"Cyan" is an album by American rock band Three Dog Night, released in 1973. The album primarily consists of 9 tracks and is the seventh studio album by the group. It is noted for its soulful, slightly melancholy blend of rock, pop, and folk.
The album contains various full-band tracks such as "Happy Song" and "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)" which proved to be substantial hits, illustrating their seamless mix of rock and roll energy with R&B sensibilities. Another notable track from the album is "In My Heart", a song with an acoustic folk feel, showcasing another facet of the band's versatile sound.
The album peaked at no. 26 on the Billboard Top LPs & Tape chart in December 1973, marking a high point in the group's career. More than just a commercial success, Cyan is remembered for its diverse, high-quality songwriting and production, which has helped it remain a favorite among fans of the group.
While the most of the songs were composed by external songwriters, the band itself took a more hands-on role in the song selection and album production process. This produced an album that was diverse and varied, with the band's distinctive harmony vocals and rhythm section tying everything together.
Several tracks stood out for their innovative elements, such as the blend of folk and R&B in "In My Heart", the bluesy rock of "Play Something Sweet (Brickyard Blues)", and the energetic "Happy Song". Despite the diversity of sounds on the album, the overall feel is of a cohesive piece of work that reflected where Three Dog Night was at musically at this stage in their career.
