Well the good news is that I like it more than I did yesterday. I heard a version online that had been ripped from E Street Radio, and I was decidedly underwhelmed. Listening today, I generally liked it. Probably gonna need some more time and the rest of the album to figure it all out.
Not blown away but it's worming it's way in after a few listens.
This seems to be a group of solo recordings he's had on the go for a long time now. My feeling at the time was that Swallowed Up, the bonus track on Wrecking Ball, was a product of these sessions. I rather liked Swallowed Up and this, so it augurs well for the album.
I'm really digging the Jimmy Webb vibe on Bruce's new song. A good, compact song. Plus, the desert imagery is very pleasant. Thanks for the share, Sal.
It was love at first listen for me. I know some folks wished he'd be political on the new album, but honestly I need sunshine, the open road, and softness right now. God, I love this man, this musician, this NJ wordsmith-dreamer. Gentle on my mind and how I wish Glen Campbell was still around to cover it. Peace all.
To me, this could be the most radical departure musically in his entire career. The all acoustic Nebraska? That didn't feel radical at all, really. Very much in keeping with who he is. The terrific Seeger Sessions album? The (modest) hints of gospel and hip hop on Wrecking Ball? A tip of the hat to other sounds while remaining essentially the same. I mean, he has evolved, from Dylanesque to Spectorial to Springsteenian. But the Glenn Campbell/Jimmy Webb early 70s sound here (I don't hear Laurel Canyon yet) is, to me, very very unexpected. And the moving lyrics about the allure of depression and how alone can become lonely in the blink of an eye? I found that pretty sneakily moving in light of his bio. And that bass is awesome. Liked it from the start but more each time. I've got to stop playing it to death and wait for the album.
It's hard not to love this record if you're a fan of pop music. I didn't think I'd write that after the first and second spin. It felt a bit like he was trying too hard, almost like a Rutles parody of the Glen Campbell/Nilsson vibe. But I went back more than I thought I would, and it really worked its magic. I can't wait for more.
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Well the good news is that I like it more than I did yesterday. I heard a version online that had been ripped from E Street Radio, and I was decidedly underwhelmed. Listening today, I generally liked it. Probably gonna need some more time and the rest of the album to figure it all out.
I dig that whole Bakersfield, Goodtime Charlie vibe. Wonder where the album is going.
I agree w/ Troy. I like it on first listen (at work) but def need to spend more time with this and the album upon its release.
Not blown away but it's worming it's way in after a few listens.
This seems to be a group of solo recordings he's had on the go for a long time now. My feeling at the time was that Swallowed Up, the bonus track on Wrecking Ball, was a product of these sessions. I rather liked Swallowed Up and this, so it augurs well for the album.
I'm really digging the Jimmy Webb vibe on Bruce's new song. A good, compact song. Plus, the desert imagery is very pleasant. Thanks for the share, Sal.
Agree with Mr. Baez: I hear Jimmy Webb and some bit of the production feel of Nilsson's "Everybody's Talkin'" in here. I like it.
Enjoying it!
It took me a good couple of listens but I now think it's a beautiful, great song. I love it
Im with JAYESSEM and Goodtime Charli/ Everybodys Talking etc Its gonna be an interesting album... getting mellow with age
It was love at first listen for me. I know some folks wished he'd be political on the new album, but honestly I need sunshine, the open road, and softness right now. God, I love this man, this musician, this NJ wordsmith-dreamer. Gentle on my mind and how I wish Glen Campbell was still around to cover it. Peace all.
To me, this could be the most radical departure musically in his entire career. The all acoustic Nebraska? That didn't feel radical at all, really. Very much in keeping with who he is. The terrific Seeger Sessions album? The (modest) hints of gospel and hip hop on Wrecking Ball? A tip of the hat to other sounds while remaining essentially the same. I mean, he has evolved, from Dylanesque to Spectorial to Springsteenian. But the Glenn Campbell/Jimmy Webb early 70s sound here (I don't hear Laurel Canyon yet) is, to me, very very unexpected. And the moving lyrics about the allure of depression and how alone can become lonely in the blink of an eye? I found that pretty sneakily moving in light of his bio. And that bass is awesome. Liked it from the start but more each time. I've got to stop playing it to death and wait for the album.
Might as well weigh in here.
It's hard not to love this record if you're a fan of pop music. I didn't think I'd write that after the first and second spin. It felt a bit like he was trying too hard, almost like a Rutles parody of the Glen Campbell/Nilsson vibe. But I went back more than I thought I would, and it really worked its magic. I can't wait for more.
Thanks for posting this. I'm eager to get the album.
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