Newman's first collection of pop songs since 1988's Land of Dreams finds him as satirically biting as ever, yet unafraid to tackle personal and heartfelt concerns. Few are out of harm's way when Newman's at the keyboard: Old rock stars get it in "I'm Dead (But I Don't Know It)," dirty old men in "Shame" and "The World Isn't Fair," and cultural imperialism in "The Great Nations of Europe." In addition, there's perhaps one of his most beautiful and personal songs yet, "I Miss You," and even a schmaltzy one, "Every Time It Rains." The production team of Mitchell Froom and Tchad Blake ensure that there are no missteps by maintaining a timeless, orchestrated sound with original instrumentation. Doubters who thought Newman lost his edge after dozens of blockbuster movies needn't worry anymore -- few of these songs would find their way onto the smiley soundtracks, yet all of them should rest comfortably alongside his other four-star offerings.
1) They start wearing hats on the CD covers (James Taylor, Marshall Crenshaw, the Edge)2) They stop appearing AT ALL on the CD covers (too many to name)3) Their photos are so retouched they look like they belong in a coffin (Jules Shear - Allow Me)Other examples?
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1) They start wearing hats on the CD covers (James Taylor, Marshall Crenshaw, the Edge)2) They stop appearing AT ALL on the CD covers (too many to name)3) Their photos are so retouched they look like they belong in a coffin (Jules Shear - Allow Me)Other examples?
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Last Night I went and saw/heard Randy Newman play 35 songs. He was great, powerful and funny. He was the master I imagined him to be-in control and joking and productive. Before I went to the concert I spent a little time on line looking for a set list from a previous show on this tour and couldn't dig one up so I vowed to write the songs all down and post it. It would be quicker to write down ...
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| 1 My Country |
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| 2 Shame |
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| 3 I'm Dead (But I Don't Know It) |
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| 4 Every Time It Rains |
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| 5 The Great Nations of Europe |
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| 6 The One You Love |
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| 7 The World Isn't Fair |
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| 8 Big Hat, No Cattle |
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| 9 Better off Dead |
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| 10 I Miss You |
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| 11 Going Home |
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| 12 I Want Everyone to Like Me |
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