Recorded in direct-to-disc at the Sheffield Record Company, this album captures Rush in a live studio setting with minimal overdubs. The direct-to-disc method, while offering sonic purity, demanded near-flawless performances from the musicians.
- The album was recorded using the direct-to-disc method, a process where the audio signal was cut directly to the master disc without any intervening tape, resulting in a very pure sound. This method was rarely used for full albums due to its technical demands and unforgiving nature. Sergeants, Rush's longtime guitarist, also plays on this record.
- Sheffield Record Company, where this was recorded, was known for its high-fidelity direct-to-disc recordings, often made for audiophile labels like Sheffield Lab. This album was recorded in a single session, emphasizing improvisation and capturing the raw energy of a live performance.
- Columbia Records released this album in April 1972. The album did not chart on the Billboard 200, a rarity for Rush's LPs with the label.
Tom Rush is an American singer-songwriter who emerged in the early 1960s folk revival scene. He is known for his distinctive guitar work and for bringing the songs of younger writers to a wider audience. In 1972, Rush was several albums into his career and had established himself as a notable interpreter of contemporary folk and blues.
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