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1970 studio album by John McLaughlin From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Devotion is the second album by the English jazz fusion guitarist John McLaughlin, released in 1970. It was recorded while McLaughlin was a member of Tony Williams Lifetime (prior to forming Mahavishnu Orchestra). McLaughlin was joined by his Lifetime bandmate, organist Larry Young, bass guitarist Billy Rich and former Electric Flag and Jimi Hendrix drummer Buddy Miles. McLaughlin was unhappy with the finished album. On his website, he wrote, “In 1969, I signed a contract in America for two records. First is 'Devotion' that is destroyed by producer Alan Douglas who mixes the recording in my absence.”[2]
Devotion | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | July 1970[1] | |||
Recorded | February 1970 | |||
Studio | Record Plant Studios, New York City | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 35:28 | |||
Label | Douglas | |||
Producer | Alan Douglas and Stefan Bright | |||
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Review scores | |
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [3] |
Christgau's Record Guide | A[4] |
The Rolling Stone Jazz Record Guide | [5] |
The Village Voice | A−[6] |
The Penguin Guide to Jazz Recordings | [7] |
In a contemporary review, Rolling Stone magazine called the album "very fine" and said that McLaughlin "has managed to make an album as Heavy as the most fanatical Led Zeppelin devotee could wish, while maintaining a high musical level".[8] AllMusic awarded the album four and a half stars, and Sean Westergaard concluded, "Devotion is a complete anomaly in his catalog, as well as one of his finest achievements."[3]
All songs written by John McLaughlin.
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