Jackson Browne - Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1
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Free Music Notes for Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1
Free Music Review: Jackson Browne ISN'T Running On Empty!
Hit: 5 Stars
From contemplative & poetic pieces of art such as The Barricades Of Heaven, Lives In The Balance or Too Many Angels, to feel good songs like Take It Easy, These Days and Bright Baby Blues (where he whips out the slide for a further demonstration of his guitar abilities - sounds like a steel guitar, track notes are sparse), the breadth of JB's personal talent (vocal, guitar, piano, songwriting) is highlighted in an effective way. Listen to how the nuances are nudged out of the original versions with a single instrument by way of a well placed chord (chord fragment) or harmony emphasis between vocal and instrumental melody - this guy is tuned in to the musical spheres. Some of the guitar arrangements are better than ever to my ears and expertly touch on every available smidgen of melody that can be wrung out of the original multi-instrument recordings. Jb's sense of timing is impeccable. I have rarely seen or heard a solo performance that does a better job of portraying the essence of a musician's vision in such a simple but beautiful way. We saw him live before the election with his full band and it was very fun (with Keb Mo and Bonnie Raitt).
This cd was a Christmas gift for my wife and she keeps it playing often around our house ... It has really grown on me, although I could see/hear that it was an excellent release from the first listen! I agree that more volumes will be greatly appreciated by fans since they contrast nicely with his usual rocky (and electric) sound. The sound quality is very clear and the production is intimate, he shares many funny thoughts between songs and gains a great rapport with the audience. Since we both love this one (that's what 5 stars means on Amazon), I can wholeheartedly say that this is a great pick, especially if you know the songs well! A gatefold case is provided, with few track notes and no lyrics unfortunately, but the classic Gibson guitar cases lined up make a fine inner centerfold picture for guitar lovers (now that's a collection!). About 70:45 minutes of calming, beautiful live classics lovingly presented for your enjoyment. Thanks JB for sharing so much (music and writing) with us for all of these years.
Free Music Review: Jackson Browne - Up Close & Personal
Hit: 5 Stars
This recording, from one of the best songwriters on the planet, is like being in a small performance venue and having your own personal performance - up close and personal. With the original album/CD productions and perfections stripped away the songs take on an urgency that grips your heart and soul. This is Jackson Browne's music direct from him to you, with primarily his voice and an acoustic guitar. It is the power of simplicity and good songwriting that makes this recording great.Free Music Review: Jackson delivers
Hit: 5 Stars
IF you like Jackson Browne, you'll love this because it's him, live and he talks between songs and gives some explanations. ENJOYFree Music Review: A Real Delight
Hit: 4 Stars
As long as I have been listening to and liking Jackson Browne, I've yet to get the opportunity to hear him live. So the "unplugged" Solo Acoustic Vol I has to serve as the second best thing to a Jackson Browne concert. And a real delight it has turned out to be!
There's not a lot that can be said about this CD that hasn't been already...it is intimate; it is sometimes poignant, sometimes political; it is intensely personal. For those who are Browne's long-time fans, it is also a journey back to another time.
As with any artist who has a large repertoire, it is difficult with an album like this to please all fans. One can always find songs that he/she wishes were included or omitted. I have a few in mind I wish were here, but I am largely satisfied with Browne's set list. To me, the best here are These Days, Fountain of Sorrow, Your Bright Baby Blues, For Everyman, and the Pretender. And, no matter what your politics, you have to admit that Lives In the Balance is germane to the world situation today, even more so in my view than when he wrote it.
If you are not already well-versed in the Browne canon, I would recommend that you buy one of his early studio albums instead. But to those who are longtime fans, Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1 represents a refreshing wayside along the road of his musical evolution.
I give it just four stars because it is too short, and because he couldn't resist dragging out "Take it Easy", which is way too poppy for me.
Free Music Review: Jackson Browne fan from the 70's
Hit: 5 Stars
An acoustic album was a great idea for Jackson to do. As soon as I heard he put one out, I decided to buy it - no hesitation. My reasoning being that over the years I've traveled to places like Maine & the Florida Keys & the restaurant where I'm having dinner has a local guitar player who takes requests & I've discovered that they know some of his songs. It was always enjoyable hearing his songs in these settings. So then what could be better than hearing the man himself doing it acoustically. A great album!