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- Summary: The 54-year-old singer-songwriter returns with his first album of new material since 1997's Grammy-winning 'Hourglass.' Russ Titleman produces.
- Record Label: Sony
- Genre(s): Rock, Pop
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| Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas | |
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| Christmas future is far away Christmas past is past Christmas present is here today Bringing joy that may last Have yourself a merry little... | See the rest of the song lyrics |
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Positive: 8 out of 10
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Mixed: 2 out of 10
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In some sense, it is true that any of these new songs could fit comfortably among his earlier works. Yet now there is an even more polished grace to the undertakings, as if age and experience have refined and further honed what already was smooth.
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Q MagazineAn album of rich, subtle melodies, championship-level guitar playing and lyrical depth. [Sep 2002, p.115]
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Carefully written, elegantly performed, and generously emotional, it's another work by an artist still at his creative peak.
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Hewing close to the format of '97's Grammy-winning Hourglass, Taylor pretty much defines easy listening, and there are (as always) some shining standouts.
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UncutThe melodic facility and phrasing are as elegant as we have come to expect. [Sep 2002, p.118]
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Though a few more lively tunes would've been welcome, October Road marks the return of an artist who is as creatively vital as ever.
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MojoIt's ever so nice, except for the nagging feeling that a disembodied voice is about to say, "I'm going to count backwards from five and, when I snap my fingers, you will wake up and remember none of this." [Sep 2002, p.106]
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Positive: 5 out of 5
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SallyP.Oct 9, 2002I agree and I LOVE James Taylor!!!!!!! He is the artist and musician who inspired me to play the guitar!!!
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BobJ.Aug 26, 2002What a brilliant CD - I knew some of the tracks before the issue of the CD, but was very pleasantly surprised by the final cut.
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VinceENov 12, 2005
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DianaH.Aug 28, 2002I just LOVE James Taylor
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FWSep 6, 2002
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