Just in time for summer there's a new Jimmy Buffett album. So how is it?
Good, very good, with not a clunker on the disc. The overall sound is best described as big, lush, and very Caribbean. This is a long way from Buffett's early albums, where it's him and a guitar and a handful of session musicians. This baby has the full entourage treatment. Whether you think that's a good or bad thing is up to you, but there it is. Personally, I like it. Maybe not for every album, but hey, this one's a little different and there's plenty of his acoustic stuff out there already (which I also greatly enjoy). Go with it, and have a good summer. I'm glad he insisted on getting this album out to the listening public on time, especially with the delayed summer tour.
Two more things to mention:
- The packaging is great. It looks like a double-disc set in a single sleeve, but it's one disc plus an ample booklet of lyrics and notes. There's a mention and picture of Dick Dale in there, and some heavy-string worked into a song or two. Which reminds me, I really need to start looking into a new longboard for next year. Yeah, after forty-plus years West Beach beckons.
- As previously posted, here's the release notes page at Buffett's site. Commentary, things to notice, and a few music video links. Worth your time.
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