Head East – A Different Kind Of Crazy (Pre-Owned Vinyl) A&M Records 1979

Product Description

Originally released in 1979, A Different Kind of Crazy is the fifth studio album from American hard rock favorites Head East and a fantastic example of the band's signature blend of powerful guitar riffs, soaring vocals, melodic hooks, and keyboard-driven arena rock. Featuring the unmistakable voice of John Schlitt, who would later become the legendary lead vocalist of Petra, this nine-track album delivers the energetic, radio-friendly sound that made Head East a favorite among classic rock fans throughout the 1970s. Standout tracks include "Specialty," "Keep a Secret," "Feelin' Is Right," "Got to Be Real," and "Hard Drivin' Days," combining driving rock anthems with memorable melodies and polished arrangements.

Released on A&M Records and produced by Jeff Glixman, A Different Kind of Crazy features the classic Head East lineup of John Schlitt on lead vocals, Mike Somerville on guitar, Roger Boyd on keyboards, Dan Birney on bass, and Steve Huston on drums. The album showcases the band's musical chemistry, with rich vocal harmonies, powerful rhythm sections, and the kind of infectious songwriting that helped define late-1970s American arena rock. It also holds special significance as the final Head East studio album featuring John Schlitt before his departure from the band and his eventual rise to prominence with Petra. An excellent addition to any Head East, John Schlitt, Petra, AOR, melodic rock, or vintage vinyl collection. 

Key Collector Details

• A&M Records – Vinyl LP

• Catalog Number: SP 4795

• Originally Released: October 1979

• 12-inch Vinyl LP, 33⅓ RPM, Stereo

• Fifth studio album from Head East

• Features nine original studio recordings

• Features John Schlitt, future lead vocalist of Petra

• Final Head East studio album featuring John Schlitt

• Includes "Specialty," "Keep a Secret," "Feelin' Is Right," and "Got to Be Real"

• Produced and engineered by Jeff Glixman

• Mastered by George Marino at Sterling Sound

• Features the classic lineup of John Schlitt, Mike Somerville, Roger Boyd, Dan Birney, and Steve Huston

• Reached No. 96 on the Billboard 200

• Original cover illustration by Lou Beach

• Classic late-1970s American hard rock and AOR

  
  

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Track Listing

Side A

1. Specialty – 3:56

2. Keep a Secret – 3:52

3. Feelin' Is Right – 4:09

4. Lonelier Now – 4:03

5. Morning – 4:06

Side B

1. Got to Be Real – 4:14

2. If You Knew Me Better – 4:21

3. Too Late – 4:10

4. Hard Drivin' Days – 4:06