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Free Music Review: The less well known first half of Sweet Baby James.
Hit: 5 Stars
James Taylor's first album remains largely undiscovered. JT fans who think Sweet Baby James was his best, enjoy his later stuff but feel he never quite reached that level again, MUST hear this album. It is a masterpiece. Much of it reminds me of "Country Road" with strings bridging the songs (the strings style reminds me of Beatles orchestral works, such as in Yellow Submarine, from this era). Anyone who has wondered where the song, "Carolina On My Mind" came from will now have their answer. Another magnificent selection is "Circle Around the Sun," a traditional song that has been borrowed in part by the Grateful Dead (I Know You Rider) and Janis Joplin (Piece of My Heart). This album is hard to find. It is really the first half of the Sweet Baby James work. Get it-you'll thank yourself!Free Music Review: JT In The Raw
Hit: 5 Stars
The first ever James Taylor album I was privvy to was "That's Why I'm Here" from 1985. From there on, I set about collecting them all, even that God Awful Flying Machine Album. But when I came to this one, with it's incredible foldout cover, and that Big Juicy Granny Smith On The Label, I was enchanted. I put it on, wondering if this was indeed the same James Taylor. In my experience his voice hadn't changed a whole lot from "Sweet Baby James to New Moon Shine". And so I listened, and I recognized the voice, although it was such a raw, unrefined Taylor. I think that's where this album wins. It IS raw, and a running musical commentary on a life muddled with Drugs, and personal turmoil. The five stars this album recieved were earned with Sweat, musical toil, and the exorsizing of personal demons. Best Folk Debut. Ever.Free Music Review: Surprising, excellent debut
Hit: 5 Stars
To the best of my knowledge, this is JT's first album. I have listened to about all of his recordings, and this is far and away my favorite. From the opening notes of Don't Talk Now you hear JT raw, personal, and very talented. The next song is the beautifully arranged Greensleeves followed by the thoughtful Something's Wrong. My personal favorite "Knocking 'Round The Zoo" follows, and you hear a side of JT that never again surfaces in later recordings. You will instantly recognize Something in the Way She Moves, and Carolina in My Mind. They both appeared in later recordings, but these are the origional (and I believe better)versions. Every song on this album is very listenable. This album is a must for any JT fan, and any rock or folk fan should give it a listen. It delivers!Free Music Review: The Debut Album: A Star Is Born
Hit: 5 Stars
This first album by Mr. Taylor clearly demonstrates why so many people love both the music and the man. "Carolina On My Mind" is a song I could not give up whence making a list of my all time favorite songs. The version on this album is a bit different from the later version most people will recognize; however, it is very enjoyable. I once read somewhere that Paul McCartney predicted it would be a very big hit, and he was correct. I love "Knocking Around the Zoo," too.
Mr. Taylor followed up his debut album with "Mudslide Slim and the Blue Horizon," a really terriffic album. I often listen to both of these albums, and I would recommend them to anyone who only knows, but likes, Mr. Taylor's most recognizable songs from the radio.
Free Music Review: Highly recommended
Hit: 5 Stars
Its funny about JT. His voice just keeps getting better and better but the content never is what it was in the earlier days.
I have to second "Circle Round the Sun" being my favorite JT song ever and one of my top ten favorite songs period. I wish he would do it again, it is so lush and wondrous.
I am thrilled this CD is finally out as the apple album was the one you could never get and my tape of an aquaintances' has worn out.
I think his first is his best and that generally he went down from a very high mountain with each successive album. And the irony is his voice has gotten better. Guess now he has all the answers and I miss the young man who had all the questions.