On the Border

Critic Score
Based on 2 reviews
1974 Ratings: #149 / 206
User Score
Based on 182 ratings
1974 Ratings: #335
March 22, 1974 / Release Date
LP / Format
Asylum / Label
Country Rock / Genre
Full Credits
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Critic Reviews

KalleN
55

I found the album a bit boring and plain overall but it definitely has some sweet tracks on it that keep it from being a total loss. They are experimenting with a slightly harder rock edge while still clinging to their folk roots which results in a bit of an identity crisis.

matcezar_
100

Underrated and great again

TheBricker
60

This is an Eagles album where they simultaneously try to keep their previous style and adapt a harder rock sound. It just doesn't really work, does it? Well, I guess it could work, but this album isn't an example on how it is done. The first half especially, that one just doesn't do it for me, but I guess there are some better things to look forward to on the second side of the album.

Okay, the first four songs really weren't anything special, that's the weakest part of the album in my ... read more

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73

Quite fun actually

kadi
70

I probably won't be revisiting too often, but it was a good chill listen to say the least. Loved songs like Already Gone, On The Border, James Dean (sorry Gracie), and Is It True?. Not really much to say of it, just good.

st4rb34m
52

favourite: already gone
least favourite: midnight flyer

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Track List

1Already Gone
4:15
86
2You Never Cry Like a Lover
4:00
78
3Midnight Flyer
3:55
75
4My Man
3:29
75
5On the Border
4:23
78
6James Dean
3:38
73
7Ol' 55
4:21
77
8Is It True?
3:14
75
9Good Day in Hell
4:25
77
10The Best of My Love
4:34
76
Total Length: 40 minutes

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