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No, but you took it into a non-musical and much more contentious alleyway.
This was another Beatles record that showed incredible growth over a short period of time. It made a great contribution to establishing/solidifying the folk rock and power pop genres, among others. I don’t listen to it as much as the Beatles records that made my list, and that’s the only reason why it’s not in my top 70.29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
No worries. I'll drop it too. I didn't mean to be contentious. I struggle with the question of problematic artists and their art and the line drawing myself and I respect Krista a lot, so I was curious as to her thoughts.
it's been many years since I bothered, but I am being reminded why I had it in my pile of CDs.
Picking only one Beatles album, I made sure I chose the best one. :not a hot take:29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
The album was basically written and recorded in 6 weeks in order to have it out before Christmas and fulfill their record companies wishes of 2 albums a year. The only song that was a holdover was Wait, which I like, but is considered one of the weaker songs on the album. Plus the Day Tripper/ We Can Work it Out single, which was released as a double A side, because both songs were so good they couldn’t decide which song was the A and which was the flip side. It has been described that Rubber Soul was recorded under the influence of marijuana, the follow up was recorded under the influence of LSDThis was another Beatles record that showed incredible growth over a short period of time. It made a great contribution to establishing/solidifying the folk rock and power pop genres, among others. I don’t listen to it as much as the Beatles records that made my list, and that’s the only reason why it’s not in my top 70.29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
If I Needed Someone is my fave - George getting maximum value for his one or two songs per album, per usual.Picking only one Beatles album, I made sure I chose the best one. :not a hot take:29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
No idea which song would be my pick if it were up to me. In My Life and If I Needed Someone are popular favorites, but Nowhere Man and I'm Looking Through You probably resonate best with me.
If that singing also includes the last four-and-a-half minutes of Can't You Hear Me Knocking, please share video here.I also had it at 20, but probably underranked Sticky Fingers. I'm on my 4th listen in the last couple days and getting odd looks from the staff as i am jamming and singing too loud.
:grabsbroomforguitarsolo:If that singing also includes the last four-and-a-half minutes of Can't You Hear Me Knocking, please share video here.I also had it at 20, but probably underranked Sticky Fingers. I'm on my 4th listen in the last couple days and getting odd looks from the staff as i am jamming and singing too loud.
Day Tripper / We Can Work It Out was a double A side in the UK. In the US, We Can Work It Out was the A side and Day Tripper was the B side. Probably because of the drug references in the latter. Of course, the Beatles were so big that many DJs played both sides of their singles anyway.The album was basically written and recorded in 6 weeks in order to have it out before Christmas and fulfill their record companies wishes of 2 albums a year. The only song that was a holdover was Wait, which I like, but is considered one of the weaker songs on the album. Plus the Day Tripper/ We Can Work it Out single, which was released as a double A side, because both songs were so good they couldn’t decide which song was the A and which was the flip side. It has been described that Rubber Soul was recorded under the influence of marijuana, the follow up was recorded under the influence of LSDThis was another Beatles record that showed incredible growth over a short period of time. It made a great contribution to establishing/solidifying the folk rock and power pop genres, among others. I don’t listen to it as much as the Beatles records that made my list, and that’s the only reason why it’s not in my top 70.29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
You singing The Great Gig in the Sky would be ... something.:grabsbroomforguitarsolo:If that singing also includes the last four-and-a-half minutes of Can't You Hear Me Knocking, please share video here.I also had it at 20, but probably underranked Sticky Fingers. I'm on my 4th listen in the last couple days and getting odd looks from the staff as i am jamming and singing too loud.
I am saving up my vocal vords a bit for Dark Side. Then I'll give them a show!
Save that one for when you're meeting with HR.You singing The Great Gig in the Sky would be ... something.:grabsbroomforguitarsolo:If that singing also includes the last four-and-a-half minutes of Can't You Hear Me Knocking, please share video here.I also had it at 20, but probably underranked Sticky Fingers. I'm on my 4th listen in the last couple days and getting odd looks from the staff as i am jamming and singing too loud.
I am saving up my vocal vords a bit for Dark Side. Then I'll give them a show!
An amazing accomplishment and a rare example of a double album with almost no weaknesses. The vocals, arrangements and lyrics are all top-notch. I'm sure Uruk already knows what he wants, but I will go to bat for Black Man and Another Star.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
Huge miss on my part!28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
I'm going to go with Nowhere Man. Not because it is my most favorite Beatles song, although it is one of my favorites, but it is the Beatles song that got me hooked. I liked the Beatles growing up in the 70s, but I heard their solo stuff more, especially Wings. Then I saw the Sgt. Pepper's movie with the Bee Gees in '78, and it made me want to explore more Beatles. I bought the red and blue albums, and Nowhere Man's harmonies were so contagious that it gave me Beatle Fever. I still have the fever to this day, and I spread it to my oldest nephew.
Rubber Soul was a big turning point in the Beatles musical journey, and my favorite output of theirs. Its influence is well documented, especially with Brian Wilson. It's an album I can listen to no matter what my mood. If i'm feeling down it brings me up, and if I'm feeling up it makes me feel even better. I love it.
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This was one of my picks that I wondered if it would make the list. Steely Dan is an acquired taste, as their level of rock and jazz fusion was unique for its time. I have liked Steely Dan’s offerings and wanted to include one in my list. I chose the right one. I’m far down on the ranking list, but the title track is my favorite on this album.27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
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This was another Beatles record that showed incredible growth over a short period of time. It made a great contribution to establishing/solidifying the folk rock and power pop genres, among others. I don’t listen to it as much as the Beatles records that made my list, and that’s the only reason why it’s not in my top 70.29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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@timschochet #50
Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
I knew this one was coming. I previously mentioned how most of my early tastes were acquired from my father, and I had one album on my list that was my mother’s. This was it.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
I like Rock and I like Jazz and I even like, though don't love, Bitches Brew. But I just can not get into Steely Dan.This was one of my picks that I wondered if it would make the list. Steely Dan is an acquired taste, as their level of rock and jazz fusion was unique for its time. I have liked Steely Dan’s offerings and wanted to include one in my list. I chose the right one. I’m far down on the ranking list, but the title track is my favorite on this album.27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
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The peak of jazz-rock, as it was called then, or yacht rock, as it is called now. The musicianship is astounding, but so are the songcraft and arrangements. Each track oozes talent, but is presented in a way that appeals to everyone from tweens to grandmas. And yet, Becker and Fagen's sardonic, sarcastic, subversive lyrics are still there.27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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@Uruk-Hai #69
Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
I'm a man of the people, so I'll wait for others who chose this one to chime in.An amazing accomplishment and a rare example of a double album with almost no weaknesses. The vocals, arrangements and lyrics are all top-notch. I'm sure Uruk already knows what he wants, but I will go to bat for Black Man and Another Star.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
I knew this one was coming. I previously mentioned how most of my early tastes were acquired from my father, and I had one album on my list that was my mother’s. This was it.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
The best cocaine-and-cognac album of the 70s27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
One vote here (among many I’m sure) for Phoebe Cates26. The Cars – The Cars (614 points)
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The Cars is the debut studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on June 6, 1978, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Roy Thomas Baker, and spawned several hit singles, including "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", and "Good Times Roll", as well as other radio and film hits such as "Bye Bye Love" and "Moving in Stereo". The Cars peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Wow.26. The Cars – The Cars (614 points)
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The Cars is the debut studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on June 6, 1978, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Roy Thomas Baker, and spawned several hit singles, including "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", and "Good Times Roll", as well as other radio and film hits such as "Bye Bye Love" and "Moving in Stereo". The Cars peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
Boring, but I'd pick one of the hits from the album. I love Isn't She Lovely. And Sir Duke always gets me singing.I'm a man of the people, so I'll wait for others who chose this one to chime in.An amazing accomplishment and a rare example of a double album with almost no weaknesses. The vocals, arrangements and lyrics are all top-notch. I'm sure Uruk already knows what he wants, but I will go to bat for Black Man and Another Star.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
(then I'll do what I want)
He also won AOY for the two albums he released before it (and should have won for another).I knew this one was coming. I previously mentioned how most of my early tastes were acquired from my father, and I had one album on my list that was my mother’s. This was it.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
I remember my dad blasting this one in our house for weeks on end right after it came out. I have a distinct memory of going to school the day after it won something like 27 Grammys and a girl claimed it only won because he's blind. I was ready to go to battle over that one.
I biffed this. Didn't come to mind when I was making my list, and it should have. Particularly embarrassing because keyboardist Greg Hawkes was a friend of wikkid's. This record is full of killer tracks -- almost all of which were played on the FM stations I grew up listening to -- and played a major role in defining New Wave. (Hint: Wham! is not New Wave.)26. The Cars – The Cars (614 points)
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The Cars is the debut studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on June 6, 1978, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Roy Thomas Baker, and spawned several hit singles, including "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", and "Good Times Roll", as well as other radio and film hits such as "Bye Bye Love" and "Moving in Stereo". The Cars peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
This album was on my list at one point, but I took it off. Big fan of it.
I had a really hard time keeping this one off. I think half the time I would say this is my favorite Beatles album but I guess the day I completed my list it was one of those other times. Flawless record. Sorry Dan, it is.29. Rubber Soul – The Beatles (583 points)
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Rubber Soul is the sixth studio album by the English rock band the Beatles. It was released on 3 December 1965 in the United Kingdom on EMI's Parlophone label, accompanied by the non-album double A-side single "We Can Work It Out" / "Day Tripper". The original North American release, issued by Capitol Records, contains ten of the fourteen songs and two tracks withheld from the band's Help! (1965) album. Rubber Soul was described as an important artistic achievement by the band, meeting a highly favourable critical response and topping sales charts in Britain and the United States for several weeks.
I remember Wikkid also saying how much of a doosh Ben Orr was.I biffed this. Didn't come to mind when I was making my list, and it should have. Particularly embarrassing because keyboardist Greg Hawkes was a friend of wikkid's. This record is full of killer tracks -- almost all of which were played on the FM stations I grew up listening to -- and played a major role in defining New Wave. (Hint: Wham! is not New Wave.)26. The Cars – The Cars (614 points)
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The Cars is the debut studio album by American rock band the Cars, released on June 6, 1978, by Elektra Records. The album was produced by longtime collaborator Roy Thomas Baker, and spawned several hit singles, including "Just What I Needed", "My Best Friend's Girl", and "Good Times Roll", as well as other radio and film hits such as "Bye Bye Love" and "Moving in Stereo". The Cars peaked at number 18 on the US Billboard 200 chart, and has been certified 6× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA).
It was his third Best Album Grammy in a row. Did he win the other two due to blindness also?I knew this one was coming. I previously mentioned how most of my early tastes were acquired from my father, and I had one album on my list that was my mother’s. This was it.28. Songs In The Key Of Life – Stevie Wonder (588 points)
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Songs in the Key of Life is the eighteenth studio album by American singer, songwriter and musician Stevie Wonder. A double album, it was released on September 28, 1976, by Tamla Records, a division of Motown. It was recorded primarily at Crystal Sound studio in Hollywood, with some sessions recorded at the Record Plant in Hollywood, the Record Plant in Sausalito, and The Hit Factory in New York City; final mixing was conducted at Crystal Sound. The album has been regarded by music journalists as the culmination of Wonder's "classic period" of recording.
I remember my dad blasting this one in our house for weeks on end right after it came out. I have a distinct memory of going to school the day after it won something like 27 Grammys and a girl claimed it only won because he's blind. I was ready to go to battle over that one.
I think they’re really talented and unique but I also can’t really get into them outside of a few hits. I’ll give this one a shotI like Rock and I like Jazz and I even like, though don't love, Bitches Brew. But I just can not get into Steely Dan.This was one of my picks that I wondered if it would make the list. Steely Dan is an acquired taste, as their level of rock and jazz fusion was unique for its time. I have liked Steely Dan’s offerings and wanted to include one in my list. I chose the right one. I’m far down on the ranking list, but the title track is my favorite on this album.27. Aja – Steely Dan (605 points)
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Aja (/ˈeɪʒə/, pronounced "Asia") is the sixth studio album by the American rock band Steely Dan, released on September 23, 1977, by ABC Records. For the album, band leaders Walter Becker and Donald Fagen pushed Steely Dan further into experimenting with different combinations of session players, enlisting the services of nearly 40 musicians, while pursuing longer, more sophisticated compositions and arrangements. As with all of the band's previous albums, it was produced by Gary Katz.
I love Ben Orr's vocals.