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Under the Gun

by Poco

Released: July 15, 1980

Country rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Breakthrough.

The Album

The album marked a transitional period for the band, as it was their last studio album with founding member Richie Furay. After the release of Under the Gun, Poco underwent further lineup changes and continued to release music throughout the 1980s and beyond, maintaining their reputation as pioneers of the country rock genre. "Under the Gun" is the twelfth studio album by the American country rock band Poco.

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However, it remains a notable entry in Poco's…

However, it remains a notable entry in Poco's discography for its heartfelt songwriting and polished production.

Under the Gun continued Poco's exploration of country…

Under the Gun continued Poco's exploration of country rock and soft rock styles, featuring a blend of upbeat tracks and introspective ballads.

The album's sound reflected the band's evolving musical…

The album's sound reflected the band's evolving musical direction, incorporating elements of pop and folk alongside their trademark country rock sound.

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Reception

Despite its solid musical content, "Under the Gun" did not achieve the same commercial success as "Legend". Released in July 1980, the album served as the follow-up to Poco's successful and critically acclaimed album "Legend".

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The Complete Album Story

"Under the Gun" is the twelfth studio album by the American country rock band Poco. Released in July 1980, the album served as the follow-up to Poco's successful and critically acclaimed album "Legend".

Under the Gun continued Poco's exploration of country rock and soft rock styles, featuring a blend of upbeat tracks and introspective ballads. The album marked a transitional period for the band, as it was their last studio album with founding member Richie Furay.

The album's sound reflected the band's evolving musical direction, incorporating elements of pop and folk alongside their trademark country rock sound. Despite its solid musical content, "Under the Gun" did not achieve the same commercial success as "Legend". However, it remains a notable entry in Poco's discography for its heartfelt songwriting and polished production.

After the release of Under the Gun, Poco underwent further lineup changes and continued to release music throughout the 1980s and beyond, maintaining their reputation as pioneers of the country rock genre.