Forever Changes is the third studio album by the American rock band Love, released by Elektra Records in November 1967. It was the final album recorded by the original band lineup; after its completion, Bryan Maclean left the group acrimoniously and the other members were dismissed by leader Arthur Lee. The album saw the group embrace a subtler folk-oriented sound and orchestration, while primary songwriter Lee explored darker themes alluding to mortality and his creeping disillusionment with the 1960s counterculture.
Forever Changes had only moderate success in the album charts when it was first released in 1967; it peaked at No. 154 in the US, with a stronger showing in Great Britain, where it reached No. 24 on the UK album chart. In subsequent years, it became recognized as an influential document of 1960s psychedelia and was named among the greatest albums of all time by a variety of publications.
Presented here is a rare offering in the form of a vintage issuing of album cover for Love's famed album, hand signed by seven band members and individuals involved with the album's creation. Headed up by Arthur Lee, who signs and inscribed to Kip in black ballpoint pen, other signers include band members Bryan MacLean, Johnny Echols, Michael Stuart-Ware, Alban "Snoopy" Pfisterer. Addition to the band, the album is also signed by producer Bruce Botnic and Elektra records founder Jac Holzman. All signatures are inscribed to either Tony or Kip.
The album cover stands in overall fine condition. The vinyl is not included. A desirable but difficult find for the hardcore collector!
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