New Blood (Blood, Sweat & Tears album) song, "Time Remembered" was recorded for this album but was not included. It later appeared on the compilation, "The Very Best of Blood, Sweat and Tears: What Goes Up!". "New Blood" was re-released on CD in 2005 on the Wounded Bird label. Writing for Allmusic, critic Ross Boissoneau wrote of the album "The band vocals on "Touch Me" and the arrangement of Herbie Hancock's "Maiden Voyage" are among the highlights, but then there's Bob Dylan's "Down in the Flood" and Steve Katz's "Velvet". Gerry Goffin and Carole King's "Snow Queen" almost makes up for it, with sensational solos from Dave
The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch promoter Chris Ring, the band was hired by him as the first partner for his company Fanbassador. Fanbassador allowed the band to map out cities they could play based on audience demand. Eventually, they performed the album in 33 cities across the U.S. in October. All music by Cute Is What We Aim For, all lyrics by Shaant Hacikyan. Personnel per booklet. Cute Is What We Aim For Additional musicians Production The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch The Same Old Blood Rush with a New Touch is the debut studio album by American rock band Cute Is