Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks (play-graded). Gate-fold cover looks okay; noticeable scuffing (front/back/inner-gate). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white); small tear in sleeve. Spine is mostly easy-to-read with wear. Shelf-wear along top/bottom-edge; small splits at corners. Opening shows signs of use with divots; small tear along back edge of opening. Yellow label. (Not a cut-out.)
From the Inside is Poco's most unusual record, and one the band -- especially founder Richie Furay, whose songs were sort of pushed into the background -- didn't like all that much. But it was a very good one anyway, produced in Memphis by guitar legend Steve Cropper and featuring the group generating a leaner, more stripped-down, somewhat bluesier sound. The harmonies are less radiant and the guitars more subdued, and the spirits also a little more low-key than usual. But the sound they get is still appealing, the singing more reflective and a little bit closer to R&B than to the post-Byrds country-rock for which they were known -- the songs are pretty, and in listening terms George Grantham's drums and Timothy B. Schmit's bass are nice and upfront in the mix, and the guitars have a really close presence, even if they are turned down. This album was the first to include new member Paul Cotton as lead guitarist, who replaced Jim Messina. Messina would go on to form his partnership with Kenny Loggins. Paul Cotton's Bad Weather was the best reviewed song, but other highlights were You Are the One, Hoe Down, Railroad Days, and Ol' Forgiver.