AMERICA Vinilo y CD

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.