| Commodores 13 | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | September 1983 | |||
| Recorded | 1983 | |||
| Genre | R&B | |||
| Length | 35:20 | |||
| Label | Motown | |||
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| Commodores chronology | ||||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |    [1] |
| Rolling Stone | [2] |
Commodores 13 is the tenth studio album (and thirteenth overall, including two greatest-hits compilations and a live album) by the Commodores, released in 1983 on Motown Records. [3] It's also the first album by the band after the departure of Lionel Richie, who began his solo career in 1982.
Commodores 13 was produced by William King, Thomas McClary, Walter Orange and Milan Williams. [3] Singers Vesta Williams and Melissa Manchester made guest appearances on the album. [3]
Alex Henderson of Allmusic gave Commodores 13 a 2.5 out of 5 stars rating. Henderson remarked, in his review of the album, "Is Commodores 13 a masterpiece? No. This release isn't in a class with essential treasures like 1976's Hot on the Tracks or 1977's The Commodores. But it isn't a bad album, and it indicated that there could be life after Lionel Richie for the Commodores." [1]
Dave Marsh of Rolling Stone gave Commodores 13, a 3 out of 5 stars rating. Marsh in his review remarked "Not exactly the comeback of the year, but with Richie out of the way, both Thomas McClary and William King suggest they have some production and composing chops of their own." [2]
Side one
Side two
Commodores
Additional musicians
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Top LPs & Tape | 122 |
| US Top R&B LPs | 26 |
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