album · December 1, 1968

The Family That Plays Together

Spirit

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psychedelic rockhard rockrock

Spirit’s second album, "The Family That Plays Together," was a deliberate move away from the harder-edged sound of their debut, showcasing a more varied and often gentler approach. The album features the band's first foray into extended jams and more complex arrangements, hinting at the eclectic directions they would explore later.

• Recorded in a relatively short period after their debut, the album featured a more polished production sound compared to their first effort.
• The album charted at number 171 on the Billboard 200, a modest but respectable showing for a second release from a new band.
• The single "I Got a Line on You" was re-recorded for this album and became Spirit's biggest hit, though it was originally released as a standalone single prior to the album.

Spirit was a Los Angeles band that played a unique blend of psychedelic rock, hard rock, and jazz. "The Family That Plays Together" was their second album, released in late 1968, following their debut a few months earlier.