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by Daniel_Rf , Apr 07 '02
Pros: Songcraft, humor, arrangements Cons: Some songs lack development
As is the case with most singer/songwriters (Bob Dylan, Elvis Costello), there are people who just don’t “get” Randy Newman. In fact, I have heard throughoutly intelligent individuals state that Randy Newman’s songs sound like, and I qoute, “slobbering...
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by starcollector, , Nov 24 '08
Pros: The melodies are great and the lyrics are thoughtful. Cons: Nada.
Disclaimer: Those looking for a brief description of the album will find what their looking for in the "Review Body" section. The section titled "Track Reviews" is meant only for those who want to read detailed descriptions of the songs, and ...
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by Wilkie2000 , May 27 '01
Pros: A brilliant concept album on Southern (and American) life Cons: Not for the closed-minded or the humorless
Randy Newman doesn't get much airplay, with only Short People and I Love L.A. turning up on the radio from time to time. It doesn't take much time listening to Good Old Boys to understand why: The first song, "Rednecks," is written around the...
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