This 1973 album featured the band moving further into a more composed, studio-centric sound, relying less on live jams. It highlighted their evolving take on country rock with a cast of notable guest musicians.
- The album was produced by combination of New Riders of the Purple Sage, Stephen Barncard, and Ashley Alexander. It reached #94 on the Billboard 200 chart. Guest musicians on the album included Grateful Dead drummer Bill Kreutzmann and guitarist Dave Torbert.
- Several tracks were co-written by John Dawson and David Nelson, showcasing their songwriting partnership within the band. The album was recorded at the Record Plant in Sausalito, California.
- The album cover art was created by artist Bob Elias. The LP was released on Columbia Records, their label at the time.
The New Riders of the Purple Sage were a San Francisco country rock band formed in 1969. At the time of this album's release, they were a prominent act in the Bay Area scene, having emerged from the Grateful Dead's orbit.
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