Michael Nesmith considered Red Rhodes to be his “Cosmic Partner” – hence the album’s name. And although this record wasn’t released until just a few years ago, it was recorded in the summer of 1973 at McCabe’s Guitar shop in Santa Monica, CA. A place of music and business that continues to host intimate live shows to this day. And a tip of the hat to 7a Records for taking these recordings and bringing them to our living rooms. That is until the tape sadly runs out. Cosmic Partners is a tremendous listen until that point… Nesmith works the crowd telling stories and cracking jokes, all in the midst of his stellar song writing and stripped down composition of songs from his(and others) catalog. With legendary steel guitar picker, Red Rhodes(featured on every song), bassist Colin Cameron & Danny Lane on drums. Nesmith & Rhodes feed off each other’s energy and it is clear that they are indeed synched up in the most harmonious way. Cosmic Partners sounds to be some sort of West Texas lū’au treasure box that was evidently conjured up in the famed Laurel Canyon. It’s an all encompassing combo of these 3 sounds and it works. I recommend this to anyone looking for a road trip listen, front porch sitters, folks with no one to talk to, writers and musicians looking for some inspiration & everyone else as well. ?
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“Both inside and outside of The Monkees, Michael Nesmith has always travelled to the beat of a different drum. Another exemplary release from the team at 7a Records, Cosmic Partners: The McCabe's Tapes brings to life one of his most compelling musical periods”
– The Second Disc
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