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Byrdmaniax
From HitStory, the pop encyclopedia of School of Rock · Work
Byrdmaniax was released in June 1971 on Columbia, as the tenth album by the Byrds. The group had just had success with Ballad of Easy Rider and (Untitled) and was touring without a break. Recording began in October 1970 under producer Terry Melcher, but the new songs were still barely worked out.
The album includes Pale Blue, a quiet acoustic ballad by Roger McGuinn and Gene Parsons, and I Trust, a gospel-like song. There are also light-hearted pieces, such as I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician, a ragtime-like song from the never-completed musical Gene Tryp, and the bluegrass instrumental Green Apple Quick Step. While the band was on tour, Melcher had strings, horns and a gospel choir laid over the songs, reportedly without the group's permission. The record was poorly received and the band members were themselves dissatisfied with it.
Listening
Track list
- 1Glory, Glory4:03Apple Music ↗
- 2Pale Blue2:22Apple Music ↗
- 3I Trust3:19Apple Music ↗
- 4Tunnel of Love4:58Apple Music ↗
- 5Citizen Kane2:35Apple Music ↗
- 6I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician2:03Apple Music ↗
- 7Absolute Happiness2:37Apple Music ↗
- 8Green Apple Quick Step1:49Apple Music ↗
- 9My Destiny3:37Apple Music ↗
- 10Kathleen's Song2:40Apple Music ↗
- 11Jamaica Say You Will3:26Apple Music ↗
- 12Just Like a Woman3:56Apple Music ↗
- 13Pale Blue (Alternate Version)2:33Apple Music ↗
- 14Think I'm Gonna Feel Better2:35Apple Music ↗
- 15Byrdgrass3:19Apple Music ↗
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