''Lost Generation'' was the second major label album by singer-songwriter

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produced by Paul A. Rothchild and recorded at Elektra Studio in Los Angeles and was reviewed by Paul Nelson in

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. The album featured an all-star band of top session musicians including drummer Jim Gordon and keyboardist

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. The cover photo of Murphy standing in front of an open parachute was taken by photographer Ed Caraeff. Paul Nelson's

review called the album "brilliant but extraordinarily difficult" and gave Murphy the

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esque accolade, "When he's on the street, the sun also rises on one of the best."

Track listing

All tracks composed by Elliott Murphy #"Hollywood" #"A Touch of Mercy" #"History" #"When You Ride" #"Bittersweet" #"Lost Generation" #"Eva Braun" #"Manhattan Rock" #"Visions of the Night" #"Lookin' Back"

Personnel

*Elliott Murphy – vocals, guitar, harmonica, keyboards *

– piano *Wayne DeVillier – keyboards * Jim Gordon – drums, percussion *

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– guitar *

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– guitar *Jackie Clark – guitar *

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– harmony vocals *Gordon Edwards – bass *Jon Smith – saxophone ;Technical *

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– engineer *Acy Lehman – art direction *Dennis Katz – cover design * Ed Caraeff – photography

References

1975 albums Elliott Murphy albums Albums produced by Paul A. Rothchild RCA Records albums {{1970s-rock-album-stub