What Are You Listening To?

[Music Head]

from my library (vinyl)



Sixth album from one of my favorite solo artists. I think Neil was discovering his African roots here, with some interesting rhythms and even some Swaheeli thrown in. Side 2 anyway. Side 1 seems to be typical pop stuff. Good pop stuff. All Neil originals except for the classic He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother. The Hollies will always have the defining version of that song for me, but Neil still gets 2 stars. The album reached #13 on the U.S. charts with 4 singles leading the way and Cracklin Rosie topping the chart.

I LIKE THIS ALBUM

Worst Track - Madrigal

Best Track - Cracklin' Rosie

1. "Cracklin Rosie" - *** - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Q3m1koy-Mk
   
2. "Free Life" - ** - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRyjEkoBaqc
   
3. "Cold Water Morning" - *** - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hIi-ALPUl5A
   
4. "Done Too Soon" - ** - video - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0koSdk_ACWw
   
5. "He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother - ** live - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usZtSl8mX08
   
6. "Child Song" - **
   
7. "I Am The Lion" - *** - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=13Ls7gemgQE
   
8. "Madrigál" - * - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HFlIlEB2kPY
   
9. "Soolaimón" - *** - audio- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TAGI5d4iUCs
   
10. "Missa" - * - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_I-yKCBWQ0A
    
11. "African Suite" - ** - audio - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KFw6ST81-FU
    
12. "Child Song (Reprise)" - **
    

Rating - 2.2