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Barnstorm was the debut album from Joe Walsh after leaving the James Gang. He would enjoy a successful solo career during the remainder of the decade combining it with membership of The Eagles. (US:79)
“A very solid album that doesn't so much rock but mesmerize the listener. Joe with his band mates and a few extras exquisitely weave various guitars, pianos and other well placed instruments on several songs. It probably requires a few extra listens and it is important not to have expectations of The James Gang or others. An album meant to be heard in its entirety as the flow blends well between songs.”
“A big departure from the James Gang. No power trio in your face hard-rock but some fairly heavy country-rock that showcases his terrific guitar skills. There is also a lot of keyboards in one form or another. Turn To Stone is absolutely magical and one of his best.”
“Upon leaving The James Gang Joe Walsh was tired of the power trio format and wanted to make a far different type of album. With Barnstorm he succeeded admirably. This is very keyboard heavy and one of the first albums ever to use a great deal of synthesizer. The songs are generally slower paced and more languorous than is the norm on most James Gang releases.”
“This really is a wonderful album, a beautiful blend of guitar magic with some great songwriting. It even has some prog moments. Some jam outs but with direction and intention.”
“A nice mix of electric and acoustic, easy genre-mixing, playful, yet completely serious about first-rate playing, great vibe, consistently fine material. This is just a really nice experience, hearing an artist at the top of their game.”
“This does everything many later classic rock albums over or under did. It has its share of hooks but doesn't rely on them and let the rest of the musicianship suffer. There are some truly beautiful mixtures of electric and acoustic textures I haven't heard anywhere else, and there's not a weak track out of the bunch. If you are a Joe Walsh fan, this is a must have.”
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