American Pastime cover

Released 50 years ago

American Pastime

Three Dog Night · 1976

35 min · 9 tracks · rock music

A vibrant blend of rock and pop that captures the carefree spirit of the mid-1970s.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • carefree sing-along moments
  • bright melodies for gatherings
  • for sunny afternoons

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking complex narrative arcs
  • prefer darker, heavier tones

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1976, 'American Pastime' marked Three Dog Night's transition into a new era following their commercial peak in the early '70s. This album came after their hit singles such as 'Joy to the World' and represented an effort to maintain relevance in a rapidly changing musical landscape.
Stylistic neighbors
The Association· Chicago· Bread

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Everybody’s a Masterpiece 2:45
  • 2 Easy Evil 3:58
  • 3 Billy the Kid 3:41
  • 4 Mellow Down 3:00
  • 5 Yellow Beach Umbrella 4:56
  • 6 Hang On 4:18
  • 7 Southbound 4:11
  • 8 Drive On, Ride On 3:32
  • 9 Dance the Night Away 4:41

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