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Steeped in the country-rock sound of the Byrds and Flying Burrito Brothers (guitarist/banjo player Bernie Leadon had been a member of the latter) and the burgeoning So-Cal singer-songwriter movement (Jackson Browne contributes to a pair of songs on the album), the Eagles 1972 debut is full of breezy hit singles ("Take It Easy," "Peaceful Easy Feeling") and stinging rock ("Witchy Woman," "Take the Devil"). Thanks to Leadon's presence, there's a bluegrass feel to songs like "Nightingale" and "Early Bird." Mostly, though, the album offers a sampling of the L.A. scene's laid-back early-70s optimism, with just a hint of the darkness to come. --Daniel Durchholz
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20 of 20 people found the following review helpful
By Ernie Clark
Format:Audio CD
Eagles classic first album,along with their five other studio classics and the double Eagles Live have all been remastered and the sound quality is incredible! It's like hearing them for the first time ever.The acoustic guitars and Eagles trademark harmonies float out of the speakers with breathtaking clarity.Randy Meisner's harmony vocals on Take It Easy are so clear you'd swear he was in the room.The original Eagles cd's were done from the compressed album masters and a quick A/B comparison test with those and the remasters will astound you.If you don't own any Eagles cd's pick them up in order, you can't go wrong! I haven't seen the two Greatest Hits cd's remastered yet but forget them and pick up the original albums. There are just too many great tracks that aren't on those like Saturday Night, James Dean, Ol'55, After The Thrill Is Gone, Visions, Midnight Flyer, Doolin' Dalton, The Last Resort, and many many more.The cd's were remastered by Ted Jensen at Sterling Sound in New York City in March of 1999. Finally we can hear these classics in all their sonic glory!
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
As it happens, the Eagles rise to the top began with this first album. Shortly after a successful run as the backing band for the ultra-talented Linda Ronstadt (who went on to have not too bad of a career herself), this fearsome foursome of Don Henley, Glenn Frey, Randy Meisner, and Bernie Leadon made this groundbreaking disc and thus legitimized the Los Angeles country-rock sound.
Everyone knows about "Take It Easy", "Peaceful Easy Feeling", and "Witchy Woman." But there are other cuts here that are just as impressive, including the predominantly acoustic "Train Leaves Here This Morning" and Frey's gutsy rocker "Chug All Night." The instrumental work here is superb, with Leadon's bluegrass instincts and his Clarence White-style country-rock guitar breaks particularly impressive. Just like Linda, the Eagles would often be imitated but their success would never be duplicated.
13 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:Audio CD
Contrary to the last reviewer, I recommend this one as THE introductory Eagles album. It has a diverse and genuine feel that ranks up there with the Flying Burrito Bros. groundbreakers and The Byds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo. After Bernie Leadon left, this band was reduced to an over-produced, slick, formulaic clone of itself. This record is legendary - it is responsible for much of the country music you are hearing today.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
the eagles
The eagles debut album, there is a reason this album has sold so many copies. It is pure greatness. So perfect. How do the Eagles make it sound so easy?.
Published 1 month ago by GREG D RUFFIN
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great first album
I don't know why anyone wouldn't give this debut album from the early 70's anything other than 5 stars. Read more
Published 2 months ago by S. Ross
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love this CD as much now as when I first heard the LP in the early...
I enjoyed this CD, and am only sorry I waited so many years to purchase it. I had the LP in the 70's but stopped listening to it when the old turntable died. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Chris
4.0 out of 5 stars
EAGLES!!!!
Tried to live off an import from an old album into mp3 format - I did not get the sound quite right. Now I have great sound and I can happily listen to this wonderful album.
Published 2 months ago by Robert R. King
4.0 out of 5 stars
Good Album
I used to have this on LP and I new it was a good album so I wanted the Cd.
Published 3 months ago by Rodlee56
4.0 out of 5 stars
Eagles Eagles
This first albumn offered up by the Eagles, is sadly almost disregarded by some critics and the Eagles themselves. Read more
Published 4 months ago by CDP
3.0 out of 5 stars
Just Too Close To Distortion
I was hoping for nice, genuine, remixed remastering, but, sadly, not with this CD. Though it does offer some greater detailed sound, it was pushed to its limits, too close to... Read more
Published 7 months ago by John J. Agnew, Jr.
5.0 out of 5 stars
One of the best debuts of all-time
Released in 1972, the Eagles self-titled debut album is easily one of the strongest debut albums of all-time! Read more
Published 7 months ago by Jonathan Weller
5.0 out of 5 stars
Nicely Done Remaster
This CD is so much better that the original.If you you havent purchased any remasters of your favorite 70s/80s music do your self a huge favor.......start doing it .......... Read more
Published 9 months ago by bball46217
4.0 out of 5 stars
Not perfect, but a solid first record by the Eagles
The Eagles got on the road to superstardom in early '72 with their self-titled, Glyn Johns-produced debut album. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Ken
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