Artist: The Association | Album: Birthday | Released: 2008, 1968 | Label: Warner Bros. – Seven Arts Records | Catalog #: WS 1733 / WPCR-75418 | Genre: Psychedelic
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 light moments, such as the opening cut, “Come On In” (though the vocals do stand out on this cut). And “Toymaker” and “Hear in Here” show the vocal limitations of the lead singers. But “Like Always” does an excellent job of wryly commenting on the loss of a relationship, with the usual fine vocal interplay. “The Time It Is Today” mixes the political and personal in an effective way. And “Everything That Touches You” (their final Top Ten ) is one of their finest love songs, if not one of their best songs, period. The vocals are as intricate as the arrangement, and the sincerity of the lyrics is very apparent. Production by Bones Howe gives the record a very commercial, clean sound that fits well with the material presented.
Tracklisting:
01. Come On In (3:18)
02. Rose Petals, Incense And A Kitten (2:56)
03. Like Always (3:06)
04. Everything That Touches You (3:20)
05. Toymaker (3:29)
06. Barefoot Gentleman (3:25)
07. Time For Livin’ (2:46)
08. Hear In Here (3:15)
09. The Time It Is Today (2:18)
10. The Bus Song (3:30)
11. Birthday Morning (2:25)
Single download
The Association – Come On In 3:18 
The Association – Rose Petals, Incense And A Kitten 2:56
The Association – Like Always 3:06
The Association – Everything That Touches You 3:20
The Association – Toymaker 3:29
The Association – Barefoot Gentleman 3:25
The Association – Time For Livin’ 2:46
The Association – Hear In Here 3:15
The Association – The Time It Is Today 2:18
The Association – The Bus Song 3:30
The Association – Birthday Morning 2:25
Category:Psychedelic
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