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THE REVIEW
"Dad Loves His Work" is from 1981. A truly successful album.
The best: "Hard Times", the opening song with a splendid choir in the chorus that makes it very catchy, "Her Town Too" a delicate and sweet piece, perhaps the best of the album, the classic Taylorian "I Will Follow" on the power of love, the splendid ballad "Believe It Or Not", the unusual powerful and captivating rock of "Stand And Fight"; Again, the touching reminiscences of an ancient journey in "London Town" (the city where Taylor recorded his first album for the Beatles' Apple). Taylor retraces the streets of the English capital trying to remember and regretting the man he was ten years prior when he was in London. Do not forget the happy tranquility and simplicity of "Summer's Here".
Lastly, the wonderful and reflective concluding piece of the album "That Lonesome Road" performed a cappella, which leaves me breathless with each listen.
From this latter:
"If I had stopped to listen once or twice
If I had closed my mouth and open my eyes
If I had cooled my head and warmed my heart
I'd not be on this road tonight..."
An album from which Taylor does not ask too much, expects nothing more, he simply does what he knows, and splendid melodies emerge; nothing goes beyond the lines and that's also why it's beautiful.
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James Taylor's 1981 album 'Dad Loves His Work' combines soulful ballads and captivating rock tracks. Standout songs like 'Hard Times' and 'Her Town Too' showcase his trademark melodies. The reflective closing a cappella 'That Lonesome Road' leaves a lasting impression. The album balances simplicity with powerful emotions, delivering timeless music without overreaching.Tracklist Lyrics Videos
James Taylor
James Taylor (born 1948) is an American singer-songwriter known for his warm, intimate vocal style and acoustic-guitar-centered songwriting. He emerged in the late 1960s (recording for the Beatles’ Apple label) and became a key figure in the singer-songwriter era, with major albums spanning the 1970s through later acclaimed releases like “Hourglass” (1997).16 Reviews
