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Limited edition Japanese pressing of the 1971 album features the original tracks and comes in a miniature LP sleeve. CBS. 2005.
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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
It was lost, but now it's found...,
By Theo Ballgame (Cambria, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Moments (Audio CD)
I've been looking for this on CD for awhile, and what a pleasure it is to come across it. Boz, though steeped in The Blues, has always seemed to me to be a 'crooner'--and he croons wonderfully on this one. I listened to this lp alot...35 or so years ago, and listening to it again reaffirmed why I liked it then, and still like it. Beautifully constructed songs, romantic arrangements--and man(!) focus on the piano player--gorgeous work! 'Sweethearts', 'Downright Woman', 'I Want To Be Near You' are certainly the highlights--however 'Alone, Alone' is as dorky as it gets. This is music for a romantic evening and for anyone who likes pop craftsmanship. Not all music from 'way back when...' stands the test of time, but 'Moments' shines on. The closing instrumental is so sweet, almost heartbreaking. To the gentleman who thought the production was off, I have to disagree--the sound is the same as I remember from the album. Turn this up (or, depending on your style)turn it down, and open a bottle of wine--you might get lucky.
8 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Romantic Sophistication,
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My first taste of Scaggs' music was heard on San Diego station KDEO which put Near You and We Were Always Sweethearts on its playlist shortly after Moments was issued. I liked those songs so much that Moments subsequently became the first of many Boz Scaggs recordings I have purchased over the years and it remains one of my favorites today.
Over the years, my album became fairly well worn so when I started buying CDs, Moments is one of the first I sought. But I am a tech laggard, and CDs had been on the market for several years while I was still buying cassettes, so I missed the issue of Moments on CD and its brief life in the marketplace. So, when I tried to find it, I found it was unavailable not only in the US, but overseas as well. Then, as luck would have it, it eventually appeared on this site being sold by an amazon "partner" at a reasonable price so I immediately ordered it. Glory be! When it arrived, I could not wait to put it on. And when I did, I was not disappointed! A flood of memories poured out as the CD progressed and I became mesmerized on hearing an old favorite I had not heard in many years. I like the entire CD, but if I had to choose the "best" songs, I'd pick We Were Always Sweethearts, Downright Women, Near You, I Will Forever Sing (the Blues), the title cut, and the tasty instrumental that closes out the album. Moments is a lot of things. It is soulful, jazzy, bluesy, and it oozes with the romantic sophistication that has become Scaggs' trademark when he is at his best. And Moments is one of his best. Scaggs' vocals are in peak form and his band is outstanding. I have no idea why this CD is out of print and has not been remastered then reissued. The asking prices of the remaining CDs on offer from amazon partners suggest that demand is high and availability scarce. But of all Scaggs' recordings, it is the one I would keep if I could only keep one. Old-time fans already know how good this is. To those who became fans after the success of Silk Degrees I can only say you haven't really heard what Boz Scaggs is capable of until you've heard Moments. Five stars plus!
13 of 16 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
A unique, strange one....,
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I've never been sure what it is about this album that causes one to play it over and over! But when I first owned it back in the early 70's I played it daily and then when friends came over, they wanted to play it...it got to the point where I had to remove it from my collection because I was totally burned out on it; everyone wanted to listen to this album! Well, it soon became worn out and scratchy because of all the play and I thought it was lost forever. But now, here it is on CD. The first night I got it, I played it 3 times! Why? I remember one side of the vinyl was better than the other with the exception of a couple songs...To me, the first three cuts are the weakest and sappiest; however, I noticed somebody else thought these were the highlights of the album?? So, go figure; we're all different. But, I pretty much like the whole thing. "I will forever sing (the blues)" is a classic sound that was always a favorite of mine and really, the only song that actually rocks. "Alone, Alone, Alone" on what was side one on the vinyl is also an interesting song sounding a lot like a Neil Young song...now, the rest of the songs are just outstanding, beautiful melodies (how often can that word be used for a rock album) and arrangements. The music is beautifully done! That's why everyone wanted to listen to it at a time when the going music was dominated by Led Zeppelin and other "heavy rock" groups...these people who visited and wore out "Moments" were rockers who really appreciated the melodic reprieve Moments offered to all the heavy rock we were used to hearing at the time...No other explanation: This is just really, really excellent, sometimes soothing, music that has just enough depth and bounce. The ending instrumental arrangement is one of a kind that I cant believe I listened to over and over with my rowdy friends when I was a 23 year old hippie! Just relaxing, dreamy, good stuff. I've waited for over 20 years for this to be re-released just because I was curious if it would demand as much playing time as it did many many years ago...it does. Oh, as far as the quality of the reproduction goes, I've noticed nothing negative...maybe the guy got a hold of a clinker or something. **WARNING! This album could be hazardous to your reputation as a rocker.
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