Affinity (1970) is the first album by Affinity, produced by John Anthony, with a cover design by Marcus Keef.
Affinity | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1970 | |||
Recorded | 1968–70 | |||
Studio | Trident and Island Studios, London | |||
Genre | Jazz rock | |||
Length | 38:16 | |||
Label | Vertigo | |||
Producer | John Anthony | |||
Affinity chronology | ||||
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Track listing
editNo. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "I Am and So Are You" | Alan Hull – Brass arranged by John Paul Jones | 3:31 |
2. | "Night Flight" | Mike Jopp, Linda Hoyle | 7:15 |
3. | "I Wonder If I Care as Much" | Don Everly, Phil Everly – Strings arranged by John Paul Jones | 3:20 |
4. | "Mr. Joy" | Annette Peacock | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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5. | "Three Sisters" | Lynton Naiff, Linda Hoyle – Brass arranged by Chris Hughes | 4:57 |
6. | "Coconut Grove" | John Sebastian, Zal Yanovsky | 2:35 |
7. | "All Along the Watchtower" | Bob Dylan | 11:36 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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8. | "Eli's Comin'" | Laura Nyro | 3:29 |
9. | "United States of Mind" | Alan Hull | 2:47 |
10. | "Yes Man" | Mo Foster, Lynton Naiff, Linda Hoyle | 7:23 |
11. | "If You Live" | M. Allison | 3:13 |
12. | "I Am the Walrus" | Lennon/McCartney | 4:06 |
13. | "You Met Your Match" | 3:03 | |
14. | "Long Voyage" | Carole King | 4:16 |
15. | "Little Lonely Man" | Mo Foster, Linda Hoyle | 3:57 |
Critical reception
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic |
On Allmusic, "Affinity" rates 4 out of 5 stars, and is described as "At times overambitious. And a plethora of cover versions given the progressive treatment instead of Affinity originals is a major letdown. But as an early work of post-'60s progression, this album is a pleasurable experience recalling the days when musicians and singers really worked hard at what they did."[1]
Personnel
edit- Affinity
- Linda Hoyle – vocals
- Lynton Naiff – Hammond B3 organ, piano, Wurlitzer electric piano, harpsichord, vibraphone, percussion
- Mo Foster – bass guitar, double bass, percussion
- Mike Jopp – electric, acoustic and 12-string guitars, percussion
- Grant Serpell – drums, percussion
- Technical
- Frank Owen, Robin Geoffrey Cable – engineer
- Keith "Keef" MacMillan – album design, photography
References
edit- ^ Mills, J. "Allmusic Review". Retrieved 26 October 2017.