Clear by Spirit - DeepRiffs

ALBUM

Although this album may not be seen as the definitive Spirit statement, it has several moments of brilliance that prove what a revolutionary band they were. Coming off of the success of The Family That Plays Together and "I Got a Line on You," the group entered the studio with Lou Adler once again in the producer's chair. Unfortunately, the group appeared to be beginning to fragment, and it shows on this uneven but ultimately fine album. "Dark Eyed Woman" opens the album with promise, and it is indeed one of Spirit's hardest-rocking studio performances. Randy California's inspired guitar solo is one of the finest performances of the period. The riff and general feel of the track (right down to the siren sound effects) were borrowed by Traffic on "Shoot Out at the Fantasy Factory." The record tends to go downhill from there (primarily due to some uninspired songwriting), but is not without its high points, like "Cold Wind" and the awesome closer "New Dope in Town."
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1. Dark Eyed Woman

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: R. California
Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

2. Apple Orchard

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson
John Locke
E. Cassidy
R. California
M. Andes
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
Jay Ferguson
John Locke
E. Cassidy
M. Andes
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

3. So Little Time to Fly

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: R. California
John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

4. Ground Hog

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

5. Cold Wind

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

6. Policeman's Ball

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

7. Ice

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

8. Give a Life, Take a Life

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: R. California
L. Adler; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
L. Adler; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

9. I'm Truckin'

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

10. Clear

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: R. California
Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

11. Caught

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

12. New Dope In Town

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson
John Locke
E. Cassidy
R. California
M. Andes
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: R. California
Jay Ferguson
John Locke
E. Cassidy
M. Andes
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Lou Adler
Bob Irwin; Production

13. 1984

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Randy California; Composer
Lyricist: Randy California; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

14. Sweet Stella Baby

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

15. Fuller Brush Man

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Lyricist: Jay Ferguson; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

16. Coral

Performer: Spirit; Performer
Primary Artist: Spirit; Main Performer
Composer: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Lyricist: John Locke
J. Locke; Composer
Mastering Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Mixing Engineer: Vic Anesini; Production
Producer: Bob Irwin
Lou Adler; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

16 tracks available

Type

ALBUM

Format

Digital Media

Duration

55 minutes and 10 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

6/16 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/16 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Prog-Rock, Art Rock, Psychedelic, '50s Rock 'n' Roll

Label

Ode - Epic - Legacy

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 1968

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

5099748441621