Search - Jonathan Edwards :: Live in Massachusetts

Absolutely Brilliant

J.L. Smith | Detroit | 06/12/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"I've Been a fan of Johns since 1971. Unfortunately, he's been regulated to the minor footnote of: singer songwriter/1 hit wonder of the soft rock 70's. What a shame, as he stands head and shoulders above his contemporaries. This is one of the truly unsung artists of his generation,and there is a rare moment when this kind of talent is captured in his real environment "live". "Live in Massachusetts" is one of these moments. Recorded in 2006, and spanning his entire career. The audience interplay / intimacy & humility is a joy to behold. An appreciative artist with an equally appreciative audience. I can only suggest (strongly) that you search out this gem. He has not diminished in nearly 40 years of recording. Get 'em while you can because, when they're gone, they're gone. It's a limited run apparently. Hint:Go to John's website. His stunningly good cover of "She Loves You" is wonderful. I don't think John & Paul ever envisioned this arrangement. This also contains one of my personal favorites, Malcolm Mckinney's " Sometimes In The Morning". The recording quality & mixing by Ben Chandler is spot on. Accompanied by David James, it is highly reminiscent of the days with Eric Lilljequist, Stuart Schulman and friends, back when the music was not only young , but fresh and idealistic. By far John's best live recording. I cannot recommend this high enough. If you are a fan, you will be thrilled. If you're not,you don't know what you've missed in the last 40 years. Absolutely brilliant!"