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John's attempt at main stream

Who's Your Daddy | Rochester, NY | 05/24/2007

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Too Late the Hero was John's attempt at creating a main stream record and the results were decent. Fallen Angel received some radio play back at the album's release in 1981 and Try Me and the title track are good songs. With help from Eagles guitarest Joe Walsh, the quality of play on this album is certainly way above average. While, John's writing will never be mistaken for Pete Townshend's, this album is worth a look if you are a Who fan and in the mood for something different."

Never Too Late

Mr. Richard D. Coreno | Berea, Ohio USA | 08/10/2008

(4 out of 5 stars)

"Relying on a power trio in the studio - Joe Walsh (g) and Joe Vitale (d) - John Entwistle delivered a amazingly solid effort in this May 1981 release.



The nine tracks on the original album found marginal success on the U.S. album chart - stalling at #71 - though it was the highest ranking achieved for an Entwistle solo effort. Included in the CD are four demo songs and one out-take.



The majestic title track is the foundation, though Fallen Angel was the song that received the nod for FM airplay. The tongue-in-cheek Talk Dirty, snappy Love is a Heart Attack and the solid beginning with Try Me demonstrate the sweeping scope the trio attempted to cover.



Certainly not helped with its release only several months after The Who's Face Dances, it is an underrated album in the solo career of a remarkable bass player for a legendary band."