The Eagles - Long Road Out Of Eden (Deluxe Edition) (CD 2007)

if you like the eagles you will love this new album, its great to hear some moer of these really talented people

The fabulous Eagles may have taken 25 years or so to issue this long awaited album but it was well worth the wait.
The unmistakable sound of the guys is the thread that holds this album together. The new songs are certainly up with many of their well known hits of yesteryear and I for one play it constantly.
Some people have said it's the same old sound well thank goodness for that, for that is The Eagles.
Long may they reign supreme.

When the popular band the Eagles reunited back in 1994 to record some new songs for the album "Hell Freezes Over", these were intermixed with live versions of older songs. In 2003, they recorded another new song called "Hole In The World" for the 2-CD release "The Very Best Of The Eagles", which spanned their entire career. Finally, in 2007, the group went one step further, and released an entire album of new material as a double-disc set containing 20 songs. Initially sold only at Wal-Mart stores, "Long Road Out Of Eden" is full of superb musical moments from band members Joe Walsh, Don Henley, Glenn Frey and Timothy Schmidt. Hearing these songs makes us all grateful that the Eagles decided to give us a new album that is worth listening to and can be fully appreciated. Nearly six years in production, it was their first full studio album since 1979's "The Long Run". The overall scope and magnitude of the variety and quality of the songs on this album in very similar to the scope and variety of The Beatles' 1968 classic LP, "The White Album". The lead-off single, "How Long", captures the flavor and feel of vintage Eagles music without being too nostalgic. The album's magnum opus is the title track, which clocks in at over 10 minutes. This deluxe edition also features 2 bonus selections; "Hole In The World", which was previously issued in the 2003 "Very Best Of" CD release, and the 1978 recording of "Please Come Home For Christmas", issued only as a single. "Long Road Out Of Eden" stands as perhaps the Eagles' best album ever.

Has the long wait for Frey and this ageing gang of West Coast harmonising rockers to get back to the studio and start producing been worth it? After receiving this double album for Fathers Day from my three beautiful daughters and playing it for a full week to and from work, I think the answer is yes.

The Eagles in their prime were great, true artist, always on top of the stack with breathtaking guitar work and finely crafted lyrics giving a unique commentary on the day. In this latest album both characteristics are clearly evident and close to their 70's best.

Long Road To Eden is a 10 minute commentary on 21st century US politics, conflict and cultural ignorance. The track is written from a front line Iraq soldier's view point. I didn't like this track at first, however, the more I played the more I appreciated. The contrasts between the US all consuming 'lifestyle' based economy against the historical and cultural importance of the Iraq region is stark and thought provoking. Long Road to Eden takes you through this argument in a 'Floydesque' Eagles style and could end up being the 'Hotel California' of this decade.

Overall the album is packed with great stuff, i particularly liked the lyrics in Frail Grasp On The Big Picture, this chops away at the over indulgence and myopic viewpoint of your average US turkey. Center of the Universe is also quite brilliant, a real treat for any Eagles fan - possibly the best track on the album.

Overall a great album, thanks Girls I Love it.

Only brought this album for the one song 'What do I do with my heart' but all the other songs are great too. Brilliant as well because it has the word to each song in a book format.