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Highway Companion
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The rocker's third solo disc has only one Heartbreaker (Mike Campbell) in tow, with the rest of the instrumentation handled by Jeff Lynne (who also produces) and Petty himself.
| LABEL: | American |
| RELEASE DATE: | 25 July 2006 |
| DISCS: | 1 disc |
| GENRE(S): | Rock |
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The average user rating for this album is 8.3 (out of 10) based on 25 User Votes
Note: User votes are NOT included in the Metascore calculation.
Nate K gave it a10:
While I rank this 4th best in Petty's catalogue, with or without the Heartbreakers, Highway Companion is a lyrical masterpiece. It's almost Dylan-calibre, but without ever being self-conscious of it; in the end, it's all Petty. The predictable Jeff Lynne production, while leaving some to be desired in musical creativity, actually works to focus our attention to the lyrics in many very subtle ways (the use of electric piano on "Night Driver", the vibraphone on the waltz, "The Golden Rose"). The album's grooves unapologetically borrow from many (Dylan, Young, but especially George Harrison), but through the course of Petty's war-weary yet crisp voice--on top of his incredible round-a-bout tales of displacement, lack of closure, and coming to terms with it all--we soon realize we're not looking for anything new; we're coming home full circle.
jyotirmaya d gave it an8:
I have never bought a Tom petty album before but this one will have me going through his back catalogue to see what else I have been missing. A solid effort with great melodies and lyrics.
Doug C gave it a7:
Spare in production. Strong in lyrical impact. The more I listened, the more I liked it.
Andy W gave it an8:
Using similar riffs and harmonies, this CD sounds like the "Full-Moon fever" and "Wildflowers" efforts. Almost too much so..still enjoyable nonetheless.
Mark D gave it a9:
Tom was around for the best of Rock and or Rollin. Tom has allowed his music to evolve into 2006. Love this record!
Guy H gave it a6:
It is fair to say that this album is hardly groundbreaking ... but there is something undeniably appealing about Tom Petty's music. I recently purchased 5 albums along with Highway Companion - and I would definitely rate this as the weakest of the bunch. However, when it comes to choosing a soundtrack to my journey home from work each day - Petty wins almost very time! 'Nuff said.
Jennifer 61 gave it a9:
Love my Petty! True Gainesville Green!
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