The Association

The Association
Formed: 1965 in Los Angeles, CA
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Disbanded: 1973
Styles: Baroque Pop, Sunshine Pop, AM Pop
Group Members: Russ Giguere, Gary "Jules" Alex..., Ted Bluechel, Terry Kirkman, Larry Ramos, Jim Yester, Brian Cole
Biography: The Association was one of the more underrated groups to come out of the mid- to late '60s. Creators of an enviable string of hits from 1966 through 1969, they got caught in a shift in popular culture and the unwritten criteria for significance in that field and never recovered. The group's smooth harmonies ...Read full biography
Birthday
Released: 1968
Label: Warner Bros.
Critics' Rating:
Birthday is a strong record. Vocally, the intricate harmonies shine, and there is a lyrical depth on some songs that challenge the Association's reputation as a mere pop group. Granted, there are some ...Read full review
And Then...Along Comes the Association
Released: 1966
Label: Valiant
Critics' Rating:
The group's debut album may be better listening today than it was in 1966, because it can be appreciated more -- and it definitely deserves a better reputation than it has among folk-rock, psychedelic ...Read full review
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