IfDr. Byrds and Mr. HydefoundRoger McGuinnhaving to recreate The Byrds after massive personnel turnovers (and not having an easy time of it),Ballad of Easy Riderwas the album where the new lineup really hit its stride. Gracefully moving back and ...more
Adrian Denning.co.uk
Why do groups react often in such drastic fashion to sales figures? 'Dr Byrds Vs Mr Hyde' had demonstrated a new sound for The Byrds and great new potential. Nobody at all purchased the album. So, here we have a return to the Byrds folk and ...more
starling.rinet
Track listing: 1) Ballad Of Easy Rider ; 2) Fido ; 3) Oil In My Lamp; 4) Tulsa County Blue; 5) Jack Tarr The Sailor; 6) Jesus Is Just Alright ; 7) It's All Over Now Baby Blue; 8) There Must Be Someone; 9) Gunga Din ; 10) Deportee (Plane Wreck At ...more
John Mcferrin Music Reviews
The band seemed to realize something after the last two subpar efforts - the best to way to make a good album is to avoid making a bad album. Hence, this album features the band doing none of the things that it had recently proven itself ...more
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