''Secret Samadhi'' is the fourth studio album by American
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band
Live
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. It debuted at number 1 on the ''Billboard'' 200 upon its release on February 18, 1997. It includes the singles "Lakini's Juice", "Rattlesnake", "Turn My Head", and "Freaks". The album was certified 2× Platinum by the RIAA on July 8, 1999."RIAA entry for Secret Samadhi"
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This is the first Live recording to be produced by Jay Healy since their 1990 cassette EP ''Divided Mind, Divided Planet''.
The US release uses
HDCD
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Track listing
Personnel
Live
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Ed Kowalczyk
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* Chad Taylor – lead guitar, backing vocals
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Patrick Dahlheimer
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– bass
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Chad Gracey
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Jon Carin
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Jennifer Charles
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– vocals on "Ghost"
*Jay Healy – engineering, production
*Femio Hernandez – engineering, production
*Ted Jensen – mastering
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Doug Katsaros
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In 1978 he played on Paul Stanley's debut album, followed by working on albums by Richie Havens, Michael Bolton, Arc Angel, Bon Jovi and his band Balance ...
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Lakini's Juice
"Lakini's Juice" is a song by alternative rock group Live, which was released as the first single from their 1997 album, '' Secret Samadhi''. The song opens with abrasive staccato guitar and features an orchestra towards the end. There is a const ...
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Turn My Head
"Turn My Head" is a song by alternative rock group Live, which was released as a single from their 1997 album, '' Secret Samadhi''. In contrast to the hard-rock of most of the album, the song is slower-paced and features a string section.
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*Gerardo Lopez – engineering, production
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Tom Lord-Alge
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