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| Released = June 1967
| Released = June 1967
| Recorded = April – May 1967
| Recorded = April – May 1967
| Genre = [[Baroque pop]], [[sunshine pop]], [[psychedelic pop]]
| Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Baroque pop]], [[sunshine pop]], [[folk rock]], [[psychedelic pop]], [[garage punk]]
| Length = 32:05
| Length = 32:05
| Label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
| Label = [[Warner Bros. Records|Warner Bros.]]
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| Next album = ''[[Birthday (The Association album)|Birthday]]'' <br /> (1968)
| Next album = ''[[Birthday (The Association album)|Birthday]]'' <br /> (1968)
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'''''Insight Out''''' is the third [[album]] by the American [[Pop music|pop]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] [[The Association]] and was released in June 1967 on [[Warner Bros. Records]].<ref name="cherry">{{Cite web|title=Insight Out: Deluxe expanded mono edition - product information|publisher=[[Cherry Red]]|url=http://www.cherryred.co.uk/nowsounds-exd.asp?id=3386|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> It was the band's first album release for the Warner Brothers label and it became one of the top selling [[LP album|LPs]] of the year in America, peaking at number 8 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' Top LPs]] chart and being [[RIAA certification|certified]] [[Music recording sales certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] in December 1967.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insight Out chart information|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/insight-out-r29435/charts-awards|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref><ref name="unterberger">{{cite album-notes|title=Insight Out|albumlink=Insight Out|artist=The Association|year=2003|notestitle=The Association's ''Insight Out''|first=Richie|last=Unterberger|authorlink=Richie Unterberger|format=CD booklet|publisher=[[Collectors' Choice Music]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Association - RIAA Awards|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Insight_Out&artist=Association&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> The album's success was largely attributable to the inclusion of the U.S. [[Hit single|hits]] "[[Windy]]" and "[[Never My Love]]", which reached number 1 and number 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart respectively<ref>[http://www.billboard.com/#/artist/the-association/chart-history/4000 The Association USA chart history], Billboard.com. Retrieved June 2, 2012.</ref> and were among the most-played records on [[AM broadcasting|AM radio]] during the late 1960s.<ref name="unterberger"/>
'''''Insight Out''''' is the third [[album]] by the American [[Pop music|pop]] [[Musical ensemble|band]] [[The Association]] and was released in June 1967 on [[Warner Bros. Records]].<ref name="cherry">{{Cite web|title=Insight Out: Deluxe expanded mono edition - product information|publisher=[[Cherry Red]]|url=http://www.cherryred.co.uk/nowsounds-exd.asp?id=3386|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> It was the band's first album release for the Warner Brothers label and it became one of the top selling [[LP album|LPs]] of the year in America, peaking at number 8 on the [[Billboard 200|''Billboard'' Top LPs]] chart and being [[RIAA certification|certified]] [[Music recording sales certification|gold]] by the [[Recording Industry Association of America]] in December 1967.<ref>{{cite web|title=Insight Out chart information|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url=http://www.allmusic.com/album/insight-out-r29435/charts-awards|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref><ref name="unterberger">{{cite album-notes|title=Insight Out|albumlink=Insight Out|artist=The Association|year=2003|notestitle=The Association's ''Insight Out''|first=Richie|last=Unterberger|authorlink=Richie Unterberger|format=CD booklet|publisher=[[Collectors' Choice Music]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=The Association - RIAA Awards|publisher=[[Recording Industry Association of America]]|url=http://www.riaa.com/goldandplatinumdata.php?resultpage=1&table=SEARCH_RESULTS&action=&title=Insight_Out&artist=Association&format=&debutLP=&category=&sex=&releaseDate=&requestNo=&type=&level=&label=&company=&certificationDate=&awardDescription=&catalogNo=&aSex=&rec_id=&charField=&gold=&platinum=&multiPlat=&level2=&certDate=&album=&id=&after=&before=&startMonth=1&endMonth=1&startYear=1958&endYear=2010&sort=Artist&perPage=25|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> The album's success was largely attributable to the inclusion of the U.S. [[Hit single|hits]] "[[Windy]]" and "[[Never My Love]]", which reached number 1 and number 2 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] chart respectively and were among the most-played records on [[AM broadcasting|AM radio]] during the late 1960s.<ref name="unterberger"/> However, the album was less successful outside of North America and failed to chart in the United Kingdom.


''Insight Out'' was the first Association album to feature new guitarist/vocalist [[Larry Ramos]], who had joined the band just prior to the album [[Studio recording|recording sessions]] as a replacement for departed [[lead guitar]]ist/vocalist Jules Alexander.<ref name="unterberger"/> The album also saw The Association working with [[record producer]] and [[recording engineer]] [[Bones Howe]] for the first time. Howe, who had previously worked with [[The Mamas & the Papas]] and [[The Turtles]], was brought in by the band's manager and Warner Bros. Records in an attempt to steer the group in a more commercial direction.<ref name="unterberger"/> As a result of Howe's focus on obtaining a radio-friendly sound, The Association ceded much of the instrumental playing on ''Insight Out'' to a team of top L.A. [[session musician]]s, including drummer [[Hal Blaine]], bassist [[Joe Osborn]], keyboardist [[Larry Knechtel]], guitarist [[Al Casey (rock & roll guitarist)|Al Casey]], and guitarist/sitarist Mike Deasy.<ref name="unterberger"/> The group also returned to using songs written by non-band members for ''Insight Out'', in stark contrast to their previous album ''[[Renaissance (The Association album)|Renaissance]]'', on which the band had written and performed all of their own music.<ref name="unterberger"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Eder|first=Bruce|title=Renaissance album review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=rr935|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref>
''Insight Out'' was the first Association album to feature new guitarist and vocalist [[Larry Ramos]], who had joined the band just prior to the album [[Studio recording|recording sessions]], as a replacement for departed [[lead guitar]]ist Jules Alexander.<ref name="unterberger"/> The album also saw The Association working with [[record producer]] and [[recording engineer]] [[Bones Howe]] for the first time. Howe, who had previously worked with [[The Mamas & the Papas]] and [[The Turtles]], was brought in by the band's manager and Warner Bros. Records in an attempt to steer the group in a more commercial direction.<ref name="unterberger"/> As a result of Howe's focus on obtaining a radio-friendly sound, The Association ceded much of the instrumental playing on ''Insight Out'' to a team of top L.A. [[session musician]]s, including [[drummer]] [[Hal Blaine]], [[bassist]] [[Joe Osborn]], [[keyboardist]] [[Larry Knechtel]], [[guitarist]] [[Al Casey (rock & roll guitarist)|Al Casey]], and guitarist/[[sitarist]] Mike Deasy.<ref name="unterberger"/> The group also elected to record some songs written by non-band members for ''Insight Out'', in stark contrast to their previous album ''[[Renaissance (The Association album)|Renaissance]]'', on which the band had written and performed all of their own music.<ref name="unterberger"/><ref>{{cite web|last=Eder|first=Bruce|title=Renaissance album review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=rr935|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref>


"Requiem For the Masses" is an ambitious and somber piece written by multi-instrumentalist [[Terry Kirkman]], featuring layered [[Latin]] vocals<ref name="unterberger"/> and lyrics dealing with the [[Vietnam War]].<ref name="shs">{{cite web|last=McGlynn|first=Tim|title=Terry Kirkman - Requiem for the Masses|publisher=Schaumburg High School Concert Choir website|url=http://www.shs.d211.org/Music/choir/terrykirkman.htm|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> Though its appearance in single form was limited to the b-side of "Never My Love", disc jockeys often preferred the song to its a-side, and it became a minor hit.<ref name="shs"/>
''Insight Out'' saw the band mixing their textured [[Vocal harmony|vocal harmonies]] with an eclectic blend of influences, including [[Baroque pop]], [[folk rock]], [[sunshine pop]], [[Psychedelic music|psychedelia]] and even elements of [[garage punk]].<ref name="unterberger"/><ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Eder|first=Bruce|title=Insight Out album review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r29435|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> Along with the hit singles "Windy" and "Never My Love", standout tracks on the album include [[P. F. Sloan]]'s reflective "On a Quiet Night", the Addrisi Brothers' "Happiness Is", and the band originals "We Love Us", "When Love Comes to Me", and "Requiem for the Masses".<ref name="unterberger"/><ref name="allmusic"/> The latter song in particular was an ambitious and somber piece written by multi-instrumentalist [[Terry Kirkman]], featuring layered [[Latin]] vocals<ref name="unterberger"/> and recounting the story of a [[Torero|matador]] dying alone in the [[bullring]], miles away from his home.<ref name="shs">{{cite web|last=McGlynn|first=Tim|title=Terry Kirkman - Requiem for the Masses|publisher=Schaumburg High School Concert Choir website|url=http://www.shs.d211.org/Music/choir/terrykirkman.htm|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> As such, the song was intended by Kirkman to strike parallels with the plight of U.S. soldiers serving in the [[Vietnam War]] and to function as a veiled protest against that conflict.<ref name="unterberger"/><ref name="shs"/>


==Reception and reissues==
==Reception and reissues==
Music critic Matthew Weiner, writing for [[Stylus Magazine|''Stylus'' magazine]], has described ''Insight Out'' and its follow-up ''[[Birthday (The Association album)|Birthday]]'' as "minor classics in the late-sixties pop genre",<ref>{{cite web|last=Weiner|first=Matthew|title=The Association Collector's Choice CD reissues review|publisher=[[Stylus Magazine]]|url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/the-association/renaissanceinsight-outbirthdaythe-associationlivestop-your-motor.htm|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> while music historian [[Richie Unterberger]] viewed the album, within the context of The Association's back catalogue, as "characteristically eclectic".<ref name="unterberger"/> In his review for the [[Allmusic]] website, Bruce Eder has described ''Insight Out'' as "an enjoyable folk-rock album", but also noted that the LP was recorded "somewhat in the shadow of [[Harpers Bizarre]]'s experimental "[[The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)|Feelin' Groovy]]" single."<ref name="allmusic">{{cite web|last=Eder|first=Bruce|title=Insight Out album review|publisher=[[Allmusic]]|url={{Allmusic|class=album|id=r29435|pure_url=yes}}|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref>
Music critic Matthew Weiner, writing for [[Stylus Magazine|''Stylus'' magazine]], has described ''Insight Out'' and its follow-up ''[[Birthday (The Association album)|Birthday]]'' as "minor classics in the late-sixties pop genre",<ref>{{cite web|last=Weiner|first=Matthew|title=The Association Collector's Choice CD reissues review|publisher=[[Stylus Magazine]]|url=http://www.stylusmagazine.com/reviews/the-association/renaissanceinsight-outbirthdaythe-associationlivestop-your-motor.htm|accessdate=2011-12-09}}</ref> while music historian [[Richie Unterberger]] viewed the album, within the context of The Association's back catalogue, as "characteristically eclectic".<ref name="unterberger"/> In his review for the [[Allmusic]] website, Bruce Eder has described ''Insight Out'' as "an enjoyable folk-rock album", but also noted that the LP was recorded "somewhat in the shadow of [[Harpers Bizarre]]'s experimental "[[The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy)|Feelin' Groovy]]" single.<ref name="allmusic"/>


''Insight Out'' has been reissued a number of times on [[Compact Disc|CD]], including a [[remaster]]ed edition of the album in its standard [[Stereophonic sound|stereo]] configuration on [[Collectors' Choice Music]] in 2003 and as a Japanese release on Warner Bros. in 2005, with the addition of two [[bonus tracks]]. In 2011, ''Insight Out'' was reissued in a deluxe CD package by [[Cherry Red|Cherry Red Records]], featuring the original [[Monaural|mono]] mix of the album and multiple bonus tracks.<ref name="cherry"/>
''Insight Out'' has been reissued a number of times on [[Compact Disc|CD]], including a [[remaster]]ed edition of the album in its standard [[Stereophonic sound|stereo]] configuration on [[Collectors' Choice Music]] in 2003 and as a Japanese release on Warner Bros. in 2005, with the addition of two [[bonus tracks]]. In 2011, ''Insight Out'' was reissued in a deluxe CD package by [[Cherry Red|Cherry Red Records]], featuring the original [[Monaural|mono]] mix of the album and multiple bonus tracks.<ref name="cherry"/>

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Insight Out is the third album by the American pop band The Association and was released in June 1967 on Warner Bros. Records.[1] It was the band's first album release for the Warner Brothers label and it became one of the top selling LPs of the year in America, peaking at number 8 on the Billboard Top LPs chart and being certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America in December 1967.[2][3][4] The album's success was largely attributable to the inclusion of the U.S. hits "Windy" and "Never My Love", which reached number 1 and number 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart respectively and were among the most-played records on AM radio during the late 1960s.[3] However, the album was less successful outside of North America and failed to chart in the United Kingdom.

Insight Out was the first Association album to feature new guitarist and vocalist Larry Ramos, who had joined the band just prior to the album recording sessions, as a replacement for departed lead guitarist Jules Alexander.[3] The album also saw The Association working with record producer and recording engineer Bones Howe for the first time. Howe, who had previously worked with The Mamas & the Papas and The Turtles, was brought in by the band's manager and Warner Bros. Records in an attempt to steer the group in a more commercial direction.[3] As a result of Howe's focus on obtaining a radio-friendly sound, The Association ceded much of the instrumental playing on Insight Out to a team of top L.A. session musicians, including drummer Hal Blaine, bassist Joe Osborn, keyboardist Larry Knechtel, guitarist Al Casey, and guitarist/sitarist Mike Deasy.[3] The group also elected to record some songs written by non-band members for Insight Out, in stark contrast to their previous album Renaissance, on which the band had written and performed all of their own music.[3][5]

Insight Out saw the band mixing their textured vocal harmonies with an eclectic blend of influences, including Baroque pop, folk rock, sunshine pop, psychedelia and even elements of garage punk.[3][6] Along with the hit singles "Windy" and "Never My Love", standout tracks on the album include P. F. Sloan's reflective "On a Quiet Night", the Addrisi Brothers' "Happiness Is", and the band originals "We Love Us", "When Love Comes to Me", and "Requiem for the Masses".[3][6] The latter song in particular was an ambitious and somber piece written by multi-instrumentalist Terry Kirkman, featuring layered Latin vocals[3] and recounting the story of a matador dying alone in the bullring, miles away from his home.[7] As such, the song was intended by Kirkman to strike parallels with the plight of U.S. soldiers serving in the Vietnam War and to function as a veiled protest against that conflict.[3][7]

Reception and reissues

Music critic Matthew Weiner, writing for Stylus magazine, has described Insight Out and its follow-up Birthday as "minor classics in the late-sixties pop genre",[8] while music historian Richie Unterberger viewed the album, within the context of The Association's back catalogue, as "characteristically eclectic".[3] In his review for the Allmusic website, Bruce Eder has described Insight Out as "an enjoyable folk-rock album", but also noted that the LP was recorded "somewhat in the shadow of Harpers Bizarre's experimental "Feelin' Groovy" single.[6]

Insight Out has been reissued a number of times on CD, including a remastered edition of the album in its standard stereo configuration on Collectors' Choice Music in 2003 and as a Japanese release on Warner Bros. in 2005, with the addition of two bonus tracks. In 2011, Insight Out was reissued in a deluxe CD package by Cherry Red Records, featuring the original mono mix of the album and multiple bonus tracks.[1]

Track listing

Side one
No.TitleLead vocalsLength
1."Wasn't It a Bit Like Now?" (Terry Kirkman)Kirkman and Ramos3:33
2."On a Quiet Night" (P. F. Sloan)Yester3:21
3."We Love Us" (Ted Bluechel)Bluechel and Ramos2:25
4."When Love Comes to Me" (Jim Yester)Yester2:45
5."Windy" (Ruthann Friedman)Giguere and Ramos2:56
6."Reputation" (Tim Hardin)Cole2:38
Side two
No.TitleLead vocalsLength
1."Never My Love" (Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi)Kirkman and Ramos3:10
2."Happiness Is" (Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi)Ramos and Bluechel2:13
3."Sometime" (Russ Giguere)Giguere2:38
4."Wantin' Ain't Gettin'" (Mike Deasy, Snr.)Cole and Giguere2:20
5."Requiem for the Masses" (Terry Kirkman)Kirkman4:06
Bonus tracks on 2011 reissue
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
12."Autumn Afternoon" (Outtake)Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi 
13."On a Quiet Night" (Instrumental)P. F. Sloan 
14."Windy" (Instrumental)Ruthann Friedman 
15."Sometime" (Instrumental)Russ Giguere 
16."We Love Us" (Instrumental)Ted Bluechel 
17."When Love Comes to Me" (Instrumental)Jim Yester 
18."Never My Love" (Mono 45)Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi 
19."Sometime" (Mono 45)Russ Giguere 
20."Requiem for the Masses" (Mono 45)Terry Kirkman 
21."Windy" (Mono 45)Ruthann Friedman 
22."Never My Love" (Instrumental)Don Addrisi, Dick Addrisi 

References

  1. ^ a b "Insight Out: Deluxe expanded mono edition - product information". Cherry Red. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  2. ^ "Insight Out chart information". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k Unterberger, Richie (2003). Insight Out (Media notes). Collectors' Choice Music. {{cite AV media notes}}: |format= requires |url= (help); Unknown parameter |albumlink= ignored (help); Unknown parameter |artist= ignored (|others= suggested) (help); Unknown parameter |notestitle= ignored (help)
  4. ^ "The Association - RIAA Awards". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  5. ^ Eder, Bruce. "Renaissance album review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  6. ^ a b c Eder, Bruce. "Insight Out album review". Allmusic. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  7. ^ a b McGlynn, Tim. "Terry Kirkman - Requiem for the Masses". Schaumburg High School Concert Choir website. Retrieved 2011-12-09.
  8. ^ Weiner, Matthew. "The Association Collector's Choice CD reissues review". Stylus Magazine. Retrieved 2011-12-09.


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