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Edge of Forever

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This is the one we've been waiting for! With Twenty having been lackluster and all these greatest hits releases, this album has been much anticipated, and it does the job well. From the blue-collar rooted, "Workin' Man," through the powerful riffs of, "Preacher Man," right down to the good-natured rockin' of, "F.L.A.," this album gets it done the southern fried Skynyrd way! There is definite Outlaws and Blackfoot, (read Thomason and Medlocke,) inspiration here, but to the Skynrd purists, Steve Gaines changed the sound of the band as well. It's an evolution thing. Don't forget, Medlocke had a lot to do with Skynyrd in its early years, and appears on some early cuts. Some of the songs from this album are getting a lot of airplay, to show that even if not familiar with Skynyrd, (as you should be,) these songs play well to a wide audience.

I've read the other reviews and was surprised that noone mentioned, "Fishin'," a modern Skynyrd classic. (Johnny's not singin' 'bout fish, kids.)

In this world where most modern Country Music sounds like nothing more than good old Southern Rock music that has had the distortion turned down and some fiddle and pedal steel guitar sprinkled into the mix (just so you'll know it's Country), Skynyrd's Edge of Forever CD is a reminder of what REAL Southern Rock is all about.

I haven't heard any new music that sounds like this since I got my copy of Ken McMahan's CD That's Your Reality. And that was a drop that ended a very long dry spell. Hardly anybody makes music like this anymore. BTW check out Ken's music if you get the chance!

Johnny VanZandt sounds just enough like Ronnie to remind you of the old Skynyrd, but still so unlike Ronnie that it gives a new identity to the band. This is NOT a recycled Skynyrd, but a new Skynyrd, and it's definitely a good enough Skynyrd to stand on it's own.

My favorite track is Preacher Man. I think there's more of a Blackfoot feel here than a Skynyrd feel, but that's okay by me, since I like Blackfoot so much (I even liked Vertical Smiles!). Close contenders for fav tracks are Workin', Mean Streets, and the Y2K tribute title cut.

Let the yuppies and the youngsters have this new country. Give me the model, Give me the real thing. Edge of Forever is the real thing.

A superb cd from one of America's greatest rock bands.The most underrated achievement in rock history is the job Johnny has done in filling the shoes of his late brother.This cd is a step up from Twenty as they all have grown together as writers.Traces of Blackfoot, Outlaws as well as classic Skynyrd.Still the best guitar band inthe world!

The best album since the demise of the band.Edge of forever has the same hard driving duel leads that made them famous in the beginning!Single releases like working and Preacher man have the same old sound we have come to love in the likes of free bird and Sweet home alabama! keep up the good work fellas love it!

Edge of Forever is definitely the best music I have heard in some time! Love the words and the music! As usual, I think we can all relate to what SKYNYRD has to say in their music! Can't wait to see the concert in the Tacoma Dome tomarrow night!

THIS sounds like Skynyrd!! I mean 1975 Winterland Skynyrd!!! Buy everything they put out, all time favorite band, no contest. Best live act I ever saw. They really have the sound going again from the 1st few seconds of Working Man to the last strains of Fla. I'm 45 and still rocking to Skynyrd. All is well!!!!!!!

This CD is just awesome! Lynyrd Skynyrd is still going strong and will for years to come in my opinion. With their latest, they continue to define just what "Southern Rock" is. "Tomarrow's Goodbye" is my personal favorite for it's reminder of how badly we're treating Earth and encouragement to take care of Earth. "Workin'" is my favorite for gettin' down.

I prayed that Skynyrd could somehow match the listening pleasure of "Twenty" and they did! This CD rocks! I highly reccomend it, it proves that Southern rock is still alive! If you are a Skynyrd fan and don't have this yet, GET IT!

Founds this CD on Amazon for a great price. Ordered it and received it in my home in no time. No hassles, no scratches, the case was in great shape. Recommend buying future purchase for the seller. Thank you

Another great cd by Lynyrd Skynyrd. It contains 12 great songs. This one has Leon Wilkeson on bass guitar. It's great Southern Rock/Lynyrd Skynryd Music at it's best. Its a "must have" for any Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. Thanks, and may God Bless!!!