Desire by Joey Stec - DeepRiffs

COMPILATION

Following his tenure in the late ‘60s with Gary Usher’s psychedelic baroque-pop studio project Sagittarius and then the California sunshine-pop band the Millennium, Joey Stec landed a solo debut on Playboy Records in 1976 (Hef had a label back then) where he blended the sum of his influences and experience into the songs that comprise Desire. Rolling Stones producer Jimmy Miller sat behind the mixing board and you can really hear his signature sounds in the phasing of Jim Gordon’s drums and in mixing Bobby Keys’ horns on tunes like “Back Again.” Miller’s footprint is especially prevalent in the roots-y guitar tones that help make “Do You Know” the album’s standout. The sing-along, power-pop hit never made it to the charts, though it clearly had the wherewithal for late-'70s radio airplay. “No Knowing” draws inspiration from Neil Young’s songwriting and David Gilmour’s spacey six-string leads, though it was Jon Neuse from Gram Parsons’ International Submarine Band who provided the guitar work here. Fans of Badfinger and Big Star will have a difficult time not falling in love with “Happier.”

1. Desire

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

2. Back Again

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

3. Do You Know

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

4. Easy To Love

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

5. Turn Back The Page

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec/ James Griffin; Composer

6. Even Angeles

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

7. I Wish It Would Rain

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Norman Whithfield/rodger Penzabene/barrett Strong; Composer

8. Happier

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

9. Then

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

10. Give My Love To You

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

11. No Knowing

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

12. Standing Here Alone

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

13. Tired Old Soul

Primary Artist: Joey Stec; Main Performer
Composer: Joey Stec; Composer

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

13 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

43 minutes and 50 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

2/13 tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

2/13 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

Pop/Rock, Power Pop

Label

Sonic Past Music

Music Distribution Service

CD Baby

Country

United States

Language

English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Dec 31, 2005

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

607792902125