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Originally posted by kenethlevine kenethlevine wrote:

^ you could base the review just on the non bonus tracks, but then you have to factor in that it's only a 39 minute album.  Smile,  It's weird that the last song, sung by Cronk, seems to be well liked even by critics that aren't big into the album, but it doesn't do anything for me, at least not yet.  But "Better Days" is truly dreadful.  When Strawbs try to do Brazilian, rather than reflecting their eclectic interests it sounds like a parody
Hmm. If I had to guess as to why they like the Cronk tune, it's probably because it sounds more like Oasis then the Strawbs!!

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very good review Steve!  Captures the key points succinctly
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I'm here enjoying Steve's review while listening to the album and thinking that 39 minutes can be enough, if they are well used (which is the case).
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Thanks my friends. As I stated before, the CD bonus tracks were a problem as they couldn't be ignored.
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Excellent review Ken. It really hits on all the key points!

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Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Excellent review Ken. It really hits on all the key points!

Thanks Steve...it occurred to me after that I barely talk about the lyrical strength of the album, but when I went back it didn't seem like there was a good place to put it
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A great review indeed Ken, full of detail and understanding of the band's career!
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Originally posted by kenethlevine kenethlevine wrote:

Originally posted by SteveG SteveG wrote:

Excellent review Ken. It really hits on all the key points!

Thanks Steve...it occurred to me after that I barely talk about the lyrical strength of the album, but when I went back it didn't seem like there was a good place to put it
Tbh, I found the lyrics a bit vague coming form Cousins so I just bypassed them. But it had absolutely no negative effect on me. I got the gist of what he was saying or feeling. I think enough has been written for people to know what the topic of the album is, so perhaps referencing the lyrics really isn't needed.
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and the lyrics are, as expected, quite poetic, even if at times vague as you say
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Very true about the poetic lyrics. Perhaps Dave is getting more cerebral in his old age. Lol
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