Love

"Reel to Real" is the seventh and final studio album by the American rock band Love, released in 1974 by RSO Records. The album features a mix of rock and soul influences, marking the end of Love's recording career. It reflects Arthur Lee's ongoing experimentation and evolving musical style. The album did not achieve significant commercial success and received mixed reviews from critics. As the final studio album by Love, *Reel to Real* is part of the band's broader discography, highlighting the final phase of their evolution and Arthur Lee's impact on rock music. Reel to Real was the first official Love album in four years, following Arthur Lee's solo album Vindicator in 1972 and two unreleased Love albums. For this album, Lee worked with studio musicians after dismissing the previous band members. The same musicians who played on the unreleased album Black Beauty 2012 were involved in Reel to Real. The album was part of a two-album deal with Robert Stigwood's RSO Records. Skip Taylor, a long-time admirer of Lee, persuaded Stigwood to offer Lee the largest advance of his career and a significant touring opportunity, including opening for acts like Lou Reed and Eric Clapton. Reel to Real was reissued by High Moon Records in 2015 on CD and digital formats, and on LP in 2016, with new liner notes, archival photos, and bonus tracks.