The Byrds - Byrds

Artist:

Byrds (The)

See Also:

Dillard & Clark Hendrix, Jimi Hillman, Chris Kentucky Colonels (The) White, Clarence Williams, Hank McGuinn, Roger Crosby, Stills & Nash Kinks (The) Parsons, Gram Band (The) Parsons, Gene Clark, Gene Crosby, David Berry, Chuck The Hollies/The Byrds - Take Two (Collectables) Various Artists - Eight Miles High: A Bluegrass Tribute To The Byrds

Description:

The Byrds: Chris Hillman, David Crosby, Roger McGuinn (vocals, acoustic guitar, acoustic 12-string guitar, electric guitar, electric 12-string guitar, mandolin, bass guitar); Gene Clark (vocals, acoustic guitar, harmonica, tambourine); Michael Clarke (drums, congas, percussion).
Recording information: 1972.
The Byrds emerged in 1965 with one of the most identifiable sounds of the 1960s, and proceeded to evolve from folk-rock to psychedelia to country-rock. The Byrds were defunct by 1972, but re-grouped briefly in 1973, with all of its original members, to record one last album. BYRDS is in the country-steeped vein of the 1968 classic SWEETHEARTS OF THE RODEO, shimmering with chiming 12-string guitars and lush, multi-part harmonies. But while the signature sound is there, the album isn`t on par with the band`s classic material, namely because the songwriting is inconsistent (save Gene Clark`s winning originals). Even so, the album belongs in any Byrds fanatic`s collection, and is a suitable swan song from one of the era`s most important bands.

Track Listing:

DISC 1

1. Full Circle
2. Sweet Mary
3. Changing Heart
4. For Free
5. Born to Rock `N` Roll
6. Things Will Be Better
7. Cowgirl in the Sand
8. Long Live the King
9. Borrowed Time
10. Laughing
11. (See the Sky) About to Rain

Album Information

Release Date:

09/21/2004

Type:

Performer

Genre:

Rock & Pop

Subgenre:

Folk Rock

Label:

Wounded Bird Records

Producer:

David Crosby

Catalog Number:

5058

Original Release Year:

1973

# of Discs:

1

Studio/Live:

Studio

Mono/Stereo:

Stereo

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