Byrdmaniax

Byrdmaniax is an album by American band The Byrds, released in 1971. It remains one of their most poorly received, largely due to the heavy strings, horns, and gospel chorus overdubbed onto the songs by producer Terry Melcher and arranger Paul Polina, reportedly while The Byrds were on the road and without their approval. Upon release, Byrdmaniax did much to undo the critical standing The Byrds had earned thanks to Ballad of Easy Rider and (Untitled), and it faded quickly from the public's consciousness, [ Read More at Wikipedia ]