Winds of Change

by Jefferson Starship

Overview

Winds of Change is, along with its predecessor Modern Times, one of the weakest entries in the Jefferson Starship catalog. The dearth of Paul Kantner material (save for "Out of Control" and the obtuse and confused politics of "I Came Back from the Jaws of the Dragon") means that this album, more than any previous effort, relies on the input of outside songwriters. Primary among these writers is Jeannette Sears, wife of band guitarist/keyboardist Pete Sears, whose four efforts are pleasantly structured but lyrically trite and blandly executed by the group. Grace Slick, who officially returned to the band for this album after guesting on Modern Times, offers an engaging performance on the sultry "Black Widow," only to counteract it with the utter train wreck "Out of Control." Meanwhile, Mickey Thomas is his predictable, consistent self, generally heartless in his lead vocals but filling in the high lead nicely on the moderate hit singles "Be My Lady" and the title track. In the hands of another band, Winds of Change might be passable '80s fare, but in light of the vast Jefferson family discography, the album is strikingly unadventurous and hardly worthy of the band's legacy. ~ Joseph McCombs

Product Details

Release Date:	10/25/1990
Label:	Grunt
UPC:	0078635437225

Tracks

1. Winds of Change
2. Keep on Dreamin'
3. Be My Lady
4. I Will Stay
5. Out of Control
6. Can't Find Love
7. Black Widow
8. I Came Back from the Jaws of the Dragon
9. Quit Wasting Time

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Jefferson Starship   Primary Artist
Craig Chaquico   Guitar,Guitar (Rhythm)
David Freiberg   Guitar,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass),Bass,Organ
Grace Slick   Vocals
Pete Sears   Bass,Piano,Vocals,Keyboards,Synthesizer,Guitar (Bass)
Mickey Thomas   Vocals
Paul Kantner   Guitar,Vocals,Guitar (Rhythm)
Aynsley Dunbar   Drums,Percussion

Technical Credits

David Freiberg   Group Member
China Wing Kantner   Composer,Lyricist
Tom Cummings   Mixing Assistant,Assistant Engineer
Wild Bill Thompson   Management
Scott Ross   Crew,Production Coordination
Jeff Sanders   Mastering
Pat Ieraci   Production Coordination
Geoff Grace   Crew
Jeannette Sears   Composer,Lyricist
Craig Chaquico   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Grace Slick   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Pete Sears   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Maureen Droney   Assistant Engineer
Mickey Thomas   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Bruce Barris   Assistant Engineer
Kazuhisa Fujita   Design
Monica Clemans   Composer,Lyricist
Paul Kantner   Composer,Lyricist,Group Member
Aynsley Dunbar   Group Member
Kevin Beamish   Mixing,Engineer,Producer