Search - Paul Cotton :: Firebird

This one is great! Perfect companion to Running Horse

Scott Erickson | Canton, Ohio USA | 12/06/2003

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Sanfi4u is completely off base with the review he/she provided! You want to know about the CD and its greatness, scroll down to Johnny Norris' review. Now that is an accurate depiction of Paul's overlooked talent."

Now THIS is music

Randall G. Arnold | North Texas | 01/19/2003

(4 out of 5 stars)

"I'm very disappointed in what's happened to mainstream music these days, so I have been looking for CDs by artists I've always liked. "Firebird" did not let me down! I've always loved Pauls' natural style and was happy that he stuck with it, although I admit to being surprisingly pleased by the jazzy "Don't Stop the Carnival", which he pulled off well (one of my favorites on the album) and one I could see someone like Jimmy Buffett doing as well.



My very favorite was the Rusty Young-penned (and accompanied) "Across a Painted Sky". I could picture this gem on the outstanding Poco album "Rose of Cimmaron".



Other favorites are "There's a River", "Not Out of Mind" and "Do What You Do". While I don't personally see the other cuts as that strong, there's nothing here I disliked.



My main beef is with the production quality. It could have used a bit of "punch" in my opinion, and it's a bit muddy (too much midrange). The individual instruments blur in parts, and the vocals should have been crisper and more upfront.



I would have also liked to have heard MUCH more of Paul's guitar work, especially in those blistering/soulful song endings he was noted for with Poco. Some songs ended too soon and too weakly for me. But then, I'm, a huge fan of Paul's guitar work, which I don't think is as appreciated at large as it should be.



Overall, I was glad to make this acquisition and I love listening to "Firebird". I hope to get "Changing Horses" soon, and also hope Paul puts out much more solo work."