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Post by Barrington on Jul 14, 2018 19:54:44 GMT
A bit left of field for me , Soft Rock not a genre I have pursued and back in 1972 when this was released I would not have given it ear space but things change , we change , I changed . So America , I knew they had a massive hit record with "A Horse With No Name" and that was all I knew. Fast forward to the vinyl revival 2011? and I'm reading Hi-Fi News and their album re-issue of the month feature is America - Homecoming , America's second album , not long after at a hi-fi show I was thumbing the vinyl and I came across it so bought it. It's mellow , melodic , tuneful it's soft rock in fact I think America invented the genre , you cannot get better soft rock than America  The album has become an old (new) friend , when I'm not sure what to play I play this. |
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Post by Deleted on Jul 14, 2018 20:19:23 GMT
Nice one, Barry, I like America. Haven’t heard this one, so will give it a listen.
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Post by Barrington on Jul 14, 2018 20:37:02 GMT
I like America. Haven’t heard this one You're in for a treat Paul it's their best ! |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 14, 2018 21:19:38 GMT
Wow - this takes me back to the tender age of 16. An American cousin of mine was staying with my family for a few months and she came armed with this album. I loved it. Years - decades! - since I played it - will it still hold its magic? I'll let you know.  |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 14, 2018 22:26:38 GMT
I normally like my rock on the harder side  but this is rather intriguing and I've never even heard of them! |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 14, 2018 22:53:15 GMT
You must have heard 'A Horse With No Name'?!
...surely?
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 14, 2018 23:02:53 GMT
A friend of mine went to Canada, heard 'A Horse With No Name' and came home a big, big fan of America. He couldn't stop going on about the track and he rushed out at the first opportunity to buy an album. He came back with this one because it was all they had in the biggest record shop in the area - HMV in Churchill Square, Brighton.
He was extremely disappointed to say the least.
I played him 'Everybody Knows This is Nowhere', pointing out that his favourite track was pretty much a Neil Young pastiche. That did the trick, as he's still the biggest Neil Young fan I know!
Apart from all that, this album is not bad at all. I haven't heard it in years though, so I shall reacquaint myself with it before commenting further.
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 15, 2018 6:17:05 GMT
You must have heard 'A Horse With No Name'?! ...surely? Our Jules is just a young lad, bless him - this is way before his time! |
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Post by Barrington on Jul 15, 2018 10:42:18 GMT
You must have heard 'A Horse With No Name'?! ...surely? It never appeared on the first album "America" (1971) , released as a single in 1972 and becoming a world wide hit the album was re-issued to include it . I have recently bought the first three albums on SACD . |
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Post by ChrisB on Jul 15, 2018 11:07:14 GMT
Yep, I know that, but Jules said he's never heard of the band.
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Post by MartinT on Jul 15, 2018 11:17:38 GMT
Thanks Barry, I don't know this album and look forward to trying it out.
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Post by Barrington on Jul 15, 2018 13:34:43 GMT
Yep, I know that, but Jules said he's never heard of the band.<iframe width="26.6400000000001" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 26.6400000000001px; height: 2.9200000000000017px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_31088007" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="26.6400000000001" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 26.64px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1269px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_86288484" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="26.6400000000001" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 26.64px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 87px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_10008557" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="26.6400000000001" height="2.9200000000000017" style="position: absolute; width: 26.64px; height: 2.92px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1269px; top: 87px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_67382282" scrolling="no"></iframe> Yes I know you do Chris , it was added info, I just used your post for continuity . |
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Post by Slinger on Jul 15, 2018 13:47:27 GMT
I'm looking forward to revisiting this. Ventura Highway was always a favourite of mine. For those that know the name, two of the famous "Wrecking Crew" provide the rhythm section for this album.
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 15, 2018 13:48:42 GMT
You must have heard 'A Horse With No Name'?! ...surely? Now all is clear! I absolutely love that song but had no idea who it was by ... So I'm even more looking forward to getting stuck into the album. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 15, 2018 13:49:47 GMT
You must have heard 'A Horse With No Name'?! ...surely? Our Jules is just a young lad, bless him - this is way before his time! Actually my birthday in a couple of weeks is making me feel rather old now ...  |
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Post by MartinT on Jul 15, 2018 15:44:49 GMT
Listening to this is a bit of a homecoming. There is an easy delivery reminiscent of Barclay James Harvest and The Eagles with the vocals of Poco. Very nice to listen to, there is just nothing not to like. Highly representative of the genre, not a bad thing at all. 5/5.
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Post by Slinger on Jul 15, 2018 19:58:48 GMT
I'm going to give it four out of five. It's just that tiny bit too "polite" for me now. It did bring back some memories though, and I now need to re-listen to their first album...and their third probably. |
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Post by jandl100 on Jul 16, 2018 9:14:11 GMT
Excellent album - I give it 4/5, but only so I could give their first album 5/5. Lovely mix of acoustic and electric guitars. To me America (the first album), contrary to most people's thoughts, is a bit more adventurous, heartfelt and ground-breaking and I really like the more extended instrumental solos.
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Post by Deleted on Jul 17, 2018 11:10:12 GMT
I like America. Haven’t heard this one You're in for a treat Paul it's their best ! Honestly, I am not sure about this one at the moment. I will play it again, but having listened to it a couple of times so far, and I can't decided how I would rate it. It has a lot of good qualities, but there is something about it I am not sure about. |
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Post by julesd68 on Jul 17, 2018 11:43:40 GMT
Really enjoyed this, thanks for posting …
an easy 4 for me, so many great songs!
Might just have to buy it.
Just noticed that the band is doing a gig in London later this year.
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but this is rather intriguing and I've never even heard of them!
