Magnetic South

Michael Nesmith & The First International Band

SKU: SUNDAZEDLP5512

Barcode: 090771551214

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• ON CRISP RTI HQ BLUE VINYL!
• FIRST TIME ON LP SINCE THE ‘70’s!
• BOB IRWIN MASTERING + KEVIN GRAY CUT + RTI PRESSING = AUDIBLE PERFECTION

The heralded (true!) solo debut of Michael Nesmith! Magnetic South features the artist’s hybrid of cowboy-’n’-western country music and rock sensibilities,
highlighted by “Joanne,” one of the earliest singles with the California-country sound to become a major hit record. With accompaniment by the First National Band—Nez’s best!

In his solo debut as a recording artist, Michael Nesmith breaks ground with his First National Band on Magnetic South, waxing eleven country-rock classics. Taped at RCA’s Hollywood Studios in February 1970 directly after his departure from The Monkees, the album thematically opens Nesmith’s First National American trilogy of blue, red and white albums (with a trademark needle point sleeve designed by none other than Dean Torrence). Magnetic South is brimming with songs Nesmith stockpiled during The Monkees’ heyday and also includes the Top 40 hit single “Joanne,” with covers of “One Rose” and “Beyond The Blue Horizon” topping off this spirited and infectious long player.

Issued in July 1970, Magnetic South was the first of two albums issued by The First National Band that year to critical accolades. Available again on blue vinyl from Sundazed, for the first time since the 1970’s.

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Track Listings

Calico Girlfriend – 2:37
Nine Times Blue – 1:39
Little Red Rider – 2:34
The Crippled Lion – 3:10
Joanne – 3:10
First National Rag – 0:21
Mama Nantucket – 2:36
Keys to the Car – 2:52
Hollywood – 5:03
One Rose – 3:27
Beyond the Blue Horizon – 5:55

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