Flying Again
The Flying Burrito Brothers · 1975
31 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of heartfelt country melodies and rock influences that captures the essence of 1970s Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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Wind and Rain — This track stands out for its haunting melody and reflective lyrics, embodying the band's signature blend of sorrow and beauty that characterizes much of their work.
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Sweet Desert Childhood — With its vivid storytelling and nostalgic themes, this song captures a sense of longing for simpler times, reflecting the band's lyrical depth.
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Hot Burrito #3 — As a continuation of their renowned 'Hot Burrito' series, this track showcases the band's knack for emotional resonance and intricate harmonies.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends country and rock effectively but lacks a strong cohesive arc throughout its runtime.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent pedal steel guitar, which enhances the country sound while blending with rock instrumentation.
- The lyrics often explore themes of love and loss, delivered with a conversational vocal style that feels intimate and personal.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
- for late-night drives
- heartfelt ballads with longing
- easy listening for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced, energetic tracks
- seek standalone hit singles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1975, Flying Again was the fourth studio album by The Flying Burrito Brothers, following their previous album, The Flying Burrito Brothers (1971). At this point, the band was navigating lineup changes and evolving their sound while trying to maintain relevance in a rapidly shifting musical landscape marked by the rise of Southern California country rock.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Byrds· Gram Parsons· Buffalo Springfield
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Easy to Get On 3:16
- 2 Wind and Rain 4:26
- 3 Why Baby Why 2:22
- 4 Dim Light, Thick Smoke (and Loud, Loud Music) 2:15
- 5 You Left the Water Running 2:22
- 6 Building Fires 4:16
- 7 Sweet Desert Childhood 3:41
- 8 Bon Soir Blues 4:10
- 9 River Road 2:45
- 10 Hot Burrito #3 2:04
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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