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Track Listings
| 1. Illegal Smile |
| 2. Spanish Pipedream |
| 3. Hello In There |
| 4. Sam Stone |
| 5. Paradise |
| 6. Pretty Good |
| 7. Your Flag Decal Won't Get You Into Heaven Anymore |
| 8. Far From Me |
| 9. Angel From Montgomery |
| 10. Quiet Man |
| 11. Donald And Lydia |
| 12. Six O'Clock News |
| 13. Flashback Blues |
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Prine's 1971 self-titled debut set the tone for the rest of his career. A critical smash and a commercial disappointment, the record contains many of his best known compositions. Proving himself capable of tackling folk balladry, country and rock with ease, Prine seems to spring into being as a fully formed singer-songwriter at age 24. Lyrically diverse, Prine offers topical songs such as "Sam Stone", the tale of a drug-addicted Vietnam vet; achingly sad songs, such as the oft-covered "Angel from Montgomery", and, of course, his trademark wit gets ample time in the spotlight. Produced by the legendary Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Hall and Oates), the record is understated, letting Prine's comfy voice drive things. When needed, the famous house band at American Recording Studios in Memphis kicks in tasteful backing. --Ian Landau
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Prine's 1971 self-titled debut set the tone for the rest of his career. A critical smash and a commercial disappointment, the record contains many of his best known compositions. Proving himself capable of tackling folk balladry, country, and rock with ease, Prine seems to spring into being as a fully formed singer-songwriter at age 24. Lyrically diverse, Prine offers topical songs such as "Sam Stone," the tale of a drug addicted Vietnam vet, achingly sad songs, such as the oft-covered "Angel from Montgomery," and, of course, his trademark wit gets ample time in the spotlight. Produced by the legendary Arif Mardin (Aretha Franklin, the Modern Jazz Quartet, Hall and Oates), the record is understated, letting Prine's comfy voice drive things. When needed, the famous house band at American Recording Studios in Memphis kicks in tasteful backing. --Ian Landau
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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Heck of a strong debut from 1971...,
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This review is from: John Prine (Audio CD)
I bought this LP when it was first released, and I've heard a heck of lot of John Prine tracks in the past 33 years. I still think this is his most successful album overall. His voice here is young and full of raw vigor, and his songs mix humor and tragedy in a balanced fashion. In recent years John has moved closer to traditional country material, and he does it well. This one, however, is the folk/protest/social commentary record that pretty much capped the '60's for me. If you like John's later work but have not heard this, you are missing some of his finest writing and singing.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Where have you been all my life?,
By Sam Stone (Baltimore, MD USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: John Prine (Audio CD)
My great musical regret is that I somehow missed this album growing up in the 1970s. It might have changed my life. Prine can be witty, moving, or irreverent, and never patronizing. Some of the most intelligent music I've ever heard, and his understated delivery will have you tapping your toes. A true gem and original.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
Timeless,
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This review is from: John Prine (Audio CD)
Unfortunately, gone are the days when record companies would sign up an artist that didn't fit into any current categories. Like some guy that wrote songs while walking his postal route. If there are songwriters like John out there now we will never get a chance to hear them. Back in the early 70s so much of the buzz about an obscure artist came from word of mouth promotion. I remember hearing a band playing "Sam Stone" and it stopped me in my tracks. I had to know where that song came from. I bought the lp the next day and became a lifelong fan. And this album is timeless. John can have you laughing in one verse and crying like a baby in the next. He's simply one of the best lyricists I've ever heard.
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