Birthday
Released: 1968

Birthday

by The Association

The 1116th greatest album of all time

Birthday (1968) finds The Association applying their trademark vocal harmonies to a blend of pop rock and baroque pop with noticeable psychedelic pop touches. The record mixes lush string and horn arrangements, close-knit melodic hooks, and some studio experimentation, with songs such as "Everything That Touches You" showcasing the group's move toward richer, more textured production while retaining accessible pop songwriting.