Jackrabbit Slim

Steve Forbert | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (September 3, 1996)
• Number of Discs: 1
• Label: Sony
• ASIN: B000002AD7
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (15 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #173,252 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Steve Forbert, Jackrabbit Slim --This text refers to an alternate Audio CD edition.

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14 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Replacing Vinyl, February 23, 2001

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"bouyscout" (Charlotte, NC) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackrabbit Slim (Audio CD)

Most likely, you're buying this CD 'cause you're replacing a vinyl copy you haven't heard in years and remember it being a great album. It is, no doubt. It's amazing we never heard any of his music on the radio after "Romeo's Tune." There is an incredible amount of talent in this song writer who continues to produce music today (over 20 years after the release of this album!).

This CD and his debut album (Alive on Arrival) should be in the collections of all folk and rockabilly fans.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Stands the test of time, August 1, 2006

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J. Harding "jwh61" (Yardley, PA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Jackrabbit Slim (Audio CD)

Contrary to some of the other commentaries, this is the second album that Steve released. It was recorded "live" in the studio (no overdubs). As a result, the recordings have a great late night feel. In my humble opinion, this is his best album. Romeo's tune was a huge hit and remains a great song but Say Goodbye to Little Jo, Sweet Love that you Give, Wait, and I'm in Love With You are all classic Steve Forbert tunes as well. Make it all so real is a great little story, Baby is a little ditty to a newborn, the last song will be familiar to anyone who has returned post college to one's hometown for a night out with the old crowd, complete with the classic album ending line (they say that life is strange, but compared to what?). The first album is very strong, but this one has a sound that he has never had on any other album and a consistency that can't be matched.

If you want to explore later stuff, Mission of the Crossroad Palms is superlative.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars NOT QUITE......., August 10, 2000

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"craig_paul" (Pittsburgh, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Jackrabbit Slim (Audio CD)

.....up to the standards of Steve's incredible debut album, "Alive On Arrival," but still a great piece of work by one of the most talented and under-appreciated artists of our time. This recording contains Forbert's only commercially successful single, the catchy and melodic "Romeo's Tune," but there is so much more here.

Forbert's dead - on take of everyday life, "Complications," is an early example of his witty lyricism. "The Sweet Love That You Give (Sure Goes A Long Way)" is a great foot stomper. "Make It All So Real" is a wonderful ballad.

Steve has always had the ability to rock, to entertain, to mix optimism with a dose of reality. He handles both ends of the spectrum, and everything in between, equally well. He takes a back seat to no one as an accomplished lyricist.

The highlight of this recording, in my opinion, is the beautiful "Wait." It is virtually impossible to listen to this song without being reminded of every time you've ever felt as though the world had just fallen on you. The song's prayerful chorus - "God help the lost and the lonely, God help the poor" moves me every time I hear it.

If you don't have any Forbert music in your collection, you're missing an opportunity to witness the talents of a gifted artist.