The Roches - A Dove (1992)

This 1992 release was, in essence, the follow-up to 1989's SPEAK. Dove album for sale On this album, the Roches sing over an ensemble accompaniment that features horns (by Lenny Pickett primarily) and drums, along with the group's usual keyboards and guitars. Though earlier efforts at achieving this kind of sound were more tentative and not always completely believable (as if they were bowing to pressure and rocking out), on A DOVE, the Roches confidently meld rock idioms, gospel, and blues while keeping the group's familiar character intact. "Somebody's Gonna Have to Be Me" and "Expecting Your Love" are two standout tracks Dove CD music. On an initial listen, the latter song might sound as though the sisters are playing things fairly straight, but closer examinations reveal layers of inventive vocalizations. This set also highlights the individuality in each of the three sister's writing styles.

Track List:

01. Ing (03:03)
02. Troubled Love (03:24)
03. A Dove (05:31)
04. Somebody's Gonna Have to Be Me (03:53)
05. Expecting Your Love (04:45)
06. Answered Prayers (03:27)
07. Too Tough Hide (04:50)
08. Beautiful Love of God (04:27)
09. You're the One (03:18)
10. You're the Two (03:18)
11. Maid of the Seas (04:19)
12. (Untitled) (00:27)

Additional personnel:
Richard Kennedy (guitar, whistling)
Stuart Smith (guitar)
Lenny Pickett (flute, horns, tenor & baritone saxophones)
Peter Ecklund (trumpet)
David Bargeron (euphonium, trombone)
Charlie Giordano (piano, organ, synthesizer)
Gary Dial (piano)
Peter Wood (keyboards)
Paul Ossola (bass)
Frank Vilardi, David Beebe (drums).