Long Road Out of Eden
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Free Music Review: More Instant Classics!
Hit: 5 Stars
The Facts: It's been 28 years since the Eagles produced a studio album.
Founding members Randy Meisner and Bernie Leadon are not in the line-up, nor is former member Don Felder.
Current Members: Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schmit play all guitar, keyboards, bass, drums and percussion. There are seven additional musicians that help round out the edges of this 20-track/2 Disc album. These guys help add some real band music using real trumpets, trombones, sax, violin and steel guitar.
This is one of the most meticulously crafted albums the Eagles have ever done, without over-producing the heck out of it. Most of the songs have their trademark vocal harmonies and song arrangements. In fact, you will definitely be reminded of some former big (and little) hits. I can think of "Take It Easy", "Hotel California", "Life In The Fast Lane", "New Kid In Town", "Best Of My Love" and more. What has been added are more guitar solos, both fast and pensive. There's been a lot of thought and work put into these 20 songs and every member has equally contributed. There's not a dud in the set. I have to admit to being very surprised to hear the quality of the music come through and the inclusion of real instruments, instead of synthesized, is a grand welcome addition in this age of electronic musical short cuts.
There are songs to make you dance and songs to break your heart. The Eagles have brought back the old and brought in the new with an inspired set of instant classics. These will stand the test of time just as well as their former efforts, if not more.
Free Music Review: After Almost 30 Years of Traveling In the Long Road Out of Eden, Eagles Arrive With Great Songs
Hit: 5 Stars
What other band than the Eagles would make a lot of people to drive out of their ways to a Wal Mart store just to pick a CD which is being exclusively sold there, making it goes all the way to the Billboard's No. 1 in the first week of sales? Honestly, I can't imagine one.
It seems that no other retailer, like Amazon for instance, will be able to sell this album anytime soon, except for those sellers who advertise the product (either used or for reselling) in the Marketplace here. Fortunately, if you can't go to a Wal Mart store, there are also the options of purchasing the CD or the digital download directly from Wal Mart or the Eagles website (in the band's page, there is a Hi-Fi download option available for those MP3 haters). Despite all that, I still prefer [...] to post my reviews and, apparently, a lot of other people feel the same way...
All songs are pretty much the Eagles way. One or another track has a more modern arrangement. After all those years, their voices sound almost the same thing as in the 70s. Twenty songs at once were made to compensate all these years without great new tunes (although 1994's Hell Freezes Over and 2003's The Very Best Of compilation had new songs - Get Over It, Learn to Be Still, Love Will Keep Us Alive, The Girl from Yesterday and Hole in the World).
My picks for this new album are: "Long Road Out of Eden", "I Don't Want to Hear Any More", "No More Cloudy Days" and "Center of The Universe", all beautiful songs. "It's Your World Now" has an interesting Mexican appeal. Hear it and judge for yourself.
Free Music Review: Thank You Very Much Eagles
Hit: 5 Stars
When I decided to write a review, I had a hard time deciding which title will be more fitting. Several came to mind: The Long Wait, A Must Buy, Still Relevant, etc. however, after hearing these superb two discs a couple of times, it became clear to me it had to reflect my thankfulness for music this good still being made.
This CD has several merits:
Most of the material sounds fresh, it doesn't feel as if the Eagle sound just time warped forward 28 years, the arrangements suggest that the input of the various session musicians and the musical baggage of its members actually helped update the Eagles sound;
Every Eagle (as usual) sings at least a couple of songs with its own distinctive style, which makes the CD diversity interesting;
I like almost every song and these days even in a 10 song CD that is a difficult feat (highlights are Business as Usual, What I Do With My Heart, Somebody, Long Road Out of Eden, Frail Grasp of the Big Picture, Fast Company, I Dont Want To Hear Anymore).
I am an early forties guy still hooked to the musical glory years of the 70 and 80s and its pleasant that you can still find acts like Eagles, Toto (Falling In Between), Depeche Mode (Playing the Angel) or Santana (Supernatural) whose recent/last releases still feature great and relevant music.
Based on the excellent commercial response to this CD, I just hope The Eagles find the time/energy to tour so the excellent material from Long Road Out of Eden gets the DVD treatment it deserves.
Free Music Review: 'bout Time
Hit: 5 Stars
Since the Long Run release, 25+ years ago, we've been given a linty of crap about this band from the media and from rumor. I'm happy to hear these fellas haven't lost anything. If anything they gained much from life's experiences and growth and put it into their music. The solo careers are a heavy influence on this effort, especially Henley.
A lot of people won't get the messages in this music, because they are looking for the simple pleasures that we enjoyed in younger years. This music talks about today, and reflects on what was better about yesterday. The song list here is not the best they've done, yet they have shown all of us what comes with age is professional musicianship, excellent song writing and impeccable production. Don't forget, these guys are masters at keeping pop music simple and refined. And the funny thing is that none of this music is pop, its just Eagles at their best. Also, I understand why Felder was not a part of this, as he would not have fit well with much on this effort. Joe Walsh, by the way, has grown immensely, and it shows. There's a seriousness to his work here that doesn't let you just "walk away".
Compared to the garbage that's been out there, and I mean pretty much all of it, for the last 15 years or so, I believe this the best effort from anyone since the early '90's rock scene. The diluted music industry doesn't allow this kind of music to be a major player like it once embraced, so enjoy this serving from one the best American rock bands of our generation.
Dan G 11/11/07
Free Music Review: Well Done, Eagles....
Hit: 5 Stars
After a 28 year hiatus, the Eagles still have their great sense of harmony and solid music. These guys still sound great and show they can still put out some great music. This cd is a little more mellow than many of us might have expected, but it is perfect for me. It is rare for me to like most of the songs on a cd, usually I have three maybe four favorites but that is it. In this compilation, there is only one maybe two that will not be favorites. I am not a fan of Fast Company, but it has its place. I think this song turned me off initially because the first time I heard it I thought someone was trying to sound like Prince.
The Eagles have something to say with most of the songs here. We may not always agree with their views, but I respect their desire to make a difference. At least they make us stop and think. I like the title song, "Long Road Out of Eden." The music is good, vocals superb, and has words that make me think.
My favorites include "No More Cloudy Days," "Do Something," "You Are Not Alone," and "It's Your World Now." I wish more artists would put out music that actually had meaning.
And no, Ronnie Aldridge, I am not going to compare this cd to any of their other music. It is good that they try something new and I think this effort can stand on its own merit. We can either like it or not. We each have that freedom of choice.
Bottom line is that the Eagles still sound great. This cd is worth every penny paid for it and I choose to give it 5 stars.