Late Again

Late Again Artist: Peter Paul & Mary
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Category: Music



Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 075992666626
EAN: 0075992666626
ASIN: B000002LQI


Release Date: 1992-07-14

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Tracks:

  1. Apologize
  2. Moments Of Soft Persuasion
  3. Yesterday's Tomorrow
  4. Too Much Of Nothing
  5. There's Anger In The Land
  6. Love City (Postcards To Duluth)
  7. She Dreams
  8. Hymn
  9. Tramp On The Street
  10. I Shall Be Released
  11. Reason To Believe
  12. Rich Man Poor Man

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Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars "I will not be late again?" ... They Were VERY Late After This One!.......2006-06-30

LATE AGAIN forms the final third of a trilogy, in my mind, with ALBUM and ALBUM 1700. These were the last three really good studio albums (PETER, PAUL & MOMMY doesn't count) that were released before the group "retired." Several years later they came back together and recorded the disastrous REUNION album, and that's when I was sure that the magic was gone for good. Of course, they fooled everyone when they not only continued as important political and social activists, but also enjoyed yet another musical rebirth in the late `80's that lasted through the `90's. However, they never again matched the sheer beauty and grace of those last few albums for Warner Brothers. LATE AGAIN is perhaps my favorite, but several of the albums from their `60's period were beyond excellent. One of the marvelous things about most of the CD reissues is that the source masters seem to have suffered very little deterioration over time, and they all sound crystal clear while retaining their warmth and luster. These are some of the best sounding reissues I've ever had the pleasure of listening to; every guitar string resonates like it's being plucked live, right in front of you (the crowning achievement in remastering is PETER PAUL & MARY IN CONCERT, which sounds amazing for an early '60's live recording, and I don't even like most live records). LATE AGAIN is a continuation of the eclecticism that marked most of Peter Paul Mary's albums after IN THE WIND. Somehow, despite what could have been an awkward mix of folk, rock'n'roll, blues and soft, romantic balladry, this album moves effortlessly between the genres, mixing them up, even, and ends up being a cohesive whole. It starts with a Paul Stookey song whose saloon piano and bass rhythm grabs the listener by the scruff of the neck with the opening line, "I would like to apologize for my friend here; he hasn't been himself for a long, long time." After that energetic opening, the unexpected pleasure of "Moments Of Soft Persuasion" does exactly what its title might suggest, and we are hooked for the remainder of the ride. Other standouts are two Bob Dylan songs, the rarely covered "Too Much Of Nothing' (I don't even recall Dylan himself doing that one; anyone remember?) and a short but sweet "I Shall Be Released." "Hymn" is an amazing, tear-producing description of what it is like to FEEL one's faith, and this comment is coming from one who has just about had it with religion (the right wingers have decimated what little respect I once had for it). Perhaps my two favorite numbers here are rich, lush sounding ballads. The first is a love song backed by a fantastic, syncopated drum arrangement, "Love City (Postcards To Duluth)" and the other a stately homage to those who are poor in a land of plenty, and how rich and poor are the same when they get to the sea; well, that's my take on it. Another reviewer on these pages has quoted one line from "Rich Man Poor Man." I'll offer up a different one: "I need the moon, but the landlord needs money..." the song still gives me goose bumps after all these years. Who would have thought that a manufactured "folk" group, put together by corporate interests at a fledgling label to compete with Vanguard and Elektra would have risen to heights of artistic loveliness such as these? Long Live P, P & M!

4 out of 5 stars Great PP&M CD.......2006-05-31

I first bought this album in 1968 and at the time it seemed like it might be the last we would hear of PP&M. The folk era was long over and while they had made some transition into the folk/rock scene, it was clear that folk groups weren't going to hang on with rock bands taking over the music scene-- it would be a few more years before acoustic would return with the likes of Crosby,Stills, Nash,& Young or singer-songwriters like James Taylor. PP&M have outlasted everyone though and it's no wonder-- their sheer talent and force of will are amazing.

This CD has a lot of power and still evokes great musical moments. "Too Much of Nothing" was the semi-hit in its time. "Moments of Soft Persuasion" is a lovely song, and I still find "Hymn" to be one of the most honest songs about spirituality and religious beliefs. Listen to the little clip available at this site. What a wonderful line, "all that I could say was I believe in you." Is there more than that?

Another good song is Love City (Postcards to Duluth).

All in all, well worth owning if you're even sort-of a PP&M fan. Good stuff.

5 out of 5 stars Classic Peter Paul and Mary.......2002-09-22

Interestingly enough, the first time I heard this album in 1968 I was mesmerized: the music, the power of the words, the great variety. I think it belongs right next to their first album for its enduring power to move the heart and mind. Most of the songs are consciousness-raising, yet, at the same time, speak to the heart. I don't know why it never became more popular but it has been seared in my melodic memory and I am filled with pleasure and nostalgia every time I hear the album. It's my favorite P, P, & M!

4 out of 5 stars Not their best, but still worth owning.......2000-07-24

"Late Again" is not the most popular PPM album, nor does it contain much that has made it to a "hits" or retospective collection. It does, however, contain some wonderful material. "Moments of Soft Persausion" is absolutely beutiful. Take a few minutes and listen to the sample from the album listing. "Rich Man Poor Man" is, in my opinion, one of the best songs PPM ever recorded. With the refrain of "A rich man eats when he wishes, a poor man whenever he can", I expected it to show up on "Songs of Conscience and Concern". It didn't. That means, this is the only album which has it. It, alone, is worth the purchase price of the album.

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