Love Tracks (Don McLean album)
Love Tracks is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by Capitol in 1988.
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| Released | 1988[1] | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 30:43 | |||
| Label | Capitol | |||
| Producer | Dave Burgess | |||
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Two singles were released from the album. You Can't Blame the Train reached No. 49 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs in December 1987,[2] while "Love in My Heart" reached No. 65 in August 1988.[3]
Critical reception
| Review scores | |
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| Source | Rating |
| AllMusic |   [4] |
| Billboard | mixed[5] |
| Cash Box | mixed[6] |
| Toronto Star (USA) | [7] |
Upon release, Cash Box commented: "The man who was the great hope of folk music a decade and a half ago is back but not nearly as eye-opening. Now he's a bit countrified and more than a little corny; but at least he's got Duane Eddy guesting on guitar."[6] Billboard stated: "Missing here are the profound and vivid lyrics that have long been McLean trademarks. Still, the song are melodic and listenable."[5] In a retrospective review, Jim Esch of AllMusic described the album as "overly slick and dated '80s Nashville production" that "mars this comeback effort by Don McLean". He added: "The obvious intent was to pitch McLean at the mainstream country market, and while he does a credible enough job, McLean's real strength was always his sensitive songwriting."[4]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "Love in My Heart" | Michael Brewer | 3:02 |
| 2. | "Eventually" | Terri Sharp | 2:53 |
| 3. | "Dust for Blood" | Don McLean | 2:57 |
| 4. | "Going for the Gold" | Charles Browder, John W. Ryles | 2:46 |
| 5. | "What Will the World Be Like" | McLean | 2:56 |
| 6. | "The Touch of Her Hand" | William Oliver Swofford | 3:21 |
| 7. | "You Can't Blame the Train" | Sharp | 3:09 |
| 8. | "It's Not Your Fault" | McLean | 2:52 |
| 9. | "Everyday Is a Miracle" | McLean | 3:07 |
| 10. | "Blues Train" | McLean | 3:36 |
References
- Larkin, Colin (2011-05-27). The Encyclopedia of Popular Music - Colin Larkin - Google Books. ISBN 9780857125958. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Billboard. "Don McLean You Can't Blame The Train Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Billboard. "Don McLean Love In The Heart Chart History". Billboard. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Jim Esch. "Love Tracks - Don McLean | Songs, Reviews, Credits". AllMusic. Retrieved 2018-11-10.
- Billboard magazine – September 3, 1988 – Album reviews – page 72
- Cash Box newspaper – September 3, 1988 – Album releases: feature picks – page 13
- https://pqasb.pqarchiver.com/thestar/access/474236081.html?FMT=ABS&FMTS=ABS:FT&type=current&date=Oct+21%2C+1988&author=Craig+MacInnis+Toronto+Star&pub=Toronto+Star&desc=Healey+shows+fluid+dexterity+in+big-league+debut&pqatl=google