Our Women’s History Month celebration continues with another long-requested group. And this one makes me happy.

I’m not sure when or why Changing Faces became so underrated, but it’s time to change that. Maybe it’s due to their inactivity for early 30 years – a rocky series of decades filled with teased reunions, random singles, even more random new members, breakups and solo albums that never materialized. And then the convicted elephant in the room … we can’t ignore their longtime affiliation with R. Kelly, which unfairly stains all their big hits.

But I’ve always been a fan of Charisse Rose and Cassandra Lucas – their voices blend so well together. In an era where girl groups were almost always three or more, it was great to see a duo stay competitive in a VERY crowded field.

Let’s look back at their relatively short but memorable run.

3. Visit Me (2000)

Soul in Stereo rating: 3 stars out of 5

Edd said: It’s wild that we haven’t had a Changing Faces project in nearly TWENTY-SIX YEARS. And man, did they leave us on a weird note – and I’m not just talking about that Lord of the Ring album cover. High heels on Mount Doom is a choice. Anyway, Visit Me has a very interesting history. Their longtime partnership with R&B Sauron R. Kelly is reduced to just one song – the title track. And “Come Over,” which is these days most associated with Aaliyah, actually was first released here (and I’m one of the scant few who prefers Changing Faces’ rendition). Add “That Other Woman,” the album’s lead single and biggest highlight, and you’d think you’d have a winning project. But no – the ladies frontloaded the album with all the best stuff, and every song that follows slides further and further into mediocrity (minus the Dave Hollister-assisted “I Told You.”) Poor sequencing and oddly weak production derail what should have been a much better album.

Forgotten favorites: “Visit Me,” “I Told You”

2. All Day, All Night (1997)

Soul in Stereo rating: 4 stars out of 5

Edd said: Well if it ain’t broke don’t fix it. Album No. 2 doesn’t veer far from Changing Faces’ debut. It’s anchored by a big single – the hilariously titled “G.H.E.T.T.O.U.T.” – it’s strengthened by great production from You Know Who, and the ladies’ chemistry is as tight as ever. But we also get a few needed changes – it’s a less ballad heavy than the debut, the freak factor is toned down, and it leans a bit more hip-hop in spots, keeping the ladies current with the times. The writing is slightly weaker but the overall package is strong.

Forgotten favorites: “All Day, All Night,” “I Got Somebody Else,” “All of My Days”

1. Changing Faces (1994)

Soul in Stereo rating: 4 stars out of 5

Edd said: After revisiting this album for this list, only one thought jumped to mind: I miss when R&B sounded like THIS. Heavy D, Devante Swing, and of course, heavy input from the Pied Predator produced and incredible array of great singles and solid album cuts. Mellow grooves and bouncy radio fare pair so well with the ladies’ vocal chemistry. “Stroke You Up” will always be their signature track, but I think “Foolin Around” is even better and tracks like “Thoughts of You” could have been big hits too. Sure, a couple tracks feel a bit generic but overall this is a rock-solid debut. If you’re looking for the definitive CF project, this is the one.

Forgotten favorites: “Thoughts of You,” “One of Those Things,” “Come Closer”

What are your favorite Changing Faces projects? Tell us below.