Spirit (Spirit album)
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Spirit's
self-titled debut album is one whose multifarious experimentalism owes a lot to the contemporary successes of The Beatles'
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
and Pink Floyd's
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
. It marked the humble beginnings and grand aspirations of its eponymous authors
. The eclecticism of Randy California's
writing coupled Barrett's
psychotropism with Morrison's
West Coast bohemianism
; and although the result proved somewhat inaccessible to the mainstream masses (at least commercially), it made the project ripe for underground FM
airtime. The band would later curtail its psychedelia
, focusing on a broader array of genres.
This release was published first by Ode Records
in 1968. It has since been reprinted by Sony, repackaged in compact-disc form and remastered from original analogue tapes.
song "Feel Good Time
", found on the soundtrack of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
.
"Fresh Garbage" was also used as the title (and theme music) of a rock music program on BBC Radio London in the early 1970s.
In 1973 Epic released a two-disc LP repackage of Spirit and Clear
entitled "Spirit".
Spirit (band)
Spirit was an American jazz/hard rock/progressive rock/psychedelic band founded in 1967, based in Los Angeles, California.- The original lineup :...
self-titled debut album is one whose multifarious experimentalism owes a lot to the contemporary successes of The Beatles'
The Beatles
The Beatles were an English rock band, active throughout the 1960s and one of the most commercially successful and critically acclaimed acts in the history of popular music. Formed in Liverpool, by 1962 the group consisted of John Lennon , Paul McCartney , George Harrison and Ringo Starr...
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band
Sgt. Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band is the eighth studio album by the English rock band The Beatles, released on 1 June 1967 on the Parlophone label and produced by George Martin...
and Pink Floyd's
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn
The Piper at the Gates of Dawn is the debut album by the English rock group Pink Floyd, and the only one made under founding member Syd Barrett's leadership. The album contains whimsical lyrics about space, scarecrows, gnomes, bicycles and fairy tales, along with psychedelic instrumental songs...
. It marked the humble beginnings and grand aspirations of its eponymous authors
Spirit (band)
Spirit was an American jazz/hard rock/progressive rock/psychedelic band founded in 1967, based in Los Angeles, California.- The original lineup :...
. The eclecticism of Randy California's
Randy California
Randy California was a guitarist, singer and songwriter and one of the original members of the rock group Spirit, formed in 1967.-Biography:...
writing coupled Barrett's
Syd Barrett
Syd Barrett , born Roger Keith Barrett, was an English singer-songwriter, guitarist, and painter, best remembered as a founding member of the band Pink Floyd. He was the lead vocalist, guitarist and primary songwriter during the band's psychedelic years, providing major musical and stylistic...
psychotropism with Morrison's
Jim Morrison
James Douglas "Jim" Morrison was an American musician, singer, and poet, best known as the lead singer and lyricist of the rock band The Doors...
West Coast bohemianism
Bohemianism
Bohemianism is the practice of an unconventional lifestyle, often in the company of like-minded people, with few permanent ties, involving musical, artistic or literary pursuits...
; and although the result proved somewhat inaccessible to the mainstream masses (at least commercially), it made the project ripe for underground FM
Frequency modulation
In telecommunications and signal processing, frequency modulation conveys information over a carrier wave by varying its instantaneous frequency. This contrasts with amplitude modulation, in which the amplitude of the carrier is varied while its frequency remains constant...
airtime. The band would later curtail its psychedelia
Psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock is a style of rock music that is inspired or influenced by psychedelic culture and attempts to replicate and enhance the mind-altering experiences of psychedelic drugs. It emerged during the mid 1960s among folk rock and blues rock bands in United States and the United Kingdom...
, focusing on a broader array of genres.
This release was published first by Ode Records
Ode Records
Ode Records was a record label, started by Lou Adler in 1967 after he sold Dunhill Records to ABC Records. It was distributed by CBS Records until 1969. Between 1970 and 1976 the label was distributed by A&M Records, from 1976 onward it was again distributed by CBS Records.Adler deactivated the...
in 1968. It has since been reprinted by Sony, repackaged in compact-disc form and remastered from original analogue tapes.
Track listing
All songs written by Jay Ferguson except where noted.- † - Tracks specific to the 1996 reissue
Spirit
- Mark AndesMark AndesMark Andes is an American musician, known for his work as a bassist with Spirit, Jo Jo Gunne, Firefall, Heart, and Mirabal.-Early life:...
– Bass, Vocals - Randy CaliforniaRandy CaliforniaRandy California was a guitarist, singer and songwriter and one of the original members of the rock group Spirit, formed in 1967.-Biography:...
– Bass, Guitar, Vocals - Ed CassidyEd CassidyEd "Cass" Cassidy is an American drummer who was one of the founders of the rock group Spirit in 1967.His family moved to Bakersfield, California, in 1931, and he started as a professional musician in 1937. He was in the Navy during World War II, and after his discharge worked at many jobs before...
– Percussion, Drums - Jay FergusonJay Ferguson (American musician)Jay Ferguson is an American rock and roll musician, known for his work with Spirit and Jo Jo Gunne, and his 1978 solo hit "Thunder Island". His later career has been as a composer of music for television programs and films.-Childhood and early musical career:He was born in Burbank, California, in...
– Percussion, Keyboards, Vocals - John LockeJohn Locke (musician)John Tilden Locke was an American rock keyboardist and a member of the rock group Spirit. Locke was also a member of the band Nazareth in the early 1980s....
– Keyboards
Production
- Lou AdlerLou AdlerLou Adler is an American record producer, manager, and director.-Life and career:Adler was born in Chicago, Illinois in December 1933, and raised in East Los Angeles. In 1964, Adler founded and co-owned Dunhill Records. He was President of the label as well as the chief record producer from 1964...
– Producer - Marty PaichMarty PaichMartin Louis "Marty" Paich was an American pianist, composer, arranger, producer, music director and conductor....
- String & Horn Arrangements - Eirik Wangberg, Armin Steiner & Mike Leitz - Engineers
- Corporate Head - Album Design
- Tom Wilkes – Art Direction
- Guy Webster – Cover Photo
- Jay Thompson - Back Cover Photo
- Terry Clements, Marshall Blonstein, Doug Wallace - Assistance
- Vic Anesini – Mastering, Mixing
- Nicholas Bennett – Packaging Manager
- Adam Block – Project Director, Project Coordinator
- Bob Irwin – Producer, Compilation Producer
- Jeff Smith – Package Design
- Jay Thompson – Photography, Insert Photography
Charts
Album| Year | Chart | Position |
|---|---|---|
| 1968 | Billboard 200 | 31 |
| 1973 | Billboard 200 | 191 |
Miscellanea
The song "Fresh-Garbage" has been sampled in the PinkP!nk
Alecia Beth Moore , better known by her stage name Pink , is an American singer-songwriter, musician and actress....
song "Feel Good Time
Feel Good Time
"Feel Good Time" is a song by Pink featuring William Orbit. It was on the soundtrack of the 2003 film Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle and was later included on the non-U.S. editions of Pink's third album, Try This. "Feel Good Time" samples "Fresh-Garbage" by the band Spirit, from their 1968 album...
", found on the soundtrack of Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle
Charlie's Angels: Full Throttle is a 2003 American action comedy film. It is the sequel to 2000's Charlie's Angels. It opened in the United States on June 27, 2003, and was number one at the box office for that weekend and made a worldwide total of $259.2 million.The cast again includes Cameron...
.
"Fresh Garbage" was also used as the title (and theme music) of a rock music program on BBC Radio London in the early 1970s.
In 1973 Epic released a two-disc LP repackage of Spirit and Clear
Clear
Clear may refer to:* Clear, Alaska is an unincorporated community in Denali Borough, Alaska, United States-Music:*Clear , a 1969 album by Spirit*Clear , a 1995 album by Bomb the Bass...
entitled "Spirit".