United States Of America Discography of CDs

Originally released on Columbia in 1968, The United States of America is one of the legendary pure psychedelic space records. Some of the harder-rocking tunes have a fun house recklessness that recalls aspects of early Pink Floyd and the Velvet Underground at their freakiest; the sedate, exquisitely orchestrated ballads, especially "Cloud Song" and the wonderfully titled "Love Song for the Dead Che," are among the best relics of dreamy psychedelia. Occasionally things get too excessive and self-conscious, and the attempts at comedy are a bit flat, but otherwise this is a near classic. ~ Richie Unterberger Originally released on Columbia (9614). 1968 Reissue W/ Bonus Tracks The United States of America: Joseph Byrd (electric harpsichord); Rand Forbes (bass guitar); Craig Woodson (electronic drums); Dorothy Moskowitz, Gordon Marron Strings. Personnel: Gordon Marron Strings (vocals, electric violin, ring modulator); Joseph Byrd (vocals, piano, harpsichord, organ, calliope, electronics); Rand Forbes (vocals, electric bass); Dorothy Moskowitz (vocals); Jeff Marinell (guitar); Edward Bogas (piano, organ, calliope); Mike Agnello (organ); Richard Grayson (keyboards); Dennis Wood (drums); Craig Woodson (percussion). Liner Note Author: ...