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| Artist: Jackson Browne
Label: Inside Recordings
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Rating:  48 reviews
Sales Rank: 585
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.7 x 5 x 0.3
MPN: 18021
UPC: 696751802194
EAN: 0696751802194
ASIN: B0010VD7IU
Release Date: March 4, 2008
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 The way music should be done March 8, 2008
Russell H. Paris (Oak Park, CA United States)
8 out of 9 found this review helpful
JACKSON BROWNE SOLO ACOUSTIC VOL. 2 is the second in a series of solo acoustic albums by the Rock and Roll Hall of Famer. The first volume was released in 2005 and this one continues where the last one left off. The songs are different, but the format is identical. Vol 2 showcases the same sense of intimacy and live energy on exhibit at Jackson's recent solo acoustic concerts. He's singing to you.
"Sky Blue and Black," "Redneck Friend" and "Never Stop" are particular standouts, but there isn't a bad track. I expect that some fans will initially complain about the choice of songs: not enough hits. But some were already on Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1 ("These Days", "The Pretender", "Take It Easy"), and hopefully some are being saved for Solo Acoustic, Vol 3. Hit songs like "Doctor My Eyes" and "Running On Empty" have not yet made an appearance in this acoustic series.
It is very rare that a live album is able to capture the true energy and vibe of a live performance the way Jackson Browne's Solo Acoustic CDs have. They are both essential for any fan of Jackson Browne's music, but also indispensable to those who want to study song writing by a master craftsman. This is the way music should be done.
I love the music of Jackson Browne March 4, 2008
Robert G Yokoyama (Mililani, Hawaii)
7 out of 12 found this review helpful
I own most of Jackson Browne's other albums. I feel I can review this album as a result. There is a social consciousness to his music. Most of the note worthy new tracks are from the album the "Naked Ride Home". He sings about war and violence in America in the song "Casino Nation". He sings about domestic abuse in the very touching tune "In The Shape Of A Heart". He sings about how friends depend on each other for survival in the song "My Stunning Mystery Companion". "The Night Inside Me" is an excellent song about searching for freedom and a place in the world. "Sky Blue and Black" is a lovely song about having hope in times of despair. "Somebody's Baby" is a classic song about a special girl. Redneck Friend is just a fun upbeat song. Jackson Browne is one of the best musicians out there. These songs are great.
Yea Jackson! March 4, 2008
Tracy Leverton (Vienna, VA United States)
7 out of 8 found this review helpful
The 60-ish Jackson Browne is in great form with this continuation of his 2005 solo live cd, singing and accompanying himself on guitar even better than when we saw him live in the 70's. There is a full range of songs here, with favorites from the first album through his most current cd's. The cd notably closes with a touching tribute to his long-term girlfriend, "My Stunning Mystery Companion." As on his last cd, Jackson was considerate enough to divide the spoken song introductions from the songs with separate track numbers. The whole project is beautifully executed and tasteful to the max. Yea Jackson! If you like this cd, check out David Bromberg's Grammy-nominated solo acoustic "Try Me One More Time." Jackson and David are old friends who played and sang together many times.
awesome! March 4, 2008
Brett McMurdo (Berkeley, CA)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
fantastic as ever. i LOVED the renditions of Alive in the World, The Night Inside Me, Something Fine, and, surprisingly, Enough of the Night. All the others are amazing as well! Jackson's voice cracks quite a bit on "Sky Blue and Black," but I don't think it diminishes from the performance at all. It's simply him getting old. He still ROCKS though! a must buy for sure.
 Excellent sequel to first unplugged album March 13, 2008
Paul Allaer (Cincinnati)
5 out of 6 found this review helpful
In 2005, Jackson Browne released the critically and commercially acclaimed "Solo Acoustic - Vol. 1", which centered primarily on Browne's older and best known songs. Now finally comes the second volume.
On "Solo Acoustic - Vol. 2" (19 tracks, 71 min.), Jackson Browne continues the same formula of Volume 1, which is to say: a spoken introduction to quite a few of the songs, and then just Jackson with his guitar or piano. The main difference with this volume is that it centers around the newer (and hence lesser known) songs in Browne's catalogue. His most recent studio album proper, 2002's excellent "Naked Ride Home" gets three tracks, including "The Night Inside Me", "Casino Nation" and the outstanding closer on this set "My Stunning Mystery Companion". The best known tracks on here are "In the Shape of a Heart" (from 1986's "Lives In the Balance") and "Somebody's Baby" (from the "Fast Times at Ridgemont High" soundtrack). Special mention also for the beautiful "Sky Blue and Black" and "All Good Things", both from 1993's "I'm Alive", but there really are no weak tracks on here.
Some reviewers here seem to take issue with the spoken introductions (there are 7 in total), but for me they only add to the authenticity of this collection. And the story about spending time at Stephen Stills' house (even if it wasn't his house) is pretty hilarious (talking about writing "Something Fine", from Browne's debut album). More annoying is that there are no liner notes whatsoever, so you don't know what song was recorded when or where, among other things. But in the end that is a minor quibble. "Solo Acoustic - Vol. 2" is an excellent sequel and addition to this hopefully on-going series of "unplugged" recordings from Jackson Browne.
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