The Visitation (Chrome album)
The Visitation is the debut studio album by American experimental rock band Chrome. It was released in 1976 by Siren Records. In 2014, the album was re-released by Cleopatra Records with additional bonus tracks.
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1976 | |||
| Recorded | Alamar Studios in San Francisco, California | |||
| Genre | Experimental rock, psychedelic rock, progressive rock | |||
| Length | 37:21 | |||
| Label | Siren | |||
| Producer | Damon Edge | |||
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| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [1] |
Background
Unlike Chrome's later albums, The Visitation is in a psychedelic vein with progressive rock leanings. AllMusic described its style as "early Brian Eno meets Santana".
Track listing
All tracks are written by Damon Edge, John Lambdin, Mike Low.
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "How Many Years Too Soon" | 5:10 |
| 2. | "Raider" | 3:58 |
| 3. | "Return to Zanzibar" | 3:52 |
| 4. | "Caroline" | 3:42 |
| No. | Title | Length |
|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Riding You" | 4:51 |
| 2. | "Kinky Lover" | 3:32 |
| 3. | "Sun Control" | 3:10 |
| 4. | "My Time to Live" | 4:20 |
| 5. | "Memory Cords over the Bay" | 4:46 |
Personnel
- Chrome
- Damon Edge – drums, synthesizer, backing vocals, production, sleeve design
- John Lambdin – guitar, bass guitar, mandolin, strings, synthesizer, electric violin, backing vocals
- Mike Low – lead vocals, bass guitar, guitar, synthesizer, backing vocals
- Gary Spain – bass guitar, keyboards, acoustic and electric violins
- Technical
- Amy James – sleeve photography
References
- Raggett, Ned. "The Visitation – Chrome : Songs, Reviews, Credits, Awards : AllMusic". AllMusic. AllRovi. Retrieved April 24, 2013.
External links
- The Visitation at Discogs (list of releases)
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