austindave

The Lemon Twigs have really created quite a consistent discography up until this point. They have brought us back to the 60s and 70s in a fun and engaging way. I would personally love to see the band play with a different sound from that era, seeing as this is my least favorite of their "newer" albums, but I do still enjoy it.

This is what many would consider the start of Stevie's "Golden Period" as an artist. He was finally free from Motown Records to do what he pleased with his music, and he actually played every instrument on this album. That is otherworldly talent. The grooves are amazing, and his use of synths is some of the best I've heard up until now. If I were alive back in 1972 and heard this album, I would be ecstatic to see what he would do next.

I like but don’t love a lot here, but at the same time, I was confused by a lot of choices. The production can feel very unoriginal, and then you get something new, but it sounds bad. I just don’t really know how to truly feel because there is a lot here, a lot that I question, but a lot that I like.

Surprisingly, this was the highest-selling album of 1972, largely due to the number-one hit, 'Heart of Gold.' Neil Young didn't want or expect this, and before making this album, he bought a ranch in Northern California to escape. That is where the majority of this album was made. During this time, he had a major back injury that didn't allow him to stand for long periods of time while playing electric guitar. The softer, introspective country-rock sound was the natural ... read more