The 1976 album "New England" saw Wishbone Ash trading their signature twin-lead sound for a more streamlined, hard rock direction, a move that divided critics and fans alike.
- The album was recorded at the Caribou Ranch studios in Colorado with producer Tom Werman.
- Despite its more direct rock approach, the album charted only at number 154 on the Billboard 200 in the US.
- This release marked the first album for drummer Halard Rabjohns, who replaced original drummer Martin Turner.
Wishbone Ash is a British rock band formed in London in 1969, known for their pioneering twin-lead guitar harmonies. In 1976, they were navigating a period of shifting lineups and evolving sounds within the hard rock and progressive rock scenes.
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