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Road Movies is the third and final album by the American group Land. Road Movies was recorded between June, 1998 & February, 1999 at Jack Straw Productions in Seattle and was released on February 13, 2001 on the First World Music label.^[1] It was named one of the Top Ten releases of 2001 by Pulse! (Instrumental/Ambient) and the Seattle Weekly (Jazz).^[2]

By the time the recording of Road Movies began in 1998, Land had gone through a number of personnel changes and had developed a much harder edged sound.^[3] Guitarist Dennis Rea, interviewed at the time, is quoted: “The current lineup is more of a ‘rock’ band than earlier editions, and is much more explosive and in-your-face. Our connection with ambient music is pretty tenuous at this point.”^[4] Amazon.com’s editorial review describes the album: “Road Movies is a collection of nine compositions primarily recorded live in the studio. It is the first release featuring the powerful rhythm section of Bill Rieflin and Fred Chalenor who lend a more propulsive, focused, and dynamic element to the group. Hence, Road Movies is sometimes intense, other times playful, often beautiful, and always a fascinating listening experience.”^[5]

1. Tyrone – 5:21
2. Magnesium – 4:22
3. Rink – 4:54
4. Frolic – 6:08
5. Winnebago Weekend – 7:07
6. Vespa – 3:50
7. Strife – 5:35
8. Flagpole – 4:33
9. Sauce – 6:14

• Fred Chalenor – Bass
• Lesli Dalaba – Trumpet
• Jeff Greinke – Sounds & rhythm
• Dennis Rea – Guitar
• Bill Rieflin – Drums
• Doug Haire – Engineer

• CD Liner notes
• Allmusic Road Movies Retrieved November 29, 2007.
• Discogs Road Movies Retrieved November 29, 2007.