"Twenty-one" is Flying Burrito Brothers-style country-rock, "Out of Control" is amped-up blues-rock, whereas the title track is a plaintive, melancholic piano ballad (abetted by a string section). Don Henley plays a bigger part on DESPERADO, lending vocals and co-writing much of the material, including the opener "Doolin Dalton" and the lazy, beautiful "Tequila Sunrise," the record's single. The Eagles' sophomore album showed them developing their signature style, and achieving the radio-friendly sheen they would refine over the next two albums, then perfect on 1976's HOTEL CALIFORNIA.
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.
great album This album may be their best and most overlooked. All the songs are great. The only boring one is Bitter Creek a strange ballad/bluegrass song. Submitted by a reviewer (detroit MI) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo 1 of 2 found this helpful.
One of the Best I was fortunate enough to be in high school when the Eagles came on the scene. I love all their work but there are many songs that never got airplay and certainly should have. Desperado was no exception, some of the best music I've ever listened too. Submitted by Leonard (Jamestown, OH) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
there best album this is the best eagles album right on up there with hell freeses over Submitted by kenny gammill (brazoria texas) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
DESPERADO THE MOST OVERLOOKED SONGS ON THIS ALBUM AND I THINK THE TWO BEST ARE CERTAIN KIND OF FOOL AND OUTLAW MAN, I HAVE NEVER HEARD THESE TWO SONGS ON THE RADIO AND I WOULD N0T HAVE HEARD THEM IF I HAD NOT PURCHASED THE ALBUM SO MANY YEARS AGO. AFTER I HEARD THE FIRST EAGLES ALBUM I NEVER WAITED TO HEAR THE SONGS, I WOULD JUST GO BUY THEM AND PUT THEM ON AND ENJOY THEM . I THINK IT'S A SHAME MOST PEOPLE NEVER HEAR SOME OF THEIR BEST STUFF. Submitted by a reviewer (MORTONS GAP, KY.) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
greatness in a CD There is a long way between the recording of this album and many of our lives today but make no mistake_ this is one of there very best. This has truly stood the test of time and will live on as surly as any Beatles album. while some albumsx from this time sound dated, this sounds as fresh as the days it was recorded. I'll always love it and even my kids do. Submitted by a reviewer (illinois) Was This Review Helpful? YesNo
great album
there best album
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