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Another half of a record from Mr. Carmen
When this originally came out I was still young enough to not be able to connect Eric Carmen with the Raspberries, so I didn't know enough to be disappointed at the lack of punch this album has. (I know. Quit living in the past, but when the past is as good as his was, the standard is raised.) 20+ years later, I still can't bring myself to dislike this except for one small thing, that being "Hey, Deanie". Hearing it from Shaun Cassidy was bad enough, but realizing that Eric wrote it was like a kick in the lower region. Why he decided to publicize this fact by putting it on this album is beyond me. Of the other songs "Change Of Heart", "Someday", "Desperate Fools" and the fitting cover "Baby, I Need Your Loving" are still very good even today, and if they decided to release it domestically, I'd line up with checkbook in hand. Like the rest of his albums from 1975 to 1980, this one is a solid effort. (Anything after 1980, buy cheap if you absolutely have to and keep a bucket handy.)

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When The Pop Song Reigned
Not the most significant or memorable work of the former Raspberry's career, but a tuneful, melodic outing that may sound better 22 years after the fact. Traces of disco and other late 70's production influences but, in the end, a satisfying (if not somewhat short) outing.

The remastering is revelatory. If you like this artist, grab this import while you can. History will show that these Japanese issues are produced in *very* limited quantities. If you enjoyed this record, you'll love the digital sound.