What makes And Then... Along Comes the Association by The Association notable?

The album features 'Cherish' and 'Along Comes Mary', both of which became major hits, propelling The Association to national fame. It reached No. 5 on the Billboard 200 chart and solidified their influence in the 1960s music landscape, particularly within the soft rock movement. Released on July 1, 1966, 'And Then... Along Comes the Association' was The Association's debut studio album, introducing their unique sound to the music scene. This album established them as a significant player in the burgeoning soft rock genre and laid the groundwork for their subsequent hits.

Who is And Then... Along Comes the Association for?

And Then... Along Comes the Association works well if you're into melodic harmonies for sunny days, waves of nostalgia and warmth and catchy sing-alongs with friends.

How many songs are on And Then... Along Comes the Association?

And Then... Along Comes the Association has 24 tracks, running approximately 65 minutes.

Released 60 years ago

And Then... Along Comes the Association

The Association · 1966

65 min · 24 tracks · soft rock

Melodic harmonies and lush arrangements blend folk and pop influences in a quintessential soft rock experience.

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Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

melodic harmonies for sunny days
waves of nostalgia and warmth
catchy sing-alongs with friends
short tracks for easy listening
dynamic shifts keep engagement

Maybe skip if you want

prefer longer, cohesive pieces
seek heavier, intense sounds

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on July 1, 1966, 'And Then... Along Comes the Association' was The Association's debut studio album, introducing their unique sound to the music scene. This album established them as a significant player in the burgeoning soft rock genre and laid the groundwork for their subsequent hits.
Stylistic neighbors: The Turtles· The Mamas & the Papas· Simon & Garfunkel

Tracklist

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

1 Enter the Young 2:48
2 Your Own Love 2:21
3 Don’t Blame It on Me 2:29
4 Blistered 1:52
5 I’ll Be Your Man 2:49
6 Along Comes Mary 2:51
7 Cherish 3:27
8 Standing Still 2:47
9 Message of Our Love 3:58
10 Round Again 1:53
11 Remember 2:38
12 Changes 2:35
13 One Too Many Mornings (Non-LP 45) 2:37
14 Forty Times (Non-LP 45) 2:56
15 Better Times 2:55
16 Where Were You (I'll Be Your Man) (alternate mix) 2:20
17 Along Comes Mary (45 mix) 2:51
18 Cherish (45 mix) 3:16
19 Enter the Young (Withdrawn 45 mix) 2:45
20 Along Comes Mary (instrumental) 2:52
21 Remember (instrumental) 2:39
22 Your Own Love (instrumental) 2:25
23 Better Times (instrumental) 2:50
24 Where Were You (I'll Be Your Man) (instrumental) 2:48

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