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  | MARTY BALIN ~ BALIN / LUCKY
BGO 1079 (Barcode: 5017261210791) ~ USA ~ Classic Rock
Recorded: 1981 - 1982 Released: 2013
This is a reissue of the first two solo albums by American vocalist / guitarist / songwriter Marty BalinFind albums by this artist, primarily known as a founding member and one of lead vocalists of the seminal group Jefferson AirplaneFind albums by this artist and later Jefferson StarshipFind albums by this artist. Following his departure from the latter Balin started a solo career, which continues for many years. He died in 2018 leaving behind a glorious legacy in Rock music.
"BalinFind albums with this title", released originally in 1981, featured a team of highly talented but relatively anonymous musicians and presented nine songs, three of which were written by Jesse BarishFind albums by this artist (two of which charted as singles) and only one song was composed by Balin. In an attempt to disassociate his solo career from the Jefferson image, the material was much more "commercial", but his heartfelt vocals and excellent choice of material as well as the superb musicianship produced a Classic Rock gem.
"LuckyFind albums with this title", released in 1983, followed the same pattern as its predecessor, presenting ten excellent songs (one each by Balin and Barish). The album and the singles did not chart, but the music was every bit as good, only the times were changing.
Overall Balin had one of the most expressive voices of the American Rock and his legacy deserves to be remembered, not only because of nostalgic reasons, but primarily for its quality. They don´t make music like this any more.
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