Iowa By the Sea

Finally, the first of five reissues from the Hollywood, California Pentagram label. This album was produced by Al Schmitt, who also produced the Jefferson Airplane's "After Bathing at Baxter's," "Crown of Creation," "Bless It's Pointed Little Head," and "Volunteers" as well as Gear Fab's "Ivory" (GEA #182). This classic 1970 album featured fluid guitar and vocal harmonies much in the vein of Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young with heavy influences of the Grateful Dead. Seven of the eight compositions were by Michael Woods, who later played with America. The final track "Reno, Nevada", was penned by Richard Farina. The reissue tracks are: 1) Just a Number 2) Last Cigarette 3) Anytime Soon 4) Flyin' Dudley Waltz 5) We Don't Even Know 6) All Gone Blues Act II 7) Cowboy Song 8) Reno, Nevada.