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Power of Love

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This is quite possibly the most coherent and consistent album by Arlo since his debut. A collection of, mostly, mid tempo 70's (though released in 1982) singer-songwriter type tunes, it never descends into the banal or terminally introspective style that was, unfortunately, the hallmark of too much of the genre.

Arlo seems loose, free, and genuinely engaged with this material and it shows. Tunes like Jim Webbs' "Oklahoma Nights" and "Power of Love" display all the best in the genre. Arlo's version of the classic Belafonte tune "Jamaica Farewell" is moving and lovely. The entire album, though somewhat eclectic in song choice, hangs together like a well tailored Armani suit.

This is an album that should have been a classic but was released as the singer songwriter era was fading. The engineering and mix is top notch and the album sounds as fresh today as when it was released.

Run and buy this. You won't be disappointed.

I have the album, which I bought years ago when it was new. I've always loved it.
'The Garden Song' is one of my favorites, along with 'The Border Song'.
Good stuff.

I am a big Arlo Guthrie fan, and I have a collection of Arlo`s music. I had never heard tell of 'The Power of Love' until I found it at Amazon. So, I bought it on speculation. To my surprise it is a 'Diamond in the Rough' . The 'mix' and quality of sound demands a remastering, however the lyrics, and 'feeling' of each and every song is excellent. This is a must have for all Arlo Guthrie fans.