album · July 23, 1991

Time Circle, 1968–1972

Spirit

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Epic/LegacySee this day

psychedelic rockclassic rockfolk rock

This 1991 compilation collects material from Spirit's foundational years, including tracks from their first four albums. It offers a solid overview of the band's early, most acclaimed work.

• The release date of July 23, 1991, falls within a period of relative quiet for the band, with no new studio albums released that year.
• Epic/Legacy, the label behind this compilation, often reissued catalog titles from its parent company's roster.
• While Spirit's chart performance varied, their early albums like 'The Family That Plays Together' and 'Spirit' had moderate success in the late 1960s.

Spirit was a Los Angeles band that blended psychedelic rock with jazz and folk influences. By 1991, the band had broken up and reformed multiple times, with original members often absent.