso4:56
11."Hot Summer Night (Interlude)"O'Bryan Burnette II, Romy Geroso1:08

Personnel

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  • O'Bryan  – lead vocals, background vocals, synthesizer bass, drums, keyboards
  • Romy Geroso – guitar, keyboards, synth bass, drum programming

References

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