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October Road  Hear it Now

RS: 4of 5 Stars

2002

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On his first album in five years, James Taylor doesn't sound contemporary -- and he seems very unworried by that fact. October Road reunites him with Russ Titelman, producer of 1975's Gorilla and '76's In the Pocket. Their approach here is much the same -- delivering classic singer-songwriter fare laced with easy jazz and mellow R&B. Yet the result is much more subtle than those peak-era LPs; what's more, October Road is a hit album without any obvious hit songs.

At a time when veteran stars are routinely propped up with upstart guests and gimmicky grooves, Taylor and Titelman's tasteful restraint is refreshing and suits such contemplative tracks as "Belfast to Boston." The singer's unhurried acoustic guitar picking and calm, steady croon are -- as they should be -- the album's central joys.

BARRY WALTERS

(Posted: Sep 10, 2002)

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  • September Grass
  • October Road (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • On The 4th Of July
  • Whenever You're Ready (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Belfast To Boston (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Mean Old Man (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • My Traveling Star (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Raised Up Family (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Carry Me On My Way (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Caroline I See You (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Baby Buffalo (track not available in Rhapsody)
  • Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas (track not available in Rhapsody)

 

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