Alibi

Alibi is the ninth original studio album by American folk rock duo America, released by Capitol Records in 1980, see (1980 in music). Although Dan Peek departed America in 1977 after becoming a born-again Christian, remaining members Dewey Bunnell and Gerry Beckley decided to continue the group as a duo. They signed with Capitol Records and released their inaugural album on that label, Silent Letter, in 1979. Although Silent Letter was once again produced by legendary producer George Martin, the album failed to make a significant commercial impact. Prior to their follow-up album on Capitol, Bunnell and Beckley amicably parted ways with Martin in an effort to try a new musical direction. For the new album, the group utilized two...