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 - a private concertjust like having him in your house with his guitar and piano-- you either love it or hate it. it makes me grab my guitar and play along with him every time. and the lyrics will stay with you-- Rating: - The BestJackson Browne is simply the best! He sells his "product" with such absolute skill and a light-hearted, endearing personality. I loved it! Rating: - A superior songwriter / storytellerJackson's first album Jackson Browne (1972), sometimes referred to as Saturate Before Using, is - in my opinion - one of the most superior debut albums of all time, so mature, so eloquent, so emotionally charged, the words and the music just breaks my heart, but, you know, it's that hurts-so-good feeling. What's equally impressive is the fact that Jackson managed to maintain the high quality on For Everyman (1973), Late For The Sky (1974) and The Pretender (1975). Solo Acoustic, Volume 1 was recorded live - with excellent sound - and primarily covers these years. It's a very strong introduction to some of Jackson's best work, so much so that I would recommend that you buy this instead of one of his "best of"-albums. These Days, Fountain Of Sorrow, Your Bright Baby Blues, For A Dancer, For Everyman and The Pretender are some of the most beautiful songs ever written. Too Many Angels is one of Jackson's strongest post-70's songs; the original was recorded for the solid album I'm Alive (1993). Rating:  - a serious complaintThe atmosphere of these gracious, intimate performances is heavily compromised by the loud and long applause tracks. What were they thinking. Rating: - Evocative and InspiringI now realize the right way to listen to Jackson Browne. Just his voice and a guitar or piano. For 40 years he has written and performed powerful songs and anthems, and whether you agree or disagree with his political views, he sings every lyric with conviction. His rendition of 'Looking East' is worth getting the entire CD, or just download that song. You will be transformed in that 5 and a half minutes.
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