And another Album Project Update! 'Young Americans' (1975). I have to say, the thing about this album that stands out for me is the excellent saxophone. I was interested to read that it was David Sanborn - we have one of his sax albums, 'Hearsay'. The sax on here is really outstanding, particularly interestingly on the track 'Fascination', where it's hard to tell whether it's guitar or sax. It seems silly to say that, but when you listen to it you'll see what I mean. Growly. :) I guess the most well known songs are 'Young Americans' and 'Fame'. This album is just so well executed.
Labels: 1975, Album Project, David Bowie, Young Americans
Ok, so 'Soap Opera' (1975) - after the heights of 'Preservation' it's a bit of a let down. It's ok, but I didn't enjoy it as much as I'd hoped. It's basically an album about celebrity and fame - an ordinary man called Norman who wants to be a rock star. The rest of the Kinks didn't really like it much, I think, but Ray Davies had an idea and they supported him in it - best to let him get it out of his system! Mick Avory (the drummer) said they viewed it as a separate project that Ray wanted to do. So there you go. :)
Labels: 1975, Album Project, Soap Opera, The Kinks
