Farther Along
Farther Alongwas one of the last albums from the group who soared to worldwide fame in 1965 on the wings of "Mr. Tambourine Man." Although overshadowed on its initial release in 1972 by the frenzy of anticipation surrounding a forthcoming reunion album featuring the original quintet,Farther Alongproved to be the better album. On it are indications of just what made the Byrds' marriage of space-rock, country music, and pop such a special hybrid. Clarence White's title track and the poignant "Bugler" display the band's strengths admirably. This lavishly expanded reissue is augmented by three previously unreleased tracks--"Driving Wheel," "Born to Rock and Roll," "Bag Full of Money"--that bridge the gap between the end of the Byrds and the beginning ofRoger McGuinn's solo career.--Patrick Humphries