My Side Of Your Window - Ralph McTell

Advantages: Quality songwriting and arrangements
Disadvantages: Maybe a little dated in parts

...McTell is in fine form in this often overlooked album, his songwriting evoking personal experiences as well as the metaphysical, and looking far beyond the folk world for musical inspiration. The arrangements switch from minimal accompaniment to rock band to Robert Kirby's bold orchestrations on the standout track, "The Ferryman". Although some of the themes of the songs, such as "Pick Up A Gun", "Claudia" and "Chalkdust" are somewhat depressing, McTell relates the stories so well they can't help but leave a lasting imprint. "Tonight In Some Way I Loved You", the tale of a one-night stand, particularly displays the mixed emotions of the situation. If there is a weak link, it is possibly the rather turgid title track. It is interesting to see some names among the credits who would become famous for other ventures, including... Read review

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Advantages: Good songs, DRUNK, interesting break away from previous work
Disadvantages: drunk, etc

...song (okay it's the last song too, cop-out-me-do). Dylan's voice makes this song. It's his voice that provides the real tune and he sings so thoughtfully and with a real passion. And never mind this being directed at a love, as I see it this is directed at all those followers who proclaimed Dylan the next Jesus. There could be no more fitting end to this whole concept album. ~~Lyrics~~ Go 'way from my window, Leave at your own chosen speed. I'm not the one you want, babe, I'm not the one you need. You say you're lookin' for someone Never weak but always strong, To protect you an' defend you Whether you are right or wrong, Someone to open each and every door, But it ain't me, babe, No, no, no, it ain't me, babe, It ain't me you're lookin' for, babe. Go lightly from the ledge, babe, Go lightly on the ground. I'm not the one... Read review

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Advantages: great album for all moods
Disadvantages: it finishes

...whitney houstons my love is your love is a great comeback album. the album is a mix of classic whitney ballads and some great beats. SONG 1 IT AINT RIGHT BUT ITS OKAY!!!!! this song is a great opening song it has a great beat and the vocals are brillliant. the lyrics are some that most people will b able to relate 2 an overall great song. SONG 2 HEARTBREAK HOTEL this song is a classic song with the colaberation with some truly amazing vocalist's, this song is a more classic whitney song one we will love without a doubt. the song has a good beat and powerfull lyrics. S0ONG 3 MY LOVE IS YOUR LOVE the title trak of the album and one of the best songs on the album. the song has an up beat gospel vibe to it and a great beat. whitney brings a personal touch to the song with powerfull and meaning words and the vocals of her... Read review

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