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so, how do you folks feel about this album? This is the kind of record that probably gets sneered at now (and even back then), but I always thought that, for soft rock, it was one of the best of its kind. Produced by Michael Omaritan, and featuring top flight musicians(including the ever-present Michael Mcdonald), I especially liked tracks like "Spinning" "The Light Is On" and "Minstrel Gigolo"--sure,"Sailing" got played to death, but I still like that one, too. so how is this one viewed now? well-crafted pop or snooze-inducing, schmaltzy shit? " I've got six things on my mind --you're no longer one of them." - Paddy McAloon, Prefab Sprout | |
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paligap said:
so, how do you folks feel about this album? This is the kind of record that probably gets sneered at now (and even back then), but I always thought that, for soft rock, it was one of the best of its kind. Produced by Michael Omaritan, and featuring top flight musicians(including the ever-present Michael Mcdonald), I especially liked tracks like "Spinning" "The Light Is On" and "Minstrel Gigolo"--sure,"Sailing" got played to death, but I still like that one, too. so how is this one viewed now? well-crafted pop or snooze-inducing, schmaltzy shit? Pali, ...damn. This album is killing. Don't know what the hell happened to Chris Cross. But, I can hear "Sailing" 1,000 times and never get sick of it. Good album. Still have the lp from when I was a kid. Brings back memories. It was a different time then, wasn't it? SynthiaRose said "I'm in love with blackguitaristz. Especially when he talks about Hendrix."
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so, how do you folks feel about this album? This is the kind of record that probably gets sneered at now (and even back then), but I always thought that, for soft rock, it was one of the best of its kind. Produced by Michael Omaritan, and featuring top flight musicians(including the ever-present Michael Mcdonald), I especially liked tracks like "Spinning" "The Light Is On" and "Minstrel Gigolo"--sure,"Sailing" got played to death, but I still like that one, too. so how is this one viewed now? well-crafted pop or snooze-inducing, schmaltzy shit?  Hell, you can't go wrong with this album. My favorite cuts were Sailing and Ride Like The Wind. | |
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Classic Material there,great album.i may have to throw that in the replenish list  | |
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(such a long way to gooo) make it to the border of Mexico so I ride, like the wind ride like the wind  Been gone for a minute, now I'm back with the jump off | |
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i never had that album but he had some slow jams like "sailing". what ever happened to that dude? i don't think he could really make it in the industry now that everything is so superficial. | |
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I have a few of his later albums. There not as good as the first but there are some good songs on there.
Another Page Good songs:What Am I Supposed to Believe, Think of Laura, Talking in My Sleep & Words of Wisdom Back Of My Mind Good songs: Swept Away, I Will (Take You Forever), Back of My Mind, Alibi & Just One Look Window Good songs: Wild Wild West, Wishing Well, Jan's Tune, Open Up My Window, Love Is Calling & Save Your Sadness (Jan's Tune-Remix) Walking In Avalon Good songs: In a Red Room, Hunger, I Know You Well & Rainy Day in Vancouver He also has some more albums besides these. [Edited 1/28/05 16:00pm] | |
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I saw him about two years ago on television - he was playing a concert, which consisted of his greatest hits and some new material. He's actually a pretty decent guitar player, as he cut loose with some cool solos, especially during "Ride Like the Wind". My author page: https://www.amazon.com/au...eretttruth | |
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Sailing has a very beautiful melody. Yes, it is a classic. | |
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