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19 of 19 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
I was so impressed by this album that I took up the guitar! A mix of rich acoustic sounds and melancholic melodies make this album a must for anyone who has not sampled the early works of James Taylor. The most well know song on the album is Carolina on my mind containing the unmistakable bass playing of Paul Mcartney. The electric guitar also has its place in Don't talk now, Night owl and the the raw "Blues is Just A bad Dream", James's first recorded attempt at this type of playing - For those who know the inimitable "Steamroller" on Sweet Baby James, the playing is more simple but just as effective. Some of the songs have been updated on his Greatest Hits CD's, such as "Something in The Way She Moves" but the originals are still the best, and rely on the voice and the guitar to bring the song to life. Many of the songs are linked by a simple cameo instrumental using instruments like a harpsichord, string quartet and guitar - these add a seamless blend of the best of James Taylors first works -a must for those who have worn their vinyl version out, or who want to know what a real acoustic should sound like
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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This one took me by surprise! I've been a fan of James Taylor since the release of 'Sweet Baby James' but I had never heard this album until I found it on Amazon and decided I must have it.I suppose I thought "how good can it be?" because it was 'Sweet Baby James' that shot him to fame two years after he recorded this.(and I've never seen a copy of this CD in a record shop but they usually have SBJ).So imagine my joy when I heard this for the first time and discovered just how good it is. It is a stunner. I can't understand how I've lived all these years without it.(Of course I was only 11 when it was released and lived in a tiny village and had miniscule pocket money.So perhaps I can be forgiven for my ignorance). At first I was taken aback by the production and the little instrumental passages linking the songs together. It was disconcerting to hear this version of a familiar song like 'Carolina in my Mind' at first-the tempo and the strings came as a shock.I wasn't sure what I thought about it but the other songs captivated me completely.It is magical,here is 'something rich and strange'. It quickly became one of my most listened to albums and now I would say that this is my favourite version of 'Carolina' which had never been one of my favourite JT songs.The whole album has a unique,beautiful feel to it. The lyrics are never less than interesting,they are often beautiful and are,clearly,very personal. My favourite songs at time of writing are 'Sunshine,Sunshine',the simple acoustic 'Something in the Way She Moves','Brighten Your Night with My Day', 'Rainy Day Man' has always been a favourite song of mine-but this is the best version, the traditional song 'Circle Around the Sun' is gorgeous but best of all is the haunting 'The Blues is Just a Bad Dream'.However, ask me tomorrow and the answer might be different because all the songs are worth listening to over and over again,they have depth.Listen to them and then reflect on the fact that the artist was only 20 at the time. It is an extraordinary album and deserves to be as well-known and well-loved as 'Sweet Baby James' or 'Mud Slide Slim'.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
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All JT's albums are excellent and set a standard for others to achieve. This one is no exception. Every track is strong (I mean that - I like melodies and it has them a plenty). For example "Caroline In My Mind" is given outstandingly great production treatment. The album has that Beatles/Apple quality with lots of instruments introduced to link the tracks. Though it was ignored at the time by the public we have to remember the amount of competition there was around at the time for limited radio air play. I know that you will read a lot of reviews proclaiming albums to be excellent but this one really is...and you can play it anytime. Sublimely crafted songs, fantastic musicianship. Finally, if you are in to packaging this one looks great with it's gatefold sleeve reproduced in full colour.
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As good now as it was in 1968..
I first bought this album the day after seeing an unknown James Taylor guesting on Bobbie Gentry's BBC TV show in 1968. Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Treescaper
something different
How did I live so long and never hear this?
When you're on the floor and barely walking,
get up and dance
When you're on the floor and barely walking,
get up and dance
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