All Together Now

By 1972, Argent were in a perilous commercial spot. Although "Liar", from their self-titled 1970 debut, had been a huge hit--it was, unfortunately, a hit for Three Dog Night. Since commercial expectations were low, keyboardist/singer Rod Argent, his non-performing songwriting partner Chris White (both formerly of '60s hitmakers The Zombies) along with singer/guitarist Russ Ballard, drummer Robert Henrit and bassist Jim Rodford, had the opportunity to record the album they wanted to make.
The Zombies had been in a similar position five years before with their ODESSEY AND ORACLE, and while ALL TOGETHER NOW is perhaps not up to the level of that classic album, its lead-off track, the slinky "Hold Your Head Up", became a '70s rock staple. Elsewhere, the 13-minute, four-part "Pure Love" was Argent and White's jazz- and classical-influenced masterpiece, and Ballard's "Tragedy" was one of his best. The CD reissue contains seven bonus tracks.|