Metamorphosis (Iron Butterfly album)


Metamorphosis is the fifth album by Iron Butterfly, released on August 13, 1970. It reached number 16 on the US charts. Mike Pinera, and Larry " El Rhino" Reinhardt, became members of Iron Butterfly in the early part of 1970.
The album was recorded at American Recording studio and produced by Richard Podolor, engineered by Bill Cooper.
The single "Easy Rider", reached number 66 on the Billboard chart, making it the band's biggest hit aside from "In-A-Gadda-Da-Vida". The album is noted for having one of the earliest uses of the talk box on a rock album, which Pinera used on "Butterfly Bleu."

Reception

AllMusic's Stephen Thomas Erlewine rated Metamorphosis three out of five stars. He explained that "the group continued its musical explorations, adding a layered production to its sound." He also stated that " ambition makes for an interesting listen."

Track listing

Songwriting credits per BMI Records. The album sleeve ambiguously credits the songs to "Iron Butterfly".

Personnel

Iron Butterfly

"Easy Rider " – Billboard
Chart Position
Billboard Hot 10066

Singles

US singles
Non-US singles