- Record Label: Music Road Records
- Release Date: Apr 1, 2014
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Apr 1, 2014Those previously not exposed to Browne’s music, or fans of these performers he influenced, can start here for a terrific taste of one of America’s most stunning and keen lyricists.
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Apr 1, 2014Many of the other stars sound like they want to crawl inside Browne’s throat, the better to get closer to the mind that created such exquisite work. Even the most reconsidered renderings make sure never to get in the way of the words.
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Apr 1, 2014Jackson Browne fans will be extremely satisfied with this set, one that Browne himself must surely be smiling upon.
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Apr 3, 2014One might argue with the programming and selection in a “should have” sort of way, but it is more beneficial to just appreciate the good stuff that’s here and give thanks to Texas as well as Jackson Browne for their respective contributions to music.
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Apr 2, 2014Heavily favouring material from his first three albums, but picking carefully from his less well-known post-'70s work, this double album provides a broad and engaging overview of Browne at his best.
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Apr 1, 2014The predilection for ruminative introspection eventually gets a little heavy, but on a track-by-track basis this collection is very good.