JEFFERSON AIRPLANE BARK 1971 Folk Rock, Psychedelic Rock (vinyl)

Bark is the sixthstudio albumbyJefferson Airplane. Released in 1971 as Grunt FTR-1001, the album is one of the Airplane’s late-period works, notable for the group’s first personnel changes since 1966. The album was the first without band founderMarty Balin(who departed the band during the recording process but without featuring in the sessions) and the first with violinistPapa John Creach. DrummerSpencer Drydenhad been replaced byJoey Covingtonin early 1970 after a lengthy transitional period in which both musicians had performed with the band.

Bark was the Airplane’s first all-new release in two years, the previous being 1969’sVolunteers. It was also the first album to be released under the Jefferson Airplane-ownedGrunt Recordslabel.

Lead guitaristJorma Kaukonenreceived four songwriting credits on the album, indicative of his growing importance as a composer. At the time, he and bassistJack Casadyhad already recorded two albums for their spin-off blues groupHot Tuna.

The album reached #11 on theBillboardalbum chart (outperforming both Volunteers and Kantner’sHugo Award-nominated 1970 solo albumBlows Against the Empire) and was certified gold byRIAA. An accompanying single, the Covington-led “Pretty as You Feel”excerpted from a longer jam on the LP with members ofSantanawas the band’s final Top 100 American hit, peaking at #60.

Label:Grunt (3) FTR-1001Format:Vinyl, LP, AlbumCountry:USReleased:1971Genre:RockStyle:Folk Rock,Psychedelic Rock
Sleeve Condition (Out of 10) ~8 overall light wear
Label Condition (Out of 10) ~ 10
Vinyl Condition ~ (Out of 10)
Side 1 – 9 ( slight marks onlp )
side 2 –9 ( slight marks onlp )
BIN # 87BIN # 226-excellent vinyl / slight cover wear only

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