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2007 studio album by Tank
Sex, Love, & Pain
Studio album by Tank
ReleasedMay 15, 2007
GenreR&B
Length56:24
Label
Producer
  • Tank (exec.)
  • Jomo Hankerson (exec.)
  • Barry Hankerson (exec.)
  • Flent Coleman (exec.)
  • Antonio Dixon
  • Eric Jackson
  • St. Nick
  • Steven Russell
  • Timbaland
  • The Underdogs
Tank chronology
One Man
(2002) 		Sex, Love, & Pain
(2007) 		Now or Never
(2010)
Singles from Sex Love & Pain
  1. "Please Don't Go"
    Released: May 2007

Sex, Love & Pain is the third studio album by American R&B singer-songwriter Tank. It was released on May 15, 2007 by Blackground Records and Universal Motown Records. The album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200, selling 103,000 copies in its first week, while reaching number one on Billboard's Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums. Tank's first album to have a Parental Advisory sticker, Sex, Love & Pain was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best R&B Album at the 50th Grammy Awards. Its first single was "Please Don't Go", followed by "Heartbreaker".

Critical reception

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
About
Entertainment WeeklyB−

AllMusic found that Sex, Love & Pain offers up more smooth urban contemporary grooves tailor-made for deep, soulful seduction. Tank's upbringing in the church is in ample evidence throughout in his impassioned, gospel-infused delivery, but most of the topics on Sex Love & Pain wouldn't pass muster with the local Reverend. The vibe of the album is generally low-key, with bright, keys-heavy arrangements and call-and-response vocals with backup singers (further contributing to the churchified feel), but Tank keeps things intimate with his pleading, flexible tenor and boudoir themes. Fans of Ginuwine, Omarion, and R. Kelly should check this one out."

Track listing

Sex, Love & Pain track listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer(s)Length
1."Coldest"
  • Durrell Babbs
  • Thai Olivia Jones
Tank6:52
2."I'm Coming Home"
  • Babbs
  • Tom Brocker
  • Robert Nelson Relf
  • Melvin Curtis Coleman
  • Keri Hilson
St. Nick3:05
3."My Body"3:51
4."Please Don't Go"
  • Babbs
  • Charles Bereal
Tank5:53
5."I Hate U"
  • Babbs
  • Luke Boyd
  • Nazerine Vera Henderson
Tank5:15
6."Heartbreaker"
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Thomas
  • Dawkins
  • Dixon
  • Dixon
  • Eric Jackson
4:30
7."Who Dat"
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Russell
  • Thomas
  • Dixon
  • The Underdogs
  • Russell
  • Tank
3:49
8."When"
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Russell
  • Thomas
  • The Underdogs
  • Tank
6:22
9."Wedding Song"
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Thomas
The Underdogs4:38
10."My Heart"
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Russell
  • Thomas
  • Dixon
The Underdogs4:14
11."I Love U"
  • Babbs
  • Coleman
  • Michael Stokes
  • Emanuel Johnson
  • Hilson
The St. Nick4:03
12."I Love Them Girls" (Timbaland Remix)
  • Babbs
  • Mason
  • Thomas
  • Dixon
Timbaland3:57
Total length:56:24

Personnel

Credits for Sex, Love & Pain adapted from Allmusic.

  • Flent Coleman – Executive Producer
  • Jimmy Douglas – Mixing
  • Sean Garrett – Composer
  • Barry Handerson – Executive Producer
  • Dawn Haynes – Wardrobe
  • Keri Hilson – Composer
  • Eric D. Jackson – Producer
  • Harvey Mason, Jr. – Mixing
  • Aaron Renner – Assistant Engineer, Mixing
  • Steve Russell – Producer
  • Dexter Simmons – Mixing
  • Tank – Composer, Primary Artist
  • Timbaland – Composer, Guest Artist, Producer
  • Eric Williams – Photography

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for Sex, Love & Pain
Chart (2007) Peak
position
US Billboard 200 2
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 1

Year-end charts

Year-end chart performance for Sex, Love & Pain
Chart (2007) Position
US Billboard 200 169
US Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums (Billboard) 36

References

  1. ^ "Sex Love & Pain - Tank | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  2. Edward, Mark. "Tank - Sex, Love & Pain". Randb.about.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  3. Vozick, Simon (2007-06-01). "Sex Love & Pain". EW.com. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  4. "Sex Love & Pain - Tank | Credits". AllMusic. 2007-05-15. Retrieved 2016-02-18.
  5. "Tank Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  6. "Tank Chart History (Top R&B/Hip-Hop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved February 18, 2016.
  7. "Top Billboard 200 Albums – Year-End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved October 9, 2020.
  8. "R&B/Hip-Hop Albums: Year End 2007". Billboard. Retrieved July 25, 2018.
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