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Eric Burdon Declares "War"

by Eric Burdon and War

Released: April 16, 1970

Funk rock, blues, psychedelia

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Chart Success.

The Album

It marked the beginning of a collaboration between Eric Burdon, formerly of the Animals, and the band War. "Eric Burdon Declares "War"" is the debut album by Eric Burdon and War, released in April 1970 on MGM Records. In 1981, the album was reissued by LA Records under the title "Spill the Wine." It has also been reissued on CD under its original title by Avenue/Rhino Records, ensuring its continued availability to listeners over the years.

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Reception

The album reached number 18 on the charts in the USA, number 50 in the UK, and number 7 in Australia, though specific sources are not cited for these rankings. The back cover of the album features a declaration stating, "We the People, have declared War against the People, for the right to love each other." The album achieved gold record status, signifying significant sales, though the exact sales figures are not specified.

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"Eric Burdon Declares "War"" is the debut album by Eric Burdon and War, released in April 1970 on MGM Records. It marked the beginning of a collaboration between Eric Burdon, formerly of the Animals, and the band War. The album reached number 18 on the charts in the USA, number 50 in the UK, and number 7 in Australia, though specific sources are not cited for these rankings.

The back cover of the album features a declaration stating, "We the People, have declared War against the People, for the right to love each other." The album achieved gold record status, signifying significant sales, though the exact sales figures are not specified.

In 1981, the album was reissued by LA Records under the title "Spill the Wine." It has also been reissued on CD under its original title by Avenue/Rhino Records, ensuring its continued availability to listeners over the years.