BYRDS - BYRDMANIAX UK FOC 12" Vinyl LP Album
Byrdmaniax is the tenth album by the American rock band The Byrds. It was released in June 1971 on Columbia Records at a time of renewed commercial and critical success for the band.
Byrdmaniax is the tenth album by the American rock band The Byrds. It was released in June 1971 on Columbia Records at a time of renewed commercial and critical success for the band.
BYRDS - BYRDMANIAX UK FOC 12" LP VINYL
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Album Description & Collectors information: Gatefold (FOC) cover design with photos of the Byrds on the inside cover pages Matrix/Stamper Codes: the vinyl records does NOT have any stamper codes. "The Byrds" were an American rock band known for their signature folk-rock and psychedelic sound. In 1971, they released their 12" Vinyl LP "Byrdmaniax". The album was recorded with a different lineup than the band's classic era, and it was largely dismissed by critics upon its release. However, "Byrdmaniax" still features some noteworthy tracks, including "I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician" and "Glory, Glory." "I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician" is a satirical track that pokes fun at the political landscape of the time, while "Glory, Glory" features a gospel-inspired sound that showcases the band's versatility. Despite its mixed reception, "Byrdmaniax" is still an interesting chapter in the legacy of "The Byrds." It's an album that's worth revisiting for fans of the band or for anyone interested in the evolution of rock music during the 1970s. |
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Music Genre: Country Rock, Pop |
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Album Production Information: The album: "BYRDS - Byrdmaniax" was produced by: Terry Melcher, Chris Hinshaw This album was recorded at: 2 June , 6 October , 1970, 9-26 January, 1-6 March , 1971, Columbia Studios, Hollywood, CA Orchestral overdubs: mid–March – early April 1971, Columbia Studios, Hollywood, CA Album cover photography: Don Jim Album cover design: Virgina Team, John Berg, Anne Garner Album insided photos: Derek Lepper, Ed Caraeff, Gene Parson |
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Record Label Information: Orange CBS S 64389 KC 30640 |
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Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone RecordTotal Album (Cover+Record) weight: 290 gram |
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Year & Country: 1971 Made in England |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: BYRDS - Byrdmaniax |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "BYRDS - Byrdmaniax" |
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The detailed tracklist of this record "BYRDS - Byrdmaniax" is:
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