From the Inside is the third studio album by the American country rock band Poco. The band was reportedly unhappy with it following its release. 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.

Reception

In his Allmusic review, music critic Bruce Eder called the album "Poco's most unusual record... 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."

From the Inside (Poco album)

Track listing

"Hoe Down" (Richie Furay, Rusty Young) – 2:04

"Bad Weather" (Paul Cotton) – 5:02

"What Am I Gonna Do" (Furay) – 3:46

"You Are the One" (Furay) – 3:48

"Railroad Days" (Cotton) – 3:35

"From the Inside" (Timothy B. Schmit) – 3:10

"Do You Feel It Too" (Furay) – 5:32

"Ol’ Forgiver" (Cotton) – 3:38

"What If I Should Say I Love You" (Furay) – 3:37

"Just for Me and You" (Furay) – 3:37

2013 Iconoclassic edition bonus tracks

11. "C'mon" (studio version) (Furay) – 2:52

12. "A Man Like Me" (studio version) (Furay) – 3:36

Personnel

Poco

Richie Furay – rhythm electric and acoustic guitars, vocals

Paul Cotton – lead electric and acoustic guitars, vocals

Rusty Young – pedal steel guitar, banjo, mandolin, dobro, vocals

Timothy B. Schmit – bass guitar, vocals

George Grantham – drums, vocals

with: Jay Spell - piano

From the Inside (Poco album)

Production

Steve Cropper - producer

Charlie Bragg, Lacy O’Neal, Roy Segal - recording engineer

Kathy Johnson - front cover assemblage

References

Poco albums

1971 albums

Epic Records albums

Albums produced by Steve Cropper

From the Inside (Poco album)