In February 1972, “RCA” label released “Tantamount to Treason Volume 1”, the fourth Michael Nesmith solo album. It was recorded in 1971, and was produced by Michael Nesmith.

Personnel:

• Michael Nesmith – vocals, six and 12-string electric and acoustic guitars
• J. “Red” Rhodes- pedal steel guitar
• Michael Cohen – keyboards, Moog synthesizer
• Johnny Meeks – bass
• Jack Ranelli – drums
• José Feliciano– congas
• Peter Abbot – engineer
• Acy Lehman – art direction
• Wilson McLean – artwork
• Frank Mulvey – design

Track listing:

All tracks by Michael Nesmith except where noted.

1. Mama Rocker
2. Lazy Lady
3. You Are My One
4. In the Afternoon
5. Highway 99 With Melange – Michael Cohen
6. Wax Minute – Richard Stekol
7. Bonaparte’s Retreat – Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart
8. Talking to the Wall – Bill Chadwick
9. She Thinks I Still Care – Dickey Lee, Steve Duffy