Heritage II

In 2017, Omnivore Recordings released America's "Heritage : Home Recordings & Demos 1970–1973". And now, due to critical and commercial acclaim we are pleased to announce the release of "Heritage II : Demos & Alternate Takes 1971–1976".

This collection picks up where the 1st volume left off, centering mostly on the beginning of the George Martin era. Martin produced 7 albums by America and "Heritage II" focuses on demos and alternate takes from the "Holiday", "Hearts", and "Hideaway" albums from 1974 to 1976. Hear for the very 1st time, an unreleased Gerry Beckley song, “Mandy”, demos of songs from "Holiday", “What Does It Matter” and “Mad Dog”, outtakes from "Hearts", “Simple Life” and alternate mixes from "Hideaway", “Amber Cascades” and “Today’s The Day”.

In addition to these gems, there’s a real rarity included herein from 1971, an acoustic instrumental jam by Gerry Beckley, Dewey Bunnell and Dan Peek entitled, “Jameroony”, lasting nearly 13 minutes. Unearthed from the band’s archives, this track has been rumored for years, but only just found recently. An early 70's soft rock fan’s dream come true.

This collection spotlights a new direction in the band’s sound as George Martin takes the reins and leads them to many more platinum albums and hit records. Please enjoy this alternate walk down memory lane as you immerse yourself in the guilty pleasures of America.

Omnivore Recordings, April 24th, 2020.