slotperfect 7 #1 November 2, 2007 The Eagles first true studio effort since 1979. Two CDs; 20 songs. Worth the buy if you like The Eagles, even a little. I have been eagerly awaiting its release for a couple of months now. Gone is Don Felder who was fired after the 1994 live album (+) Hell Freezes Over. Back are the incredibly tight harmonies (their voices have gotten better with age), the distinctive difference in guitar craft between Glenn Frey & Joe Walsh, and the continued grounding in their mellow country rock roots. JD Souther even returns to pen their first hit, "How Long," which was a video release on CMT a couple of months ago. I was really concerned that after all this time this would basically be a collection of solo projects that the players came together to record - this is far from it. You can easily pick out the Henley and Frey and Walsh songs, but there are some good ones written by non-Eagles as well. Musically, I feel the highlight is the title track, a 10 minute epic. It is complex and very well done. Vocally, the highlight is "Do Something," which I think is Timothy B's best vocal performance yet - and the harmony is sheer perfection. Lyrically, I enjoyed "Waiting in the Weeds;" I am a sucker for a sad song, and that one is outstanding. Retroactively, I think "I Don't Want To Hear Any More" reminds me the most of the smooth Eagles sound from long ago, although I would like to have heard Glenn Frey share the lead vocal. Surprisingly, there is an instrumental, which I don't recall ever seeing on an Eagles album. I could do without the obvious presence of Don Henley's political lyrics (which seem to show up a lot in serious rock lyrics these days), but I guess the man just writes what is in his heart. I am just not used to digesting that kind of stuff from this group, although Henley's stuff had been leaning that way recently. And, as with any double album, there seem to be a couple that could have been left on the cutting room floor. Thus is the stuff albums are made of. Strangely enough, for the first year of sales this album is only available through Wal Mart, Sam's Club, or online order through http://www.eaglesband.com. I made the mistake of pre-ordering through the website, thinking that the shipment date of 26 October would allow enough time for it to arrive by the 30 October release date. That one still has not arrived I went and bought one at Wal Mart tonight instead and will use the other as a Christmas gift. Now I'm waiting to see where I'll be able to see them live . . .Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #2 November 2, 2007 Hi John, Have it and love it!!! Their last concert was the highlight of my year. I liked it so much in Orlando that I went and saw them again in Miami. I am eagerly awaiting this one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #3 November 2, 2007 They have a mailing list you can sign up for on the website. I didn't bother; I surf Ticketmaster often enough to find out when the tickets go on sale.Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
marcandalysse 0 #4 November 2, 2007 I just picked it up, listening to it now! "The reason angels can fly is that they take themselves so lightly." --GK Chesterton Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DJL 235 #5 November 2, 2007 I hate the Fuckin' Eagles, man."I encourage all awesome dangerous behavior." - Jeffro Fincher Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #6 November 2, 2007 Here are a couple of great Billboard Magazine interviews about the album: Glenn Frey Don HenleyArrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AWL71 0 #7 November 2, 2007 Amazing album. It is playing now as I type. Like you I could do without the political lyrics but that is easily overlooked. Looking forward to the tour. I have seen them 4 times in the past and it was worth the price of admission. Groups like the Eagles are few and far between. My favorite is "Too Busy being Fabulous." That song fits some ladies I have known in the past. Why did the Eagles ditch Felder in 94? I have never understood that.The most terrifying words in the English language are: I'm from the government and I'm here to help. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
slotperfect 7 #8 November 2, 2007 QuoteWhy did the Eagles ditch Felder in 94? I have never understood that. Apparently he was pretty high-maintenance and was having an adverse affect on the group as a whole: [grain of salt] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles#Don_Felder_sues_the_Eagles [/grain of salt]Arrive Safely John Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #9 November 2, 2007 QuoteQuoteWhy did the Eagles ditch Felder in 94? I have never understood that. Apparently he was pretty high-maintenance and was having an adverse affect on the group as a whole: [grain of salt] http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eagles#Don_Felder_sues_the_Eagles [/grain of salt] kinda like DLR with Van Halen?"Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jojo69 0 #10 November 3, 2007 Thanks for the link. I just signed up for the mailing list. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
