Long out-of-print country-infused prog-rock album from Coyote.
Chuck Beaty formed Coyote with Rod Arment, Rusty Steele, Jim Kestle, Tim Lloyd, and guest musician Liz Hein. Each member contributed to both songwriting and vocals.
Their self-titled album was recorded in 1972 at ITI with engineer/producer George Massenburg, whose subsequent achievements—including Grammy awards and the invention of the parametric equalizer. The band’s sound was eclectic—sometimes loosely compared to the Grateful Dead—but ultimately distinctive. Chuck’s vocals have been referred to as a blend of Shel Silverstein and Ray Stevens.
