Tank Sex Love & Pain 2LP

The third studio album by acclaimed R&B singer Tank, Sex Love & Pain offers fans even more smooth, deep, seductive grooves. Originally released in 2007 by Blackground Records, the album debuted at number two on the Billboard 200 and was nominated for a GRAMMY for Best R&B Album. At just under one hour, the album features production from Timbaland, The Underdogs, St. Nick, and Tank himself. Hit singles include "Please Don't Go" and "Heartbreaker."

The third album by R&B loverman Tank 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.