Head Over Heels [Original recording reissued]

Poco | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (June 16, 1998)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Original recording reissued
• Label: Mca Special Products
• ASIN: B000007QEM
• Also Available in: Paperback  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #230,819 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

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19 of 20 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Will Please Fans Of Their Earlier And Their Later Albums, April 5, 2002

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Eric R. Last "misterrockobscurities" (San Bruno, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Head Over Heels (Audio CD)

Poco went through many personnel changes over the course of their long career, and with each change, the sounds of the corresponding albums changed as well. It seems that Poco fans tend to fall into two groups: those that prefer the earlier, more country-sounding albums from the Richie Furay years (1969-1974); and those that came aboard for the later, more commercial albums beginning with their big hit, 1978's "Legend". This 1975 album is right smack in the middle, with early leaders Furay and Jim Messina having departed, and Timothy B. Schmit soon to exit to join the Eagles, and with Rusty Young and Paul Cotton growing more comfortable and confident in their new roles as leaders. There's still plenty of country in Poco's country-rock mix, and they are becoming more polished, but they have not yet started the pandering to more commercial sensibilities that would soon begin. The songs written by Young and Cotton are actually stronger than prior efforts by more celebrated Poco alumni Furay, Messina, and Schmit (although Schmit contributes two especially fine songs to this collection, "Keep On Tryin'" and "Flyin' Solo"). This album also features a fine cover of an extremely rare Steely Dan song, "Dallas". (Steely Dan's version of the song appeared on a 12" vinyl import E.P. in the 70s). I happen to enjoy both the earlier and later editions of this groundbreaking, underappreciated band, but this album blends the best of both styles and is my favorite Poco album.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Kind of a throwback......, June 6, 2000

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This review is from: Head Over Heels (Audio CD)

....to the days when they were "pickin' up the pieces." The songs are shorter and the melodies brighter; no major epics like "Crazy Eyes" or "You've Got Your Reasons." That's not a slam, though. "Keep On Tryin'" is a sweet harmony song with just an acoustic guitbox for back-up. "Makin' Love" could've been a real hot single for the band back in '75 if MCA had gotten behind it; as it is, it's a great Poco rocker, similar to "A Good Feelin' To Know." "Sittin' On A Fence" has a wonderful West Indies feel to it with, once again, those harmonies! This album is one of the best Poco did and serves to remind those who listen that "country-rock" (or whatever) isn't the bland, Californy granola it's detractors keep painting it as. Head over heels indeed!

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Eclectic Poco, September 3, 2006

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This review is from: Head Over Heels (Audio CD)

Though a tad uneven at times, this album is probably one of the better examples of how versatile Poco could be. The acoustic "Keep on Tryin" features Poco's harmonic sound at its best and was one of the best songs bassist Tim Schmit contributed during his time in the band. "Makin Love" and "Georgia, Bind My Ties" highlight the band's ability to rock and their cover of the obscure Steely Dan song "Dallas" and "Lovin' Arms" pay homage to the band's country-rock roots. This album has some really great moments, but also a couple of weaker spots. All together it stands up as a very nice collection of music, even if it isn't up to the level of some of the other releases by the band during this period.