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A steady growth suddenly mushroomed into a monster as the Eagles, along with Fleetwood Mac, epitomized AOR in the early 70s. This record is supposedly a concept album but most of the purchasers merely enjoyed the accessible songs while driving ... Full Descriptiondown to the coast in their Volkswagen Caravanettes with 2.4 children. Joe Walsh was added to give gutsy guitar in the wake of the country flavour of Bernie Leaden, while Randy Meisner grew in stature as a writer with 'Try And Love Again' and 'New Kid In Town'. The title track still bites as Henley's voice blends with Walsh's epic solo.
Given the extraordinary amount of airplay HOTEL CALIFORNIA garnered in the mid-70s and early '80s, it comes as quite a surprise to hear how fresh this recording sounds on DCC's 24k gold disc version. Familiar tracks benefit from the enhanced soundstage and control room-clarity of this exceptional digital remastering, revealing something of the actual recording studio room sound on many tracks.
The Eagles, along with Fleetwood Mac, epitomized AOR rock in the 1970s. The Eagles' masterwork HOTEL CALIFORNIA is supposedly a concept album, but each song is a little world unto itself, and the record generated a number of hit singles. Ex-James Gang leader Joe Walsh was brought in to replace the departing Bernie Leadon's country flavor with some gutsy guitar, while Randy Meisner grew in stature alongside Don Henley and Glenn Frey as a writer, with "Try And Love Again" and "New Kid In Town." The title track retains its sardonic bite as Henley's creepy lyrics mesh with Walsh's epic solo, making the tune a quintessential cultural touchstone of its era.
Recorded at Criteria Studios, Miami, Florida and the Record Plant, Los Angeles, California from March to October 1976.
The Eagles: Glenn Frey, Joe Walsh, Don Felder (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Randy Meisner (vocals, guitarone, bass); Don Henley (vocals, drums, percussion);
The Eagles: Glenn Frey (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Don Felder (vocals, electric & slide guitars); Joe Walsh (vocals, guitar, keyboards); Randy Meisner (vocals, guitarron, bass); Don Henley (vocals, drums, percussion).
Engineers include: Bill Szymczyk, Allan Blazek, Ed Marshal.
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.108) - Ranked #37 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...The highlight is the title track, a monument to the rock-aristocrat decadence of the day and a feast of triple-guitar interplay..."
Rolling Stone (12/11/03, p.108) - Ranked #37 in Rolling Stone's "500 Greatest Albums Of All Time" - "...The highlight is the title track, a monument to the rock-aristocrat decadence of the day and a feast of triple-guitar interplay..."
Q (Magazine) (p.111) - "Recorded with new guitarist Joe Walsh, these autobiographical tales of druggy hedonism and angst comprised their strongest suite." Hide Description Hotel California Music | List Price | $18.97 (You save $3.28) | | Category | Rock Albums, Rock/Pop CDs, Country Rock | | Label | Elektra | | Orig Year | 1976 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2482  | | CD Universe Part number | 1095176 | | Catalog number | 103 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Oct 25, 1990 | | Studio/Live | Studio | | Mono/Stereo | Stereo | | Producer | Bill Szymcyzk | | Recording Time | 43 minutes | | Personnel | Don Henley - vocals, drums, percussion ;
Joe Walsh - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Glenn Frey - vocals, guitar, keyboards
Randy Meisner - vocals, guitarone, bass
Don Felder - vocals, electric & slide guitars
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ON THE BORDER marked a point of transition for the Eagles, a halfway point between their original country-rock sound and the slick pop-rock they would later embrace. The arrival of guitarist Don Felder helped eventuate this shift, even as founding member/multi-instrumentalist Bernie Leadon found himself increasingly alienated by the move away from his rootsier orientation. "Midnight Flyer," the smash hit "Already Gone," and Leadon's "My Man," an elegy to Eagles influence Gram Parsons, are the remaining traces of the band's old sound.
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This marked the transition from a nifty country rock band to a rock combo with the potential for world domination. The music was a tad sweeter and less ironic, a morsel rockier with Top 40 friendliness. Tracks such as 'Take It To The Limit' and 'Lyin' ...
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The Eagles' least commercially successful record still retains qualities that make it one of their best. Building on the harmony-heavy folk-rock sound of the Byrds and Crosby, Stills & Nash, and the edgier country-rock of the Flying Burrito Brothers, the Eagles brought to the recipe a penchant for radio-friendly hooks and a lush production, bolstered by superb musicianship. These qualities can be heard here on some of the band's most memorable early hits. Their classic reading of Jackson Browne and Glen Frey's "Take It Easy," for example--with its picking, crying guitars, breezy tempo, and gorgeous, high-flown harmonies--is ...
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The Eagles' excellent debut indicated that they were quickly on their way to becoming one of America's leading country-rock acts. DESPERADO, their second release, ostensibly a concept album about an outlaw figure of the Old West, furthered their claim. Recorded in London under the aegis of Glyn Johns, the set was marked by the quartet's highly measured playing, distinctive, high-flown harmonies, and accessible folk and country-flavored pop-rock. DEPERADO may not be as cohesive as its predecessor, but the different styles it encompasses mirror the Eagles' many strengths.
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ABBEY ROAD, recorded in the summer of 1969, was the last album recorded by the Beatles (LET IT BE was released in 1970, but recorded in early '69).
After the laborious disorganization and infighting that characterized early 1969's LET IT BE sessions (as famously captured on film), the fractious four were willing to let George Martin take the reins and to work with him as a cohesive unit for the much more succinct production of their (and the decade's) swan song, ABBEY ROAD. The superb performances make the album an artistic high point for all members of the group. Paul McCartney ...
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Japan's premiere punk-pop outfit, Shonen Knife, have been plying their brand of whimsical, buoyant bubble-gum rock since the early 1980s, and ...
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Ian's newly authoritative grown-up sounding vocals are superb throughout. Some of the songs here ("Ready for the War," "Take No Prisoners") deal with sex in military terms, and "Stolen Fire" is a beautifully written and very adult examination of marital infidelity (she's against it). All is not sturm und drang, however; "The Mission" is a dry-eyed yet almost optimistic story-song about a homeless shelter, and "Take Me ...
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Hotel California Music Review Average Rating: (4.7 out of 5 stars)   List All Reviews No Regrets!!
If you even think you like the Eagles, this is a must have album!! I bought the vinyl when it originally came out, and I am very glad that I now have it on CD. The quality is unsurpassed. No regrets here, and I'm sure that you won't have any either.
Submitted by a reviewer (Aiken, SC, USA) 
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The Eagles' creative pinnacle is a modern metaphor for everyday existence. "Hotel California" was the musical masterwork of a group of highly underrated intelligent musicians. I appreciate the impact of this album at age 50 far more than I did when it was released. All the songs flow together nicely making it an exceptional "concept album". A motion picture should be made out of this one.
Submitted by Will-T (Lawrenceburg IN)
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As a 41-year-old mother of two adolescents, it is my duty to ensure my children are scholars of classic rock. By far, this album is the primer to any good musical education. Both the album and the single "Hotel California" have passed the test of time and still favorites of today's youth. I'm a college-educational professional that listens to the album at least once a day. My kids have their friends listening and learning the chords that Joe Walsh and Glenn Frey made legendary on this album. By far, the favorites are "Try and Love Again" and "Last Resort". It took until my adulthood to appreciate "New Kid in Town" and "Wasted Time." I thank my late father for ensuring that I embraced this album as a child - I'm now passing it on as there is NOTHING in today's music that comes close to the achievements on this album!
Submitted by Wendy1966 (Cypress, Texas, USA)
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Submitted by Headbangers R Us (Plano, TX)
Was This Review Helpful? Yes No  The Greatest Album of All Times
All the songs in this LP/CD are absolutely perfect, you can't get tired of listening this album, I've got it ten years ago and nowadays I cal listen to it and enjoy it like the first time, To see them perform in Argentina It would be my biggest dearm come true
Submitted by Emanuel (Cap. Fed, Buenos Aires, Argentina)
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