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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
This was more than just an album.,
By James Jones (Ogallala, Nebraska United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Burton Cummings (Audio CD)
Burton Cummings first solo album was so much more than just an album.Cummings was largely recognized for his work as front-man of Guess Who, but it was clear that his musical direction was unique and went far deeper than the collective works of Guess Who. When I bought this album back in 1977, I was simply amazed at the sound Burton Cummings created and captured. You could actually hear the hybrid sounds of upstate New York and Ontario, blended together in what can only be described as creative bliss. The big hit, Stand Tall was good, but the rest of the album was so much more. Songs like "Sugartime Flashback Joys" and "I'm Scared" demonstrate Burton Cummings' uniqueness as a songwriter and musician, and his ability to take a song he makes up in his head come to life in such a way that you see what he sees and you hear what he hears. Perhaps my favorite song on the album, as if there could only be one, was "Your Back Yard", a song that transports one to the roots of good-time rock and roll, all-fun, and at a pace that keeps you hitting the "repeat" button. Even my 13-year-old daughter loves this album. Enjoy a great slice of Canadian rock and roll history, and see why even now, Burton Cummings music is timeless and priceless.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
GREAT ! A super album along with superior remastering,
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This review is from: Burton Cummings (Audio CD)
This was Burton's first solo album after leaving the Guess Who. It is a excellent blend of a few covers along with some of his best originals, coupled with at that time, one of the industries best producers, Richard Perry. When this was released in late 1976, the talk around was that Burton was destined for super stardom. Being a lifelong Guess Who (& later Burton Cummings) fan, I always wondered what he might of achieved if he stuck with the formula from this great album on his subsequent solo efforts. Although those did have many gems, they weren't as strong as this one. As we found out with the Guess Who, Burton was never one to go with the flow & just try to churn out commercial attempts at hits unless the songs were under his terms. "Stand Tall" was the big hit from this one but its probably the cut I play the least. "I'm Scared" (a song he wrote with the Guess Who & they rejected) is one of my all time favorites. "Nothing Rhymed", "Is it really right", "Your Backyard" & "Sugartown Flashback Joys" are excellent. The remastering job, not only on this cd, but the other 3 Cummings solo releases is super. My only complaint with this series of Cummings remasters is they stopped with "Woman Love". "Sweet Sweet" (in my opinion, Burton's best solo effort since this one) still remains available only on vinyl. I wish the folks at RCA-BMG would have put the same kind of effort into ALL the Guess Who cd releases that CBS put into these.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Still Lovin' Burton,
By L. Evans "Books & Cooks" (Ocala, Florida United States) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Burton Cummings (Audio CD)
I bought this album when it first came out so many years ago as a kid. Every song is awesome and hearing it again, I remember every word and why I loved it so. Burton made me appreciate his piano playing and was one of the first artist to mold my musical taste. I'll never get tired of hearing this album! I highly recommend it to all!
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