Keep The Fire – KENNY LOGGINS***

Love Has Come Of Age/Mr Night/This Is It/Junkanoo Holiday/Now & Then/Who's Right Who's Wrong/Keep The Fire/Give It Half A Chance/Will It Last

Soft-rock singer songwriter maintained his successful solo career with Keep The Fire. This Is It was a US No. 11 hit single, with Michael McDonald of the Doobie Brothers on backing vocals. (US:16)

“The production is filled with reverbs and technological effects, but the music is rather tacky. Not so romantic as it tries to be. But there are some good songs, like Mr. Night and the last three tracks, even though Will It Last suddenly decides it will pretend it's over and then it comes back in a differently cheesy way.”

“The goofy cover aside, this is pretty good late-70s pop/rock. It doesn't feel as over-produced as much of Kenny's later material does. Love Has Come Of Age is a good opener and the title track is worthy of attention too. The gem of the album is the tender ballad Now & Then. Overall, a really enjoyable record.”

“Probably Loggins's most consistent album. He plays with so many styles on this one, and his voice and production is off the charts. Now & Then has some of the most beautiful songwriting I've ever heard.”

“Since he began his solo career Kenny Loggins had been able to ably blend pop, jazz-funk and soul into a sleek and distinctive sound, all while basking under the name of west coast rock or soft rock. After his previous album Kenny jettisoned his producer for the better known Tom Dowd. This doesn't matter much in terms of his music because this album delivered Loggins most consistent and fluid album since his wonderful debut.”

“It's an effective sample of Loggins proficiency as an entertaining pop musician and composer. The tracks range from upbeat dance songs to tender heartfelt (somewhat schmaltzy) ballads.”

“Keep The Fire the title song demonstrates Kenny's new style, but is not by any means noteworthy, in comparison to his other works here. Overall, as always, this album offers a good listening experience, and is interesting and varied with the music styles offered, as he always does.”