A sweet 80s groover throughout – the only album we've ever seen by this keyboard-heavy quintet, served up in a flurry of catchy catchy tunes! Keys on the set are handled by producer/arranger Michael Stokes – who's very clearly in charge of the voices of the group – giving them ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A pretty great little album from Nat – recorded with arrangements by Bill Fischer, who gives the record a tightly compressed big band sound that's perfect for Nat's sharp funky horn! The album's not exactly "funk", but there's plenty of it in the mix – as lead horn grooves ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label promo. Cover has light wear and a name in pen.)
Herb Alpert —
Beyond ... LP A&M, 1980. Near Mint- ...
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An incredible later record from Herb Alpert – working in a soulful funky fusion mode that really is well beyond the style that made him famous in the 60s! We love the easy breezy 60s sound of Herb & The Tijuana Brass too, but he really stepped up his game in exciting ways on records like ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A great one from the later Herb – one of those sets that has him turning his strong talent for a trumpet solo in the direction of soulful fusion and R&B-inflected jazz – maybe taking a page from the book of Chuck Mangione or Maynard Ferguson in the process, but definitely giving ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Herb Alpert —
Definitive Hits ... CD A&M, 1960s/1979/1982/1987. Used ...
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From Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass ; "The Lonely Bull", "Mexican Shuffle", "Whipped Cream", "Lollipops And Roses", "A Taste Of Honey", "Spanish Flea", "Tijuana Taxi", "Zorba The Greek", "What Now My ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
Herb Alpert on trumpet and vocals, Frank Collett on piano, Barry Zweig, John Pisano, and Larry Carlton on guitar, Monty Budwig on bass, and Harvey Mason on drums. (Jazz) CD
(Out of print, cutout notch through case and artwork.)
Herb Alpert —
Rise ... CD A&M, 1979. Used ...
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A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... (Soul) read moreCD
Herb Alpert —
Rise ... LP A&M, 1979. Very Good+ ...
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A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A whole new level of genius for Herb Alpert – a record that's light years away from his earlier work with the Tijuana Brass, and which has the trumpeter stepping strongly into the world of smooth jazzy fusion! The title track here went platinum the minute it was released – and became ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print Signature edition. Mark through barcode.)
Two top trumpet talents – coming together beautifully on this groovy late 70s set! Both Herb Alpert and Hugh Masekela had a big rise to fame in the 60s – Herb, for his Tijuana Brass albums on A&M – and Hugh, for the way that he brought South African jazz currents to the ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear on the opening.)
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
South Of The Border ... CD A&M/Shout Factory, 1963. Used ...
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Herb Alpert's going South Of The Border again in another marvelous set of modern mariachi tunes – taking that wonderful Tijuana Brass sound, and turning it towards a number of familiar hits of the day! There's equal parts 60s instrumental pop and Latin groove in the mix – and the ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
SRO ... LP A&M, 1966. Near Mint- ...
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A standing room ovation in the A&M Studios – certainly the kind of reception we'd imagine Herb would get during these glory years of his career! The set's one of the most no-nonsense Tijuana Brass sessions of the 60s – a tightly crafted album that has a bit more jazz than usual ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
Warm ... LP A&M, Late 60s. Very Good+ ...
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A fantastic record from the late 60s years of Herb Alpert – a time when the trumpeter was really opening up his sound, and starting to hit some of the same cool styles of his other great acts on the A&M label! Gone are the trademark Cali-Mex arrangements of the early Tijuana Brass ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Herb Alpert & The Tijuana Brass —
What Now My Love ... LP A&M, 1966. Near Mint- ...
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The genius of this set is summed up in the tune "Magic Trumpet" – perhaps one of the best estimations of Herb's talents we could think of! The tune, like the entire album, is a fluid bit of magic that takes an older brass-driven mode into the far groovier styles of the 60s – ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(US pressing. Includes the printed inner sleeve. Vinyl has a press flaw bump that clicks a bit on the second track on each side. Cover has light wear and unglued seams.)
Early 80s synthy soul and new wave sounds from Joan Armatrading – really taking her earlier, kind of folk soul based sound confidently into the early 80s keyboard heavy grooves with some pronounced Caribbean flourishes! Lots of punchy rhythms and neon bright 80s sounds, but it's the songs ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
One of the biggest albums in the great early 80s run of Atlantic Starr – the group who mastered a mean, lean style of funk for the decade – with plenty of basslines, snapping beats, and sweet keyboards to send the whole thing home! Barbara Weathers joins the group here on lead vocals ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the lyric sleeve. Cover has light wear. Vinyl has a short click on "Freak-A-Ristic".)
Atlantic Starr —
As The Band Turns ... CD A&M/Universal (Japan), 1985. New Copy ...
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One of the biggest albums in the great early 80s run of Atlantic Starr – the group who mastered a mean, lean style of funk for the decade – with plenty of basslines, snapping beats, and sweet keyboards to send the whole thing home! Barbara Weathers joins the group here on lead vocals ... (Soul) read moreCD
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
The first album by Atlantic Starr – a tight set of modern soul tunes with a very different feel than their later work! Part of the credit goes to Bobby Eli – who arranged and produced the set, giving it a feel that's almost late Philly – tight, sophisticated, and right on the ... (Soul) read moreCD
The title's certainly right on this one – because Atlantic Starr serve up a really brilliant blend of electro funk and mainstream soul – balanced with that near-perfect sound that made them one of the best groups of their generation! Despite the size of the combo, the sound is ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Radiant ... CD A&M (Japan), 1980. New Copy ...
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Radiant grooves indeed from Atlantic Starr – a group who really make things sparkle throughout this magnificent set! The group are at the height of their powers here – skirting a perfect line between mainstream soul and upbeat club – never falling too much into one style or the ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Part of the Disco Fever 40 series!)
Atlantic Starr —
Radiant ... LP A&M, 1980. Very Good+ ...
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Radiant grooves indeed from Atlantic Starr – a group who really make things sparkle throughout this magnificent set! The group are at the height of their powers here – skirting a perfect line between mainstream soul and upbeat club – never falling too much into one style or the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear and a light stain on the back.)
Atlantic Starr —
Radiant ... CD A&M/Vinyl Masterpiece (Netherlands), 1980. New Copy ...
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Radiant grooves indeed from Atlantic Starr – a group who really make things sparkle throughout this magnificent set! The group are at the height of their powers here – skirting a perfect line between mainstream soul and upbeat club – never falling too much into one style or the ... (Soul) read moreCD
Atlantic Starr definitely get straight to the point on this set – bursting out strongly with an upbeat groove from the very first note – all produced to perfection by maestro Bobby Eli, in the same manner as some of his other great late 70s work for other artists! The group's a big one ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Atlantic Starr —
Yours Forever ... CD A&M/PTG (Netherlands), 1983. New Copy ...
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A groovy little classic from Atlantic Starr – and a great example of the group's wonderfully catchy way of hitting a groove! The music's never pop, but has some captivating hooks all the way through – sweet little bits mixed in with the funky soul approach of the ensemble – made ... (Soul) read moreCD
Ayers Rock —
Beyond ... LP A&M, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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(White label promo. Cover has edge wear, cutout hole, and a promo sticker.)
Burt Bacharach —
Reach Out ... CD A&M, 1967. Used ...
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Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound) read moreCD
Fantastic! We love Burt Bacharach in so many ways that it's easy to forget the genius of these early A&M sides – but going back to them is always a treat, and it's wonderful to hear the way that Burt lays down his own work when given the chance! You know the tracks – "House ... (Now Sound) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Richard Barbary —
Soul Machine ... LP CTI/A&M, 1968. Very Good+ Gatefold ...
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A great soul album from the CTI years on A&M, and one of the few soul records ever on CTI! Barbary's got this spacey vocal style that's really great – not really falsetto soul, but kind of a tenor with a soft emotive quality. Arrangements by Artie Butler and Horace Ott give his voice a ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(White label mono promo! Cover has light wear in one corner, and a promo sticker – but this is a very nice copy overall.)
Gato Barbieri —
Caliente ... LP A&M, 1976. Near Mint- ...
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One of Gato Barbieri's later recordings – but don't hold that against it! The set's a smoother effort than most of Gato's earlier work, but it's also still pretty darn soulful – done in a way that allows plenty of space for his raspy reed work on tenor to flow over the top of larger ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve, slighty crinkled. Cover has light wear.)
Gato Barbieri —
Ruby Ruby ... LP A&M, 1977. Near Mint- ...
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A great date from saxophonist Gato Barbieri – a record that's a bit mellower and more electric than some of his previous 70s efforts, but which is still plenty darn great! Gato's tenor has a tone that's undeniably great – a slightly raspy sort of edge that sounds warmly human and ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light wear, partially unglued bottom seam, and some light scrapes from sticker removal.)
Gato Barbieri —
Ruby Ruby ... CD A&M, 1977. Used ...
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A great date from saxophonist Gato Barbieri – a record that's a bit mellower and more electric than some of his previous 70s efforts, but which is still plenty darn great! Gato's tenor has a tone that's undeniably great – a slightly raspy sort of edge that sounds warmly human and ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(CRC pressing.)
Gato Barbieri —
Tropico ... CD A&M, 1978. Used ...
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A far reaching late 70s set from Gato Barbieri – a record that blends fusiony jazz funk, lush stings, and Latin rhythms and fluid solos on a varied batch of tunes! One of the more interesting things about the production is that those varied approaches often come into play within the same ... (Jazz) read moreCD
(Out of print.)
Gato Barbieri —
Tropico ... LP A&M, 1978. Sealed ...
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A far reaching late 70s set from Gato Barbieri – a record that blends fusiony jazz funk, lush stings, and Latin rhythms and fluid solos on a varied batch of tunes! One of the more interesting things about the production is that those varied approaches often come into play within the same ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a cutout hole. Shrink has a title sticker.)
John Barry —
Octopussy ... LP A&M, 1983. Near Mint- ...
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These guys may not be the baddest boys of the industry – they'd have to go a long way to reach that title – but they definitely do a good job of bringing a touch of attitude to the world of harmony soul – blending hip hop inspiration with old school formation, in a style that's ... (Soul) read moreCD
Slick commercial disco, but not without a couple gems, including their huge hit "Livin' It Up (Friday Night)". Also includes "Three Way Love Affair", "You Never Know What You've Got", "Don't Let The Man Get You" and "I Love The Music". (Soul) LP, Vinyl record album
Marc Benno —
Minnows ... LP A&M, 1971. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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A wonderful mix of subtle soul and down home rock – the kind of rare magic that could often happen best in the hands of A&M during the early 70s! Marc Benno's stepping out a bit here from his debut – working with a larger lineup that includes Bobby Womack and Jesse Davis on guitars ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A wonderfully wicked album – one that sold so many copies that it's sometimes hard to remember how great it is! George takes on all of Abbey Road – or just about all of it – as he runs through some of the most beautiful tracks The Beatles ever wrote, like "Golden ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Bob Berg on saxophone – with Mike Stern on guitar, Jim Beard on piano, organ and synthesizers, Lincoln Goines on bass, Dennis Chambers on drums, and Manolo Badrena on percussion. (Jazz) CD
Killer work by Art Blakey from the last years of his life – and proof that the drummer still had an amazing ear for the best young talent in jazz! The session's got Art working with (then) up-and-comers Steve Davis on trombone, Brian Lynch on trumpet, Geoff Keezer on piano, and Javon Jackson ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Features Mick Abrams on lead vocals and guitar – and titles that include "Variations On Nainos", "San Francisco Sketches", "Toys", "Send Your Son To Die", "The Squirreling Must Go On", and "Meanie Monday". (Rock) LP, Vinyl record album
An early 80s gem from Booker T – and continuing proof that he made some mighty nice music after he split from the MGs! This set's got Book grooving in a sweet Cali mode all the way through – a vibe that's warm, yet never sleepy at all – and blended with just the right touches of ... (Soul) read moreCD
Booker T & Priscilla —
Home Grown ... LP A&M, 1972. Very Good+ ...
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Much mellower than the previous duet effort from Booker T & Priscilla Jones – a set that almost echoes Book's Memphis roots, but in ways that are different than the familiar soul of Stax! There's lots of sweet organ lines in the instrumentation – but they're played with a style ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has an unglued seam, a cutout hole, and light wear.)
Brilliant 60s pop from the team of Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart – best known for their key early songwriting work for The Monkees, but a heck of a great duo on their own! Boyce & Hart have a sparkly, sunshiney sound that's very much a part of The Monkees generation – a beautiful ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Tommy Boyce & Bobby Hart —
Test Patterns ... LP A&M, 1967. Near Mint- ...
$24.99
If you've never heard Anthony Braxton play straight jazz, you owe it to yourself to check out this performance – it's a delight, like some of his few straight sets! With Hank Jones on piano, Rufus Reid on bass, and Victor Lewis on drums. Titles include "Joy Spring", "You Go ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the insert, bent at one side, and Magenta inner sleeve. Cover is faded a bit at the spine.)
The A&M debut of Brewer & Shipley – and a set that's got a lot deeper sound than the duo's later radio hits! There's a youthful, earnest feel going on here – touched with a bit of sunshine, too – all in that wonderfully fresh feel you'll get from the early A&M forays ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has a spot of marker, but is otherwise nice.)
12 classics – including "Welcome To The Club", "Strawberry Letter 23", "Is It Love That We're Missing", "Runnin For Your Love", "Ride O Rocket", "The Real Thing", "Get The Funk Out Ma Face", and "Light Up The ... (Soul) read moreCD
(Out of print, punch through barcode.)
Brothers Johnson —
Blam ... LP A&M, 1978. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
$9.99
Blam is right – an all-out batch of funky tracks from The Brothers Johnson – captured here right in the middle of their classic period with Quincy Jones! The Q's at the helm on production for the set, and the record's a great extension of their earlier efforts with the man – but ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
More hit magic from the Brothers Johnson – still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and virtually setting up the blueprint for jazzy soul in the 80s! Backings are by an all-star team, and Rod Temperton's helping out Quincy with arrangements – going for that snapping groove ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Cover has light wear and is bent a bit at the bottom right corner.)
An all-star soul affair produced by Quincy Jones, and featuring the talents of studio greats like Harvey Mason, Billy Cobham, Toots Thielmans, Dave Grusin, Lee Ritenour, and many others – not to mention the Brothers themselves! We'll be honest, though, in saying that we really think it's the ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes the printed inner sleeve. Cover has light surface wear.)
The Brothers Johnson are hardly out of control on this mid 80s set – as the album's got a tight groove that shows the duo are still going strong long past their 70s fame! As before, there's a bit of bounce on the bottom – that bassy groove that the pair first crafted back in their ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A funky classic from the Brothers Johnson – sweet funky soul, done with a polish few could match! The pair are still working with Quincy Jones at this point, and the record's filled with lots of tight jazzy grooves that certainly show Quincy's touch – and which set the record apart ... (Soul) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes lyric booklet and A&M inner sleeve. Cover has some flaking on the bottom right corner, but the rest looks great.)
No stomping here, and instead a sweetly soaring groove – very much in the best Brothers Johnson mode! Quincy Jones produced, and the track is a great one from the Light Up The Night album – bouncing, soulful, and with a great boogie bottom – topped off with some nice basswork and ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
Completely sublime! Shuggie Otis first wrote and recorded "Strawberry Letter 23", but it took The Brothers Johnson, and some smooth Quincy Jones production to make it a hit! The track loses none of it's original trippy soul in this version – and if anything, the better vocals ... (Soul) read more12-inch, Vinyl record
A surprisingly nice set – done with the same depth that the A&M/Horizon series had brought to Paul Desmond's records of the time! Tracks are nice and long, and Desmond's alto sounds great – and it's wonderful to have Eugene Wright back on bass and Joe Morello on drums! Titles ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Dave Brubeck & Paul Desmond —
1975 – The Duets ... LP A&M, 1975. Near Mint- Gatefold ...
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Excellent mid 70s duet jazz from pianist Dave Brubeck & alto Paul Desmond! Duets 1975 is a nicely laidback work from the duo – playing here with no other accompaniment, in a spare set of material that's incredibly fragile and intimate – and all the better for that. The move is a ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
James Burton gave his guitar talents to many over the years – but here he stands strongly in the lead – on a cool set of instrumentals issued at the start of the 70s by A&M! The album's a bit unusual for the label at the time – as it was recorded in Nashville, with production ... (Folk/Country) read moreCD
A very cool early set from CTI Records – one that has funky arranger Artie Butler playing piano and ondioline with a host of great jazz players – including Herbie Hancock on piano, David Carey on vibes, Jerome Richardson on flute, Romeo Penque on flute and soprano, Vince Bell on guitar, ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Very cool Japanese pressing, with insert – AML 307.)
(Original Japanese pressing in the envelope style cover, with printed inner sleeve and inserts. Liner note insert has some underlining in pen. Cover has light wear, bumped corner, and some tacky sticker remnants covered with clear tape.)
We don't know about you, but we never get tired of Cheech & Chong's jokes about reefer and East LA. Loads of classic material on this first LP: "Blind Melon Chillin", "Wink Dickerson", "Acapulco Gold Filters", "Vietnam", "Trippin In Court", ... (Comedy) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Includes Ode inner sleeve. Cover has minimal wear.)
A late, straight side from Cherry, and a nice one at that! Cherry's joined by West Coast jazz men from his past James Clay, Charlie Haden And Billy Higgins, for a nice set with standards intermingled with the group's own tunes and a couple of Ornette numbers, too. The readings are crisp yet ... (Jazz) read moreCD
A late, straight side from Cherry, and a nice one at that! Cherry's joined by West Coast jazz men from his past James Clay, Charlie Haden And Billy Higgins, for a nice set with standards intermingled with the group's own tunes and a couple of Ornette numbers, too. The readings are crisp yet ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
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Mindblowing music from the great Don Cherry – quite a statement, given how much fantastic sounds Cherry had already given us by this point in his career! In the years before this set, Don had worked in some very free, avant modes – and also explored a fair bit of global styles too ... (Jazz) read moreCD
Mindblowing music from the great Don Cherry – quite a statement, given how much fantastic sounds Cherry had already given us by this point in his career! In the years before this set, Don had worked in some very free, avant modes – and also explored a fair bit of global styles too ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
Mindblowing music from the great Don Cherry – quite a statement, given how much fantastic sounds Cherry had already given us by this point in his career! In the years before this set, Don had worked in some very free, avant modes – and also explored a fair bit of global styles too ... (Jazz) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A mid 70s effort from Vancouver combo Chilliwack – scaling back some of the freewheeling, acoustic & electric rock experimentalism of earlier LPs and focusing on the gritty rock grooves – and do it quite well! Chilliwack could nail a hard grooving, blues based, psyche influenced ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
(Brown label pressing in the textured cover, with light wear.)
The second LP from Vancouver groove rockers and slyly experimental combo Chilliwack – also their second self-titled album, and a mix of southern Americana inflected rock, and more tripped out acoustic psyche folk sounds! Some of the tunes have a pre Big Star catchiness, with some acoustic ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album
A legendary album from the great Gene Clark – a key part of that scattered legacy that really helped cement his individual genius after leaving The Byrds! Much of the record is a spare and intimate affair – with Gene's warm vocals accompanied by his own gently picked acoustic guitar, ... (Rock) read moreLP, Vinyl record album