The Gilded Palace Of Sin

Gram Parsons and Chris Hillman departed from psychedelic rock to pursue traditional country music for this 1969 record. These sessions occurred in Los Angeles and successfully bridged the gap between Nashville habits and West Coast rebellion.

Pedal steel remains a central feature, providing a distinct texture to the songwriting. The result is a notable document of the cosmic country movement. It captures a specific tension between genres that defines the identity of this release.