Recital

by Lee Michaels

Overview

After a somewhat uneven debut album, Lee Michaels found his footing on this record. Michaels, a keen student of R&B as well as classical music, was obviously able to wrangle a bit more artistic control at A&M, and it shows. Overdubs of piano, harpsichord, and organ by Michaels created a wonderful sonic depth, and along with John Barbata's solid drumming, the result is staggering. Michaels was not exactly a singer/songwriter, but on this record, songs such as "Blind" and "Fell in Love Today" find a real voice for his R&B leanings. The record also contains the fabulous single "If I Lose You," which should have been a Top 40 hit. In the end, Recital is a very funky pop album that was ahead of its time. ~ Matthew Greenwald

Product Details

Release Date:	02/26/2016
Label:	MANIFESTO RECORDS
UPC:	0767004580227

Tracks

1. If I Lose You
2. Time Is Over
3. No Part of It
4. Fell in Love Today
5. Blind
6. Grocery Soldier
7. What Can He Do
8. Basic Knowledge
9. Gonna Leave
10. The War
11. Spare Change

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Lee Michaels   Primary Artist,Bass,Organ,Piano,Vocals,Harpsichord
Frank Davis   Drums
John Barbata   Drums
Drake Levin   Guitar
Larry Knechtel   Bass

Technical Credits

Tom Wilkes   Design
Ray Gerhardt   Engineer
Dave Schultz   Digital Remastering
Lee Michaels   Arranger,Composer,Producer
Guy Webster   Cover Photo
Dan Perloff   Release Production
Bill Inglot   Digital Remastering