Hollies (1974 album)

by The Hollies

Released: March 14, 1974

Rock, pop

The Album

"Hollies" is a studio album by the British rock band The Hollies, released in 1974. This album marks a significant shift in the band's musical direction, moving away from their traditional pop-rock sound to more progressive rock elements. Despite the stylistic transition, the album features the strong vocal harmonies that The Hollies are known for.

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The second, "Don't Let Me Down", had originally…

The second, "Don't Let Me Down", had originally been recorded by the band Badfinger.

Overall, "Hollies" stands as a representation of the…

Overall, "Hollies" stands as a representation of the band's evolution and resilience in the ever-changing music landscape of the 1970s.

On "Hollies", the band included two cover songs

On "Hollies", the band included two cover songs.

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Reception

The first, "The Air That I Breathe", was a worldwide hit, reaching top chart positions in multiple countries. Upon release, the album received mixed to positive reviews from critics, and while it didn't fare as well in the UK as some of their previous works, it broke into the top 40 in the United States, signalling a resurgence for the band there.

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On "Hollies", the band included two cover songs. The first, "The Air That I Breathe", was a worldwide hit, reaching top chart positions in multiple countries. The second, "Don't Let Me Down", had originally been recorded by the band Badfinger.

Upon release, the album received mixed to positive reviews from critics, and while it didn't fare as well in the UK as some of their previous works, it broke into the top 40 in the United States, signalling a resurgence for the band there. Overall, "Hollies" stands as a representation of the band's evolution and resilience in the ever-changing music landscape of the 1970s.