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~ The Byrds
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  • Audio CD (24 Mar 1997)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Sony Budget
  • ASIN: B000024J6V
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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By 1969, the Byrds had already been through the Gram Parsons-fired country rock innovations of SWEETHEART OF THE RODEO,and had just lost Chris Hillman, the last original member except for Roger McGuinn. McGuinn was involved in so many extracurricular activities that he found little time to composenew material for EASY RIDER. His sole writing credit is thestellar title tune, co-written with Dylan for the famous biker film that gives this album its name (disliking the film,Dylan removed his name from the song). Fortuitously, McGuinn's taste in cover material and the compositional abilities of his bandmates more than made up for his lack of new material.
McGuinn continued his experiments with combining oldand new on an imaginative version of the traditional "Jack Tarr The Sailor", laced with synthesizer at a time when thatinstrument was barely being utilised in rock. Gene Parsons kicks in with one of the finest tunes of his career, "Gunga Din", a self-referential country-rocker that recalls the band's recent musical past. The balance of the album is a mixture of gentle folk-rock (Dylan and Woody Guthrie covers) and unabashed weirdness (the interstellar experimentalism of "Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins". All of it is eminently listenable.

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Forgotten gem, 27 Oct 2005
By M. Edwards "edders35" (UK) - See all my reviews
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I grew up with this album. My 2 brothers and I used to look foward to hearing the rocket taking of at the end!
Now revisiting it years later, you realise just how fantastic and moving these songs are.
Buy it. At this price you just can't go wrong.
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Yet Another Byrds Classic!, 16 April 2007
By Morten Vindberg - See all my reviews
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Along with "Sweetheart of the Rodeo" this album is the most country-influenced album in the Byrds catalogue. But whereas "Sweetheart" tends to lean on classical country, "Ballad of Easy Rider" shows a much broader approach. This greater variety in styles, plus overall stronger material, makes this much more satisfying album than it's much-acclaimed predecessor, which I honestly speaking find somewhat over-rated.

There is a mature and releaxed feeling in these recordings, and though there is a mellow mood in many of the lyrics, it is somehow quite an uplifting experience to listen to the album.

The playing is great, with brilliant guitar work from McGuinn and in particular Clarence White. The vocals and especially the harmonies are of the same high standards that characterize all Byrds albums; great that Clarence White was finally given a lead vocal. His gritty nasal vocals on "Oil in My Lamp" help making the track one of many highlights on the album. In fact, this may be the first album where White really shines as an equal partner to McGuinn, who was now the only original member of the band.

McGuinn was never a very productive songwriter for the Byrds, and here he only contributes one new song, but on the other hand an outstanding one, "Ballad of Easy Rider".

All member have lead vocals, and though neither John York not Gene Parsons are great lead-singers, their contributions come out quite convincingly.

Highlights, though, are songs songs with McGuinn in front. "Tulsa County" is a fine song with great vocals and fine harmonies. Even more breath-taking is their new version slower version of Dylan's "It's All Over Now, Baby Blue", and McGuinn's treatment of Woody Guthrie's "Deportee" is just beautiful.

Among the seven bonus-tracks you'll find some real gems. Especially Jackson Browne's "Mae Jean Goes to Hollywood" and considering the short playing-time of the original album, it's a big mystery why this fine recording was left out. Along with the title track song is probably the closest they come to early Byrds-sound ( Younger than Yesterday ).

"Way Beyond the Sun" is a nice country-blues song, which may not be among the most memorable Byrds-recordings, but still as good as couple of the weaker original-tracks. The alternate versions are all fine; especially the longer version of "Ballad of Easy Rider".
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4.0 out of 5 stars A neglected reflective gem, 19 Mar 2000
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"The Ballad of Easy Rider" has often been viewed as one of the groups lesser works. It is time for a reappraisal. Released at the end of the 60's, the album serves as an effective way of reflecting on the decade past. The moods are wanderlust (the title track, "Tulsa County Blue"), concern ("Deportee"), love ("There must be someone"), religion ("Jesus is just alright") and the future ("Armstrong, Aldrin and Collins"). In short the concerns of a troubled yet exciting decade. Musically, the album covers country, folk and gospel. The group all turn in strong performances. Indeed, Gene Parsons produces a Byrd classic with the wistful "Gunga Din". For Byrd fans who love "Untitled" and "Sweetheart" you will know that this album is a must. For people who love music, get this record into your life. Now."
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5.0 out of 5 stars The Byrds strike gold again !
After Dr Byrds & Mr Hyde which included some heavy rock tracks I really enjoy the folk/country influences of Ballard Of Easy Rider. Read more
Published 2 months ago by J. Thompson

2.0 out of 5 stars Very disappointing Byrds album
By the time this album arrived in 1969, the Byrds were well past their prime. This was mainly due to the major changes of personnel over the last 2-3 years. Read more
Published 10 months ago by Mr. Jonathan Robin Oxley

4.0 out of 5 stars Fido stayed all night! He would not go home!
1969's ballad of easy rider finds rogermcgiunn john york gene parsons and clearnce white doing a swinging album of counrty/roll rather than rock n roll however still very well... Read more
Published on 8 Feb 2002 by freidun

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