AMERICA レコード& CD

Review: America is a legendary rock trio that burst onto the scene in the early 70s with their iconic debut America (Friday Music 9001), featuring the hit 'A Horse With No Name.' Their success continued with chart-topping singles that led Warner Records to release their first best-of collection, History/America's Greatest Hits in 1976. Produced by George Martin, the album included hits like 'Ventura Highway,' 'Tin Man,' 'Sister Golden Hair' and 'Lonely People.' This multi-platinum compilation is now available for the first time on Translucent red vinyl with fine mastered from original tapes by Joe Reagoso that preserve the warmth of their classic original tracks.

Review: This long-awaited live album captures the band's performance from August 3, 1975, at the Hollywood Bowl, backed by a symphony conducted by the legendary George Martin. Remastered and restored, this 2-LP set, available for the first time on fruit punch vinyl, includes classic hits like 'Sister Golden Hair', 'A Horse With No Name', and 'Ventura Highway.' Previously an exclusive Record Store Day release, this album offers a unique glimpse into America’s peak era, featuring the original trio—Dewey Bunnell, Gerry Beckley, and Dan Peek. The performance was part of a successful tour promoting their fifth album, Hearts, which included their number one single, 'Sister Golden Hair'. Dewey Bunnell reflects on the significance of the show, praising the collaboration with Martin and the band's high energy during the performance. Gerry Beckley and Bunnell both express excitement about the release, marking it as a significant addition to their legacy.

Review: America's self-titled debut album staked the claim for just one band to name their musical wares after an entire nation, ensuring psychedelic rock stardom from the go. This reissue from Friday Music is a by-the-book rendition, looking back on the 1971 opus which contained the laa-ing hit single 'A Horse With No Name', which cropped back up in popularity in recent years for its inclusion in the TV series Breaking Bad. All the songs, though, are quality soft rock dirges, mixing skilful falsettos with stereo'ed guitars and an earnest folk aesthetic.