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The Other Side
Released: Jun 21, 2005
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Released: Jun 21, 2005
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Despite his long standing as one of the pioneering figures in country-rock thanks to his work with the Byrds, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Manassas, Chris Hillman's recordings from the 1990s...
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Like a Hurricane
Released: Jun 16, 1998
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Released: Jun 16, 1998
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This is a solid album of new and old songs by one of the founding fathers of country rock. Hillman has a wonderful voice, great pop instincts, and a finely developed talent for splicing together...
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Bakersfield Bound
Released: May 21, 1996
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Released: May 21, 1996
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Between more commercial projects, Chris Hillman has a tendency to revert to more traditional sounds. A couple of years after the demise of the Desert Rose Band, he reconstituted its primary members...
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Way Out West
Released: 2002
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Released: 2002
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Here's the perfect antidote for country fans who mourn the loss of old-school flavors in lieu of the modern polished pop crossover approach. First the pedigrees for those who know the names but...
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The Hillmen
Released: 1971
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Released: 1971
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The Hillmen, who started out as the Golden State Boys, were part of the emerging West Coast bluegrass scene during the early '60s, although this release seems to be their only recording together....
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Clear Sailin'
Released: 1977
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Released: 1977
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This is not one of those records that transcends the period in which it was made. It could easily be confused with Fools Gold, Firefall, or any one of a number of bands from the late '70s. ~ Jim...
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Morning Sky
Released: 1982
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Released: 1982
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A back-to-the-roots album (of sorts), Hillman has given up the bass in favor of the mandolin and acoustic guitar for this mostly acoustic album of other people's tunes. The band is made up of...
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Ever Call Ready
Released: 1978
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Released: 1978
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This is one of the more obscure recordings in the vast discography of Chris Hillman. The group the mandolinist nominally leads, with fellow Flying Burrito Brothers alumni Bernie Leadon (on acoustic...
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Desert Rose
Released: 1984
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Released: 1984
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Chris Hillman was never the songwriter of the caliber of Gene Clark, Gram Parsons, or Stephen Stills, his bandmates back in the heady days of folk-rock and early country-rock, so it's not...
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Slippin' Away
Released: 1976
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Released: 1976
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Having recently departed Souther, Hillman, & Furay, this album more heavily reflects his association with Manassa than anything he did with SH&F. A nice batch of songs overall but the high point...
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