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Open Road [Original recording remastered, Import]

Donovan Audio CD
4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (30 May 2011)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Format: Original recording remastered, Import
  • Label: Repertoire Records
  • ASIN: B00004WF13
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  Vinyl
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 73,543 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

1. Changes
2. Song for John
3. Curry Land
4. Joe Bean's Theme
5. People Used To
6. Celtic Rock
7. Riki Tiki Tavi
8. Clara Clairvoyant
9. Roots Of Oak
10. Season Of Farewell
11. Poke At The Pope
12. New Year's Resolution

Product Description

Digitally remastered in a Digipack

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars An all time great 20 Nov 2011
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This is one of those lost treasures. A sublime album from first to last. My own tastes were so far removed from Donovan that I laughed when someone lent me this album and suggested I try it. Sheer joy. Beautiful writing, well crafted songs and not a dud track.
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Changes 13 Sep 2006
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Ironically, this was the album that first made me take Donovan seriously. Ironic both because it was one of his later albums, and also because of its sharply barbed wit, especially in songs like Riki Tiki Tavi and Poke at the Pope - a gem of an atheist anthem that would probably cause outcry, certainly stern words from cardinals, if released in today's more religiously restrictive times.

Supportive (Changes), reflective (People Used To, Season of Farewell), songs combine with a typically imaginative instrumental line up to make this an all-time great.
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3.0 out of 5 stars The Obscure Side Of Donavan Leitch? 23 Nov 2003
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Most people, if they recall Donovan at all, think of hits such as Sunshine Superman and Mellow Yellow. This little gem of an album was, as far as I know, the only one he recorded as a "band", loosely referred to as "Open Road".

By incorporating more of a rock sound with prominent lead guitar on several tracks, his folky style songs have an interesting new sound.

Open Road has some excellent songs - check out Curry Land and Joe Bean. Celtic Rock takes a familiar Donovan tune but introduces some of Edward Lear's Jabberwocky poem for lyrics. As a contrast, there are some excruciatingly tacky items like Poke At The Pope which is as bad as the title implies.

The only song which I believe was released as a single, was Riki Tiki Tavi - more typical Donovan sing-along style.

Overall I would say that, if you know and like most of the well known Donavan material, this would be a valid and enjoyable addition to your collection, for about half the songs are really good to hear repeatedly (how many modern albums can you say that about anyway?)

If you are new to Donavan - try "A Gift From A Flower To A Garden" or "Greatest Hits".

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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. 7 Jun 2013
By john
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Haven't heard it for years, but still as fresh and vibrant as ever from talented artist. Stands up to any work Donovan's contemporaries.
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4.0 out of 5 stars A Surprise ! 10 April 2013
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Great stuff on this one folks.
Took me a while to discover it mind you. I've been a fan of Donovan's for years , thought he was a great singles artist, but never thought of him as an albums guy. I have a couple of his 60's album's and enjoy them but more as depositories for wonderful , individual songs . My purchase of Open Road changed all that. It's an album that hangs together well , thoughtful and mature , cohesive. Pity he didn't explore this direction further really as he could have come out with an all time classic in time. This isn't quite at that level but it's a very satisfying listen and a pleasant surprise, take a chance , you won't regret it !
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5.0 out of 5 stars way above all albums 26 Feb 2013
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this is donovan at his best. i have all of dons albums but this one just stands out as the one. good music and fun all the way. this was made in the seventies, but still sounds as fresh today. celtic rock, rocks
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