Born Again, Randy Newman's fourth studio album, found him exploring darker, more controversial themes than his previous work. The album's biting social commentary and controversial subject matter were met with mixed reactions.
- The album was produced by Newman and Lenny Waronker. It reached number 52 on the Billboard 200 chart. The title track, "Born Again," was seen as a sharp critique of the religious right, a controversial stance for the time.
- While the album was not a commercial breakthrough, it is often cited as one of Newman's most artistically daring works. It featured guest appearances from various notable musicians, including members of The Eagles and Ry Cooder.
- The album was recorded at Warner Bros. Studios in North Hollywood, California. It was one of the first albums released on Warner Records to utilize the new digital audio formats available at the time.
Randy Newman is a singer-songwriter from Los Angeles, known for his often cynical character-driven songs. In 1979, he was an established artist whose work had been widely covered, though he had yet to achieve widespread mainstream success as a performer.
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