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The Fifth Avenue Band - 1969 - Fifth Avenue Band
A lost late 60s gem from Reprise Records, the only album ever recorded by this young band from the Greenwich Village scene!. There's a great post-folk feel to the set, warm harmonies and a bit of acoustic instrumentation to show the influence of the earlier generation, but a bit more focus on the tunes overall, and a subtle dose of soul that's really nice. Jon Lind is the lead vocalist, and he's totally great, with almost a Rascals-like approach to his music, especially when harmonizing with Peter Gallway, the other vocalist in the group. Instrumentation includes acoustic and electric guitar, keyboards, and even a bit of flute, and the tracks include the incredible "Eden Rock", a sweetly tripping number that easily rivals Kenny Rankin's best work! 01 - Fast Freight 02 - One Or The Other 03 - Good Lady Of Toronto 04 - Eden Rock 05 - County Time Rhymes 06 - Calamity Jane 07 - Nice Folks 08 - Cockeyed Shame 09 - Faithful Be Fair 10 - In Hollywood 11 - Angel LINK
