''Sea Level'' is the 1977 debut

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which was released on the Capricorn Records label.

Critical reception

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Dave Lynch wrote, "Of course, the Allmans sound was a major touchstone for Sea Level; certainly, Leavell's pianism had reached its largest audience ever with his solo break on " Jessica", and he would bring similar stylings to his quartet's 1977 eponymous debut album. But Sea Level didn't need to stand in the shadow of any other group, as the debut made clear.... ''Sea Level'' was a fine debut from a killer quartet..."

Track listing

All songs written by Chuck Leavell, except where noted. #"The Rain in Spain" – 6:47 #"Shake a Leg" (Edward Hoerner) – 3:53 #"Tidal Wave" – 5:40 #"Country Fool" – 3:39 #"Nothing Matters But the Fever" – 7:20 #"Grand Larceny" (

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) –5:22 #" Scarborough Fair" (Traditional) – 5:32 #"Just a Good Feeling" – 3:01

Personnel

* Chuck Leavell – keyboards, lead vocals * Jimmy Nalls – guitars, vocals *

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– bass, vocals *

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– drums, percussion * Ed Dowling – trumpet

References

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