Just A Matter Of Time (album)

Just a Matter of Time is an album by American vocalist Marlena Shaw recorded in 1976 and released on the Blue Note label.

The song "Be For Real" was covered by Leonard Cohen on his 1992 album The Future.

Reception
The Allmusic review by Andrew Hamilton awarded the album 2½ stars stating "This is her most commercial Blue Note offering".

Track listing

 * 1) "It's Better Than Walkin' Out" - 4:20
 * 2) "Brass Band" - 3:40
 * 3) "This Time I'll Be Sweeter" - 4:57
 * 4) "Think About Me" - 4:30
 * 5) "You And Me" - 3:57
 * 6) "Love Has Gone Away" - 4:53
 * 7) "Sing To Me" - 4:00
 * 8) "Take My Body" - 4:53
 * 9) "Be For Real" - 4:59
 * 10) "No Hiding Place" - 2:13
 * Recorded at Media Sound Studios in New York City in February 1976.

Personnel

 * Marlena Shaw - vocals
 * George Butcher, Ricky Williams - keyboards
 * Bert De Coteaux - keyboards, arranger
 * Jerry Friedman, Hugh McCracken, Jeff Mironov, Lance Quinn - guitar
 * Bob Babbitt - electric bass
 * Jimmy Young - drums
 * Carlos Martin - conga
 * Dave Carey, Ted Sommer - percussion