America – Homecoming (1972) [Audio Fidelity 2015] [SACD / Audio Fidelity – AFZ5 204]

Title: America – Homecoming (1972) [Audio Fidelity 2015]
Genre: Rock
Format: MCH SACD ISO + Hi-Res FLAC

Homecoming (1972) is America’s finest album, refining the folk-pop style of their debut with tighter, more direct songs. It features fewer extended instrumental solos, focusing on concise songwriting. The sound is clear and bright, with acoustic guitar at the core, enhanced by electric guitar and keyboards. Performances are confident and passionately committed, among the band’s best on record. Lyrics remain occasionally trite or cryptic but often evoke a compelling wanderlust and love for nature, especially in “Moon Song,” “Ventura Highway,” and “Cornwall Blank.” Sophisticated chord progressions add subtle, surprising depth. New stylistic touches include the country-flavored “Don’t Cross the River,” the hard-rocking “California Revisited,” and the funky “Head & Heart.” Hits like “Ventura Highway,” “Only in Your Heart,” and “Don’t Cross the River” shine, but every track stands out. The vibrant arrangements and evocative themes make Homecoming highly rewarding. This album, available on SACD for enhanced audio clarity, solidifies America’s early-’70s peak.

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Tracklist:

01. Ventura Highway
02. To Each His Own
03. Don’t Cross the River
04. Moon Song
05. Only in Your Heart
06. Till the Sun Comes Up Again
07. Cornwall Blank
08. Head and Heart
09. California Revisited
10. Saturn Nights

Note:

5.1 Multichannel Mix & Master: Elliot Scheiner
5.1 Analog to High Definition DSD Digital Transfer: Gus Skinas
Stereo CD and SACD mastering: Steve Hoffman at Stephen Marsh Mastering

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