I have a feeling that the song "Do Something" will relate to many people. Finally we come to the last two songs on Disc One and they are both slow. The only downside to this song is that the vocal key is just a bit too high and seems a little out of place. It's a catchy song and the bass line and drum beat will definitely grab your attention. "Fast Company" has a more modern feel due to its poppy drum beat and vocal give and take. The saxophone is a great touch and really helps this song stand on its own. It contains some nice harmonies and a smooth sound that compliments the previous two slow songs nicely. Next up is the more even-keeled "No More Cloudy Days," a mid-range number that sits nicely between slow ballads and rockers. For those of you that are partial to the softer side of the Eagles these two will be very likable. While these two songs definitely slow down the flow of the CD, they don't do it in a way that makes you want to turn it off. "Waiting in the Weeds," a Henley tune is more of a somber tune in the realm of "A Month of Sundays" from his "Building the Perfect Beast" album. "I Don't Want To Hear Any More" is a Paul Carrack composition that finds a nice place on this CD not by any means the best song, but nor the worst. Schmidt on lead vocals that almost sounds like a female singer at the beginning due to his high vocal range. Next up are two more ballads, the first with Timothy B. It'll definitely get your feet tapping and your body movin' as you sing along. Number four is the classic-style rocker "Guilty of the Crime" that blends rockin' piano with Walsh's perfectly suited guitar licks. The lyrics are meaningful without being sappy - even my wife likes this song. The vocals are great and the music is easy going and flows well. "What Do I Do With My Heart" is a classic Eagles ballad in the genre of "Love Will Keep Us Alive." Soft and tender, it is sure to become a staple of their live set when they tour. It's another song that has potential for some radio play, but like "How Long," it will most likely come from county radio. Song number three is a Henley/Frey collaboration titled "Busy Being Fabulous" and continues in that country-tinged vein with harmonies and a perfect beat that's quite danceable. I am sure it will get radio play at some point in time, although these days it will most likely find its place on country radio. It's a rockin' little number that fits perfectly as the second number on the disc. "How Long" is a guitar twanging little number that could have easily come off of albums like "Desperado" or "On The Border." It is pure Eagles and shows off the style that set them apart from every other band. It will never make the Top 40 but is sure to be a hit with fans old and new. The lyrics are profound enough to matter without being pretentious and the vocals are as harmonious as they were back in the 70's and 80's. Opening with the harmony laden "No More Walks In The Woods," you can hear Henley's influence and his love of Walden Woods (one of his favorite causes). The music on the first several tracks brings to mind their classic, southern-tinged California Eagles-style sound. Subtle guitars, purely smooth harmonies and crisp vocals show even new listeners why the Eagles are one of the most prolific bands of the last 30 years. The musicianship is, as always, tremendous. The production is near flawless and shows how much effort was put into creating these truly great songs. Each of the songs has its own merits and can stand up for itself. From ballads to rockers and all things in between, it really has no down points. The songs are a wide mix of pure Eagles-style music. was it worth the 28 year wait? In my humble opinion, YES! A two-CD set of 20 songs from any great rock band is always worth the wait, but this one was done right. This disc separates itself from that effort with 20 all-new original studio recordings from Don Henley, Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey and Timothy B. But even that wonderful disc was primarily their live reunion tour sprinkled with a couple of new studio tracks. The Eagles have never left the music scene back in 1994 they said "for the record we never broke up, we just took a 14 year vacation" on their "Hell Freezes Over" CD. Yes it's finally here! The first all-new studio album in 28 years from the rulers of 70's and 80's AOR radio.
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