Byrdmaniax

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The Byrds: Roger McGuinn, Clarence White (guitar); Skip Battin (bass); Gene Parsons (drums); Jimmi Seiter (tambourine, percussion). Additional personnel: Sneaky Pete (steel guitar); Byron Berline (fiddle); Paul Polena (strings, horns, reeds); Larry Knechtel (piano, organ); Terry Melcher (piano); Eric White. Engineers: Chris Hinshaw, Glen Kolotkin, Eric Prestidge. Includes liner notes by David Fricke and Johnny Rogan. Digitally remastered by Vic Anesini (Sony Music Studios, New York, New York). Because they were contractually bound to release two albums a year, the Byrds trudged into the studio for three weeks in January 1971 straight off a tour supporting 1970's UNTITLED. Originally derided by critics and fans alike due to Terry Melcher's liberal use of strings and brass, BYRDMANIAX is a mish-mash of musical styles that makes for a fascinating listening experience. New material includes an interesting mix of originals and covers. Highlights include an inspirational reading of the Art Reynolds Singers gospel classic "Glory, Glory" and a pair of Clarence White-driven songs, the traditional bluegrass number "My Destiny" and a poignant version of "Jamaica Say You Will," written by a then-unknown Jackson Browne. White also shines on the quick-picking instrumental "Green Apple Quick Step," featuring father Eric on harmonica and Byron Berline on fiddle. Elsewhere, Roger McGuinn contributes the gorgeous ballads "Pale Blue" and "I Trust," along with a pair of numbers taken from his failed theatrical remake of PEER GYNT, the jaded "I Wanna Grow Up to Be a Politician" and the wistful "Kathleen's Song." A standout bonus tracks is a White resurrection of former Byrd Gene Clark's "Think I'm Gonna Feel Better."