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3 1/2 Stars: Everlys' 2nd Album For Mercury

D.C. Hanoy | Athens, Georgia | 05/14/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"The Everlys 1985 follow-up to 'EB 84' is again produced by Dave Edmunds and features the remarkable Albert Lee on guitar. Highlights include great versions of Rank & File's "Amanda Ruth" and Dire Straits' "Why Worry." The title track proved that Don Everly hadn't lost his songwriting talent. It's a multi-leveled tale, utilizing the loss of love to create an autobiographical tale of being lost in art. "Arms of Mary" is strangely reminiscent of the duo's readings of the classic Boudleaux and Felice Bryant material that put them on the map in the late '50s. Again, the feelings of the past, lost love, and homesickness are the core here, and the Everlys do this modern-day tearjerker supreme justice. "Why Worry", written by Dire Straits' guiding light Mark Knopfler, is a bittersweet ballad that the Brothers sing beautifully. There is a hymn-like, almost gospel feel to the song, and it remains another example of the timeless impact of the group. Also covered are fine versions of Bob Dylan's "Abandoned Love" and Sam Cooke's classic "You Send Me." - All Music Guide"

No one gives them the love they need.

Johnny Heering | Bethel, CT United States | 06/09/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"This was the second studio album of the Everly Brothers 1980s "comeback". It's a very good album, which should appeal to their fans."