- Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album)
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Metamorphosis Studio album by Iron Butterfly Released August 1970 Recorded May–July 1970 Genre Rock Length 40:50 Label Atco Producer Richard Podolor Iron Butterfly chronology Live
(1970)Metamorphosis
(1970)Evolution: The Best of Iron Butterfly
(1971)Metamorphosis is the fourth studio album by Iron Butterfly, released in 1970. Though it was not as successful as its predecessor Ball (1969), it reached number 16 on the US charts.[1] The album was recorded as a trio; Erik Brann, who left because of band disputes, was replaced by four session guitarists. Two of them, Mike Pinera and Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt (called El Rhino on the sleeve), would become members of Iron Butterfly shortly after the album's release. Officially, the album is credited not to Iron Butterfly, but to "Iron Butterfly With Pinera & Rhino", in reference to the two aforementioned guitarists.
The album spawned the single "Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way)," which reached number 66 on the Billboard chart,[1] making it the band's biggest hit aside from "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". The album is noted for having one of the earliest uses of the Talk box on a rock album.
Contents
Reception
Professional ratings Review scores Source Rating Allmusic [2]
Allmusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated Metamorphosis three out of five stars. He explained that "the group continued its musical explorations, adding a layered production to its sound." He also stated that "[the] ambition [...] makes for an interesting listen".[2]
Track listing
All songs written and composed by Doug Ingle, Ron Bushy, and Lee Dorman, except where noted.
Side one No. Title Length 1. "Free Flight" 0:40 2. "New Day" 3:08 3. "Shady Lady" (lyrics - Robert Woods Edmonson) 3:50 4. "Best Years of Our Life" 3:55 5. "Slower Than Guns" (lyrics - Robert Woods Edmonson) 3:37 6. "Stone Believer" 5:20 Side two No. Title Length 1. "Soldier in Our Town" (lyrics - Robert Woods Edmonson) 3:10 2. "Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way)" (lyrics - Robert Woods Edmonson) 3:06 3. "Butterfly Bleu" 14:03 Singles
- US singles
- "Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way)" b/w "Soldier in Our Town"
- "Stone Believer" b/w "Silly Sally" (Non-LP cut)
- Non-US singles
- "Easy Rider (Let the Wind Pay the Way)" b/w "Soldier in Our Town"
- "New Day" b/w "Soldier in Our Town"
- "Best Years of Our Life" b/w "Shady Lady"
- "Silly Sally" b/w "Stone Believer"
Charts
Easy Rider (Let The Wind Pay The Way) - Billboard
Year Chart Position 1970 Billboard Singles 66 Personnel
Iron Butterfly
- Doug Ingle – organ, lead vocals (except on "Best Years of Our Life" and "Butterfly Bleu")
- Lee Dorman – bass
- Ron Bushy – drums
Additional musicians
- Mike Pinera – guitar; lead vocals on "Shady Lady", "Best Years of Our Life", "Stone Believer", and "Butterfly Bleu"
- Larry "Rhino" Reinhardt – guitar
- Richard Podolor – sitar, twelve-string guitar
- Bill Cooper – twelve-string guitar
References
- ^ a b Joynson, Vernon (1995). Fuzz, Acid, & Flowers. London: Borderline Books.
- ^ a b Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. Metamorphosis - Iron Butterfly at Allmusic. Retrieved July 5, 2011.
Ron Bushy · Lee Dorman · Charlie Marinkovich · Martin Gerschwitz Studio albums Compilation albums Evolution: The Best of Iron Butterfly · Star Collection · Rare Flight · Light & Heavy: The Best of Iron Butterfly · In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida Deluxe EditionEPs "Iron Butterfly Theme" / "Look For The Sun", "Possession" · RADIO EP: "Iron Butterfly Theme", "Possession" / "Get Out Of My Life Woman", "Unconscious Power" · "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida", "Flowers and Beads" / "My Mirage"Live albums Bootlegs Live At The Galaxy Club 1967 · Live 11/27/1968 · Stone Believer: Live in Copenhagen, Denmark · Live in Germany: 4/18/1997 · Live in Cortland NY 8/19/2000 · Live at the Firwood in Fife, WA · Live in Butler, PA - 2/4/2006 ·Singles "Don't Look Down On Me" / "Possession" · "Possession" / "Evil Temptation" · "Unconscious Power" / "Possession" · "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" / "Iron Butterfly Theme" · "Soul Experience" / "In The Crowds" · "In The Time Of Our Lives" / "It Must Be Love" · "Easy Rider" / "Soldier In Our Town" · "New Day" / "Soldier In Our Town" (European Release) · "Silly Sally" / "Stone Believer" · "Silly Sally" / "Talkbox Solo from Butterfly Bleu" (European Release) · "Shady Lady" / "Best Years Of Our Lives" · "Pearly Gates" / "Searchin' Circles" · "High On A Mountain Top" / "Scion" · "Beyond The Milky Way" / "Get It Out" · "I'm Right I'm Wrong " / "Free" · "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" / "Soul Experience" (Atlantic Oldies re-release) · Thai EP: "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida" / "Get Ready" (Rare Earth)Videography In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida · Rock 'N' Roll Greats In Concert!Related articles Categories:- Iron Butterfly albums
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