American Flyer - American Flyer & Spirit Of A Woman [2003] [FLAC]

MOJO Magazine: Buried Treasure "Album That Time Forgot."

Artist: American Flyer
Release: American Flyer & Spirit Of A Woman
Discogs: 3096563
Released: 2003
Label: Collectors' Choice Music
Catalog#: CCM-414-2
Format: FLAC / Lossless / Log (100%) / Cue / CD
Country: US
Style: Rock, Folk Rock, Country Rock

Tracklisting:

01. Light Of Your Love
02. Such A Beautiful Feeling
03. Back In '57
04. Lady Blue Eyes
05. Let Me Down Easy
06. M
07. The Woman In Your Heart
08. Love Has No Pride
09. Queen Of All My Days
10. Drive Away
11. Call Me, Tell Me
12. End Of A Love Song
13. Spirit Of A Woman
14. Gamblin' Man
15. My Love Comes Alive
16. Victoria
17. Dear Carmen
18. I'm Blown Away
19. Flyer
20. The Good Years
21. Keep On Tryin'

Tracks 1-12 from United Artists LP 650 released in 1976.
Tracks 13-21 from United Artists LP 720 released in 1977.

There's no arguing the superb (and diverse) mix of talent in this band, but the execution is something less than inspiring, particularly on the second album, Spirit of a Woman. Both albums are easy to listen to and display excellent writing, playing, and singing. Just the same, there's a shortage of real fire behind it, and I find my attention wandering well before it's over. If I would point out a particular flaw, I'd say the somewhat overblown arrangements may have been the wrong ingredient for an otherwise perfect recipe. Some songs, in my opinion, could have been stripped of their glossy orchestration to reveal much more personal and satisfying portraits. Too much layering suggests a lack of confidence in their material. To the contrary, they're great songs swimming in superfluous production.

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