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Good things come to those who wait. During John Prine's nine-year interval between albums of original material, fans who hailed his recovery from cancer wondered whether he'd ever return to full creative speed. Here, Prine puts doubts to rest with an album that ranks with the finest of an inspired career. The big heart of "Glory of True Love," the socially conscious bite of "Some Humans Ain't Human," the reflective grace of "Taking a Walk," the wry whimsy of "Crazy as a Loon"--the hallmarks of Prine's artistry are reaffirmed on Fair & Square. The album also reflects Prine's first attempt at producing himself, with the warmth of his rough-hewn vocals finding a comfortable fit among the organic, largely acoustic arrangements. Though Prine penned 12 of the 14 cuts (including two bonus tracks, one recorded in concert), a pair of covers prove revelatory: Blaze Foley's "Clay Pigeons" sounds like it could well be one of Prine's own (with a melody that recalls "Hello in There" and a lyric of renewal that sounds like personal testament), while A.P. Carter's "Bear Creek Blues" carries an electric charge as the traditional song rocks harder than anything else on the album. With a generous selection of close to an hour of music, the album stands as a creative triumph for Prine, a fully satisfying effort that rewards the patience of his loyal fans. Welcome back. --Don McLeese
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Pour la route ou pour une soirée au coin du feu,
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This review is from: Fair & Square (Audio CD)
Entendre John Prine sur cet album, c'est l'adopter. Guitare, voix, arrangements: tout y est. La voix de Prine et ses mélodies rappellenet parfois Bob Dylan. Ses chansons sont tristounettes et on se laisse couler dans une tranquillité tout à fait cool. Pour ceux et celles qui ne le connaissent pas, pour ceux et celles qui aiment le folk et le country, allez-y de bon coeur.
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"New" Prine - Still Mighty Fine,
By Woman with a Big Heart (Peace River, Alberta) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Fair & Square (Audio CD)
I've been a Prine fan for years but became truely obsessed with Fair & Square. I spent a month listening to this album over and over and over again. Just couldn't get enough of the guy and his guitar. Then a couple of weeks ago I heard Prine perform at the Edmonton Folkfest. The first couple of numbers were old material and he struggled. I'm thinking...Is he sick? stoned? (I hadn't heard about his cancer battle). Then he played a couple of tunes from his new album and WOW! Still the same old pithy, witty, sly commentary of ordinary, everyday lives. Still the same easy strumming guitar but definitely a new voice. Prine has done an superior job of writing new tunes that fit his new voice perfectly. (BTW, he warmed up, gave us an incredible performance and received a standing ovation from 20,000 or so fans). My favorite tracks from Fair & Square are "Glory of True Love", "Some Humans Ain't Human" and "Long Monday" - what am I saying - favorites? It's all good (although I'm not too crazy about Safety Joe). This is the best Prine yet!
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Fabulous album. Just fabulous with lots of layers and melody. Prine has never done a better album.
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