--Guitar World, April 1997" . . . the Byrds [are] arguably the best American band of the Sixites . . ."
The next 4 albums to receive Legacy's Expanded Edition treatment, The Notorious Byrds Brothers, Sweetheart of the Rodeo, Dr. Byrds & Mr. Hyde, and Ballad of Easy Rider "are the most underrated, overlooked works by Roger McGuinn and company." (Guitar World, April 1997) They'll be released March 25, 1997.
Recorded from 1967 to 1969, a period that saw frequent personnel changes and yeilded ground-breaking music, these albums continue to inspire and influence almost 30 years after their original release. Dubbed by the Beatles as the best American rock group, current artists, like Tom Petty and Wilco, frequently credit The Byrds as a major musical influence. Peter Buck of R.E.M. was recently quoted in Billboard (Dec. 7) -- "I bought the first spate of reissues and played them all summer, and I can't wait to hear the next four . . . "
What's extra special about these Expanded Edition classic album reissues is that they have been carefully expanded and enhanced. Each includes rare and unreleased bonus tracks, extensive booklets with original and new liner notes, and unseen photos and memorabilia. Each has also been painstakingly remastered by Bob Irwin using 20-BIT technology for unprecedented sound quality. Official Press Release.
" The Legacy reissues restore the music of The Byrds to its original lustrous form. Even without the bonus tracks or the splendid booklet, these CDs would be worth purchasing solely on the basis of their exceptional sound . . . [they] are meticulously produced, first-rate efforts in every way." --The Tracking Angle, Winter 1997
Mr. Tambourine Man
Turn! Turn! Turn!
Fifth Dimension
Younger Than Yesterday
Please stay tuned as more develops in the Byrds Restoration Project.
© 1997 Sony Music Entertainment Inc.
