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Randy Meisner Randy Meisner (1982) (1982)
Originally Released 1982\nCD Edition Released July 2, 2003\n\nAMG EXPERT REVIEW: \nRandy Meisner's second self-titled album, usually referred to as Randy Meisner (1982) to distinguish it from its 1978 predecessor, is a gorgeous country-rock production with a hard electric edge in all the right places and soaring melodies throughout -- all worthy of a founding member of Poco and an original member of the Eagles. The guest players include Heart's Ann Wilson on one duet vocal and Nancy Wilson on backing vocals elsewhere, and the Tower of Power horns. Meisner is in exceptionally good voice throughout, on the slow, ringing electric ballads like "Never Been in Love," hard rocking tracks such as the breathless and beautiful "Playin' in the Deep End" (an original that, as an Eagles song, would've been a number one single and still should've been in this version) and "Doin' It for Delilah," and the ethereal "Strangers." There are pleasing guitar hooks throughout, and the album's mix of raw power and subtle lyricism has endured very well over the decades. ~ Bruce Eder, All Music Guide\n\nAmazon.com Album Description\nRandy Meisner was one of the original members of The Eagles. Originally released in 1982 (not to be confused with his 1978 self-titled release) on Epic Records, Randy Meisner is making its worldwide CD debut. It features guest appearances by Nicky Hopkins on piano, Tower Of Power Horns plus Ann & Nancy Wilson of Heart. Song lyrics included. 9 tracks. Wounded Bird. 2003. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nDisappointing third solo album doesn't take flight, January 6, 2004 \nReviewer: wtdk (Fairfield, CA United States)\n \nYikes! How did I get a Journey CD? As a long time fan of The Eagles and Poco, I was startled when I first put this CD in the player. I hadn't owned it (much less knew of its existence in 1982)and thought it might be as good as his albums Hearts on Fire (his best solo album although I'd have to disagree about it being the best Eagles solo album)and Randy Meisner (1978 self titled album not to be confused with this one). \n\nThe first track is second class MOR which could have been cut by any faceless rock band. The arrangement sounds like prime Journey. Never Been In Love is probably my least fav track on the CD. Luckily, it improves. Darkness of the Heart isn't bad nor is the by-the-numbers Bryan Adams song Tonight. The song between these two Jealousy is a Meisner original co-written with two other writers and is pretty good. The production doesn't compliment the song the best. \n\nPlayin' in The Deep End is another Meisner original (again, co-written)that's pretty good. Strangers is a by-the-numbers Elton John song written with one of his lesser collaborators (hint, it's not Bernie Taupin and, unfortunately, doesn't sound like it either). Still Runnin' isn't bad but lyrically cliched. Nothin is Said ('Til The Artist Is Dead)rocks. It's suffused with wit. Doin' It For Delilah is by Meisner's friend from The Poor John Corey and closes out the album strongly.\n\nRandy Meisner isn't the worst album by an ex-Eagle but it's certainly disappointing. \n\nAmazon.com Customer Review\nRandy Meisner ex-Eagle/Poco his 3rd album, August 6, 2003 \nReviewer: Mitchell Howard (Auckland New Zealand)\n \nThis self titled album of 1982 not to be confused with the self titled album of 1978 shows Randy moving well away from his Country Rock origins into a more bombastic sound reminiscent of Styx or REO Speedwagon. His collaborators included Craig Bickhardt an Alt Country musician who later worked with Poco on the 2002 Running Horse. Mike Flicker who sometimes produced Poco, Mitchell Froom an Australian musician/producer who worked with Icehouse and Crowded House from Down Under, Ann & Nancy Wilson from Heart and a raft of LA session musicians, Phil Kenzie, John Corey who will or had worked with the Eagles. Randy was obviously trying to recapture the sound of Poco/Eagles and sometimes went close on some of the tracks here. The better tracks include Never Been in Love, Jealousy and Still Runnin. The album features an Elton John cover and a Bryan Adams tune, but fades towards the end with two tracks of debatable worth. I would certainly look at his two previous albums before this one especially One More Song which is a little beauty.\n\nHalf.com Album Notes\nPersonnel includes: Randy Meisner, Nicky Hopkins, Ann Wilson, Nancy Wilson.
This rock cd contains 9 tracks and runs 38min 16sec.
Freedb: 7108f609
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