HAVING enjoyed James Taylor in my school days the first time around, I was really looking forward to listening to this album. And I was not disappointed.
Admittedly, there were no classics such as Fire and Rain and You've Got a Friend here and it doesn't immediately hook you.
But it grows on you slowly and after listening to it a few times, you find yourself humming along and tapping your feet.
The album is well produced, the arrangements are spot-on and it starts well; I really liked September Grass and October Road.
He has included some jazzy, upbeat songs such as Whenever You're Ready that work well and he seems generally less angst-ridden than I remember.
Taylor's voice has lost none of its distinctiveness, put to use beautifully on the catchy On the 4th of July and my personal favourite Caroline I See You.
Some tracks are a little samey and the inclusion of a cover version of Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas is a mistake.
But the more I listen, the more I find to enjoy.
If you liked James Taylor the first time around, you'll probably like this too.
LM
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