Time Loves a Hero

Time Loves a Hero Artist: Little Feat
Label: Warner Bros / Wea
Category: Music


Average customer rating: 3.5 out of 5 stars
Media: Audio CD
Number Of Discs: 1


UPC: 075992731423
EAN: 0075992731423
ASIN: B000002KGV


Release Date: 1990-10-25

Time Loves a Hero


Related Categories:

Blues Rock Blues Rock
Categories | Rock | Styles | Music
General General
Categories | Rock | Styles | Music
Rock Jam Bands Rock Jam Bands
Categories | Jam Bands | Rock | Styles | Music
Southern Rock Southern Rock
Categories | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Album-Oriented Rock (AOR) Album-Oriented Rock (AOR)
Categories | Classic Rock | Styles | Music
Pop Rock Pop Rock
Categories | Pop | Styles | Music
CDs $7 - $10 CDs $7 - $10
Categories | Pop General | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
4-for-3 Classic Rock 4-for-3 Classic Rock
Categories | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 Pop 4-for-3 Pop
Categories | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 Rock 4-for-3 Rock
Categories | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music
4-for-3 All Music 4-for-3 All Music
Categories | 4-for-3 Music | Stores | Music

Tracks:

  1. Hi Roller
  2. Time Loves A Hero
  3. Rocket In My Pocket
  4. Day At The Dog Races
  5. Old Folks Boogie
  6. Red Streamliner
  7. New Delhi Freight Train
  8. Keepin' Up With The Joneses
  9. Missin' You

Similar Items:

  1. The Last Record Album
  2. Sailin' Shoes
  3. Dixie Chicken
  4. Down on the Farm
  5. Feats Don't Fail Me Now

Customer Reviews:

2 out of 5 stars An album that hasn't aged well ..........2006-10-13

It's a common enough story in popular music: backing band with aspirations pushes out front man in decline. Only insiders will ever know whether Lowell George jumped or was pushed from the creative heights to which he led Little Feat in the Dixie Chicken era. This album certainly occupies a much lower place, in which, as another reviewer put it, jazz-rock noodling and synthesizers replace the "country with a funky beat" that (for me) defines the `real' Little Feat.

By the time of this album, Little Feat was effectively two bands: one backing Lowell George's synthesis of rock, country, and funk; and another without him, dabbling in now-dated 70s-style fusion with little lasting appeal. Some people like either or both of these versions, but not me: I'd take a few cuts from this one, ignore then next two, and leave Dixie Chicken in my CD changer permanently.

4 out of 5 stars Little Feat get back on track .......2006-05-08

Time Loves a Hero would be a return to form after their previous uneven release, The Last Record Album. Paul Barrere and Bill Payne would officially become the chief songwriters of the band as Lowell George's contributions would be limited to just two songs, one of which was co-written with Barrere. Their most eclectic album, Time Loves a Hero boasted a stronger track list as well as a confidence that was sorely lacking on The Last Record Album.

"Hi Roller", is next to the title track from Dixie Chicken, their best opening track. Lowell George's vocals show more conviction than anything on The Last Record Album while Kenny Gradney, Sam Clayton, and Richard Hayward lay down a sick groove. The Tower of Power horn section would make their first appearance on this track and would later play a pivotal role on their excellent live album, Waiting for Columbus. The title track, a staple of their live shows to this day, is one of their catchiest tracks, and features a great sing along chorus and a cool island feel ala Jimmy Buffett during the solo. George's "Rocket in My Pocket" is also very good, featuring some more of his distinctive slide work. "Day at the Dog Races" is not only one of Little Feat's best tracks but also one of the best documents of the fusion genre. Bill Payne and Richard Hayward are incredible on this track while Paul Barrere's slow burning solo is one of his best. At over 6 minutes, the track stays exciting throughout and never becomes indulgent. "Old Folks Boogie" is another great Barrere tune and its wordplay reminds you of something that George would have written during the Dixie Chicken era. After these tracks, the album slips a bit. The decent "Red Streamliner", with both its arrangement and guest vocals from Michael McDonald and Patrick Simmons, sounds way too much like the Doobie Brothers. "Keepin' up With the Joneses", with its cool sax solo, and the pretty acoustic ballad "Missin' You" are solid but not spectacular. "New Delhi Freight Train" is the only track that's not up to par. A step up from The Last Record Album, Time Loves a Hero would be the band's last good studio album before George's untimely death in 1979. Definitely worth checking out for the first five tracks, especially "Day at the Dog Races."

5 out of 5 stars How Can People Rip This?.......2005-04-07

I do not understand.This record is so damn good.How can any LF fan not like it?This is early LF and it is great.Just listen to OLD FOLKS BOOGIE.This excellent song makes the whole cd worthwhile.Please listen to Mr.Bill Payne's piano.That guy is unreal.If you love LF,then you will love this cd too.You better!

5 out of 5 stars Little Feat's polished album.......2004-10-16

I'm surprised at some of the bad rap this record has been given here, as personally I think "Time Loves a Hero" is second only to "Sailin' Shoes".

Ted Templeman, producer of many a Doobie Brothers album, was called in to sit behind the mixing desk, and brought in his fellow Doobies Michael McDonald (backing vox on "Red Streamliner"), Patrick Simmons (acoustic guitar on "New Delhi Freight Train") and Jeff "Skunk" Baxter (dobro guitar on "Missin' You"). But whereas the Doobies sounded pretty stale already in 1977, Little Feat was still able to kick out one more strong album, with or without Lowell George.

"Hi Roller" kicks off the album and shows that there was still steam left in the band's wheels. The title track is pleasant, "Rocket in My Pocket" OK as well, but the centerpiece is definitely the six-and-a-half-minute long instrumental "Day At the Dog Races", which is simply stunning. Much of it is certainly improvised jamming, but I think it's the most creative effort Little Feat ever put together. "Red Streamliner" soothes my ears right from the superb intro to McDonald's vocals in the background. Somehow I've never been too excited about McDonald's voice, perhaps it's a little too recognizable for my taste, but here he really makes the song. He fits in perfectly, particularly in the chorus. "New Delhi Freight Train" is more relaxed than "Streamliner", but a killer track as well, with a story about a gunman on the run from the law. "Missin' You" is a ballad with tearful lyrics, and could also be applied as an ode to Lowell George, who passed away two years after "Time Loves a Hero" was released.

2 out of 5 stars

Music Album:

  1. Greatest Hits ~ Happy Mondays
  2. Head First ~ Badfinger
  3. Anthology ~ The Babys
  4. Name of the Game
  5. Collection ~ Ace of Base
  6. Scorpio Rising ~ Death in Vegas
  7. The Snake ~ Shane MacGowan & the Popes
  8. Out of Season ~ Beth Gibbons & Rustin Man
  9. Like the Deserts Miss the Rain ~ Everything But the Girl
  10. The Best of Siouxsie and the Banshees ~ Siouxsie and the Banshees

Music Album

Music Album

Music

The Best of Kirk Whalum ~ Kirk Whalum

Look Ahead ~ Gerald Veasley

Neruda ~ Red Rider

Moonfog 2000: a Different Perspective ~ Various Artists

The Ultimate Collection ~ Buckwheat Zydeco

Songs from Tibet ~ Various Artists

Popso Jamz ~ Various Artists

Orquestas Tipocas 1930 ~ Pedro Maffia

Only 21 ~ Alantonio

Tanto Silencio Acustico ~ Carlos Navas