Chronicles, 1967-1992

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Chronicles, 1967-1992
Compilation album by Randy California / Ed Cassidy

Chronicles, 1967-1992 is a compilation album sampling the genius and musicality of Randy California and Ed Cassidy throughout most of their years with Spirit. In addition to Randy's world-class virtuosity on electric and acoustic guitar, the music weaves wonderful messages for living into the rawness and subtleness of what can best be described as world-beat classic rock infused with modern jazz, blues/folk, and country nuances.

Among the standouts here are an outstanding live performance of "Fresh Garbage", and an alternate version of "Elijah" (both tunes from their first album). "Genetic Dreams" is one of their best instrumentals (from a band that was in a class by itself when it came to instrumentals), "Salvation" (which really rocks!), and "Kokomo" (which would also find its way onto the "Blues from the Soul" CD).

[edit] Track listing

1. If I Had a Woman
2. Darlin
3. Hey Joe
4. I Can't Stand It
5. Genetic Dreams
6. Fresh Garbage
7. Somebody Loves You
8. Lake of Love
9. King of Days
10. I Want Somebody
11. Reelin' in the Night
12. Cass Drums
13. Holy Man
14. Salvation
15. Would You Believe
16. Time to Fly
17. Nature's Way
18. Stuck in L.A.
19. Darlin' If
20. Kokomo
21. Circle-Prelude
22. Elijah