Search - Jimmy Webb :: Twilight of the Renegades

Like coming home...

R. Kyle | USA | 02/24/2006

(5 out of 5 stars)

"The man who had us rocking from the 60's on is back in business and it's like coming home to hear this CD. From "Gauguin in the South Seas" to "Driftwood", the collection is classic Webb: beautifully arranged, beautifully played and sung.



I happen to think "Skywriter" should be added to the list of future standards. Maybe tomorrow I'll have a different opinion. I can't quite seem to take this CD out of my player. If you've loved Webb's works such as "El Mirage" you will probably feel the same way, too.



If you've just been introduced to Webb, don't be surprised you won't be after the rest of his works. Lucky you, to hear it and fall in love for the first time. Lucky me to embrace an old friend again.



Welcome back, Jimmy, it's good to have you recording again. You've been missed."

Webb the Melodic

Jerry Jazzman | 08/24/2005

(5 out of 5 stars)

"After witnessing Jimmy Webb and Glen Campbell perform in New York at Feinstein's this year, I was eagerly awaiting this CD.At that show Campbell sang No Signs of Age which is included on this disk and Webb performed Time Flies solo.Both songs are destined to be standards-there melodicism and timeless lyrics move and inspire. How many albums include even 1 standard? A standard is a song singers want to sing regardless of music trends for eternity.The rest of the album includes gems such as How Quickly which after repeated listens inspires with it's sad message-- a feat few songwriters can carry off.The beauty of Webb's writing as in Skywriter and She Moves is his melodies married to his lyrics is masterful.There is a variety of Webb offerings on this album.But most of all it contains some of his most moving ballads.Skywriter,Time Flies,She Moves,and No Signs of Age are songs singers will want to sing and players will want to play.Thank you Jimmy."