Steppenwolf the Second

Infobox Album | Name = Steppenwolf The Second
Type = Album
Artist = Steppenwolf


Released = 1968
Recorded = 1968 at American Recording Co.
Genre = Acid Rock Hard rock Psychedelic rock
Length = 41:03
Label = ABC Dunhill Records
Producer = Gabriel Mekler
Reviews = *Allmusic Rating|4.5|5 [http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=10:ijuw6j7h71u0 link]
*"Rolling Stone" (favorable) [http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/steppenwolf/albums/album/305779/review/5944186/steppenwolf_the_second link]
Last album = "Steppenwolf" (1968)
This album = "Steppenwolf the Second" (1968)
Next album = "At Your Birthday Party" (1969)

"Steppenwolf The Second" was Steppenwolf's second album, released in 1968 (see 1968 in music) on the label ABC Dunhill Records. The album is a mix of hard rock, psychedelia, and blues. It contains one of Steppenwolf's most famous songs, "Magic Carpet Ride".

Track listing

All tracks composed by John Kay; except where indicated

#"Faster Than The Speed Of Life" (Mars Bonfire) – 3:10
#"Tighten Up Your Wig" – 3:06
#"None Of Your Doing" (Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 2:50
#"Spiritual Fantasy" – 3:39
#"Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" – 5:43
#"28" (Gabriel Mekler) – 3:12
#"Magic Carpet Ride" (Kay, Rushton Moreve) – 4:30
#"Disappointment Number (Unknown)" – 4:38
#"Lost And Found By Trial And Error" – 2:20
#"Hodge, Podge, Strained Through A Leslie" - 2:42
#"Resurrection" – 3:43
#"Reflections" (Kay, Gabriel Mekler) – 1:30

Personnel

*Gabriel Mekler - Producer
*John Kay - Lead Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica
*Michael Monarch - Lead Guitar
*Goldy McJohn - Organ, Piano
*Rushton Moreve - Bass
*Jerry Edmonton - Drums, Vocals
*Bill Cooper - Engineer
*Richard Podolor - Engineer

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)