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Bread (album)

by Bread

Released: September 13, 1969

Soft rock

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The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could…

The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could I", and "Any Way You Want Me", which defines the sound of the band: soft, melodic, and powerful.

The album's reception was lukewarm initially

The album's reception was lukewarm initially.

Despite initial setbacks and several band members coming…

Despite initial setbacks and several band members coming and going, Bread's influence on the soft rock genre remains relevant to this day.

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Essential Tracks

Dismal Day

The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could I", and "Any Way You Want Me", which defines the sound of the band: soft, melodic, and powerful.

Could I

The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could I", and "Any Way You Want Me", which defines the sound of the band: soft, melodic, and powerful.

Any Way You Want Me

The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could I", and "Any Way You Want Me", which defines the sound of the band: soft, melodic, and powerful.

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Reception

However, it paved the way for the band's subsequent success, particularly with the release of the hit album, "On the Waters", featuring the Grammy-winning single, "Make It With You".

Now

Legacy

However, it paved the way for the band's subsequent success, particularly with the release of the hit album, "On the Waters", featuring the Grammy-winning single, "Make It With You".

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The Complete Album Story

"Bread" is the eponymous debut album by the American soft rock band, Bread, released in 1971. The band itself was formed in Los Angeles, California, in 1968. Featuring a fusion of rock and contemporary pop, Bread's unique sound contributed to the shaping of the early 70s music era. The album features the singles "Dismal Day", "Could I", and "Any Way You Want Me", which defines the sound of the band: soft, melodic, and powerful.

The album's reception was lukewarm initially. However, it paved the way for the band's subsequent success, particularly with the release of the hit album, "On the Waters", featuring the Grammy-winning single, "Make It With You". Despite initial setbacks and several band members coming and going, Bread's influence on the soft rock genre remains relevant to this day.