Coming of Age is a studio album by the Canadian rock band the Five Man Electrical Band. It includes their hit, "Absolutely Right". As of 2022, the album has not yet been released on compact disc.
Reception The album received a positive critical reception upon its release. Billboard said, "This second album from The Five Man Electrical Band should further establish them as one of the most capable new groups to have emerged during the past year." They noted that the "Subjects drawn on for inspiration include unrequited love ('Country Girl'), communication barriers ('Friends & Family'), and growing up ('Coming of Age ')." Record World stated that the band "include the kind of delicacy on this album that might not be expected from the 'Signs' - 'Absolutely Right' makers. But there is also plenty of that tough music and thinking to appeal to the growing fanship." The publication also believed that the "album has that home-grown, home-made look, but doesn't need it."
Chart performance
The album debuted on Billboards Top LP's chart in the issue dated February 12, 1972, peaking at No. 199 during a two-week run on the chart.
Track listing
Personnel Les Emmerson – guitars, synthesizer, vocals Ted Gerow – keyboards, moog synthesizer, vocals Brian Rading – bass, vocals Mike Bell – drums, vocals Rick Bell – percussion, vocals
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