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James Taylor - October Road Audio CD

A fair review of the James Taylor "October Road" Audio CD. Please note that the below review is the views of the authors, and authors only. You can get a complete list of all James Taylor reviews here, or go back to the James Taylor tabs.

James Taylor Band: James Taylor
Title: October Road
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Release Date: 2002-08-13
Media: Audio CD

Tracks: 1: September Grass 2: October Road 3: On the 4th of July 4: Whenever You're Ready 5: Belfast to Boston 6: Mean Old Man 7: My Traveling Star 8: Raised Up Family 9: Carry Me on My Way 10: Caroline I See You 11: Baby Buffalo 12: Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas

Enchanting
October Road has a lot of appeal in timeless acoustical patterns while also showcasing a prominent vocal effort from Taylor that is as prominent now as it was in 1970. One could perhaps come up with the same conclusion when enjoying Taylor's "October Road" album, for whether you compare it to past albums or judge it as a stand alone piece of music, the end result might be the same. Songs like September Grass swoon with Americana bliss, and the following title track is just as special. The seventh song "Traveling Star" is also a treat, with great backing vocals and a soft melody. If someone new to James Taylor wanted to start with an album, this 2002 release would not be a bad place, and anyone wanting music deemed as "easy listening" should find no qualms when considering picking up this album.

With a variety of instruments and the elegant vocals, October Road does not disappoint. Taylor's style is unique and if anything, October Road could perhaps be one of his more underrated albums of the past ten years.
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Perfect for a long drive in the fall.
Listen to it when you're feeling nostalgic. I'm admittedly a big James Taylor fan, but this CD in particular seems suited exactly for long drives in the car to look at the fall leaves.


Mature James T.
I finally took the time to give it a chance. This is a CD I had looked at many times. It is obviously work of a man who has settled comfortably into his getting older skin. I like the tempos. I like the calmness and reflecting tone many of the songs take on. Good traveling and hanging around the home music.


outstanding
James Taylor is a world class musician and artist that deserves a world of credit as im sure he has gotten throughout his life time.


Taylor maintains integrity
James Taylor could not be accused of this, although he does maintain the structure and style of his music. So many elder acts rest on their laurels. In this way, it simply becomes " JT style".

" October Road " came out at a time when its presence was desperately needed. Amid Britney, Christina and Justin rose a true artist, like a phoenix, here to give the public something to think about. " The Fourth of July", one of Taylor's all-time best songs, provides head and heart food right off the bat.

" Whenever You're Ready" is another great one that rolls more than rocks, but drives home a steady beat. " Caroline I See You" is beautiful, recalling early ballads. The only clunker is " Mean Old Man", and even it has some charm after a few spins.

The overriding message seems to be patriotism, but not as the bill of goods we've been sold by current political propaganda. Taylor touches on what patriotism truly means in many of these songs, suggesting that love of country means preservation of country, not tearing it apart with rhetoric and violence. Released pre-invasion of Iraq, this recording is almost prophetic in its admonishment regarding discernment; war is not to be undertaken in a cavalier manner. No, war is a last resort, serious business. Taylor does a fine job of providing musings on feeling American in one's heart, then allowing that feeling to inform one's actions. Love never seeks war; it always seeks peace.

James Taylor proves that old formulas can result in new sounds. The integrity of his body of work remains in tact. .


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