1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die - #83. Love - Da Capo (1967)

Love - Da Capo (1967)

Label – Elektra
Producer – Paul Rothchild
Art Direction – William S. Harvey
Nationality –USA
Running Time – 36:16

Track Listing (standout tracks listed in bold)

1. Stephanie Knows Who
2. Orange Skies
3. Que Vida
4. Seven And Seven Is
5. Castle
6. She Comes In Colours
7. Revelation

This was the second release by Love. They were discovered by Elektra records who caught their act opening for the Doors and they were both soon signed by the label. This record was produced by longtime Doors producer Paul Rothchild.
This is again one of those albums where truly they are a tale of two sides and makes you miss the lp. ‘Side 1’ consists of six songs and are a great body of work, highlighted by a pre-punk rock track "Seven & Seven Is" which by the way was Love’s only hit single. Also of note is the track "She Comes in Colors," (which I read when looking up information on this record was reportedly the inspiration for the Rolling Stones' track "She's a Rainbow").
Sadly - it's only half a good record as ‘Side 2’ consists of only 1 track. The 19 minute jam titled "Revelation." This is just a dreadful and it keeps “Da Capo” from being a classic 60’s record.
Many blame producer Paul Rothchild for failing to capture the group's live energy and limiting the record by including the long track – widely criticized as being just plain bad.
Though "Seven and Seven Is" had been a minor hit for the group, the album was a comparative flop peaking at #80. ‘Side 1’ is recommended. ‘Side 2’ is not.


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