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First | ||||
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Studio album by | ||||
Released | 1973 | |||
Studio | Elektra, Los Angeles, California | |||
Genre | Soft rock | |||
Label | Elektra [1] | |||
Producer | David Gates [2] | |||
David Gates chronology | ||||
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Singles from First | ||||
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Source | Rating |
AllMusic | [4] |
The Encyclopedia of Popular Music | [5] |
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide | [6] |
First is the debut solo album by David Gates, released in 1973. [2]
Musicians who appear on the album include Larry Knechtel, Mike Botts, Jimmy Getzoff, Jim Gordon, Jim Horn, John Guerin, Larry Carlton, Louie Shelton, and Russ Kunkel.
The New Rolling Stone Record Guide wrote: "Above all, Gates displays a concern for lyrics and melody (indeed, for song structure) that is nothing if not admirable and praiseworthy. But he can also be totally insipid: side two of First is an emotional wasteland." [6]
All tracks composed and arranged by David Gates.