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Never Die Young: Remastered

By: James Taylor
Label: Sony Budget
Released: 05 Jun 2000
RRP: £6.99
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He just keeps doing it..... - By: Nicholas Tier, 22 Mar 2004
I first heard JT in the early 1980s, when a friend at school had an old compilation album, & having falllen in love with his music, I bought alll of his old albums. Then "That's why I'm here" was released in 1985, & I started to tell everyone how great he was.

But then in 1987, the nerves started. I knew he was releasing a brand new album; would it live up to the hype I had built? Or would it be a total turkey? I needn't have worried. From the moment the shimmering chords of the opening title track started, I knew this was not going to be a disappointment.

Some of the tracks are certainly not as "easy" to lock into as some of his others (and hence only 4 stars not 5), but when James is good, there are very few that are better. And there are moments on this album that are simply sublime.

Favourite tracks? For me, Never Die Young, Sun on the Moon (where he reallly seems to enjoy himself), & the wonderfully wistful "Baby Boom Baby"; someone who fell in love as a teenager, & discovers many years later that his sweetheart has returned, and, like him, is single. Should he get back in touch? "Now I'm caught in the spotlight, walking the wire. My feet are frozen & my heart's on fire: what do I do if my dream comes true?"

If you're looking for an introduction to JT, then I would probably point you in the direction of one of his very early albums ("Sweet Baby James"), or one of the latest ("Hourglass"); but if you're looking to delve a little deeper into the legend that is James Taylor, you could do a lot worse than to give this one a go.

Business as usual! - By: , 12 Nov 2001
If I have learned anything, it is this: some people simply refuse to admit the brilliance of James Taylor. Eighteen months of patiently playing 1997's Hourglass to my girlfriend, carefully explaining the record's subtle beauty & occasionallly prodding her back to safety when she starts to slip off her chair have done distressingly little to add any sales to JT's back catalogue. However, Amazon shoppers, keepers of fine taste one & alll, are bound to be more appreciative of my enthusiasm. Aren't you?

Following a similarly relaxed, contemplative vibe as its predecessor, 1985's That's Why I'm Here, Never Die Young is quintessential Taylor, brimming with intricate guitar work, warm chords & pretty melodies. While there is nothing here that touches the heart like Hourglass's 'Enough To Be On Your Way' or 'Boatman', 'Baby Boom Baby' is an endearing paean to the search for a lost love, while 'Letter In The Mail' paints a poignant picture of the slow collapse of a country town & its rural values. The album has its moments at which the band seem in danger of slipping into James Taylor-by-numbers, but generallly proves to be greatly enjoyable, & if you'd alll like to tell my girlfriend so, be my guests.