James Taylor - That's Why I'm Here [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
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Artist: James TaylorBrand: Taylor
Edition: Music CD
CD Release Date: 2008-04-01
Music Label: SonyBMG Special Markets
Soundtracks:
- That's Why I'm Here
- Song For You Far Away
- Only A Dream In Rio
- Turn Away
- Going Around One More Time
- My Romance
- Everyday
- Limousine Driver
- Only One
- Mona
- The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance
- That's Why I'm Here (Reprise)
Music reviews of That's Why I'm Here [ORIGINAL RECORDING REMASTERED]
Music Review: Yep,That's Why He's Here!
Rating: 5 Stars
Well here's yet another treasure unknown to me from an era that shaped much of my interest in American pop culture-the mid 1980's. It's been said that no matter what decade,whether it be the 70's up to today that no one delivers such high quality musical consistancy like "sweet baby James". There will always be those who will write him off as a singer-songwriter throwback who keeps going beyond his time but his musical reputation proves them wrong again and again. The man can not only write,play and sing his head off but he can create lyrical imagry of great calming (hense his misunderstood status as easy listenting) or biting commentary,either social or romantic. Not to mention his knack for redoing other peoples songs when the spirit moves him. Now this is a recording that really showcases all of this. Production wise this album is the epidome of good taste for the era;it's definately contemporary as of 1985 but the instrumentation is always used to emphasize the great melodies and JT's terrific voice. The title song sets the stage as he lovingly (and laughingly) touches on his personal traits,even the people who "pay good money to hear him sing Fire And Rain again and again and again",so it's clear he's aware how musically reliable he is-and sounds pretty proud of it. "Turn Away" has the same kind of sweetly dancable kind of feel. "Only A Dream In Rio" is very much classic JT-laid back,easy going but always with the strong hint of darkness that has made him so endearing. And there's plenty of that on "Going Around One More Time","My Romance","Everyday" and the somewhat bouncier "Only One".For those still attached to his classic sound of the Sweet Baby James era "Song For You Far Away" and "Mona",with their warm folksy settings reminds one how enduring JT's distinctive musical stamp really is. As stated in another review James always has a gift for throwing down a great R&B tune now and then,either in a bluesy or a funky style. Well the former applies to "Limousine Driver",a bit of an edgier diversion from all the easier going music surrounding but it certainly makes this a well rounded listen. Even though this is an album approching it's silver anniversary the sound,feel and general musicianship isn't all that far from JT's most recent album of originals October Road. Doesn't make him predictable. Just reminds everyone....well that's why he's here.What more can be said?
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