Better Times Are Coming is the third and final studio album by the American rock supergroup Rhinoceros, released in June 1970 on the Elektra Records label.
Track listing
Singles The first single was "Let's Party" written by Guy Draper. The B-side, "Old Age", was written by drummer Duke Edwards with Larry Leishman.
Personnel Rhinoceros John Finley – vocals Danny Weis, Larry Leishman – guitar Peter Hodgson – bass Michael Fonfara – organ Duke Edwards – drums, vocals with: The Rhinets – vocals on "Let's Party" Technical Dennis R. Murphy, Guy Draper – mixing Roy Cicala, Shelly Yakus – engineers and special effects Joel Brodsky – photography
Reception In a review of the album from 1970, Billboard Magazine said the "instrumentals are tight and gutsy, and the message is strictly positive with the sway of soul." "RHINOCEROS- Better Times Are Coming. Elektra EKS 74075 (S) Rhino is back and into their original soulful bag. Sharing the tough, Rhino-style vocals with the powerful John Finley is the bluesy Duke Edwards" Other reviews were less complimentary.The Rolling stone album guide: completely new reviews Anthony DeCurtis, James Henke, Holly George-Warren - 1992 p588 "RHINOCEROS ☆ Rhinoceros (Elektra, 1968) ☆ Satin Chicken (Elektra, 1969) ☆ Better Times Are Coming (Elektra, 1970) Lumbering and graceless, this seven-piece band, it seems, wasn't being ironic when it named itself."
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