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Title: Ready For The World - Long Time Coming (1986)
Format: RAR archive containing album audio and metadata
Source: 1986 studio album (original vinyl/CD release)
Tags/Genre: R&B, Funk, Soul, 1980s
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Suggested RAR naming convention Ready.For.The.World-Long.Time.Coming-1986-[SOURCE]-[FORMAT]-[GROUP].rar Example: Ready.For.The.World-Long.Time.Coming-1986-CD-320kbps-USERGROUP.rar
Short blurb for release page "Long Time Coming" is the 1986 sophomore album from Ready For The World, blending smooth R&B grooves with '80s funk production. Includes the hit single "Love You Down." This rip contains full album audio, cover art, and liner notes.
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Long Time Coming, released on November 10, 1986, is the sophomore album from the Flint, Michigan-based R&B group Ready for the World. Coming off the massive multi-format success of their debut and its hit "Oh Sheila," this album successfully proved the band was more than a "one-hit wonder" by delivering one of the decade's most enduring slow jams. Critical & Commercial Impact
While their debut established their "Prince-inspired" electronic funk sound, Long Time Coming refined their approach to ballads.
Chart Success: The album's standout single, "Love You Down," became a definitive R&B classic, spending two weeks at No. 1 on the R&B charts and reaching No. 9 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Production Style: Critics often noted the band continued to lean into the "funk/pop/Prince connection," utilizing heavy synth-pop elements and Melvin Riley's distinct, sometimes stylized, vocal delivery. Album Tracklist
The standard version of the album features 10 tracks, blending uptempo synth-funk with smooth contemporary R&B.
Love You Down – The lead single and undisputed highlight of the record. Baby (Let Me Love You) – A notable follow-up single.
Long Time Coming – The title track, which maintains the group's signature mid-80s electronic vibe.
Mary Goes 'Round – Another chart-hitting track from the era.
Additional Tracks: "So in Love," "In My Room," "Some People Don't Care," "Here I Am," "It's All a Game," and "Do You Get Enough". Collector's Note
The album is widely available on various formats including Vinyl and CD from retailers like Discogs or Apple Music. For those seeking higher quality or digital archival versions, original 1986 pressings are frequent finds in used bins, often priced between $5 and $20 depending on condition. Ready For The World- Long Time Coming -1986-.rar
Long Time Coming is the second studio album by the American R&B band Ready for the World , released on November 10, 1986, under MCA Records
. Following the massive success of their self-titled debut, which featured the #1 hit "Oh Sheila," this album solidified their place in the 1980s R&B and Funk landscape. Core Themes and Musical Style The album is a quintessential representation of the "Minneapolis Sound" and mid-80s contemporary R&B, blending electronic beats, synthesizers, and smooth funk The Ballad Mastery : While their debut was known for high-energy tracks, Long Time Coming
is often remembered for its slower, more soulful productions. Production
: The album was largely written and produced by the band members themselves, notably lead singer Melvin Riley Jr. and keyboardist Gregory Potts , maintaining the group's creative control. Key Tracks and Commercial Success The standout hit from the album was "Love You Down,"
a quintessential "slow jam" that remains a staple of 80s R&B. what went right with...? Chart Performance
: "Love You Down" reached the top of the R&B charts and was a Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100. Full Tracklist Love You Down Baby (Let Me Love You) Long Time Coming So in Love In My Room Mary Goes 'Round Some People Don't Care It's All a Game Do You Get Enough Critical Legacy
The cursor blinked in the command prompt, a small black underscore waiting for a command. Elias stared at it, his fingers hovering over the keyboard. He had been searching for three years, tracing the digital breadcrumbs of a ghost.
He typed the query into the obscure file-sharing forum, a relic of the early 2000s internet, and hit enter.
Searching...
One result. A single user, logged in from an IP address that resolved to somewhere in Michigan. The filename was exactly what Elias had memorized from the back of a faded Polaroid photograph he found in his father’s attic.
"Ready For The World- Long Time Coming -1986-.rar"
Elias held his breath. The file size was small—only 450 megabytes. For a band's discography, that was nothing. It hinted that the archive didn't contain the album everyone knew. The commercial release of Long Time Coming by the Flint, Michigan R&B group was a staple of 80s funk. But this file... this was something else.
He initiated the download. The transfer bar crawled across the screen. 10%. 20%.
It had been a long time coming for Elias, too. His father, Marcus, had been a sound engineer in Detroit during the mid-80s. He worked with the greats—The Jets, Ready for the World, even doing auxiliary tracks for Prince. But in late 1985, Marcus vanished. Not physically—he was still alive, sitting in a nursing home in Ann Arbor—but the man Elias knew was gone. A stroke had taken his memories, leaving him a hollow shell who only stared out the window, humming melodies that Elias couldn't place.
Among his father's belongings, Elias found a notebook. On the last page, circled in red ink, was that filename and a note: The mix that got away. Don't let them bury the sound.
The download hit 99%. Then, it stalled. The user on the other end sent a chat popup.
User 'MotorCityGhost': Why do you want this?
Elias typed back quickly, his heart hammering. My father is Marcus Reynolds. He was at the United Sound Studios in '86. He left a note about this file. Title: Ready For The World - Long Time
A long pause. The cursor blinked.
MotorCityGhost: Marcus. Jesus. He was the only one who tried to stop them. I was the intern. I saved what he threw in the trash.
MotorCityGhost: The password is: Melanie.
Elias’s eyes stung. Melanie was his mother. She had passed away in '94. His father had never spoken much about her, but to know he used her name as a key to his life’s work... it felt like a message from the past.
The file completed. Download Complete: 100%.
Elias right-clicked and selected 'Extract Files.' A prompt appeared. He typed Melanie. The hard drive whirred.
A folder opened. Inside, there were no MP3s. There were high-resolution WAV files, labeled simply: Track 01 - The Original Pulse, Track 02 - Midnight Oil, Track 03 - Silent Treatment.
He double-clicked the first track.
The familiar, synthesized heartbeat of the album opened up through his studio monitors. It was "Long Time Coming," the title track. But it was different. Slower. Heavier. The production was rawer, stripped of the glossy, radio-friendly polish that defined the 80s sound.
Elias closed his eyes. He heard the lead singer, Melvin Riley, but his voice was draped in a haunting, sorrowful reverb. It wasn't the upbeat, party-track vibe of the released album. This was melancholic. This was a
Ready for the World's second studio album, Long Time Coming (1986), proved the Flint, Michigan, band was no one-hit wonder after their massive debut. Released on November 10, 1986
, via MCA Records, the album blended R&B, funk, and soulful slow jams that defined the mid-80s sound. The Hit Single: "Love You Down" The album’s standout track, "Love You Down," became a major hit, reaching #1 on the Billboard R&B charts #9 on the Hot 100
in early 1987. Written by lead singer Melvin Riley Jr., the song is a classic R&B ballad about a younger man assuring his love interest of his maturity and devotion. Album Tracklist
The album features 10 tracks that showcase the band's versatility, from sultry ballads to rhythmic grooves: Love You Down (Extended Remix) Baby (Let Me Love You) Long Time Coming So in Love In My Room Mary Goes 'Round Some People Don't Care It's All a Game Do You Get Enough Band Lineup & Production The original lineup for this era included: Melvin Riley Jr. : Lead Vocals, Rhythm Guitar, Keyboards Gordon Strozier : Lead Guitar Gregory Potts : Keyboards John Eaton : Bass Guitar Willie Triplett Jr. : Percussion, Keyboards Gerald Valentine
Long Time Coming is the second studio album by the American R&B group Ready for the World
, released on November 10, 1986, by MCA Records. The album is a staple of mid-80s R&B and synth-pop, featuring the chart-topping hit "Love You Down". Album Overview Release Date: November 10, 1986. R&B, Funk, Soul, Synth-pop. Key Members:
Melvin Riley (lead vocals), Gordon Strozier, Gregory Potts, Willie Triplett, John Eaton, and Gerald Valentine. Highlight: The lead single "Love You Down"
reached #1 on the R&B charts and #9 on the Billboard Hot 100. Suggested release-info
The album consists of 10 tracks, primarily written and produced by Melvin Riley and Gary Spaniola: Love You Down
Released on November 10, 1986, Long Time Coming is the platinum-certified second studio album by the American R&B/funk group Ready for the World
. Following the massive success of their self-titled debut, this project solidified the band's position in the mid-80s R&B scene by blending Minneapolis-influenced funk with smooth "quiet storm" ballads. Key Highlights Major Hit Single : The album's primary standout is the silky slow jam "Love You Down,"
which reached #1 on the Billboard R&B chart and #9 on the Hot 100. Production Style : Produced by Gary Spaniola
and the band themselves, the album heavily utilizes synthesizers and drum machines, often drawing comparisons to the style of Chart Performance
: The album reached #3 on the R&B album charts and #17 on the Billboard 200. Apple Music Love You Down (Extended Remix) Baby (Let Me Love You) Long Time Coming (Title Track) So in Love In My Room Mary Goes 'Round Some People Don't Care It's All a Game Do You Get Enough Cultural Reception
Long Time Coming is the sophomore studio album by the American R&B group Ready for the World, released on November 10, 1986, through MCA Records. Following the massive multi-platinum success of their self-titled debut, which featured the chart-topping "Oh Sheila," this album aimed to solidify the group's standing as leaders of the mid-80s funk-pop fusion. Musical Direction and Style
The album continued the group's signature blend of contemporary R&B, synth-pop, and funk. Critics often noted the heavy influence of the "Minneapolis Sound" popularized by Prince, characterized by its reliance on drum machines and infectious synthesizer hooks. Lead singer Melvin Riley's distinct, high-pitched vocals remained the centerpiece of their sound, particularly on the album's many ballads and smooth jams. Key Tracks and Chart Success
The album's success was largely driven by its lead single, "Love You Down," which became one of the band's most enduring hits.
"Love You Down": A sultry ballad about an age-gap romance, it reached number one on the Billboard R&B chart and peaked at number nine on the Hot 100.
Other Singles: The album also produced minor hits with the title track "Long Time Coming" and "Mary Goes 'Round". Cultural Impact and Legacy
While Long Time Coming did not reach the platinum heights of their debut, it was certified Gold by the RIAA, proving that Ready for the World was more than a one-hit-wonder. The album is remembered as a cornerstone of the mid-80s R&B era, bridging the gap between traditional funk and the emerging New Jack Swing sound. To this day, "Love You Down" remains a staple of urban contemporary radio and has been covered by artists such as INOJ and Me'shell Ndegeocello.
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This is likely a RAR archive containing the album Long Time Coming by the band Ready For The World, originally released in 1986.
Here’s a deep guide to what that file probably contains, the album’s significance, and how to handle it.
Assuming you have legally acquired a backup copy of your own physical media (or are exploring abandonware archival for educational purposes), here is how to handle the .rar file:
Why go through the trouble of hunting down this specific .rar file? Because Long Time Coming is a transitional artifact. In 1986, synthesizers were overtaking live instrumentation. Ready For The World stood in the gap.
When you extract that folder, you are not just getting songs; you are getting a time capsule of mid-80s production techniques. Listen to the title track, "Long Time Coming," with good headphones. You will hear the Roland TR-808’s handclaps, the DX7’s electric piano, and a gated reverb snare that sounds like a cannon firing in a cathedral. That sound defined a generation.
Furthermore, this album contains the seeds of Melvin Riley’s later work with the group Stolen Moments. Without the brooding synthscapes of Long Time Coming, the New Jack Swing movement of 1988-1992 would have sounded very different.
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