Label: Last Call Records (France), 3069862
Style: Rhythm and Blues, Rock
Country: Los Angeles, California, U.S.
Time: 38:09
Format: Flac Tracks 16/44,1 kHz
Size: 233 Mb
Despite
having a surprisingly strong atmosphere to it, the songwriting is still
far from the quality of the utterly inspired originals penned by Arthur
Lee back in his 1960's heyday. The title track is often considered
among Love/Arthur Lee fan circles as a hidden gem of a track from the
post-Forever Changes Love catalog, but even this song (which I agree is a
highlight on the album) is still a repetitive exercise saved by
somewhat interesting instrumentation and a pretty melody. The second
track is better, with a unique vocal delivery and a melodic line
reminiscent of something you'd hear on Da Capo (more specifically, the
song 'She Comes In Colors'). It's the less than stellar tracks like
'Twenty on My Way', the meandering cheese that is 'You're the Prettiest
Song', and the overly simplistic 'I Believe In You' that lets this album
down. 'Ninety Miles Away' is the only other stand-out track on here.
The rest do a good job of distinguishing themselves from one another but
are still generally forgettable. The album's also marred by muddy and
dated production throughout.
Ultimately, there is no out-right "bad"
song on here, (with the sole exception of 'You're the Prettiest Song')
but there's not a whole lot that I'd really consider worth your time
either. There is a hell of a lot of music out there, after all. I'd
recommend it only to Love fans who are desperate for more.
(allmusic.com/album/five-string-serenade-mw0000738928)
01. Five String Serenade (05:26)
02. Somebody's Watchin' You (03:05)
03. Twenty On My Way (02:15)
04. You're The Prettiest Song (03:20)
05. I Believe In You (05:23)
06. Ninety Miles Away (04:43)
07. Seventeen (02:51)
08. Love Saga (04:48)
09. The Watcher (03:13)
10. Passing By (03:01)
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