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October Road

~ James Taylor
3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
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  • Audio CD (22 Aug 2002)
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Label: Columbia
  • ASIN: B00006C2DN
  • Other Editions: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
  • Average Customer Review: 3.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 19,419 in Music (See Bestsellers in Music)

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1. September Grass
2. October Road
3. 4th of July
4. Whenever You're Ready
5. Belfast To Boston (God's Rifle)
6. Mean Old Man
7. My Travelling Star
8. Raised Up Family
9. Caroline I See You
10. Baby Buffalo
11. Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas

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Amazon.co.uk Review

James Taylor's been doing it for 30 years, but less than 30 seconds into October Road he's doing it again: sending shivers up the back of the neck, breaking the listener's features into a grin. Hard to say what it is--sublime voice, soft wise words, gorgeous guitar picking? Whatever--the package is inimitable, and it's a different class. He's never been one for style make-overs--when you deal in vintage claret, why go New World--but October Road has the customary subtle progressions of his best work. Reference points are Steve Gadd's clever drumming, which contrives to lift the tunes up while remaining entirely self-effacing, and Russ Titelman's production, which applies a patina that brings out the natural hues of each song. Taylor himself--now in his mid-50s and far removed from the introverted singer-songwriter of his early fame--operates ever more elliptically now, both in terms of his lyrics and his vocal lines: try the distinctly jazzy "Mean Old Man" or "September Grass", the autumnal love song that opens the album and sends those shivers. --Brian Glasser


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'October Road' is the follow up album to 1997's Grammy Award winning 'Hourglass', by the Boston-born singer-songwriter,James Taylor. The album was produced by Taylor's mid-1970'scollaborator, Russ Titelman; and features guest appearancesfrom Ry Cooder and Michael Brecker.

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4.0 out of 5 stars "October Road" a tried and trusted path, 22 Sep 2002
By bobandheleneales (READING, BERKSHIRE United Kingdom) - See all my reviews
After a long wait of 5 years here we have the follow-up to the classic "Hourglass". At first hearing it strikes you as not as good, but further plays find the tunes spinning round your head. The first 3 tracks, "September Grass", "October Road" and "On the 4th of July" are gorgeous. Track 4 "Whenever you're ready" comes in rather jarringly with its upbeat pop, and after the thoughtful, marching rhythm of "Belfast to Boston" the lounge lizard music of "Mean old man" sounds a little incongruous. The remaining tracks are mostly a delight with "Carry me on my way" being classic James. The brass on "Raised up family" jars a good song and "Have yourself a Merry little Christmas" is a corny delight. Stick with this album, it definitely grows on you. But don't wait another 5 years James!
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3.0 out of 5 stars Some great new JT classics., 24 Aug 2002
This is a good album. But I have to admit that the first few times I listened to it I was left feeling strangely unsatisfied. And I'm not entirely sure why.

There are some classic new JT songs to enjoy here. September Grass, On The Fourth of July and Mean Old Man are the highlights of the album. Simply excellent. As is Taylor's reworking of Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas.

Then there's My Travelling Star, Caroline I See You, Belfast to Boston (perhaps not quite up there with the sparser rendition to be found on James Taylor Live at the Breacon Theatre DVD) and Baby Buffalo. All good and thoroughly pleasant.

But there is an indefinable drag to this album - a lack of a spark which the superiour Hour Glass album possessed. Perhaps its down to the overall production which doesn't seem quite right - not sure how to describe it - its a bit on the flat side.

In my humble opinion you should buy the Limited Edition album. You'll get a bonus CD containing 3 extra songs which are worth worth 4 stars in their own right.

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4.0 out of 5 stars James Taylor Is Back And Better Than Ever!, 28 Feb 2005
By Jana L. Perskie "ceruleana" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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Over 30 years have passed since I first heard the warm, vibrant, smooth sound of James Taylor's voice and acoustic guitar. This artist just keeps getting better. Like a fine wine he mellows with age. After a five year hiatus from recording, Taylor is back with "October Road." After listening to this CD I can assure you the wait has been worth it.

The album's first cut, the wonderfully romantic "On The 4th Of July," tells the story of how he and his new wife met and fell in love during that Independence Day a few summers ago: "And the smell of the smoke/And the lay of the land/And the feeling of finding one's heart in one's hand/And the tiny tin voice/Of the radio band/Singing "Love must stand"/Love forever and ever must stand." "September Grass" is another great song, about love and the changing seasons, and is one of my favorite cuts. Not all the selections are love songs, however. "Belfast To Boston" addresses the age-old strife in Ireland - a haunting prayer for peace and forgiveness. "Whenever You're Ready" is upbeat jazzy with a Brazilian touch, terrific background horns and the sound of Taylor whistling at the song's close. "Raised Up Family" showcases Taylor's love for vintage soul and "Caroline I See You" is a deeply moving ballad. Taylor's daughter Sally sings background vocals on "Traveling Star" and "Baby Buffalo." "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas," a melancholy, unusual arrangement with Larry Goldings on piano, John Pizzarelli on guitar, and Harry Allen on tenor sax, was recorded right after 9/11 and it is the most beautiful version I have ever heard.

James Taylor is one of my favorite musicians of all time. If you like/love/enjoy his music, you will find this CD well worth the price.
JANA

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