Alan Shapiro's Album Reviews
A highly under rated album. The reason it didn't sell well was there was no single from the album and in 1974 that was something that should not have been done. Aside from that, Taylor's voice and guitar playing was still fabulous. The first seven songs of the album were very strong and the last three, not as strong (one was a Berry cover).
"Hello Friend" and "Daddy's Baby" are both poignant. "Me and My Guitar" and "Rock and Roll is Music" are light, rhythmic lyrical Taylor rock. "Walking Man," "Let It Fall Down" and "Ain't No Song" are right in the wheelhouse of Taylor.
Overall the album is very lyrical, clever and the arrangements are strong. Most importantly the songs are memorable even if there was no Top 40 hit.
"Hello Friend" and "Daddy's Baby" are both poignant. "Me and My Guitar" and "Rock and Roll is Music" are light, rhythmic lyrical Taylor rock. "Walking Man," "Let It Fall Down" and "Ain't No Song" are right in the wheelhouse of Taylor.
Overall the album is very lyrical, clever and the arrangements are strong. Most importantly the songs are memorable even if there was no Top 40 hit.
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