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One of the 5th Dimension's finest all-around albums, Stoned Soul Picnic is not only home to the title track, but also to the hits "Sweet Blindness" and "California Soul." All three of these songs provide excellent examples of the band's sunny and buoyant appeal. Although the singers' awesome vocal gifts deserve all the credit they get, it's also important to realize the immense contributions from producer Bones Howe and vocal arranger Bob Alcivar. The group was far more than a black version of the Mamas & the Papas. There are also some excellent album cuts here, such as Jeffrey Comanor's "It'll Never Be the Same Again," where Billy Davis, Jr.'s exquisite soul pipes get off an amazing solo around an excellent Motown-styled arrangement. If you're going to pick up one 5th Dimension album (aside from a greatest hits package), you won't find a better one than this.
© Matthew Greenwald /TiVo
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The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer - Laura Nyro, Composer - Laura Nyro, Lyricist
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by RCA Records, a division of Sony Music Entertainment
Jeff Comanor, Composer - Jeff Comanor, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Jeff Comanor, Composer - Jeff Comanor, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Karen O'Hara, Composer - Karen O'Hara, Lyricist - Denny McReynolds, Composer - Denny McReynolds, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer - Laura Nyro, Composer - Laura Nyro, Lyricist
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Nickolas Ashford, Composer - Nickolas Ashford, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Valerie Simpson, Composer - Valerie Simpson, Lyricist - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Jeff Comanor, Composer - Jeff Comanor, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Jules Alexander, Composer - Jules Alexander, Lyricist - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Kellie McKinney, Composer - Kellie McKinney, Lyricist - Bob Alcivar, Lyricist - Bob Alcivar, Composer - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Dick Addrisi, Composer - Dick Addrisi, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Donald Addrisi, Composer - Donald Addrisi, Lyricist - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
Jeff Comanor, Composer - Jeff Comanor, Lyricist - The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Jim Webb, Composer - Jim Webb, Lyricist - Bones Howe, Producer
(P) Recorded Prior To 1972. All Rights Reserved By Arista Records LLC
The Fifth Dimension, Performer - Mack David, Lyricist - Mack David, Composer
(P) 2000 Arista Records LLC
Album review
One of the 5th Dimension's finest all-around albums, Stoned Soul Picnic is not only home to the title track, but also to the hits "Sweet Blindness" and "California Soul." All three of these songs provide excellent examples of the band's sunny and buoyant appeal. Although the singers' awesome vocal gifts deserve all the credit they get, it's also important to realize the immense contributions from producer Bones Howe and vocal arranger Bob Alcivar. The group was far more than a black version of the Mamas & the Papas. There are also some excellent album cuts here, such as Jeffrey Comanor's "It'll Never Be the Same Again," where Billy Davis, Jr.'s exquisite soul pipes get off an amazing solo around an excellent Motown-styled arrangement. If you're going to pick up one 5th Dimension album (aside from a greatest hits package), you won't find a better one than this.
© Matthew Greenwald /TiVo
About the album
- 1 disc(s) - 12 track(s)
- Total length: 00:36:21
- Main artists: The 5th Dimension
- Composer: Various Composers
- Label: Arista - Legacy
- Genre: Pop/Rock
Originally released 1968. All rights reserved by Sony Music Entertainment
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