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Full Sail

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Quite simply the best thing L&M ever put down on vinyl. There are good things before and good things after, but Full Sail represents the height of their creativity. It is also a continum of L&M music, starting with commercially cute "Lahaina," to the progressive "Pathway to Glory," to the rock and roll/Calypso meld of "You Need a Man/Coming To You." "Watching the River Run" is a poetic masterpiece which deserves more credit than its Top 40 appearance on commercial radio. The album ends in Beatlesque style with Sailin' the Wind's mild cacophony of seas sounds. A true masterpiece not to be missed

"Full Sail", the third album by Loggins and Messina, is my second favorite by this talented duo, behind only their fourth album, "Mother Lode". On the first two albums they played primarily light pop music, with enticing bits of country and calypso thrown in to the mix to keep it interesting. On "Full Sail" they begin to stretch out with lengthier instrumental passages that have hints of country-jazz fusion. They would carry this to it's furthest extreme on the next album, "Mother Lode", before retreating back to a more pop sound on their final albums. "Full Sail" features probably the best song of their career, "Watching The River Run", as well as other noteworthy songs such as "You Need A Man/Coming To You" and "Didn't I Know You When". Unfortunately their artistic growth and adventurousness seemed to lead to a decline in their commercial fortunes, so they did not continue to pursue the interesting directions their music had been heading past the fourth album.

When L&M were recording, this album never quite captured me like Sittin' In, which I found to by lyrical, innocent, and romantic. This one is more worldly, expansive, and takes risks. 25+ years later, it holds up well. The reggae, the jazz elements, the nautical themes -- this is fine stuff. If you are new to L&M, I still recommend starting with Sittin' In. But don't neglect this gem, either.

This album was way ahead of it's time which is why I think it didn't see great commercial success...people just didn't get it. The musicianship is some of the best ever layed down. For starters, the woodwind players on this album are one of the main reasons I pursued a career in music as a woodwind player. Jon Clarke has been one of my idols for a long time. On this album he plays everything from Oboe to Bass Sax. He's truly amazing and this album really shows his talents. Kenny Loggins has been one of my vocal idols ever since this album. His voice continues to amaze me and has only gotten better over the years. The mastering of this album is also amazing. The clarity and balance is wonderful. You can hear every vocal line, every guitar riff, every woodwind line. I still listen to this album almost every day and never tire of it, it is THAT good.

Great music. Converted my old obsolete vinyl Albums to CD with this purchase and then downloaded into my MP3 player. Listen to all the oldies driving to and from work. It brings me back to College days listening to the tunes I grew up on.

What memories this brings back. I had this as a cassette tape years (and years) ago. I loved the music and the subsequent music Loggins and Messina put out over the ensuing years. Lahina was my favorite! Buy and let the music transport you to the sounds of yesteryear. Might I add the cover was just the coolest thing I'd ever seen as a pre-teen, and just seeing it today brings a smile to my face. Loved it then, love it now. Nicely done!

Full Sail is one of best albums ever recorded. Had it in the Mustang on 8-track. Had it on vinyl and CD, too. Every song on it is excellent. "Love Song" and "Watching the River Run" are timeless classics. Please pass this one on to future generations.

Had this on vinyl and cassette...had to continue the tradition. One of my favorite feel-good collections! I miss the Loggins & Messina partnership!

One of THE best, most fluid albums I've ever owned or listened to. THE best of Loggins & Messina...or even for Kenny Loggins, PERIOD.

Anyone familiar with the Yacht Rock internet series will know the cover image. The tracks include
1. Lahaina- a Jim Messina composed track with Jim on lead vocals, and tells of a hilarious tale of a guy meeting a centipede on a Hawaiian island.
2. Travelin' Blues- another Jim Messina led-vocal track
4.Love Songenny Loggins sings lead here on this track which he claims to have written for a waitress and later gave to Anne Murray for her hit single from her album Love Song her second Loggins-penned hit (the other was Danny's Song the previous year). It also included a cover of "Watching the River Run" as well.