Album
Book Of Dreams
1977 · Rock
60 collectors on Gatefold own this
Book Of Dreams is a Rock album by The Steve Miller Band, originally released in 1977. On Gatefold: 145 pressings tracked, owned by 60 collectors.
About
1977’s <i>Book of Dreams</i> continues the compact precision of Steve Miller’s 1976 release <i>Fly Like An Eagle</i>, extending his reign as FM radio’s “space cowboy” that began with 1973’s <i>The Joker</i>, where he first tightened up his blues-rock licks into a formidable commercial force. With his futuristic keyboards settling alongside his meticulously layered guitars on pop songs that pounce on the pavement, <i>Book of Dreams</i> is crammed with obvious and obscure gems produced for maximum impact. “Jet Airliner” is an irresistibly natural walking groove, while “Swingtown” presents a few challenging dance moves with its stop and go pacing. “Jungle Love” charges out of the gate with its urgent whistle blow and exemplary FM-radio guitars. The traditional rocker “True Fine Love” delivers an extra kick with brilliantly tight guitar chops. “Threshold” and “Electro Lux Imbroglio” are brief keyboard interludes that add an otherworldly dimension to this well-grounded collection. “Winter Time,” “Sacrifice” and “My Own Space” show Miller at his most reflective. An outstanding well-rounded collection from start to finish.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1Threshold1:05
- A2Jet Airliner4:25
- A3Winter Time3:10
- A4Swingtown3:54
- A5True Fine Love2:37
- A6Wish Upon A Star3:39
Side B
- B1Jungle Love3:10
- B2Electro Lux Imbroglio0:55
- B3Sacrifice5:17
- B4The Stake3:56
- B5My Own Space3:00
- B6Babes In The Wood2:40
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Classic Rock
- warm
- swaggering
- coastal
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Bob GlaubBASS BASS, GUEST GUEST , BASS
- Byron AllredPERFORMER , PIANO, SYNTHESIZER PIANO PIANO, SYNTHESIZER
- David DennyGUITAR PERFORMER , RHYTHM GUITAR RHYTHM GUITAR
- Gary MallaberDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION PERCUSSION
- Greg DouglassGUITAR PERFORMER , SLIDE GUITAR SLIDE GUITAR
- Lonnie TurnerBASS BASS GUITAR PERFORMER , BASS
- Steve MillerLEAD VOCALS, GUITAR, SYNTHESIZER, SITAR VOCALS, GUITAR, SYNTHESIZER, GUITAR VOCALS, GUITAR, SYNTHESIZER, SITAR
- Charles CalamiseBASS BASS, GUEST GUEST , BASS
- Curley CookeACOUSTIC GUITAR ACOUSTIC GUITAR, GUEST GUEST , ACOUSTIC GUITAR
- Joachim YoungGUEST , PIANO PIANO PIANO, GUEST
- Joaquim YoungPIANO
- Kenny JohnsonDRUMS DRUMS, GUEST DRUMS, PERCUSSION
- Les DudekGUEST , LEAD GUITAR GUITAR GUITAR, WRITTEN-BY
- Norton BuffaloGUEST , HARMONICA HARMONICA HARMONICA, GUEST
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