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The difference is that Walker sounds more committed on this record, singing with a greater passion than on any record since Til the Band Comes In, but that still doesn't save Stretch from being anything more than a curiosity for dedicated fans.
12y
Pretty uninspired. Scott’s voice is the only redeeming factor, and even then there aren’t any standout vocal performances on here.
Part of the self-described "wilderness years", Stretch is the third album of that period. Much like the next album, We Had It All, Stretch is only notable for the fact of Scott's voice itself; his vocals are what saves these songs from musical oblivion.
He is not covering the likes of Jacques Brel (whose lyrics Scott's voice worked perfectly with), but Randy Newman, Del Newman, and Mickey Newbury among others. Of note are the more country-centric angles he takes here alongside more ... read more
Sunshine — 3/10
Just One Smile — 3/10
A Woman Left Lonely — 4/10
No Easy Way Down — 4/10
Thats How I Got to Memphis— 3/10
Use Me — 2/10
Frisco Depot — 4/10
Someone Who Cared — 3/10
Where Does Brown Begin — 4/10
Where Love Has Died — 3/10
Ill Be Home — 6/10 (only solid track here btw)
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Track List
| 1 | Sunshine 4:27 | 42 |
| 2 | Just One Smile 4:23 | 46 |
| 3 | A Woman Left Lonely 3:22 | 46 |
| 5 | That's How I Got To Memphis 3:09 | 37 |
| 6 | Use Me 4:19 | 46 |
| 7 | Frisco Depot 3:46 | 59 |
| 8 | Someone Who Cared 2:58 | 51 |
| 9 | Where Does Brown Begin 4:34 | 45 |
| 11 | I'll Be Home 3:24 | 40 |
Total Length: 34 minutes
