After the Rain (Side Effect album)

After the Rain is the sixth album by R&B group Side Effect. Released in 1980, it was their first album for Elektra Records as well as Miki Howard's first appearance as vocalist.

Critical reception
In a review issued on May 3, 1980, a Billboard praised the variety of musical material of the album and compared it with Rufus & Chaka. The cover of Toto's "Georgy Porgy" has been described as "soulful".

Track listing

 * 1) Take a Chance 'N' Dance – 5:17 (Augie Johnson)
 * 2) The Thrill Is Gone – 3:07 (Ed Reddick)
 * 3) Georgy Porgy – 4:52 (David Paich)
 * 4) Close to Me – 3:31 (Dean Gant, Johnson)
 * 5) I Feel It's Real – 2:42 (Louie Patton, Paul Allen, Johnson)
 * 6) Black Beauty – 4:36 (Johnson, Allen)
 * 7) Pretty Baby – 1:22 (Miki Howard, Johnson)
 * 8) Catch It 'Fore It Falls – 3:36 (Johnson, Allen)
 * 9) Eleanor Rigby – 4:03 (Lennon-McCartney)
 * 10) Superwoman – 5:53 (Greg Matta, Howard, Patton, Johnson)

Side Effects

 * Augie Johnson: Vocals, handclaps, horn arrangements, string arrangements on track 10
 * Gregory Matta: Vocals
 * Miki Howard: Vocals
 * Louie Patton: Vocals

Additional Personnel

 * Kenny Styles: Guitars
 * George Tavy: Keyboards
 * Michael Stanton: Keyboards, ARP and Prophet-5 synthesizers
 * Dean Gant: ARP synthesizers
 * Ed "Funky Thumbs" Reddick, Nathaniel Phillips: Bass
 * Gerry Davis: Drums
 * Vince "Mad Dog" Tenort: Percussion