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'''''Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus''''' is the fourth album by the American [[ |
'''''Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus''''' is the fourth album by the American [[rock music|rock]] band [[Spirit (band)|Spirit]]. It was produced by [[David Briggs (record producer)|David Briggs]], who is best known for his work with [[Neil Young]]. The original LP was released in November 1970 by [[Epic Records|Epic]]. The band's lowest charting album to that point, it peaked at #63 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' 200]] in February 1971, spending only fourteen weeks on the chart. However, it sold well as a catalog item and became the band's only album to ultimately attain a [[RIAA]] gold certification in the U.S., achieving that status in 1976.<ref>[https://www.riaa.com RIAA Database]</ref> |
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On the Canadian [[RPM (magazine)|RPM Magazine]] Top 100 charts, the album reached #49 and was in the top 100 for 10 weeks.<ref>[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5226.pdf title RPM Magazine]</ref> |
On the Canadian [[RPM (magazine)|RPM Magazine]] Top 100 charts, the album reached #49 and was in the top 100 for 10 weeks.<ref>[http://www.collectionscanada.gc.ca/obj/028020/f2/nlc008388.5226.pdf title RPM Magazine]</ref> |
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<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book|title=[[All Time Top 1000 Albums]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=3rd|isbn=0-7535-0493-6|page=133}}</ref> |
<ref name="Larkin">{{cite book|title=[[All Time Top 1000 Albums]]|editor=Colin Larkin|editor-link=Colin Larkin (writer)|publisher=[[Virgin Books]]|date=2000|edition=3rd|isbn=0-7535-0493-6|page=133}}</ref> |
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Despite these commercial limitations, ''Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus'' enjoyed significant airing on college FM radio. The album was re-issued on CD in 1996 by [[Sony Records|Sony]] in remastered form, with bonus tracks. |
Despite these commercial limitations, ''Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus'' enjoyed significant airing on college FM radio. The album was re-issued on CD in 1988 by [[Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs|MFSL]], without bonus tracks, and in 1996 by [[Sony Records|Sony]] in remastered form, with bonus tracks. A 2022 two-CD release by [[Cherry Red Records]] also included several bonus tracks and a 1970 performance at the [[Fillmore West]]. |
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==Reception== |
==Reception== |
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Writing in ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', [[Nick Tosches]] opined that the album was a "blockbuster" despite some shortcomings.<ref>{{cite |
Writing in ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', [[Nick Tosches]] opined that the album was a "blockbuster" despite some shortcomings.<ref>{{cite magazine |url= https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/spirit/albums/album/176194/review/6211387/twelve_dreams_of_dr_sardonicus |title=Spirit: Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone|magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |first=Nick |last=Tosches |date=4 March 1971 |accessdate=4 December 2011 |url-status= dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20090410034637/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/spirit/albums/album/176194/review/6211387/twelve_dreams_of_dr_sardonicus |archivedate=10 April 2009}}</ref> |
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==Track listing== |
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* † – Tracks specific to the 1996 reissue |
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==See also== |
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* [[Mr. Sardonicus]], a 1961 horror film |
* ''[[Mr. Sardonicus]]'', a 1961 horror film |
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Latest revision as of 03:36, 21 July 2024
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Released | November 27, 1970 | |||
Recorded | April–October 1970 | |||
Genre | Psychedelic rock, progressive rock[1] | |||
Length | 38:58 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Producer | David Briggs | |||
Spirit chronology | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [2] |
Christgau's Record Guide | B[3] |
Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [4] |
Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus is the fourth album by the American rock band Spirit. It was produced by David Briggs, who is best known for his work with Neil Young. The original LP was released in November 1970 by Epic. The band's lowest charting album to that point, it peaked at #63 on the Billboard 200 in February 1971, spending only fourteen weeks on the chart. However, it sold well as a catalog item and became the band's only album to ultimately attain a RIAA gold certification in the U.S., achieving that status in 1976.[5] On the Canadian RPM Magazine Top 100 charts, the album reached #49 and was in the top 100 for 10 weeks.[6]
"Nature's Way" became one of Spirit's signature songs, but was not a big hit at the time, peaking at #111 on the Billboard pop charts in 1971. To capitalize on the album's enduring appeal, "Mr. Skin" (the B-side of "Nature's Way") was released as an A-side in 1973 and also charted, peaking at #92. It was voted number 332 in Colin Larkin's All Time Top 1000 Albums 3rd Edition (2000). [7]
Despite these commercial limitations, Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus enjoyed significant airing on college FM radio. The album was re-issued on CD in 1988 by MFSL, without bonus tracks, and in 1996 by Sony in remastered form, with bonus tracks. A 2022 two-CD release by Cherry Red Records also included several bonus tracks and a 1970 performance at the Fillmore West.
Reception
[edit]Writing in Rolling Stone, Nick Tosches opined that the album was a "blockbuster" despite some shortcomings.[8]
Track listing
[edit]All tracks are written by Randy California, except where noted
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Prelude – Nothin' to Hide" | 3:41 | |
2. | "Nature's Way" | 2:30 | |
3. | "Animal Zoo" | Jay Ferguson | 3:20 |
4. | "Love Has Found a Way" |
| 2:42 |
5. | "Why Can't I Be Free" | 1:03 | |
6. | "Mr. Skin" | Ferguson | 3:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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7. | "Space Child" (instrumental) | Locke | 3:26 |
8. | "When I Touch You" | Ferguson | 5:35 |
9. | "Street Worm" | Ferguson | 3:40 |
10. | "Life Has Just Begun" | 3:22 | |
11. | "Morning Will Come" | 2:58 | |
12. | "Soldier" | 2:43 | |
Total length: | 38:58 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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13. | "Rougher Road" | 3:16 | |
14. | "Animal Zoo" (mono single version) | Ferguson | 3:10 |
15. | "Morning Will Come" (alternate mono mix) | 2:58 | |
16. | "Red Light Roll On" | 5:40 | |
Total length: | 52:22 |
Personnel
[edit]Spirit
[edit]- Jay Ferguson – vocals, percussion, keyboards
- Randy California – guitars, vocals, bass
- John Locke – keyboards, art direction
- Mark Andes – bass, vocals
- Ed Cassidy – drums, percussion
Additional personnel
[edit]- Matt Andes – Dobro (on "Nothin' to Hide")
Production
[edit]- David Briggs – Producer
- Vic Anesini – Mastering
- Adam Block – Project Director
- David Blumberg – Horn Arrangements ("Mr. Skin", "Morning Will Come")
- Ira Cohen – Photography
- Jeff Smith – Package Design
- Bob Irwin – Compilation Producer
Charts
[edit]Chart (1971) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Top LPs | 63 |
Canada RPM Top 100 | 49 |
See also
[edit]- Mr. Sardonicus, a 1961 horror film
References
[edit]- ^ "Sir Robbo's Double Dipped Dozen: a psychedelic summer selection" (PDF). Cyclic Defrost. November 1998. Retrieved September 26, 2016.
- ^ Unterberger, Richie. "Spirit – Twelve Dreams of Dr. Sardonicus". AllMusic. Retrieved 2013-02-20.
- ^ Christgau, Robert (1981). "Consumer Guide '70s: S". Christgau's Record Guide: Rock Albums of the Seventies. Ticknor & Fields. ISBN 089919026X. Retrieved March 13, 2019 – via robertchristgau.com.
- ^ Larkin, Colin (2011). Encyclopedia of Popular Music (5th ed.). Omnibus Press. ISBN 978-0857125958.
- ^ RIAA Database
- ^ title RPM Magazine
- ^ Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). All Time Top 1000 Albums (3rd ed.). Virgin Books. p. 133. ISBN 0-7535-0493-6.
- ^ Tosches, Nick (4 March 1971). "Spirit: Twelve Dreams Of Dr. Sardonicus : Music Reviews : Rolling Stone". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on 10 April 2009. Retrieved 4 December 2011.
External links
[edit]- Album online on Radio3Net a radio channel of Romanian Radio Broadcasting Company