''Sea Level'' is the 1977 debut

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which was released on the Capricorn Records label.

Critical reception

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Dave Lynch wrote, "Of course, the Allmans sound was a major touchstone for Sea Level; certainly, Leavell's pianism had reached its largest audience ever with his solo break on " Jessica", and he would bring similar stylings to his quartet's 1977 eponymous debut album. But Sea Level didn't need to stand in the shadow of any other group, as the debut made clear.... ''Sea Level'' was a fine debut from a killer quartet..."

Track listing

All songs written by Chuck Leavell, except where noted. #"The Rain in Spain" – 6:47 #"Shake a Leg" (Edward Hoerner) – 3:53 #"Tidal Wave" – 5:40 #"Country Fool" – 3:39 #"Nothing Matters But the Fever" – 7:20 #"Grand Larceny" (

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) –5:22 #" Scarborough Fair" (Traditional) – 5:32 #"Just a Good Feeling" – 3:01

Personnel

Chuck Leavell Charles Alfred Leavell (born April 28, 1952) is an American musician. A member of the Allman Brothers Band throughout their commercial zenith in the 1970s, he subsequently became a founding member of the band Sea Level. He has served as the pri ...

– keyboards, lead vocals * Jimmy Nalls – guitars, vocals *

Lamar Williams Lamar Williams (January 14, 1949 – January 21, 1983) was an American musician best known for serving as the bassist of The Allman Brothers Band (1972–1976) and Sea Level (band), Sea Level (1976–1980). Early years Williams was born in Gulfp ...

– bass, vocals *

Jai Johanny Johanson John Lee Johnson (born July 8, 1944), frequently known by the stage names Jai Johanny Johanson and Jaimoe, is an American drummer and percussionist. He is best known as one of the founding members of the Allman Brothers Band and, with the death ...

– drums, percussion * Ed Dowling – trumpet

References

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