Just Like There's Nothin' to It

Just Like There's Nothin' to It Artist: Steve Forbert
Label: Koch Records
Category: Music


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


UPC: 099923953425
EAN: 0099923953425
ASIN: B0001XXB8Y


Release Date: 2004-05-11

Just Like There's Nothin' to It


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Tracks:

  1. What It Is Is A Dream
  2. Wild As The Wind (A Tribute To Rick Danko)
  3. The Change Song
  4. The World Is Full Of People
  5. Autumn This Year
  6. I Just Work Here
  7. There's Everybody Else (And Then There's You)
  8. Oh, Yesterday
  9. I Married A Girl
  10. The Pretend Song
  11. I'm In Love
  12. About A Dream

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Customer Reviews:

4 out of 5 stars Pick Your Score.......2007-04-18

4 Stars? Somewhere between 3 and 5? Don't know what to do here. Forbert fans should buy this album - it's Steve Forbert and he's still putting out good music for Pete's sake. But like all pop artists with staying power, Forbert's music is evolving (see Springsteen, the Stones, Bowie, etc.). Some evolutions are good, some are disappointing, and some are with amazing progression (Van Morrison, hands down). The other reviews on this page display the possible spectrum of reactions to this album - gushing praise, grudging acceptance, apologetic explanation. No one seems to recommend this for an introduction to Forbert. Seems to me that this album might be so pure Forbert that you have to be a real fan to 'get it,' but that doesn't mean it's a bad album. This has everything that the listener should have come to expect from him: clever and honest lyrics (often with a dash of humor), sophisticated compositions, and Steve's talented guitar and harmonica play on display. That's what you get. Is it ready for Top 40 radio? Of course not. Steve's lyrics, as always, are reflective of where he is in life, so if you aren't ready to listen to him talk about middle-aging and separation and losing some of the fire of youth, then pick the era of life that you prefer and buy an album from that decade of his life. My favorite cuts from this album are the opener "What It Is Is A Dream" (a poetic string of life analogies) and "Wild As The Wind" (a tribute to Rick Danko - everything I know about Rick Danko is this song itself, but this is a wonderful composition and excellently performed, and I appreciate what it is - a nice tribute to a fellow artist).

5 out of 5 stars Awesome CD.......2005-03-12

Just Like There's Nothing To it is one of Steve's finest albums yet. There isn't a bad song on this album. His tribute song to Rick Danko "Wild as the Wind" is an awesome number. Even if you never heard his music before, you will love this album. Steve is the most prolific yet underrated artist of our time. He's the best kept secret around - to those of us in the know!

3 out of 5 stars What it is is OK.......2004-10-13

The opening track, "What It Is Is A Dream", is awesome and would fit in equally well on any of Forbert's recent albums. Unfortunately, that is the only outstanding track on this the tenth(I think) studio album of original material from America's most under-appreciated singer songwriter. The sound on this album is a little more country with quite a bit of piano mixed in than his last two efforts(more similar to 'Crossroad Palms' than 'Evergreen Boy' or 'Rocking Horse'). Edie Brickell provides fine backing vocals on the opening track as well as "There's Everybody Else" which is probably the second best track. Generally the songwriting is lacking and although Forbert takes chances like he always does, I think he has more failures than successes this time out. Nonetheless, I applaud his effort and hope he keeps up the process which has produced at least four or five brilliant albums in his 25 plus year career. For new listeners I would recommend either his debut 'Alive On Arrival' or 'The American In Me' and if you are already a fan of his but haven't picked up 'Evergreen Boy' yet I would highly recommend that one as well.

5 out of 5 stars A Real Singer Songwriter.......2004-08-07

Great CD with serious songs written and perfomed with passion. As I get older it gets harder to find new music that stirs the soul despite a constant search for such. There just aren't as many singer song writers today making music for art v. profit. Steve Forbert is an exception. Any mid-lifers in the crowd will connect with these tunes as they reflect a lifetime of experience. "What it is is a Dream" and "Autumn This Year" are awesome songs. Good soul food indeed, Steve. Many thanks.

4 out of 5 stars Consistent.......2004-07-31

If you're a Forbert fan, you'll love the cd. The understated lyrics presenting pictures of life experiences flows easily from Steve's mind to his music. Written during and after a breakup from a long term relationship adds theme and passion to his latest release.

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