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in the 80's I had this CD on vinyl and Marshall Crenshaw is a very underrated singer. You just can't help but sing along and dance around. If you like Buddy Holly, the Beatles, etc. you'd like this CD.
Unfortunatley in this modern era of corporate rock, Crenshaw is lost. As a fan of older music, I really enjoyed this album for many reasons. Marshall Crenshaw's self titled album was nothing like it for the time. If if wasn't for a soundtrack I ran across, I would have never heard "Someday Someway" which lead me to this album. First, in a synthesizer-happy era, Crenshaw said no way and stay to the basics of rock and played it strait - this is why the album holds so well some 25 years later. He was obviously influenced heavily by Buddy Holly which comes out not only in his sound but his looks yet it works. This is truly a feel good album with solid rifs and has well written, produced, and performed music. Give it a chance.
I couldn't believe how perfect this album was. The word "perfection" keeps popping up in the reviews for this CD, and I have to agree. I was in the mall, at the Record Bar, and they were playing it. Blown away. I'm glad young people are discovering Marshall Crenshaw. "Cynical Girl" was playing, and they had the album cover propped up on display.
It ranks as one of my all-time favorite overall albums, and my absolute favorite from the '80s. The first time I heard of the album was when it was first released in the summer of '82. Not a single song that could be classified as filler. I was hooked immediately, but when I heard "Someday, Someway" a few days later on the radio and remembered the artist's name, I said No, I gotta get this. I remember buying it on a Saturday and putting it on while I cleaned my apartment. This and Diana Ross's 1980 Chic-produced album are the only two LPs from that period that I could listen to from beginning to end and find nothing but damn good music.
A true pop wonder.
This record is an absolute gem, and a MUST HAVE for anyone who loves pop music. I remember exactly where I was the first time I heard the wonderful strains of Marshall Crenshaw's marvellously crafted music. I became a fan that day, and I've been one ever since. Every song is great and I can honestly say that I never get tired of listening to the wonderful tunes on this recording.
This album was my intro to the talented Mr. Crenshaw and I've been a fan for 26 years now. Very upbeat tempo pop rock that gets you singing along and tapping your feet. A great start to a long and distinguished career.
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