Criteria Studios

Criteria Studios is a recording studio in Miami, Florida, founded in 1958 by musician Mack Emerman (1923–2013),[1] and which went on to become the source of many hit records, especially in the 1970s. The studio was originally designed by Hollywood, Florida, architect Charles C. Reed, Jr. Subsequent additions, acoustic design and renovations completed by others.

Criteria Studios (The Hit Factory Criteria Miami) at 1755 NE 149th St. Miami, Florida 33181 in 2011

History

Many top artists and producers have used Criteria. Hundreds of gold, platinum, and diamond singles and albums have been recorded, mixed or mastered at Criteria, including "Layla", "I Feel Good" and Eat a Peach, as well as parts of Hotel California and Rumours.[2] Atlantic Records regularly used the studios for their roster of artists in the 1970s, through a connection with Tom Dowd, a leading staff engineer-producer with the label. The Bee Gees worked at Criteria in the mid- to late 1970s and early 1980s, most notably during recording of Main Course (1975) and Spirits Having Flown (1979).[3][4] In 1999, The Hit Factory purchased Criteria Studios, revamping and re-opening the studios under the new name "The Hit Factory Criteria Miami". In 2017, the facility once again reverted to the original Criteria Studios name.

Selected artists

Artists who have recorded singles or albums at the studio include:

See also
  • List of US recording studios

References
  1. "Recording Studios Boom With Sounds Of South Florida," by Sherry Woods, Palm Beach Post, May 3, 1970, pg. G1
  2. "Mack Emerman, Founder of Criteria Recording Studios, Dies at 89," by Bruce Weber, The New York Times, May 28, 1970
  3. "Gibb Songs - 1975" by Joseph Brennan
  4. "Gibb Songs - 1978" by Joseph Brennan
  5. "V EXCLUSIVE: Rodney Jerkins Talks MJ's Last Studio Album, Invincible" by Jermaine Hall, Vibe (magazine), September 5, 2009
  6. Joyous Lake (1976 album)


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