Farther Along

by The Byrds

Overview

One thing the Byrds had in common with most of their fans was that they weren't especially happy with the absurd overproduction that had been inflicted upon Byrdmaniax in their absence. As a response, the group quickly cut Farther Along in 1971, producing the sessions themselves and getting the album into stores a mere six months after its predecessor. It's certainly a significant improvement, but something short of a triumphant return; the band sounds a bit tired in spots, as if they were starting to run out of gas -- which quickly proved to be the case as the Byrds split up a few months after the album's release. However, Roger McGuinn and Clarence White were nothing if not professionals, and if Farther Along doesn't always sound inspired, it's never less than well-played, really connecting when the group can get their enthusiasm up; the tough rockin' "Tiffany Queen" and the pensive "Bugler" are the late-period Byrds at the top of their game, and "Bristol Steam Convention Blues" features some superb bluegrass picking from White. This is hardly the rousing conclusion to the Byrds' story that some fans might have hoped for, but it's a strong and well-crafted set from a band that inarguably gave it their all right up to the finish line. ~ Mark Deming

Product Details

Release Date:	10/28/2016
Label:	Music On Cd
UPC:	8718627223598
Rank:	58060

Album Credits

Performance Credits

The Byrds   Primary Artist
Clarence White   Mandolin,Guitar,Vocals
Gene Parsons   Drums,Vocals,Harmonica,Pedal Steel,Drums (Snare),5-string Banjo,Guitar (Steel),Guitar (Rhythm)
Skip Battin   Vocals,Bass,Piano
Roger McGuinn   Banjo,Guitar,Vocals

Technical Credits

Ed Caraeff   Photography
Clarence White   Composer,Producer,Arranger
Eric Prestidge   Mixing
Bob Rafkin   Composer
Mike Ross   Engineer
The Byrds   Producer
L. Richards   Composer
Skip Battin   Composer,Producer
Kim Fowley   Composer
Jacques Levy   Composer
Larry Murray   Composer
Gene Parsons   Composer,Producer
Johnny Otis   Composer
Roger McGuinn   Composer,Producer
Jim Seiter   Composer
David Wiffen   Composer
Dinky Dawson   Engineer