| The Marblehead Messenger | ||||
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| Released | October 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1971, Seaweed Studios, Marblehead, Massachusetts | |||
| Genre | Roots rock, fusion | |||
| Length | 40:02 | |||
| Label | Capitol (original release) One Way (1992 CD reissue) | |||
| Producer | George Martin | |||
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The Marblehead Messenger is the third album by the band Seatrain, recorded in 1971. As with Seatrain's previous album, it was produced by George Martin. [1]
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Allmusic's brief retrospective review said the album was "better played and sung" and "much more of a band effort" than Seatrain . [1]
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