Eagles

The Eagles / Desperado

First released1982

Desperado, the Eagles' second studio album, was recorded in 1973 at various locations including the Record Plant in Los Angeles and other studios. The album was produced by Glyn Johns, a renowned producer and engineer who also worked on the Eagles' debut, bringing his expertise in capturing the band's evolving sound. The recording sessions utilized analog tape technology standard to the era, with Johns employing techniques that emphasized the band's tight instrumentation and vocal harmonies. Released in June 1973, the album marked a creative evolution for the band as they developed their signature country-rock style, with particular attention paid to the production of the concept album's narrative arc. The band's meticulous approach to arrangement and production during these sessions helped establish the polished sound that would define their commercial success throughout the 1970s.