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Hymn of the Seventh Galaxy (1973) is Return to Forever’s third studio album. This was the group’s first album with a rock influenced sound and without any vocals. Former members Flora Purim, Joe Farrell and Airto Moreira were replaced by drummer Lenny White and guitarist Bill Connors. The album was originally recorded with drummer Steve Gadd but when Gadd did not want to tour with the band, a new version was recorded with Lenny White. The version featuring Gadd was never released and the whole recording is said to be lost. The music draws upon elements from various genres, including Latin jazz, funk, psychedelic rock, and avant-garde jazz. Corea relies mostly on electric pianos and organs. Also, Clarke has not developed his famous electric bass sound yet and plays his one solo on... Read on...