The United States of America was an experimental rock band found by Joseph Byrd and Dorothy Moskowitz in Los Angeles in 1967. Along with violinist Gordon Marron, bassist Rand Forbes, and drummer Craig Woodson produced one self-title album.
The 1968 self-titled album, received critical acclaim and is often cited as a forerunner in psychedelic rock – being the first band to use synthesizers and modulators. They disbanded shortly after its release.
The album is still available for purchase as an digital download on Amazon and a vinyl with Cherry Red Records.
In 2004 Sundazed records re-issued the album with 10 additional tracks, including three original pieces by Moskowitz: No Love to Give, Perry Pier, and Do You Follow Me.
Occasionally things get too excessive and self-conscious, and the attempts at comedy are a bit flat, but otherwise this is a near classic. . . The most ambitious, idiosyncratic debut album of 2004 is 36 years old,”
Richie Unterberger