Hitchhiker

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Recorded in a single session under a full moon on 11 Augus 1976 at Indigo Ranch in Malibu, California, reputedly with enough stimukants to stonker the average consumer.

Hughesy's assessment: You probably know most of these already, thanks to DecadeAmerican Stars 'n Bars, Comes a TimeRust Never Sleeps, and Hawks & Doves, but the title track remained without an official release (IIRC) until Le Noise in 2011. Throw in the unreleased Hawaii, and the sublime Give Me Strength and the result is, at least, Worthwhile. Completists and devoted fans will slide that grade upwards, more than likely on the borderline between Essential and Outstanding

Track listing: PocahontasPowderfingerCaptain KennedyHawaiiGive Me StrengthRide My LlamaHitchhikerCampaignerHuman HighwayThe Old Country Waltz

Highlights: PocahontasPowderfingerGive Me StrengthHitchhikerCampaignerThe Old Country Waltz

Worthwhile: Captain KennedyHawaiiHuman Highway          Solid: Ride My Llama

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