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"The Good Earth" is the second studio album by the American jangle-pop and post-punk band The Feelies, released in 1986. The record was co-produced by the band's guitarist Glenn Mercer alongside Peter Buck, the guitarist of R.E.M., who helped shape the album's distinctive ringing guitar textures and intricate rhythmic interplay. Following their critically acclaimed debut "Crazy Rhythms," this album solidified the group's reputation for hypnotic, acoustic-driven rock.
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When was The Feelies' album 'The Good Earth' released?
'The Good Earth' is the second studio album by the American jangle-pop band The Feelies, released in 1986. It arrived six years after their critically acclaimed debut album, 'Crazy Rhythms.'
Who produced 'The Good Earth'?
The album was co-produced by the band's own guitarist, Glenn Mercer, alongside Peter Buck. Buck is famously known as the lead guitarist and founding member of the alternative rock band R.E.M.
What is the musical style of 'The Good Earth'?
The record is highly characteristic of the 1980s jangle-pop and post-punk movements, driven by ringing, treble-heavy electric guitars. Peter Buck's influence is notable, giving the album a warm, acoustic-leaning feel similar to early R.E.M. records.
Did 'The Good Earth' achieve commercial success on the charts?
While the album was critically acclaimed and beloved by college radio, it did not reach mainstream commercial dominance. However, it solidified The Feelies' status as pioneers of the American indie rock scene.
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