Unborn Child - SEALS & CROFTS***

Prelude-Windflowers/Desert People/Unborn Child/The Story Of Her Love/Dance By The Light Of The Moon/ Rachel/King Of Nothing/29 Years From Texas/Ledges/Follow Me/Big Mac

The soft rock duo Seals & Crofts risked alienating their liberal fan base when they chose to release Unborn Child with its unfashionable promotion of an anti abortion message. (US:14)

“This a rather mediocre affair. The album contains no weak songs but too much of them are only average. Highlights are Unborn Child and the surprising Dance By The Light Of The Moon.”

“After a horribly weak first half. with the dreadfully cheesy Prelude and the ham fisted anti-abortion title track, the album comes around to some really nice tunes. Not enough, however, to completely make up for the other.”

“The title track and lyrics of Unborn Child carried a strong anti-abortion message, which may have divided some fans. However, as with Diamond Girl, it contains a varied collection of songs with good harmonies, melodies and rhythm.”

“I'd forgotten how much I like almost all of the songs on this album. It is too bad we live in a country where PC has become more important than freedom of speech and free thought. Regardless of opinions about abortion, Unborn Child, is a superior musical offering, with top notch production value, lyrical poignancy and soaring guitar solos. The rest of the album is produced to just as high a standard of quality.”

“This is a solid effort and was a minor hit when it was released in the early 1970s. Sales were probably hurt some by the strong, anti-abortion statement of the title song. It also includes the minor hit The King Of Nothing. A nice album from one of the 1970s forgotten stars.”

“My wife and were mesmerized by the title song. It was a strange choice for a rock group at this time, so we were glad when we understood how powerful was their message. I also believe Windflowers is a song that should be heard by all.”

“Along with the title cut and Windflowers is Desert People, light and breezy and just jazzy enough to make it different. Dance By The Light Of The Moon is an all out rocker.”