The Band - Jericho (2LP Cobalt Blue Vinyl) (BF25)

First time on vinyl! Jericho (originally released in 1993) is The Band's comeback & reunion album, marking their first studio album since Islands (1977) and their first since reforming without Robbie Robertson in 1983. Returning from the original lineup were Levon Helm (drums, mandolin and vocals), Rick Danko (bass, guitar and vocals), and Garth Hudson (organ, keyboards and horns), while pianist and vocalist Richard Manuel, who died in 1986, posthumously appears on one track. New to the group were drummer Randy Ciarlante, keyboardist Richard Bell, and guitarist Jim Weider. The album also included contributions from outside songwriters and featured covers of artists like Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen, and Muddy Waters.