The Manhattans - After Midnight 1980

 After Midnight is the eleventh studio album by American vocal group the Manhattans, released in 1980 through Columbia Records. 

 The album peaked at No. 4 on the R&B albums chart. It also reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200. The album features the singles "Shining Star", which peaked at No. 4 on the Hot Soul Singles chart and No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, and "Girl of My Dream", which reached No. 30 on the Hot Soul Singles chart. This album has been Certified Gold by the R.I.A.A. 

 The finest Manhattan album in their second incarnation. The original group with George Smith had a slightly rougher, more traditional R&B/doo-wop sound, while the soul unit featuring Gerald Alston was smoother, but no less anthemic, especially on ballads. This album didn't make it as high on the pop charts as their self-titled '76 work, but had more consistently compelling tracks. "Shining Star" and "Girl Of My Dream" are masterful ballads.