{"product_id":"6e-157","title":"Jesse Colin Young - American Dreams (1978) Vinyl LP • Youngboolds, Rave On","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003eCatalog Number:\u003c\/h3\u003e 6E-157\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eMusical Styles:\u003c\/h3\u003e 1970s, Classic Rock, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Jazz Rock, Pop Rock, Singer-Songwriter, Soft Rock\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin-bottom: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eSleeve Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Very Good Plus (VG+)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"display: inline-block ; margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eRecord Grade:\u003c\/h3\u003e Near Mint (NM or M-)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eCondition Details:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eVinyl plays nicely (play-graded). Cover has a few creases near edges, light-scuffing, surface impressions and tiny surface abrasions (front\/back). Inner-sleeve is original (lyrics); two seams partially split. Spine is easy-to-read with mild wear. Minor shelf-wear along top\/bottom-edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use. (Notch in bottom-right.)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eTracks:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003col style=\"margin-top: 0px ; margin-bottom: 0px ;\"\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eRave On\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eSlow And Easy\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eMaui Sunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eReveal Your Dreams\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eKnock On Wood\u003c\/li\u003e\n \u003cli\u003eAmerican Dreams Suite\u003c\/li\u003e\n \n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n \u003ch3 style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003eAbout The Record:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n \u003cp style=\"margin: 0px ; padding: 0px ;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAmerican Dreams,\u003c\/span\u003e by Jesse Colin Young, is a pivotal album in his solo career, showcasing a blend of yacht rock and singer-songwriter styles with a thematic focus on American identity and dreams. The album is divided into two distinct halves: the first side features individual tracks like a cover of Buddy Holly's \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRave On\u003c\/span\u003e and the funky \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eKnock on Wood\u003c\/span\u003e, while the second side presents the ambitious \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAmerican Dreams Suite\u003c\/span\u003e, a five-song cycle addressing the state of the nation. Historically, the album reflects Young's transition from his folk-rock roots with the Youngbloods to a more polished, contemporary sound, aligning with the late 1970s music trends reminiscent of the Eagles and Jackson Browne. Despite its critical praise for tracks like \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eMaui Sunrise\u003c\/span\u003e, no singles from \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eAmerican Dreams\u003c\/span\u003e achieved significant chart success, though \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eRave On\u003c\/span\u003e and \u003cspan style=\"font-style: italic ;\"\u003eKnock on Wood\u003c\/span\u003e were noted for their strong arrangements and appeal. The album's release coincided with Young's participation in the 1979 No Nukes protest concerts, underscoring his engagement with social and political themes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Record Vision","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52793623183641,"sku":"6E-157","price":6.49,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0992\/6937\/8329\/files\/LP-jesse_colin_young-american_dreams_6fe7ff70-947d-47b6-914a-12f334b9d1ad.jpg?v=1783553637","url":"https:\/\/record-vision.myshopify.com\/products\/6e-157","provider":"Record Vision","version":"1.0","type":"link"}