Released: 1972

Eagles

The 499th greatest album of all time

Eagles is the band's 1972 debut that establishes their country rock and soft rock signature through close vocal harmonies, jangling acoustic guitars and country-tinged instrumentation such as pedal steel. Produced by Glyn Johns, the album balances rock and pop sensibilities on songs like "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling", and highlights the songwriting and vocal blend of Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon and Randy Meisner. Its sound is rooted in California country rock with polished arrangements and an easygoing, melodic tone often associated with early 1970s soft rock and yacht rock.

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