Long Road Out Of Eden
by The Eagles
  • Record Label: Polydor
  • Release Date: Oct 30, 2007
User Score
6.2

Generally favorable reviews- based on 77 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 44 out of 77
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 77
  3. Negative: 22 out of 77

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  1. morrow8454
    Oct 11, 2010
    7
    The album starts off very strong, with 6 "quality songs" in the first 10 songs. However, disc 2 was terrible. Out of the 9 songs on disc 2, none of them were a "quality song". In my mind, a quality song is a song that is worth listening to. My rating for this album would be much lower had the first disc not been so good. The songs I recommend listening to are: 2. How Long
    3. Busy Being    The album starts off very strong, with 6 "quality songs" in the first 10 songs. However, disc 2 was terrible. Out of the 9 songs on disc 2, none of them were a "quality song". In my mind, a quality song is a song that is worth listening to. My rating for this album would be much lower had the first disc not been so good. The songs I recommend listening to are: 2. How Long
    3. Busy Being Fabulous
    5. Guilty of the Crime
    6. I Don't Want to Hear Any More
    9. Fast Company
    10. Do Something    … Expand
  2. ClayK
    Sep 21, 2009
    8
    Randy Meisner (Take It To The Limit), Bernie Leadon (Earlybird, Train Leaves Here This Morning) and Don Felder (Hotel California) were also Eagles and I hope someday they will play together again for us. I'll be buying the CD after listening on YouTube, will cruise with it.
  3. MartinD.
    Aug 25, 2009
    10
    A fantastic double CD that warrants and rewards frequent playing. As good as anything they did 30+ years ago.
  4. kenw.
    Aug 13, 2009
    2
    Felder and Walsh were one of the the greatest guitar tandems ever. To think the Eagles could go on without Felder and with a fading Walsh is just silly. This album relies entirely on Henley's tired angst and Frey's inane lyrics. The Eagles have gone from a great band to all that is wrong with the music industry: constant infighting, out of control egos, putting money above Felder and Walsh were one of the the greatest guitar tandems ever. To think the Eagles could go on without Felder and with a fading Walsh is just silly. This album relies entirely on Henley's tired angst and Frey's inane lyrics. The Eagles have gone from a great band to all that is wrong with the music industry: constant infighting, out of control egos, putting money above music,constant repackaging of the same music (how many "definitive hits" albums does one band need?), outrageous ticket prices that exclude everyone but the affluent... And then to make an album about corporate greed just screams of hypocrisy. On top of it all, it just isn't any good. Save your money and go buy The Long Run instead.… Expand
  5. TomH
    Jan 3, 2009
    10
    I loved the album. I thought it was fantastic! I was appalled by all the low ratings it got from the magazines, but I loved it.
  6. GregP
    Oct 3, 2008
    7
    A few stinkers, but otherwise some very good Eagles music. Some of the reviews posted to this site read like critics whining for a stage on which to spout their musical "gravitas" and intellect. Over analyzing music from the Eagles is probably a waste of time, whereas simply enjoying their music is good enough for me. It's just the Eagels for crying out loud.
  7. SamuelL
    Jan 11, 2008
    8
    I usually don't respond to other users, but Ryu, you just might be legally retarded. The Eagles are one of the greatest bands ever, with a unique style and incredible talent. If you take the time to listen to their songs, you will realize their depth and brilliance. Not surprising that it goes over so many peoples' heads. That being said, this album is weaker than their classic I usually don't respond to other users, but Ryu, you just might be legally retarded. The Eagles are one of the greatest bands ever, with a unique style and incredible talent. If you take the time to listen to their songs, you will realize their depth and brilliance. Not surprising that it goes over so many peoples' heads. That being said, this album is weaker than their classic albums. Please, if you don't take the time to actually listen to their albums and make thoughtful judgment, then do us all a favor and not post comments that depict an I.Q comfortably lower than this album's Metacritic score.… Expand
  8. BM
    Jan 10, 2008
    2
    I have been an Eagles fan since the early 70's. This album is terrible. There are only a couple of songs worth listening to. I kept advancing the cd to find a song that reminded me why I loved the Eagles so much. Never found one.
  9. Tara
    Jan 8, 2008
    6
    The only really great song on the CD is How Long. The few songs sung for Glen Frey are good, and everything else is poor - average. Don't care for any of Don Henley's songs. CD1 > CD2. A double CD was just too much.
  10. BillM
    Dec 26, 2007
    10
    I grew up listening to The Eagle's and this album is one of their greatest. Lots of feeling and mood for a group that has matured with the years.
  11. ToddV
    Dec 25, 2007
    4
    The track "How Long" fools you into thinking that you're getting the old Eagles sound. After what seemed to be 2 hours getting through the rest of the album - you find out you were tricked. I don't hear even one more radio track. Wish it was much better.
  12. TroyW
    Dec 22, 2007
    4
    The only time I listened to the album, I could guess the next lyrics. Good musically but poorly written lyrics.
  13. MattY
    Dec 16, 2007
    3
    This album is the most disappointing musical event of my year. As a child of the '70s, I grew up on the Eagles along with Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen. I anxiously looked forward to the almost simultaneous releases of Bruce's "Magic" and the Eagle's "Out of Eden." Bruce still has a pulse, even a strong heartbeat. The Eagles... Yawn! This doesn't even come close This album is the most disappointing musical event of my year. As a child of the '70s, I grew up on the Eagles along with Jackson Browne and Bruce Springsteen. I anxiously looked forward to the almost simultaneous releases of Bruce's "Magic" and the Eagle's "Out of Eden." Bruce still has a pulse, even a strong heartbeat. The Eagles... Yawn! This doesn't even come close to the worst of their former works. Lobotomy rock.... Put a fork in 'em. They're done.… Expand
  14. PaulC
    Dec 8, 2007
    8
    There are several cuts that are remarkable. The drum work is very very good. Don's vocals are typically very very good. I like the mix of the others across the album... not a 'one man show' at all. Best song on the album is (and this is given much thought) "Last Good Time in Town". The drum work is astonishing, the guitar highlights make you want to move.... and the vocals There are several cuts that are remarkable. The drum work is very very good. Don's vocals are typically very very good. I like the mix of the others across the album... not a 'one man show' at all. Best song on the album is (and this is given much thought) "Last Good Time in Town". The drum work is astonishing, the guitar highlights make you want to move.... and the vocals are reminiscent of "Pretty Maids All in a Row". Well done, gentlemen!… Expand
  15. JeffT.
    Dec 6, 2007
    9
    I admit that I love the Eagles style, and have for a good 25 years. This is an album I have been looking forward to for a long time, and I am not disappointed by what I got. Although it may be a little long (20 songs), I don't mind. The Eagles-style harmonies, statements about today's world, and that smooth and easy feeling in a number of the songs really make me feel like the I admit that I love the Eagles style, and have for a good 25 years. This is an album I have been looking forward to for a long time, and I am not disappointed by what I got. Although it may be a little long (20 songs), I don't mind. The Eagles-style harmonies, statements about today's world, and that smooth and easy feeling in a number of the songs really make me feel like the album is well worth the wait and that the Eagles are not dead and never will be.… Expand
  16. HalS.
    Dec 4, 2007
    4
    I love the Eagles. I have been listening to the Eagles for over 20 years. I was really looking forward to this album. Then I listened to it. Very disappointing. This album is a shadow of the band's former work. Flat, sedate, cliche, and boring. Don't bother with it. I like to think it would have been better with Felder. But who knows?
  17. Ryu
    Dec 1, 2007
    2
    Boring! They never were interesting anyways.Now velvet underground reunion album...that would be nice.
  18. WoodyC.
    Nov 29, 2007
    9
    Let's remember folk's these men are 60 years plus.It is amazing they still have such great voices and the ability to still play as perfect as they do.Go see them in concert they give a 110% live and in the studio.
  19. SteveV
    Nov 26, 2007
    8
    The people that gave this bad reviews are nuts. While not the greatest Eagles, it is a solid record.
  20. ChrisK
    Nov 25, 2007
    5
    After nearly thirty years, you would have thought that maybe they'd reach for some new sounds, instead of pandering to those of us raised on their Greatest Hits. Blah.
  21. TimA
    Nov 24, 2007
    8
    Wow strong reactions pro and con.... usually translates to great music... and I do indeed hear flashes of classic sound.
  22. JBH.
    Nov 24, 2007
    9
    Thank you Glenn, Don, Joe & Timothy for persevering and bringing out a double CD that I will play and play and play. Yes, it sounds like I've heard it before, but that's okay because it's fresh and it's Eagles and honestly, it's exceeded my expectations.
  23. MIkeF.
    Nov 23, 2007
    9
    Old style Eagle with updated sounds.
  24. DougW
    Nov 20, 2007
    2
    As much as I hate to say it- it's crap. As Dave L. has already said: "...this is not the Eagles I grew up loving so much." It sure ain't. Tired old men.
  25. MattF.
    Nov 14, 2007
    10
    Pure joy. Top quality Eagles - I like the variety from the edgy Don Henley tunes to the smooth Glenn Frey. Surprised by the Joe Walsh entries - loved them.
  26. JohnT.
    Nov 12, 2007
    8
    You might be tempted to hate them were they not so freaking talented. And they are truly fine on this outing. Yeah, the record is lush & lovely; it's what the Eagles have been real good at all along. No one does this like them....The vocals just jump out of the speakers! This one will be perfect while driving around looking for whatever you will. Or just hanging out at the homefront You might be tempted to hate them were they not so freaking talented. And they are truly fine on this outing. Yeah, the record is lush & lovely; it's what the Eagles have been real good at all along. No one does this like them....The vocals just jump out of the speakers! This one will be perfect while driving around looking for whatever you will. Or just hanging out at the homefront away from it all. Enjoy.… Expand
  27. DaveL
    Nov 9, 2007
    3
    I've been a huge Eagles fan all my life. They were the staple of my youth and the inpration for my music career. But this is not the Eagles I grew up loving so much. They made a HUGE mistake getting rid of Felder. He was THE SOUND. He gave them an edge that defined them from other country rock artists. Bring back Don baby, they really need him.
  28. JimT
    Nov 8, 2007
    10
    Fantastic and long time comin'.
  29. ToddN
    Nov 7, 2007
    6
    Words to describe the production: "polite", "Slick""clean", "flat". Really lacks dynamics. The songs are not strong on melody. They waste 10 minutes on the title track that goes nowhere. Joe Walsh gets 2 songs and he waste one of his chances on a weak cover. Henley comes off as a grumpy know-it-all. His better work on the album sounds like some of his more recent solo work. (How many Words to describe the production: "polite", "Slick""clean", "flat". Really lacks dynamics. The songs are not strong on melody. They waste 10 minutes on the title track that goes nowhere. Joe Walsh gets 2 songs and he waste one of his chances on a weak cover. Henley comes off as a grumpy know-it-all. His better work on the album sounds like some of his more recent solo work. (How many tracks does Henley play drums on?) They definitely miss the 2 guitar attack of Felder and Walsh. I wonder how much guitar Joe Walsh actually contributes to the album. Glenn Frey does well with the classic sounding "No More Cloudy days" and the somewhat dark "Somebody". Remember the studio tracks on "Hell Freezes Over" weren't very good either.… Expand
  30. LidiaR
    Nov 5, 2007
    10
    Fabulous! as usual for the Eagles!
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#59 Most Discussed Album of 2007
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#24 Most Shared Album of 2007

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Metascore
60

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 6 out of 16
  3. Negative: 1 out of 16
  1. AllMusic
    80
    The album is savvier still, crafted to evoke the spirit and feel of the Eagles' biggest hits.
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  2. Billboard
    80
    It's all a testament to the durable Eagles footprint on the pop landscape.
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  3. Boston Globe
    70
    It is an auspicious beginning for a double album so strong it's almost irritating that it took so long to release it.
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