The Visitation (Chrome album)
The Visitation is the debut studio album by American 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 | Avant-garde[1] | |||
| 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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