tomswift2002
Well-Known Member
She may’ve been trying to branch out stylistically, but those slower songs should’ve been reserved for B-side 45 release. The tracks are simply out of place and Ramone should’ve exercised more authority as producer. It may’ve been alright to have had 1 slow song on the album, but to have 4 was ridiculous. Also there was already “Guess I Just Lost My Head” which is a slow song, not as slow as Try, MBIYFT, ABOY & Still Crazy. Or those tracks could’ve been released as a seperate Extended Play to test the waters.It was a first attempt at a solo album for Karen. There might of been a multitude of styles, compare that to the Carpenters album "Passage." I'm sure she was also anxious to branch out stylistically. I see where you are trying to go with the upbeat style pop album, but just like on a country album, there is room for ballads alongside up-tempo material. It might just be the placement of that ballad material, so the mood doesn't change so drastically as to lessen the listening experience.