In the Pocket (Commodores album)

In the Pocket
Studio album by
ReleasedJune 22, 1981
Studio
  • Web IV (Atlanta, Georgia)
  • A&M (Hollywood, California)
  • Hitsville West (Hollywood, California)
GenreSoul
Length36:27
LabelMotown
ProducerJames Anthony Carmichael, Commodores
Commodores chronology
Heroes
(1980)
In the Pocket
(1981)
Love Songs
(1982)
Singles from In the Pocket
  1. "Lady (You Bring Me Up)"
    Released: June 1981
  2. "Oh No"
    Released: September 1981
  3. "Why You Wanna Try Me"
    Released: March 5, 1982 (UK)
  4. "Lucy"
    Released: October 8, 1982 (UK)
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic
The Boston Globe(favourable)
The Rolling Stone Album Guide
Stereo Review(favourable)
The Village VoiceB−

In the Pocket is the ninth studio album by the American R&B/Funk group the Commodores, released by Motown Records in 1981.

It is the last Commodores album to feature Lionel Richie, as he left the band to start a solo career the following year. The bulk of the album was recorded at Web IV Recording Studio in Atlanta, Georgia. This album contained two hit singles, "Lady (You Bring Me Up)" (U.S. No. 8) and "Oh No" (U.S. No. 4).