''Elaine MacKenzie'' is the second album by Chicago pop band Green, released in 1987 on Pravda Records.

Reception

In writing for ''

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'', Ira Robbins called ''Elaine MacKenzie'' "an album of great accomplishment" that "pair the most worthwhile Kinks influence since Big Star with enough hoarse soulful R&B soul for a Small Faces LP on Paisley Park." He gave further praise to Jeff Lescher's vocal performance, which he described as "a rough but melodic roar that seems to be straining for release." The '' Chicago Tribune'' called the album "a minor masterpiece." '' Perfect Sound Forever'' wrote that the album "was nearly as accomplished as its predecessor, ramping up the ambition, and letting the frenzy fly." The ''

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'' called the album "brilliant," writing that it featured the band's "perhaps most crucial lineup."

Track listing

Personnel

;Green *Ken Kurson – bass guitar, vocals *Jeff Lescher – guitar, vocals *Richard Clifton –

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;Additional musicians and production *Philippe Christian Bonnet – recording * Green – production *Johnny Hell – recording

References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Green (Green album) 1987 albums Green (band) albums