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Take That & Party

by Take That

Released: August 17, 1992

Pop, dance

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

"Take That & Party" is the debut studio album by British boy band Take That. The album also produced seven British top 5 singles, making the group a household name within a short span of time. The album includes Take That's breakthrough single "Do What U Like" and follow up "Promises", along with their successful hit "It Only Takes a Minute".

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However, the album gained popularity following the release…

However, the album gained popularity following the release of the ballad "A Million Love Songs".

It was released in the UK on 17…

It was released in the UK on 17 August 1992 by RCA Records.

The band, which was formed in 1989, consisted…

The band, which was formed in 1989, consisted of five members: Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, and Mark Owen.

With Gary Barlow acting as the main vocalist…

With Gary Barlow acting as the main vocalist and songwriter, the band quickly became one of the most popular groups in the UK, seen as Britain's answer to American boy bands of the era.

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Essential Tracks

It Only Takes A Minute

The album includes Take That's breakthrough single "Do What U Like" and follow up "Promises", along with their successful hit "It Only Takes a Minute".

A Million Love Songs

However, the album gained popularity following the release of the ballad "A Million Love Songs".

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The Complete Album Story

"Take That & Party" is the debut studio album by British boy band Take That. It was released in the UK on 17 August 1992 by RCA Records. The album includes Take That's breakthrough single "Do What U Like" and follow up "Promises", along with their successful hit "It Only Takes a Minute". However, the album gained popularity following the release of the ballad "A Million Love Songs".

The band, which was formed in 1989, consisted of five members: Gary Barlow, Robbie Williams, Howard Donald, Jason Orange, and Mark Owen. With Gary Barlow acting as the main vocalist and songwriter, the band quickly became one of the most popular groups in the UK, seen as Britain's answer to American boy bands of the era.

Upon its release, "Take That & Party" received mainly positive reviews and was a commercial success in the UK where it debuted at number two on the UK Albums Chart and subsequently gained multi-platinum status. The album also produced seven British top 5 singles, making the group a household name within a short span of time.