Stuart thought the drums on Forever Changes were too low in the mix !
The production/mix has a bit to be desired in spots and if they had had a 16 track, FC would have sounded twice as GOOD! And the Michael/Kenny parts could have been enhanced. I think even Arthur was a bit unhappy but as he told Michael, "Too late, man. Nothing we can do."
10. "Follow The Music: The Life and High Times of Elektra Records in the Great Years of American Pop Culture". Jac Holzman's book may not get all the facts correct, but a good read and someone who was a key player in the band's professional life.
9. "Riot On Sunset Strip". Dominic Priore's book only has a small segment on LoVE, but for an overview of the whole LA scene this is a good one to have (plus Arthur wrote the forward).
8. "The Castle". For a while the only artery of information about the group that kept the flame of interest alive.
7. "Rock Prosopography" LoVE family tree/show list. Bruno's site is full of info on LoVE and alot of other rock bands.
6. "The Forever Changes Concert" DVD. Great visuals of Arthur in the 21st century before illness and the best recorded treatment that included strings and horns that FC ever got.
5. "LoVE Story" DVD. Well done film that paces itself smartly. The chief complaints about it (not enough vintage film of the group in its heyday) aren't valid. It is essentially the only real visual documentary of the group, then and in 2005.
4. "Behind The Scenes On The Pegasus Carousel with the legendary rock group LoVE". I will admit I haven't had the chance to read Michael's book yet, but his responses to questions lead me to conclude he has a wry sense of humor and is honest in his recollections. Besides that, it is the only published literary book by any of the group's members.
3. "Forever Changes: Arthur Lee and the Book of LoVE". Einarson's book was one long overdue and has assumed the mantle as paradigm for both Arthur and the group's lifespan.
2. "The Freedomman Forum". Ed's site is a Doors fan forum primarily, but the inclusion of the two LoVE sections and the other LoVE features are wonderful online editions to view.
1. "Torben Skott's LoVE Forum". The longest (?) and most extensive fan forum on the internet of the group. You wouldn't be reading this now if you didn't think so.
The Top 10
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