Erscheinungsdatum: 1. September 1997
Label: Mfsl
Format: Audio CD (CD-Anzahl: 1)
Tonträger CD Besonderheiten Limited Edition, Special Edition, 24kt. Gold-CD Jahr unbekannt Orig. Release 1984 Zeit 46:55 Plattenfirma MFSL / Geffen Herstellungsland Musikrichtung Rock EAN-Nr. 015775470521 Katalog-Nr. UDCD 705
Tracks
1. | The Boys Of Summer | 4:48 | |
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2. | You Can't Make Love | 3:33 | |
3. | Man With A Mission | 2:43 | |
4. | You're Not Drinking Enough | 4:41 | |
5. | Not Enough Love In The World | 3:54 | |
6. | Building The Perfect Beast | 5:00 | |
7. | All She Wants To Do Is Dance | 4:29 | |
8. | A Month Of Sundays | 4:20 | |
9. | Sunset Grill | 6:28 | |
10. | Drivin' With Your Eyes Closed | 3:36 | |
11. | Land Of The Living | 3:23 |
Produktbeschreibung
Audio
Auch nach seinem Abgang bei den Eagles setzte Don Henley seinen Steilflug fort. Dieses Werk von 1984 bescherte dem Softrocker mit The Boys Of Summer seinen größten Hit.
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Stereoplay
Bäume rissen sie nicht gerade aus, als sie den Horst der Eagles verließen: Zäh bis unerheblich verliefen die Solokarrieren von Joe Walsh, Glenn Frey oder Don Felder. Einzig Don Henley glänzte mit feinen Alben zwischen Westcoast-Rock und Melodic-Pop. Sein Meisterwerk: "Building The Perfect Beast" (1984), dem die MFSL-Klanggurus jetzt goldene Weihen verliehen. Perfektes Handwerk von Cracks wie Benmont Tench oder David Paich, sauber-saftiger Sound und Evergreens wie "The Boys Of Summer" - well done, Don.
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Review by Vik Iyengar
After experimenting with synthesizers and a pop sound on his solo debut, Don Henley hits the mark on his sophomore release, Building the Perfect Beast. This album established Henley as an artist in his own right after many successful years with the Eagles, as it spawned numerous hits. While the songs seem crafted for pop radio, it's hard to fault him for choosing arrangements that would get his messages to the masses. Unlike most pop in the 1980s, however, Henley had deep intellectual themes layered beneath the synthesizer sounds and crisp production. In the opening song "Boys of Summer," he talks about trying to recapture the past while knowing that things will never be the same. Henley has a gift for writing about the heart and soul of America and for mixing his love for the country and small-town life ("Sunset Grill") with cynicism about government ("All She Wants to Do Is Dance") and modernization ("Month of Sundays"). Although the politics and the sound of the album make the decade of release easy to place, Henley's earnest delivery and universal messages give many of the tracks a timeless feel, which is no small feat. This is Henley's most consistent album, and it is the place to start for those wanting to sample his solo work.
"Item Condition" notes:
SS / OVP: CD & LP is factory sealed in shrink-wrap or cellophane.
NEU / NEW: CD & LP is open and not yet played.(Achtung: = Nicht alle neuen CDs werden vom Hersteller eingeschweißt!)
NM: NEAR MINT CD & LP Just about in perfect condition.
E: EXCELLENT CD & LP Near perfect, may show very light signs of use & maybe one very light scratch.
VG: VERY GOOD CD & LP CD has some very minor wear (several very light scratches or marks). If insert, may have dimple marks or very light wrinkles/folds,
G: GOOD CD & LP Some to very heavier wear or tear (some to very scratches throughout the CD), still plays perfectly. If insert, may have some wrinkles, folds, ripples, tears or multiple case. If case has cracked or is broken.
Demo-Copy: CD & LP = Promo - not for sale - particularly rare!!