Together Forever: The Music City Sessions

Personnel: Michael Jeffries (vocals); Michael Griggs (guitar); Kevin Burton (keyboards); Marciel Garner (drums).Audio Remixers: Alec Palao; Wally Sound.Liner Note Author: Alec Palao.Photographers: Sargent Tucker; Marciel Garner; Carla Rogers; Alec Palao.As a self-contained African-American soul-rock band from the Bay Area that began releasing records when they were high schoolers still in their mid-teens, the Two Things in One were a remarkable story. This CD combines both sides of three rare 1971-1973 singles on the Music City label with ten previously unissued tracks from the same era, essentially adding up to the lost album they never got to issue while they were active. Their tale -- explained at great colorful length via extended quotes from group members in the 24-page booklet, which also has fine vintage photos and memorabilia -- is more compelling than their music, which is longer on promise than top-rank originality. It's still interesting and unusual stuff apart from the nove