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CAPTAIN AND ME found the Doobie Brothers boasting three strong vocalists, two expert guitarists, and a brace of rhythmic drummers, refining a sound that crossed AM pop-rock, soul-tinged R&B, country-folk, jazzy gospel, and strong musicianship. The result burst the band into national prominence. Traces of Moby Grape, whom the group adored, can be heard in their vibrant harmonies and flowing hooklines, but THE CAPTAIN AND ME showed an act of singular purpose.
The effervescent urgency propelling the percolating groover "Long Train Running" and the leaner rock of "China Grove" into the US singles charts is apparent on every selection. In addition to the band's gorgeous layered harmonies and twin guitar arpeggios, THE CAPTAIN AND ME features the band's strongest and most consistent set of songs. Patrick Simmons's mellow, country-rock numbers, such as "South City Midnight Lady" and "Clear As the Driven Snow," abut Tom Johnson's rockers, like the majestic title track. In short, this record defines the classic sound that would make the Doobie Brothers one of the most popular and commercially successful bands of the '70s, and it still stands--arguably--as their finest moment.
Boasting three strong vocalists, two expert guitarists, and a brace of rhythmic drummers, the Doobie Brothers came to national prominence in the 1970s with a sound incorporating AM pop-rock, Southern R&B, and strong musicianship. Traces of Moby Grape, whom the group adored, can be heard in their vibrant harmonies and flowing melodic hook-lines, but THE CAPTAIN & ME showed a singular purpose. The effervescent urgency propelling "Long Train Running" and "China Grove" into the US singles charts is apparent on every selection, where melody combines with twin-guitar arpeggios to create an unquestionable excitement. The unified good-vibes sound emerging from this cross-section imbues this album with its lasting strength.
Limited Edition European pressing of this album comes house in a miniature LP sleeve. WEA. 2006. Captain & Me Music | List Price | $12.99 (You save $1.20) | | Category | Rock/Pop Albums, Rock CDs | | Label | Warner | | Orig Year | 1973 | | All Time Sales Rank |  59873  | | CD Universe Part number | 7325799 | | Catalog number | 274830 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Dec 26, 2006 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Additional Info | England; Limited Edition; Reissue; Digipak; Mini LP Sleeve; Argentina |
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1976's A NEW WORLD RECORD is both a classic of commercial '70s pop and an archetypal ELO album. From the outer-space synths and rich orchestrations that open the album to Jeff Lynne's meticulous production and Beatlesque melodies, A NEW WORLD RECORD is magnificent ear candy. Both ambitious enough to appeal to "serious" rock fans and ultra-catchy enough to sound terrific on Top 40 radio (the plaintively gorgeous, McCartney-like "Telephone Line" and the anthemic "Livin' Thing" were well-deserved smashes), ELO was one of the few '70s bands whose appeal covered both the FM and AM spectrums. The album even resurrects "Do Ya," a classic single by Lynne's former band, the Move, in a splashy new version.
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ELO was big enough by 1974 that some people actually suggested that ELDORADO featured Satanic backward-masking. Of course, the idea was ludicrous; but the band playfully responded by adding a backward message to "Fire on High," ...
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The Doobie Brothers shuffled personnel a bit after their debut album, changing bass players and adding a second drummer. For whatever reason, this sophomore effort was the one that kicked off their long streak as one of the most popular bands in America. The basic sound of TOULOUSE STREET isn't really all that different from the Doobies' previous effort. There's a similar mix of acoustic guitars, gospel harmonies, and overall post-hippie mellowness.
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Shiner's The Egg is the sound of a band stretching itself between the opposite poles of melody and complexity, accessibility and nebulousness, and coming up with something entirely original and unheard of in the process. It's a concept album in the best sense of the word: It doesn't have a cheesy central theme per se, like disillusioned robots or mythical dragons, but it feels as if every song fits into one expansive puzzle, like the album already existed, just waiting for its creators to capture it on tape. Kansas City, MO's Shiner has long been at work in the underground rock trenches spreading the word of its angular, math-y post-rock. Since 1993, the band toured the nation tirelessly and put out three acclaimed full-lengths on independent labels, not to mention enduring several lineup changes. The Egg, however, feels like the album they have been waiting to make. For its fourth release, the group has finally solidified to include Allen Epley (vocals, guitar), Paul Malinowski (bass, backing vocals), Jason Gerken (drums), and Josh Newton (guitars, keyboards, noises). The members' talents mesh together so well, it seems impossible that this is their first complete album together. It doesn't hurt that indie super-producer J. Robbins climbed aboard either; his crisp, lucid sound creates a tug of war with Shiner's natural tendencies to go dark and murky. The constant ebb and flow between sonic radiance and shadow permeate the entire disc. The songs themselves bask in an epic splendor, replete with the kind of arrangements that reward repeat listenings. "The Truth About Cows" melds big rock verses with a minor chorus and Gerken's machine gun drumming, while "Surgery" juxtaposes Malinowski's trudging bass thump with swinging guitars and "bop-bop" backing vocals. "Play Dead" is a bouncing pop gem dressed in angular, distorted guitars and inventive, stop-start arrangements. After these three straight-ahead rockers, Shiner jumps off into the deep end with "The Top of the World," one-upping Radiohead in the process. This track serves as a total departure for the band, what with its Björk-esque lullaby chimes, subtle electronic beat, and quivering lead notes that dare the listener to guess whether the sound is a keyboard or a guitar effect. Part of the genius of this record lies in that trick: Often, the guitars and keyboard sounds are indistinguishable, but they always remain in service of the song, so the listener doesn't care. Shiner takes a ...
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Shortly before his death from prostate cancer in 2007, Dan Fogelberg completed his final studio album, locked it in a safe deposit box, and directed his wife to release it after his passing. Long considered one of the landmark artists of the `70s smooth singer-songwriter genre, the ...
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