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Thread started 08/06/05 1:54pm

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Anybody heard of this band called Spirit?

A frind of mine at work told me that they were actually a pretty good band from the 70's, but I have my suspicions. Were they like that corny, 70's arena rock/power ballad, cock rock type of band, or did they manage to do something different? To me the only great music from the 70's was Punk, Funk, Reggae, New Wave and Led Zeppelin. And I'm open for arguement on that, by the way.

So who's heard of Spirit?
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Reply #1 posted 08/06/05 2:31pm

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Spirit actually started out in the late sixties - they varied between vaguely folkish tunes (Nature's Way is probably their most famous song, I guess) and energetic (sometimes acid-influenced) rock. I suppose you could say they're like a slightly less trippy version of Love, if you know that band. I only have two of their albums (The Family That Plays Together and Dr. Sardonicus), but I rate them both very highly. Dr. Sardonicus in particular is a fantastic album - excellent guitar playing, and very melodic, well written songs.
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Reply #2 posted 08/06/05 2:38pm

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damosuzuki said:

Spirit actually started out in the late sixties - they varied between vaguely folkish tunes (Nature's Way is probably their most famous song, I guess) and energetic (sometimes acid-influenced) rock. I suppose you could say they're like a slightly less trippy version of Love, if you know that band. I only have two of their albums (The Family That Plays Together and Dr. Sardonicus), but I rate them both very highly. Dr. Sardonicus in particular is a fantastic album - excellent guitar playing, and very melodic, well written songs.
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Good to know. nod And yes, I have heard of Arthur Lee's band, Love. I actually plan to see them later this fall.
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Reply #3 posted 08/06/05 2:41pm

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NWF said:

And yes, I have heard of Arthur Lee's band, Love. I actually plan to see them later this fall.


I'm jealous...

Do you know if Arthur Lee is still playing Forever Changes in its entirety in his set? I'd heard he toured with a small horn and string section a year or two back playing the full album.
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