New Lindsey? Wow.
Hello all---
Wow. What a surprise---I just visited Lindsey's website for the first time in months, and I was shocked to read that he has a new album coming out soon. Of course, I came straight here to find out the REAL scoop...!
I honestly thought we'd seen the last LB solo release. He's obviously got all the money he needs, with steady income from catalog royalties, and he's probably well-settled into his family life. So I figured he'd keep doing the occasional soundtrack tune...you know, keep it simple and relaxed.
And now THIS.
Taking a look at the supposed track listing, I'm a little disappointed, but I'll try to reserve any judgement until I hear the real deal. I'm just happy the thing is being released at all...!
I just hope that it's good. I loved GIFT OF SCREWS and I liked SAY YOU WILL, but I have to admit, I was disappointed with the SOUNDSTAGE show, and I've always loved Lindsey's acoustic performances. I'm thinking specifically of the many promotional spots he did for OUT OF THE CRADLE---acoustic versions of "Countdown," "Street of Dreams, "Never Going Back Again," and others.
On the other hand, the SOUNDSTAGE show just seemed...I don't know...sterile? Maybe even a little boring. I know---blasphemy! Believe me, it hurts to even have such thoughts, but I just hope the new album will be a fun new direction for Lindsey and that the songs and performances are good. I'm not one of those people who prefers "the old Lindsey" or "the solo Lindsey" or whatever. I like the guy's music, and I know he's capable of great things in any given moment, so I guess my expectations are just a little higher when he's concerned.
mattl
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