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I anxiously anticipated the release of this album only to be sorely disappointed by the amateurish mastering of the disc. Specifically, the volume levels are all over the place requiring manual adjustments for nearly every track. Collectors Choice re-issues are generally cobbled together but this one is exceptionally bad. Hold onto your vinyl copies until someone else gets it right.

Andrew Gold probably did his his best work at this time, with Linda Rondstadt (Heart Like a Wheel is priceless). He plays multiple instruments and sings well. I like this disk, and wonder why he did not have the career I had expected.

I remember this from high school. I think it is a great CD. The songs are great. Some albums have some what I call "throw away" songs. This one doesn't. Every song is strong. I catch myself singing along with the songs. Lonely Boy was the one that got my attention when I first heard it on the radio back in the late '70's. Linda Ronstadt gave us some great musicians out of her bands. And Andrew Gold was no exception. Another "lost" gem on the CD is "Stay". I think you will enjoy the entire CD.

Little-known artists like Andrew Gold could have many hit songs. This album was originally released on the Asylum label,the sister of Elektra. Gold began his musical career as a session musician for Linda Ronstadt,a labelmate of Gold's. This album is Gold's second,the first being self-titled. Gold's other labelmates include the late Warren Zevon and the Eagles.This album's biggest hit is LONELY BOY,which appeared on a variety of compilations subsequently. Gold also covers Maurice Williams' STAY. The other songs are cool.

Side One
1. Hope You Feel Good
2. Passing Thing
3. Do Wah Diddy Diddy
4. Learning the Game
5. Angel Woman
6. Must Be Crazy
Side Two
1. Lonely Boy
2. Firefly
3. Stay
4. Go Back Home Again
5. One of Them Is Me