The Sound of Bread

by Bread

Released: July 20, 1977

Soft rock

The Album

"The Sound of Bread" is a compilation album by American soft rock band, Bread, released in November 1977. The album provides a comprehensive collection of the band's greatest hits, covering their entire career up until that point. It includes their popular songs like "Make It with You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own" and many more.

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Background: Bread, formed in 1968, consists of principal…

Background: Bread, formed in 1968, consists of principal members David Gates, James Griffin, Robb Royer and later Mike Botts and Larry Knechtel.

Combining soft rock with breathtaking melodies and harmonies…

Combining soft rock with breathtaking melodies and harmonies, the band made waves in the music industry with their mellow yet intensely emotive style.

Their music ranges dramatically in contrast, from the…

Their music ranges dramatically in contrast, from the sweet melodies of love and life's simple pleasures, to more complex and thought-provoking themes.

To date, the album is an excellent representation…

To date, the album is an excellent representation of the band's depth and versatility spanning across various themes and musical styles over the years.

"The Sound of Bread" is not just a…

"The Sound of Bread" is not just a collection, but a musical journey that encapsulated Bread's influence and contribution to the soft rock genre.

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Essential Tracks

Make It With You

It includes their popular songs like "Make It with You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own" and many more.

Everything I Own

It includes their popular songs like "Make It with You", "Baby I'm-a Want You", "Everything I Own" and many more.

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Reception

Not only was it appreciated by fans, but it also received positive responses from critics.

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The Complete Album Story

Background:

Bread, formed in 1968, consists of principal members David Gates, James Griffin, Robb Royer and later Mike Botts and Larry Knechtel. Combining soft rock with breathtaking melodies and harmonies, the band made waves in the music industry with their mellow yet intensely emotive style. Their music ranges dramatically in contrast, from the sweet melodies of love and life's simple pleasures, to more complex and thought-provoking themes.

To date, the album is an excellent representation of the band's depth and versatility spanning across various themes and musical styles over the years. Not only was it appreciated by fans, but it also received positive responses from critics. "The Sound of Bread" is not just a collection, but a musical journey that encapsulated Bread's influence and contribution to the soft rock genre.