All True Man

All True Man
Studio album by
ReleasedJanuary 25, 1991 (1991-01-25)
Studio
  • Flyte Tyme Studios, Edina, Minnesota
  • Starlight Sound, Richmond, California
Genre
Length64:10
LabelTabu
Producer
Alexander O'Neal chronology
My Gift to You
(1988)
All True Man
(1991)
Twelve Inch Mixes
(1992)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Calgary HeraldB+[2]
Chicago Tribune[3]
Entertainment Weekly(favorable)[4]
Melody Maker(favorable)[5]
People Magazine(favorable)[6]

All True Man is the fourth studio album by American recording artist Alexander O'Neal. The album was a success in the UK, peaking at number two, though sales did not reach the levels of his previous album, Hearsay.

On release, the album was received favorably by the majority of music critics. it went on to peak at number 49 on the Billboard 200 and reached #3 on Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. The album's title single reached number 5 on the R&B chart and number 43 on the pop chart.[7] The album launched four charting singles in the UK. "All True Man" peaked at number 18 on the UK Singles Chart; "What Is This Thing Called Love?" peaked at #53; "Shame on Me" peaked at number 71; "Sentimental" at number 53.[8] The album was certified gold by the RIAA in 1992.[9] In the UK, it was also certified gold by the BPI.

  1. ^ Henderson, Alex. "Alex Henderson – All True Man". AllMusic. Retrieved January 20, 2015.
  2. ^ Obee, Dave (March 3, 1991). "Recent Releases". Calgary Herald.
  3. ^ May, Mitchell (March 28, 1991). "Home Entertainment: Recordings". Chicago Tribune. p. 7.
  4. ^ Tucker, Ken (February 8, 1991). "All True Man". Entertainment Weekly.
  5. ^ Myers, Caren (February 2, 1991). "Albums". Melody Maker. p. 30. Retrieved April 3, 2023.
  6. ^ "Picks and Pans Review: All True Man". People Magazine. February 18, 1991.
  7. ^ Hearsay Chart & awards at AllMusic
  8. ^ Roberts, David (2002). Guinness World Records British Hit Singles (15th ed.). London: Guinness World Records Ltd. ISBN 0-85112-187-X., p.360
  9. ^ RIAA searchable database Archived June 26, 2007, at the Wayback Machine.