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Enchanting Oct 18, 2007
One could perhaps come up with the same conclusion when enjoying Taylor's "October Road" album, for whether you compare it to past albums or judge it as a stand alone piece of music, the end result might be the same. October Road has a lot of appeal in timeless acoustical patterns while also showcasing a prominent vocal effort from Taylor that is as prominent now as it was in 1970. Songs like September Grass swoon with Americana bliss, and the following title track is just as special. The seventh song "Traveling Star" is also a treat, with great backing vocals and a soft melody. If someone new to James Taylor wanted to start with an album, this 2002 release would not be a bad place, and anyone wanting music deemed as "easy listening" should find no qualms when considering picking up this album.
With a variety of instruments and the elegant vocals, October Road does not disappoint. Taylor's style is unique and if anything, October Road could perhaps be one of his more underrated albums of the past ten years.
 Perfect for a long drive in the fall. Aug 06, 2007
I'm admittedly a big James Taylor fan, but this CD in particular seems suited exactly for long drives in the car to look at the fall leaves. Listen to it when you're feeling nostalgic.
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Mature James T. May 28, 2007
This is a CD I had looked at many times. I finally took the time to give it a chance. It is obviously work of a man who has settled comfortably into his getting older skin. I like the tempos. I like the calmness and reflecting tone many of the songs take on. Good traveling and hanging around the home music.
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outstanding Mar 17, 2007
James Taylor is a world class musician and artist that deserves a world of credit as im sure he has gotten throughout his life time.
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Taylor maintains integrity Mar 05, 2007
So many elder acts rest on their laurels. James Taylor could not be accused of this, although he does maintain the structure and style of his music. In this way, it simply becomes " JT style".
" October Road " came out at a time when its presence was desperately needed. Amid Britney, Christina and Justin rose a true artist, like a phoenix, here to give the public something to think about. " The Fourth of July", one of Taylor's all-time best songs, provides head and heart food right off the bat.
" Whenever You're Ready" is another great one that rolls more than rocks, but drives home a steady beat. " Caroline I See You" is beautiful, recalling early ballads. The only clunker is " Mean Old Man", and even it has some charm after a few spins.
The overriding message seems to be patriotism, but not as the bill of goods we've been sold by current political propaganda. Taylor touches on what patriotism truly means in many of these songs, suggesting that love of country means preservation of country, not tearing it apart with rhetoric and violence. Released pre-invasion of Iraq, this recording is almost prophetic in its admonishment regarding discernment; war is not to be undertaken in a cavalier manner. No, war is a last resort, serious business. Taylor does a fine job of providing musings on feeling American in one's heart, then allowing that feeling to inform one's actions. Love never seeks war; it always seeks peace.
James Taylor proves that old formulas can result in new sounds. The integrity of his body of work remains in tact.
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