261. Tim Buckley: Greetings From LA

Release Date: 1972
Label: Straight Records

Previous albums from Tim Buckley have left me underwhelmed and I was expecting more of the same from this one - meanding tune and lyrics, hippie vibes etc. It seems, however, that Tim has reinvented himself as a funky troubadour (which isn't as bad as it sounds). To say this was unexpected was an understatement! Of course, the book does miss out a few of his albums released between 'Happy Sad' and this so the evolution may have been gradual. Overall this was probably the best TB album so far, but it still doesn't mean I want to hear it again.

Rating: 7/10
Favourite Song: Sweet Surrender.

161. Tim Buckley - Happy Sad

Release Date: 1969
Label: Elektra

Back in July when I listened to Tim Buckley's first offering in this book, I described 'Goodbye and Hello' as gorgeous, impressive and meandering. This album is none of these. I had to turn it off half way through 'Gypsy Woman' because I didn't want to hear anymore. Of course this is where I find out the final track is a masterpiece.

Rating: 3/10
Favourite Track: Dream Letter

86. Tim Buckley - Goodbye and Hello

Release Date: 1967
Label: Elektra

It seems that no end of 'essential' albums were released in 1967. Continuing the never-ending swim in the waters  of the Summer of Love we get to Tim Buckley - father of Jeff. Like his son, Tim was one of rock's young casualties and these are the only two reasons I'm aware of him. I assumed this was going to sound like an older version of 'Grace' but while it does have its similarities, the album is a lot more acoustic than I expected. The vocals are gorgeous, and the songs equally as impressive. However they do have a tendancy to meander.


Rating: 6/10
Favourite Track: No One Can Find The War