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Couple head bopper here. Was good.
58/100. The switch to funk rock/soul isn’t that impressive. This is an OK album, but nothing will stick with me after this listen. Unremarkable, but fine.
Oo this is very 70s. Man this is one horny dude. Groovy man. 3.5 stars.
Sounds like coke and sex fueled 70s rock. It's fine, nothing notable, won't relisten
Move with Me 3.3 Get on Top 3.1 Sweet Surrender 3.4 Nighthawkin' 3.3 Devil Eyes 3.2 Hong Kong Bar 3 Make It Right 3.1 Score: 3.2
I'm not sure I ever recovered from going into this album thinking it was Jeff Buckley, but it was quite a surprise. Not to say there isn't a common element of some blues between the two but not at all what I expected. This was a pretty good album and had elements of "nasty" in both the good and bad sense. Asexual me is not a fan of whatever Get on Top may or may not be implying -- particularly with the tounges, but there were some other decent songs too. "Sweet surrender" was probably my favorite and I'm wondering if my naivety is letting some of the meaning escape me for some other songs here. Favorite track "sweet surrender" 2.5/5
not bad
really cool instrumentals here with totally bizarre vocals on top. i just don't think that tim's voice really fits this album at all. if you took this album and removed tim buckley's vocals and put a soul singer on top, i think this album would be pretty good, but with him singing, it's a bit rough to listen to. a lot of times it sounds like a cartoon character singing. not soulful, just kind of goofy. the album, beyond that, is not bad. it's just kind of awkward to listen to.
Ok, not the most amazing album or interesting songs.
Enjoyed it more than I expected having already heard one of his albums in this list, especially liked Devil Eyes
Musically this is great. The musicians assembled here are amazing, as are the song arrangements which are really funky. The vocals and lyrics not so much, especially Buckley’s over the top whooping and hollering and speaking in tongues. If he’d dialled it down a bit, this would’ve been a real winner.
Groovier than I was expecting. I've listened to the folksier stuff. It's a good album but it doesn't do-it for me really.
Første indskydelse: Det her var overraskende fedt. Den er ret funk på en dateret cool måde! Den får lige lov til at stå indtil weekenden - Måske en 4er? Næste lyt: Nej.. Jeg har haft Nighthawking' for klar i min hukommelse da jeg pausede albummet. Det fremstår ret kedeligt som album idag.
Det var et sjovt lyt
Excellent
Seems like run of the mill early 70s folk rock to me - not sure why I really needed to hear it, but it's fine for what it is.
Daddy Buckley gets sexy with the winds of blue-eyed funk at his back. If this album had a scent, it would smell like stale cigarettes, dimly lit cheap hotel rooms, and sex-covered 70s genitalia… but not in a bad way. Think of it as the hottest 70s era pornography you’ve ever seen. It’ll probably get the job done, but there’s better options available, and you’ll feel really grimey afterwards.
It was decent. I liked most but didn’t love any Rating: 3.4
Music was mostly fine, if a little bluesier than I'd like. Buckley's voice is grating, though.
Tim Buckley sounds like a mummified zombie version of Jim Morrison, who came back from the dead to sing in a really good Doors cover band! Some of his lyrics are silly and superficial. Others are really good, like Sweet Surrender. The main problem here is that there are some songs that are a little over 6 minutes long, and from the middle onwards they are just clumsy improvisations that end up ruining the song. The best songs on this album are precisely those that escape this parameter, like Nighthalkin', for example. That's because Tim's band is really good! The instrumentals are great. However, it's not exciting enough for me to give it a rating higher than 3 stars... This is the second album by Tim Buckley that I've received through this site. I'm curious to know what other picturesque things he's done on his albums in his short career...
This album is an improvement for Timmy B but still not great. A lot of the songs sound the same and I'm not really into the horned up lyrics (though I can't help but wonder how they landed in 1972). It's like Barney Gumble narrating a 70's porn flick but I guess I didn't completely hate it. Some groovy baselines and interesting instrumentation (did I hear congas?), 2.60 for the sex funk tweaker.
Is this the same Buckley from "Goodbye and Hello?!" Timmy boy moved to L.A. and finally got laid (by some big, black women apparently) and man did his music improve. He brought the funk and energy but what a little horn dog. I grooved to this and even liked the slower "Hong Kong Bar" track. Got a little too kinky with the toe lickin and monkey rubbin but I give this album a 2.65 for the solid "Nightcawckin."
This was like a parody album of a swinging sex icon, singing about making love, done by some white dude named Tim. I thought the melodies and groovy beats were fun, but the lyrics and the depth were pretty shallow and one-note. The chillest song was the best song in my opinion, “Hong Kong Bar” because it wasn’t so over the top wailing about doin’ it. Just kind of a weird and fine album that hasn’t really stood the test of time. I’ve never heard of Tim Buckley, and don’t know if I ever need to again.
Most tracks on this one are 3 min longer than they need to be. That's not enough to make them bad, but it is enough to make them feel stretched a bit thin when all the lines of lyrics are spent in the first 2 min Standouts Get on Top Hong Kong Bar 3/5
I think I prefer his weirder albums that came just before this one, but it's still interesting and damn funky. Also he was immeasurably horny when making this album, jesus christ.
ehkä kaikkien aikojen järisyttävin sankari. miltähän näyttäisi maailma jos tämä herrasmies ei päättänyt tallustaa ja tehdä urotekoja. varmaan aika paskalta. tämän influentiaalisempaa musiikkiartistia ei ehkä ole koskaan muovannut yhteiskuntaa.. i was born 30 ATBS.. after tim buckley shenanigans.. 310k monthly listeners... huhhuh... vielä näin kauan, ANTIIKIN AJOISTA SAAKKA.. kaikki tuntevat kaikki ihmiset tuntevat timpan. kiitos. kiitos timppa olemassaolostasi. .. everybofy clap your gucking hands right ffffffffucking noww.... evetybody.... clap clap clap clap clap clap clap.. MOVIE MUSIC.. TIM BUCKLEY MOVIE MUSIC! move with me
Eh. It wasn't bad and started strong and interesting but just fell flat after a few songs.
Cool but not my style
2-3
I was not attracted to much of this album. But when it ended I found myself sad that it was over. The absence of his music haunted my mind for a few minutes. That must speak to something I liked that I cannot express in words.
I hvert fald på den stolte top tre over liderligste plader indtil videre (med George Michael og Soft Cell). Meget meget festlig måde at starte dagen på.
A strange outpost in the singer songwriter field, an album that could use more information unfortunately. A shift from his previous jazz styles to a new "sex funk' venture, it's a cacophony of fun sounds and catchy hooks. What a direction before Jeff took the helm decades later
Better than average funky/souly/bluesy music, but paired with lyrics written by the horniest of gremlins. Bonk out of five.
I wish I could watch this guy sing some of these songs. His pupils must’ve been massive
Good dinner music. A few standout songs
banging. Maybe slightly hollow and non-comprehensive. Especially compared to the more avant-grade and folky works of Buckley. Here is mostly just imitations of funk artists from a scene he is very out of place in (still great)
Like the music beat and edginess of songs
Started off well, slowly got worse.
Not bad, found it to be pretty average.
easy listening but bland
knew his name but 0 songs, some good stuff but overall mid
01) Move with Me - 6,5 02) Get on Top - 6,5 03) Sweet Surrender - 6,0 04) Nighthawkin - 6,0 05) Devil Eyes - 5,5 06) Hong Kong Bar - 5,0 07) Make It Right - 7,0 TOTAL: 6,07 (61/100) Current ranking: 271/331 Well, this is definitely better than the first two of his albums that I listened to - "Goodbye And Hello" currently ranked at number 296 out of 330 and "Happy Sad" at number 310 out of 330, both received two stars. The songs are faster, funkier, more rhythmic... let's just say less boring. The lyrics are shit but who cares if the song isn't a total snooze fest like most of his songs on these two aforementioned albums. Given that this is already Tim's third album on this list, and the man died at the age of 28, I hope there won't be any more... On the other hand, he managed to record as many as nine, so one can only hope.
I really wasn't expecting what ever genre this is, like funk rock, or soul or something. I really thought Tim Buckley did folk or Americana. This album is good, nothing here really stuck with me, but I had a good time listening. It reminded me a lot of the band Geese, which is a good thing because I love 3D Country (check it out if you want a more modern version of this sound). Mid 3.
Was decent nothing spectacular but had a really good sound. First track “Move With Me” reminded me of The Doors during this same era without Jim Morrison. Rest of it was all decent but some songs went on for a bit. However with it only being 7 tracks it is passable. Only song that was a little rough but got better was “Hong Kong Bar”. This is a light 3/5 (Bonus to learn this was Jeff Buckley’s Dad, both died way to young)
I'd never listened to this artist before. Now I can say that I have.
This one just didn't click with me. Nothing bad per se, but it just felt a bit much. A little too frenetic, a little too over the top.
Not a bad album, but just felt like quite generic blues? I imagine it was probably perceived as a bit more groundbreaking when it first came out.
Gives me a Van Morrison vibe
**Album Review: *Greetings From L.A.* by Tim Buckley** Released in 1972, *Greetings from L.A.* marks a radical transformation in Tim Buckley's musical trajectory. Known previously for his ethereal, folk-influenced records, particularly *Goodbye and Hello* (1967) and *Happy Sad* (1969), Buckley embraces a raw, visceral, and funky sound with *Greetings From L.A.*. This seventh studio album is a daring venture into erotic themes, jazz-funk stylings, and hedonistic energy, making it a polarizing but undeniably bold entry in his discography. Below, we'll dive deep into the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and its overall influence, while also weighing its pros and cons. ### 1. **Lyrics** One of the most striking features of *Greetings from L.A.* is its departure from Buckley's earlier abstract, poetic lyricism toward more direct, sexualized content. The lyrical themes here center primarily around lust, desire, and the gritty realities of urban life. Sexuality is explicit in songs like "Get on Top" and "Make It Right." These tracks feature lines that border on the bawdy, reflecting a swaggering masculinity that contrasts with the introspective, delicate sensibility seen in his earlier work. For instance, in "Get on Top," Buckley sings with abandon: *"Ooh, Mama, lick my velvet back with your mouth…"* The language is both carnal and commanding, evoking a wild, unapologetic sensuality that is both enticing and overwhelming. Another noteworthy song, "Sweet Surrender," blends romance with lust in a slightly more introspective way. Here, Buckley’s crooning reflects both yearning and domination: *"Now you're just a sweet surrender to the memory of your smile…"* The lyrics suggest a loss of innocence and a constant chase for satisfaction, a recurrent theme throughout the album. While Buckley's raw approach to sex and passion in these lyrics can feel refreshingly candid, for some listeners, it may border on excessive or even uncomfortable. There's a lack of emotional subtlety that characterized his earlier work, making the content seem one-dimensional at times. ### 2. **Music** Musically, *Greetings from L.A.* is a dramatic pivot from Buckley’s previous folk, jazz, and avant-garde experiments. Here, he dives deep into a funk and rhythm-and-blues-driven sound that evokes the visceral spirit of the early ‘70s. The album is filled with loose, groove-heavy arrangements, where the rhythm section dominates with pulsing basslines and propulsive drumming. "Move With Me" opens the album with a sultry, laid-back groove, supported by Buckley’s impassioned vocal delivery. The funk-heavy instrumentation here features horns, electric guitar, and thick bass lines, reminiscent of the era’s burgeoning soul and funk scenes. It's a stylistic nod to the urban, gritty musical landscape of early ‘70s America. "Get on Top," one of the more uptempo tracks, thrives on a rolling bassline and dynamic percussion. Its funky guitar riffs and jazzy horns recall the likes of Sly and the Family Stone or Funkadelic, showcasing Buckley’s ability to adapt to the sounds of the time. Meanwhile, "Make It Right" layers sensual blues with a raunchy, stripped-down production style. It's a visceral fusion of Buckley's dynamic vocals and the raw, sexual pulse of funk. A departure from the brash, sexual energy is found in "Hong Kong Bar," which incorporates a Latin-flavored rhythm and acoustic guitar. Here, Buckley dials down the intensity and instead presents a more reflective, languid groove that serves as a sonic breather amidst the album’s more aggressive moments. Although Buckley clearly thrives in these new musical directions, one could argue that the album is a little uneven. At times, the songs blur into each other with similar tempos and motifs, creating a sense of sameness in some parts of the album. ### 3. **Production** The production of *Greetings from L.A.* is gritty, raw, and unfussy, reflecting the album's thematic focus on lust and urban grit. Jerry Goldstein and Tim Buckley co-produced the album, and the emphasis on live, improvisational feel is evident in many of the tracks. The album often feels like a jam session, with instruments tightly meshed together but never over-produced or polished. Vocals are front and center, and Buckley’s impressive range is on full display—from the soulful croons of "Sweet Surrender" to the gritty growls in "Get on Top." His voice is drenched in emotion and sexuality, often being mixed slightly above the rest of the instruments, which gives the songs an intimate, direct feel. The rough edges in the album’s production also suit the overall tone—Buckley is not interested in delivering something pristine or cerebral, but something that throbs with immediacy. However, this lo-fi approach may leave some listeners craving more sonic depth or polish. The production can feel a bit raw or unrefined at times, leaving certain instrumental details buried or underdeveloped. ### 4. **Themes** The dominant theme of *Greetings from L.A.* is sexuality—both its power and its messiness. This theme is present not just in the lyrics, but also in the sultry, often sweaty grooves that permeate the album. Buckley seems obsessed with physical desire, and the entire record feels like a celebration of carnal pleasures. Tracks like "Devil Eyes" and "Get on Top" explore lust with an almost primal urgency, reflecting both the liberation and dangers of giving in to bodily impulses. There is also a notable undercurrent of urban decay and disillusionment. The Los Angeles referenced in the album title is not the glitzy, glamorous city of Hollywood dreams, but a more sordid, nocturnal world where desires come with a cost. "Hong Kong Bar," for example, evokes the transience of urban relationships and the search for meaning amidst fleeting encounters. In this sense, *Greetings from L.A.* can be seen as a reflection of the early 1970s counterculture—an era that celebrated freedom but also dealt with the fallout of its excesses. Buckley’s sensual exploration on this album is not only about pleasure but also the deeper, sometimes darker, search for connection in an increasingly fragmented and chaotic world. The themes of disillusionment and the tension between freedom and consequence run subtly throughout the record, offering a more complex backdrop to the album’s overt sexuality. Another recurring theme is the idea of surrender—whether to lust, to music, or to a transient moment of escape. "Sweet Surrender" serves as a microcosm for this motif, with Buckley crooning about giving in to passion and memory. The song’s title itself suggests not just love, but a yielding to something greater, perhaps the relentless forces of desire that dominate the album. However, the singular focus on eroticism can also be seen as a limitation. Unlike some of Buckley's earlier work that delved into spiritual or philosophical realms, *Greetings from L.A.* largely stays within the scope of physical desire. For some listeners, this may come across as a lack of thematic variety, even though Buckley does provide nuance in how he frames those desires. ### 5. **Influence and Legacy** *Greetings from L.A.* stands as a polarizing album in Buckley's catalog. For long-time fans of his folk and experimental jazz phases, the shift to funk, blues, and sexually charged R&B was unexpected, if not shocking. While the album did not achieve major commercial success at the time, it has grown in stature, influencing later musicians who appreciate its raw fusion of rock, funk, and jazz with confessional, almost confessional-level lyrical honesty. The album's production, particularly the mix of funk grooves and Buckley’s unrestrained vocal performances, foreshadows the rise of more eclectic, genre-bending acts in the decades to follow. Artists in the neo-soul and indie rock scenes have cited Buckley as a pivotal figure in the evolution of expressive, boundary-pushing music. Buckley’s ability to blend genres—combining the sensual grit of soul and funk with a poet’s sensitivity—finds resonance in artists like Jeff Buckley (his son), Nick Cave, and even contemporary acts like Father John Misty, who blend introspection with bold, sometimes shocking, lyrical narratives. Despite its influence, *Greetings from L.A.* is often overlooked in discussions about Tim Buckley's best work. It sits uncomfortably between his early folk successes and his later, more avant-garde jazz explorations, making it harder to categorize. However, for listeners open to its unapologetically raw energy, it serves as a fascinating snapshot of an artist at a transitional point in his career. ### **Pros of *Greetings from L.A.*:** 1. **Bold Experimentation with Genre**: The fusion of funk, jazz, and blues with Buckley’s expressive vocals creates a unique sound that sets this album apart from his earlier, more acoustic work. His willingness to fully embrace a new direction is commendable. 2. **Powerful Vocal Performance**: Buckley’s voice is the centerpiece of the album, shifting effortlessly from a soulful croon to a raucous growl. His vocal dynamism is on full display, especially on tracks like "Get on Top" and "Sweet Surrender." 3. **Raw, Authentic Energy**: There’s an immediacy and visceral intensity to the album that makes it feel alive. The rough, live-jam feel of the production captures the mood and spirit of 1970s urban nightlife perfectly. 4. **Mature, Complex Themes of Desire**: Buckley’s focus on lust and the darker sides of sexuality offers a nuanced take on human desire. The lyrics, though overtly sexual, also explore deeper emotional currents of yearning, vulnerability, and disillusionment. 5. **Influence on Later Artists**: While the album didn’t achieve massive success, its influence on later genre-bending artists is undeniable. It also paved the way for musicians to explore sexuality and desire more openly in their work. ### **Cons of *Greetings from L.A.*:** 1. **Lack of Thematic Diversity**: The album’s near-singular focus on erotic themes may feel limiting for some listeners, especially those accustomed to the more philosophical and abstract lyrics of Buckley’s earlier work. The consistent focus on lust can become repetitive. 2. **Unpolished Production**: While the raw, loose sound works in the album’s favor for the most part, there are moments where the production feels too rough, and certain instrumental details get lost in the mix. Some listeners might find the overall sound to be too unrefined. 3. **Lack of Emotional Subtlety**: In contrast to Buckley’s previous albums, where emotions were often layered and complex, the emotional palette here is narrower, primarily focused on lust and swagger. For fans of his more introspective work, this album can feel like it’s missing emotional depth. 4. **Commercial Inaccessibility**: The album’s departure from Buckley’s earlier sound, along with its raw, funk-heavy approach, made it less commercially accessible than his folk-oriented records. It didn’t resonate with a wide audience upon its release and still remains somewhat niche today. 5. **Repetitive Song Structures**: While individual songs stand out, the album can sometimes feel repetitive in terms of structure and rhythm. Tracks like "Get on Top" and "Move With Me" share similar funky backbeats, which can blur the lines between songs for listeners seeking more variety in composition. ### **Conclusion** *Greetings from L.A.* is a brave, unapologetic dive into the raw energies of funk, blues, and eroticism. Tim Buckley’s vocal performances are among the most intense of his career, and the album’s grooves are steeped in the kind of urban grit and sensuality that defines its time. Though it may lack some of the emotional and thematic variety of his previous work, the album’s bold exploration of lust and the darker aspects of desire is both captivating and provocative. For some, this album may not represent Buckley at his most profound or musically complex, but it offers a unique snapshot of an artist unafraid to take risks and redefine himself. *Greetings from L.A.* is a vivid, sexually charged exploration of sound and desire—simultaneously flawed and brilliant in its rawness. Its impact may be most strongly felt in how it has influenced later generations of musicians willing to mix genres and openly express the complexities of human desire.
From Los Angeles With Lust.
It’s ok
i liked it, but i also wasn’t paying attention to the lyrics so… 3.5
This played and kind of passed by. Quite a few times I thought this is pretty good but also a few times I thought what was that?
C'est du rock ben correct, je trip pas sur la voix du chanteur (quelle surprise) mais je suis capable de passer par dessus avec le reste des instruments
Opzich best aardige muziek, maar niet heel memorabel. Wat ik wat minder vind zijn de vele uithalen van meneer Buckley. Van mij mag hij wat meer z'n gemak houden en de muziek wat meer het zware tilwerk laten verrichten. Bij "Devil Eyes" krijgt oom Tim helemaal een klap van de molen en gaat 'ie joelen, jodelen en keffen. Keffen ben ik niet kapot van zoals hier ooit eerder was te lezen. Ik lees in de rating van m'n lotgenoot dat dit het meest toegankelijke album van hem is in deze lijst, dus ik hou m'n hart vast voor wat er in de toekomst nog gaat komen. Hoogtepunt is die Son Mieux track op het einde. Omdat de muziek verder wel tof is kom ik toch uit op een 3.
Reading the reviews and thought I would hate it, but Id didn't - it was ok
Very unsual to my regular listening
This was a really solid album from a previously unknown artist for me. A lot of cool elements here that signified some trademarks of that time period, reminiscent of Santana, The Doors, and his vocals even remind me of Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin. Where some of the tracks may drag a bit, there are a few tracks with myriad of instruments to keep me entertained throughout. Definitely worth looking more into Buckley after this record. Notable Tracks: - Move with Me - Get on Top - Make It Right 5/10
I got Happy Sad before. That was amazing. This was just good. It didn't feel essential to me. Favorite song: Devil Eyes.
Cringe
Pretty solid classic rocky type album. A little short, at only 7 songs and 39 minutes, but I didn't mind that really as when the album was over it didn't feel like it wore out its' welcome. That happens to me sometimes on albums, where I can start to get some ear fatigue going on during the last few tracks of longer ones. Interestingly, the average length of track here is around 5:40, which is surprisingly long and on this list might be towards the top end if sorted by the metric of "average song duration". Some of the songs feel good being long, like "Devil Eyes" has a great "speaking in tongues" sort of part around the 5:00 mark. Kind of funny to take a step back and think about that starting at 5 minutes when you figure most songs these days end around 3 minutes, and usually have their big shifts or bridges around the 2 minute point. It's a nice 3/5 for me. I've heard his name around but never really listened much and this was a nice surprise- I was expecting some straight up classic rock but this had a nice amount of flavor in it. I love this album cover. There's a lot of ideas in it that make you want to look further; like why is the main image tilted? Why that yellow? I love how traditionally these postcards are usually some idyllic photo with a beautiful landscape, but here it's an overwhelming collection of rectangular buildings that start to fade away into a pretty gross blurry brown section.
Play that funky music white boy!! 3
Okay. There were some unexpected sauce songs but overall just decent
Good chill stuff from this era.
fine, i guess
This album feels less like the Tim we grew to know from his earlier works and more like Elvin Bishop, and I don’t mean that in no nice way. The production is great, the lyrics are fine, the instrumentation is good. A good number of tracks are unjustifiably long. Mr. Buckley ends up rambling for a while and it leaves the listener wondering why the song hasn’t just fucking ended already. Tim’s writing and performance have dropped in quality on this project in my opinion, but the album as a whole is pretty cohesive. I’ll give it that. 3/5
Coming off Starsailor and Lorca, it's a bit underwhelming. But at least the last two tracks are pretty great.
I love the style and the intention behind this album, but I find it lacks the substance in the songwriting at times. Maybe I just listened to it a bit too passively, seems like something that should be right up my street. Fave Tracks: Hong Kong Bar, Make It Right 3.5/5
Mid ass
Easy to listen to and easy to forget alternative Rock. Like a greeting card. Nice to get unlikely to keep for a long time.
Dit is wel het meest toegankelijke van Tim Buckley wat ik tot nu toe gehoord heb. Het is een soort the Doors light. De nadruk ligt wel op het repeterende gitaarriffje over het algemeen, maar er komt regelmatig een vrolijk hammond orgeltje doorheen en hij zingt (en probeert soms te krolkrijsen) als Jim Morrisson. Zijn stem had wat zwaarder mogen zijn of wat meer mogen raspen voor het mooie, dan had het beter gepast bij de psychedelische bluesrocknummers van de plaat. Het is wel muziek waar ik graag naar mag luisteren, alleen jammer dat hij af en toe als een krolse kater er doorheen wil janken. Dat scheelt toch een punt op het eindoordeel. Ik zie dat Eric het een 3,5 vindt en een 4 uitdeelt. Als ik nu op de 3 sterren klik, komen we samen op de 3,5 uit die we allebei graag hadden willen geven.
The men in the Buckley family don’t do well at living long. Don’t hate this, didn’t love this.
I like the fact this album is not as serious (and annoying) like his other albums (Happy Sad, Hello and Goodbye). The introvert singer-songwriter is replaced by a half drunk crooner singing about getting laid. I guess it has not aged that well, but it must have been a real shock to his early fans.
This was a pretty good listen. I enjoyed Tim's vocals, he reminds me a lot of Eric Burdon with a bit of Jim Morrison. This album was full of what seemed improvisational jam sessions where each instrument was showcased at some point such as in the track 'Devil Eyes'. I also liked the vibes in Hong Kong Bar which remind me of early delta blues but with more of a modern twist talking about being in a Hong Kong Bar reminiscing about a past love. I would listen to this album again.
When you don't really listen to the lyrics this is actually OK. Decent music and while I can understand that some people don't like the singing I found it acceptable. What is not really acceptable are the lyrics that are mostly very dated, some might say objectionable. OK not as objectionable as "Rosemary" by Lenny Kravitz but I am still deducting 1 star for them.
Meh this just wasn’t very interesting or exciting.
I got scared seeing 70s singer-songwriter but honestly I’m just glad it had actual sounds in it and wasn’t just some fuck with his guitar singing about the usual 70s stuff. It was some fuck with multiple instruments singing about being a sex addict and picking up street hookers.
Nice.
Never heard of it before, and I dug it's overall feel. I'm not likely to seek this out again, but it was well done.
I did not listen to any lyrics at all, so this worked for me alright, the reviews seem to hate them though. Instrumentals were usually good. Will I listen to again: 25%
A bit pointless, didn't realy hit a chord with me
Love the guy's voice. Weird but super talented. Songs were kinda average though
"Greetings from L.A." is the seventh studio album by American singer-songwriter Tim Buckley. The Wiki genres listed are funk and R&B which is a major style change from his previous albums which are pyschdelic folk, baroque pop and avant-garde jazz. Buckley is the lead singer and plays a 12-string guitar. He enlisted a bunch of session musicians which also included string and horn arrangements and female backing singers. The album did not do well commercially. Electric and acoustic guitars and a bouncey piano get the funk and boogie going in the opener "Move with Me." The three female back-up singers and the saxophone make an appearance. The song is mostly a long jam which is a commonality in most these songs. He doesn't carry if you're married, you're with me now. "Get on Top" lays down some more funk with guitar slashes and a more pronounced bass. Buckley's singing is more yelling and scatting. An organ is added to the jam. Just outstanding drumming by Ed Greene. The song title is self explanatory. The most straight-forward rock song is "Nighthawkin.'" Congas are added to the mix. He's just driving around. It's probably my favorite song on the album. Layered guitar build a nice groove in "Devil Eyes." I heard an element of jazz with the improvisation of the instruments and Buckley's random noise making. Those devil eyes melt his eyes. This is an album of mostly long and extended funky jams. There are elements of jazz, blues and folk occasionally. Buckley's vocals are more experimental than his early folk style and at times he sounds like he's making up noises. The strings add a sense of drama in those particular sings. The lyrics are pretty direct and about sleeze and sex. I really liked Buckley's two previous albums that I had: the baroque pop of "Goodbye and Hello" and the jazzy elements of "Happy Sad." I had trouble getting into this album. It's not bad; the musicianship is top notch but if I'm looking for funky R&B from 1972 there are a lot of better options. If you want to check out Tim Buckley, I recommend his early albums.
An album that rambles over a lot of different styles that doesn't feel cohesively connected. More of a singer songwriter that doesn't edit themselves. 3/5
Weird. Kinda repetitive, he used a lot of the same vocal licks over and over. The instrumentation is cool, and i respect the creativity, but it all kinda meshed into one giant song for me
Slap
Checking out my notes from the last Buckley album, I stated this guy was way to slow and boring. I think he found his happy pills. This album had some get up and go. Move With Me was a little honkey tonk sounding, but some times, I can't get enough honkey tonk. For the most part, he was finding his groove. Heard some blues and even a little funk in there. What can I say, I thought this was decent after ripping his first album. It could be the previous several albums were so bad, but either way, I thought my listens were decent. A few other tracks that stood out include, Get On Top and Nighthawkin. Can't say I would seek this album out or downloaded anything, but overall a big improvement over the last few albums. Right down the middle for me, 2.5 to 3. I'll go with the 3. Mainly because the last 2 albums were brutal. 3
3 Way more accessible than our last outing with Buckley Sr., but just as horny - if not moreso. Like, I’m pretty sure every song here boils down to sex - the dude was still clearly stuck in the Summer of Love three years later, but fortunately, it seems that his music improved quite a bit in that time. I guess I’m in the minority with that opinion though, as a lot of people consider this Tim’s sellout album, but personally, I find it so much more listenable and enjoyable (and much less pretentious) than Happy Sad. Plus, it just flows nicer and feels much better paced. It’s also nothing that I loved by any means, but there’s definitely a mildly infectious groove to it. While there isn’t any one song in particular that I would say I enjoyed, there definitely weren’t any that I would say I disliked. There’s somewhat of a distinctness to each, yet they all seemed to have the same general level of quality to them. In doing some reading on the album, I saw some people refer to it as sexist and racist, but I really didn’t pick up on that. I was bracing myself for Hong Kong Bar in particular knowing that, but there’s no sort of reference to race at all in the song, at least that I heard - sounds like dude’s just longing for a past lover while drinking at a Hong Kong bar. Think we’ve all been there. As for sexist, I mean, yeah, this album is very sexualized, but nothing here really stood out to me as particularly degrading towards women - hell, dude’s even offering them the top. More enjoyable than not, but also not particularly remarkable or memorable. Still looking forward to hearing some Jeff!
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Honestly made me realize why they call it “rock ‘n roll” since that’s certainly what this album does.
I tried hard to not like this. Who needs to hear another singer/songwriter from the 70s? There’s plenty of Paul Simon, Harry Nilsson, and John Prine to go around. But I actually found this kind of likeable in spite of some of its cliche nature.
I liked the music, but the lyrics were sorta gross, comical or just strange at various points. I think he's probably a good singer when he's not trying to sound like a blues man.
I'll admit to not really knowing who Tim Buckley was before listening to this album. I'd seen and heard the name, but couldn't tell you any of his songs. I wasn't sure what to expect, and perhaps that helped my listening experience as I had a completely open mind. I thought it was a very good album, the first few tracks were excellent, there was a short lull (drop in quality) but it finished on a high with with the final track. Wikipedia lists it as Funk and R&B - and while it certainly had elements of those I thought it was more folk pop.
I really enjoyed this. Good early 70s am music. A mix of folk, rock, light jazz at times, psychedelia. A good weekend listen on a lazy afternoon. RIP. Another artist gone too soon from addiction.
Definitely better than i was expecting. Fairly smooth and bluesy, but not moving my needle too much
This is one of those technically good albums that just doesn't stand out enough for me to care greatly for it, although that may just be me writing from my 21st century perspective on it. That being said, every one of these songs would be awesome put over a scene of a car driving down a California highway in some 1975 movie or TV show.
A lot more funk driven than Tim Buckleys other albums. Definitely prefer his other sound but this is cool
Groovy and vibe-y and pretty interesting musically, even if one is justifiably skeptical of any record using the term “boogaloo” in apparent earnestness. The layering of organs, bongos, horns and strings – jam band meets string quartet cum brass (“Sweet Surrender”), as if channeled thru ‘70s a.m. radio – is interesting at first, then gradually begins to seem too much. Similarly, this is vocally overwrought, and from start to finish; TB seems to struggle to channel his inflaming passions and the profound torture love causes him to feel. Lyrically, one’s main takeaway is that hipsters aren’t necessarily enlightened relative as to sexual politics (Exhibits A, B, C being “Get on Top” [“Get on top of me woman/I just want to see what you learned/Well like a bitch dog in heat we had those bed springs a Squeakin' all day long”] and “Sweet Surrender” and “Devil Eyes” [“I'm down between the sheets, I do the monkey rub, mama”] ) which would have gotten TB into more than a little trouble in #MeToo era). For all the sex, it just doesn't seem that sexy. Besides not lasting, passions, not unlike musical vibes, do not typically age well, as this record more than convincingly evidences. Here again, it’s a cult for a reason – and a very small one at that.
Shocked and surprised that I somewhat enjoyed this album. Not bad.
Good 70s white guy R&B.
He's undoubtedly talented- so unique. This one of the later 70's albums and has that '70s' feel.... Need another listen I thing.
The first track kinda slaps. A lot of the "same" vibe from song to song. It's not terrible terrible, and the guy obviously found his recipe and stuck to it. Like, he didn't add any spice or try different ingredients much.
If you don't listen to the lyrics, the instrumentation and melodies are interesting and his voice is unique. These lyrics are horrible, though. Personal enjoyment: 3/5 Relevance to this list: 4/5
ok album nothing special
It was....interesting to say the least. I don't really know where to classify this, funk, blues, rock, folk, i really dont know. I've never heard of this artist or any of the songs before. It wasn't bad, it was just a whole jumble of genres
I need whatever this guy was on when he sang this
This album didn't really grab me in. Im a little burnt out on early 70s blues-rock and this didn't really do anything I hadn't heard so far. I did like Make It Right, pretty good song and kind of funny, too.
Different. Good. Nice to have been made aware of this artist.
Enjoyed the 100% 70s sound - favourite track Get on Top
Easy to listen to. Good music.
Don't mind it.
I wish Tim Buckley had focused his talent in a different direction away from this funky mush of indistinct blues music—nevertheless, some of the more soulful scatting is insanely great!
If you’re into bigoted dirty old men, the lyrics of this album are for you! If you can shut that part out, the rockabilly is top notch. I would listen to the instrumental version of Welcome to L.A. often. Buckleys voice is fantastically interesting, the musicianship is superb, but the lyrical content is horrendous.
Enjoyed all the songs but got each one was just a bit too long imo
Kind of there. A bit of funky
It was kind of good
Nice and funky, exceedingly weird lyrics.
No subtly here. Album made for a smash session. Good beat and jazzy sound. Left me wondering if seven songs too much or not enough ;)
It’s funky and groovy and lustful. I like his voice and soulfulness. Not really something I’d come back to, but it’s good music.
Pretty good album, longer than I would like. Some of the songs were rather boring.
Not my favorite from Tim Buckley
Weirdly different to some of his other stuff. A Doors-meets-funk jam, full of sex. Pretty good
Takes some guts in 1972 to make the first track of an album the worst track. This is also the year I was born, maybe that's why the scattergories of this album didn't bug me at all. 3
Normal.
I didn't ... hate this? It's very strange. But I liked it a lot more than I thought I would.
Incredibly funky output from Buckley Sr, alas one where you should probably ignore large parts of the lyrics. There’s really no reason for him to have two albums on this list but here we are. So just enjoy the funky feelings.
So so
Good
Wow this gets a lot of bad reviews although I came awW without remembering any tunes. The extended soul/funk/rock track give a good vibe. 3.5.
This album had a couple of moments, but did not leave much of a lasting impression. I didn't really like his singing style, which sounded like a forced Van Morrison affectation.
Victim of whole stars. Better than 3 but not 4. Solid generational rock album. A little different and a few standouts. Not heavily structured.
Never heard of any of it, but it's a fun bluesy rock.
I had this on CD, and remember thinking that Tim isn't a patch on Jeff. I still think that now, although he does a good line in Doors-lite. It's a shame I don't really like the Doors. The stand out track for me is Nighthawkin', which sounds nothing like The Doors, but is basically Dan-esque yacht rock. Lovely stuff
Tim Buckley?!! What is this??! How did he go from psychedelic folk rock to this sexually-charged, sleazy music? Talk about musical whiplash. Strangely though, I kinda liked it? Barring the outdated, eye roll-inducing lyrics, the vibe was actually quite nice. It has a sticky, beerhouse R&B feel which interestingly complements Buckley's rich, classical voice. Amazing how this style fit him just as well as soft folk rock did - you can't deny the talent that goes into making that possible. Standout tracks here are Move With Me and Sweet Surrender.
Positiivinen yllätys!
A forgotten indie darling that regained traction through re-release. 2nd best output after Jeff.
Slightly better than the previous one, but …
Interesting irreverence to this album and a fun kind of ramshackle sound.
Enjoyable!
Some very heart rending tunes in here, very soulful and good music. I enjoyed this one.
Ok 3/5
This was the beginning of his low period. Just SAD.
There were several songs I enjoyed. Not really my style, but not bad.
It was certainly interesting, but not really the kind that captured my attention
Definitely the 70s
I certainly wasn’t expecting this album to be quite so…horny. It’s honestly a little off-putting, but Buckley’s pleasant voice and the jammy instrumentation are enough to push through to the end.
Early 70's again, Tim Buckley tried another mix of style and the mix was ejoyable early kind of R&B
Loved the ladies
a tough album to rate. it falls into the Bob Dylan pit trap. super cool when it’s the full band but pretty boring when it’s just him and guitar. 4 if it was full electric the whole time
cool record, great vocalist, didn't really juice me up though.
I fell deeper and deeper into this album as it went on even though my immediate reaction was negative. By the end I made a decision to listen to it again. Initially I felt the name of the album was odd- not seeming very LA. But then, what do I know about LA in '72. Just a boogie down album, mama.
I enjoyed this album quite a bit. Move With Me, Nighthawkin’, and Make It Right stood out while the other four tracks were just so so. The strings and congas are excellent layers to the sound. This was a close one, a 3 + 3/7, that I had to round down. It was fun though.
Funkier than expected but didn't blow me away.
Not bad, just not Buckley's best.
Not what I expected, knowing a little Tim Buckley. The music is nice in spots but the lyrics are a little awkward. Sweet Surrender is a pretty good song but again don’t love the lyrics. Guitar on Hong Kong Bar is cool. Real stripped down. 3/5 though. Not for me, overall.
Was Tim high as F*ck on this album? Damn dude that was some amazing and wild vocals. Also, sex addict?
i liked some songs but i felt like most of them dragged unnecessarily. like, devil eyes started so good, but at the end he's just doing random noises for like a minute or so. i had added it to my playlist at first, but as it went on i removed cause i knew i wasn't going to have the patience to hear that everytime this song came on
The title Making it Right stands out, with strings and acoustic guitar, but a typical 70s sound like all the songs on the album. The album is still worth listening to in 2023, it is full of variety.
This is the 3rd Tim Buckley album I got from the list (until now). I'm absolutely sure he doesn't deserve 3 spots on the list, although this is the best one. It's more uptime and interesting musically. The best of Tim Buckley. Now I understand, and we can agree to avoid more Tim Buckley on the list, right?
Does Tim Buckley really need 3 albums on this list? This is my third of his. It’s alright. Funky in some ways but drab in others.
Like Tim Buckley, didn't love this album.
I don't know who the post card on the cover is addressed to, but whoever it is, he wants them to know that he's horny. Tim has a lot of other acclaimed records, but I haven't heard them. Is he always like this? Is this his thing? I did enjoy the album, but I don't know that this was the right introduction. We just met, Tim. Let me get to know you first.
Close to a 4.
послушал значится Тима Бакли. особо никаких эмоций не получил. я не очень впринципе чувствителен к такому ритм н блюзу или фанку, особенно когда все тексты тут о том, как Тим хочет трахнуть чёрную женщину. нечего сказать кроме как "вам всем лишь бы поебаться". из плюсов могу отметить объективно хорошее звучание, для 72 года тем более, и приятный вокал Бакли, тут он мастер. также лично я дико кайфанул от гитарки, особенно на последних двух треках, так бы 6 минут и слушал эту игру. в целом рад был ознакомиться, но не моё. короче намана оценка - 6,5/10
Nostalgic but didn't really capture me
I did listen but I retained very little, sorry Mr. Buckley (2.5/5)
Old school heteronormative but nice voice and vibe
Reminds me of The Doors, but less doom-y. Cool, detached early 70s California rock. Pretty good throughout; starts strong and the closing trio ends strong. Highlights are Devil Eyes and Hong Kong bar. Part of a tradition, a vibe, a signature of an era. Not a forever part of my rotation, though.
Very experimental mix of genres. Brave, but not quite my personal taste.
Music about sex and not in the cute way. But also not quite silly. Funny at times, rude all the time.
Got a bit better as it went along
Tim Buckley was getting around I'll tell you what Album is pretty good, fairly groovy, funky, and absolutely horny. Couldn't even begin to imagine what the monkey rub is.
He’s never really grabbed me.
Huh
Quite good 3/5
Never knew him as a kinky fuck. Alright. I thought Tim Buckley was pretty cool in the psychedelic folk albums, but he goes full James Brown funk here. It's good. He has a wild, hilarious voice to scat with. And the instruments get weird, reminds me of the more prog soul albums from the era. Pretty jazzy in some areas. The long arrangements work. In some ways it feels really jammy and the focus is still on his crazy vocals, but funk still works with his style. With only 7 tracks, they each left an impression. It's not anything to blow me away. But it's weird and lush yet has a not-give-a-fuck attitude I can relate to.
Tim Buckley, huh? Well let's see what we've got here. Blues-y. Deceiving voice. I like it I'm tempted to give it a 4 but then I'd feel bad giving some of the past albums a 3. I feel like the 70s was a time when a lot of experimental stuff came out and was being explored. This is nothing short of that lol Especially the end of Devil Eyes. lol
Instrumental aspects are great but the vocals and lyrical content drag this way down
Fun and funky album. Minus points for questionable lyrics
Yay, more Tim Buckley! This is definitely a very sexual album, which tends to turn me off, but it was fine here. I kinda wish that this album had more short songs rather than a few long ones. I would have like the 6-7 minute long songs more if they were shorter. A lot of them felt like the last two minutes were nothing. Still, this was alright. I like his voice, for the most part. I prefer how it sounded in Goodbye and Hello, where it was consistently higher, but you can still hear remnants of that here and there. I do like the songs on here, even if I wish they were more concise sometimes. I don't love it, and I was more excited for Happy Sad than this, but I'm just happy that I got another album of his. My favourite songs were Make It Right and Sweet Surrender.
Thought this was worth a listen, will check out again.
its was ok he just sang about fucking
It's a fine 70s rock album, although the lyrics are pretty distasteful at times. I don't really see a reason to include it on the list since there isn't anything special about it. It seems they had already put other Tim Buckley albums and just wanted to show the range of his music. Buckley does have good vocals; he sounds a bit like the guy from Golden Earring on this album.
I never knew Jeff Buckley’s dad was black.
Tim Buckley was a musical chameleon. This album is vastly different from Happy Sad. It’s sexual and funky and somewhat inappropriate, but also sounds much more alive than his folk stuff (and much more interesting). His style of singing is still dated - the opener sounds like a flower power hippie singing Brown Sugar - but he does show off some vocal pyrotechnics that I’m sure his son may have emulated. I want Tim Buckley to be the long lost misunderstood troubadour that I’ve always imagined him to be, and this is the closest I’ve gotten to believing that myth. 3.5/5.
Tim's vocals are very emotive, reminds me of Van Morrison. Middle 3 songs and the last song feel the tightest, everything else seems less remarkable.
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It’s like a less moody Jim Morrison singing in a smoky whisky bar.
Weird experimental funk, but enjoyable.
Pretty middle of the road, Tim.
I was completely unfamiliar with this album and yet, listening to it, the sound was very familiar. It’s definitely a sound very specific to the early 70’s.
easy listen. easily forgotten. 3
The issues I had with "Happy/Sad" still persist here. "Focus" is the word of the day, and this record (much like "H/S") gets lost in the weeds a lot. Sometimes, it ends up well, and sometimes it just... doesn't ("Hong Kong Bar"). Still, a spirited performance and, despite my criticisms, a tighter set of songs than previous. Favorite tracks: "Move With Me", "Devil Eyes"
This really reminded me of the guy who sings Love Power in the Producers. Overall it was good, I can see how it influenced future musicians.
"Sweet Surrender" was a bit extra for my tastes, but largely I enjoyed this album. Solid funky/bluesy stuff.
The first few songs were impressive, I liked his energy, vocals and it worked musically. The rest of the album didn’t stand out much.
I have listened to a lot of albums in my life which makes me uniquely qualified to say that this is one of the sluttiest records ever produced. It is also a good reason why multiple listens is helpful. After my first play through it was a total miss. Buckley's voice hovers right around that grating and irritating zone, but he is saved by the brilliant musicians he surrounded himself with. Zoning out and imagining his voice like a jazz sax made it more barrable. It also gives you the ability to ignore the words, which were icky at times. If it weren't for the first 2 songs this would be a 5 star record. Side 2 was excellent, but I could go the rest of my life without hearing the first two tracks again, which will, sadly, keep this one shelved for me. I will give it three stars on behalf of the backing band.
Although I liked the groove to a lot of the songs, the lyrics really left a lot to be desired. It felt very "scat"-ty, that they were improvised mostly. I wish that he had a better lyricist. I mean, most of the songs were pretty obvious what they were about. "Get On Top." Hmmmmm. "Sweet Surrender" really felt a bit trapped in its time with the strings. Singing "Suurrender that love Sweet, sweet, sweet Surrender, Mama to love, to love to love..." yikes. It just sounds so...dated. Work on the lyrics man, really.
Bit meh. Liked the closer
I've never heard Tim Buckley before, but have been a long-time fan of his son Jeff. I can definitely hear similarities in their voices. This is a really funky record and I love the production. It's all a kind of basic affair by modern standards though, I think. Favourite tracks: Devil Eyes, which gives me ELP - Tarkus vibes, and Make It Right, which has some really nice string arrangements. Most of the record just kind of washed over me though.
A little bit different from other Tim Buckley that I've heard. A bit more up-tempo and rock n' roll. It's okay but still not sure I see the appeal of Tim Buckley. 3 stars.
Decent album with some nice songs
Tim goes less weird. Tim goes white funk. Time goes good but not great.
This album is like eating a sandwich at the Subway. It was good, it was quick, the job is done and you can go on to your next meal.
I apparently listened to the whole thing but remember none of it. Oh right kinda sounded jazzy. 3 stars.
Instrumentation was solid. Vocals are very different from the other tim buckley album i got. Coincidentally the other was before led zepplins first album and this one after. To me he sounds like he got inspired by robert plant but it just doesnt work for me.
Summer vibes, but a bit weird
Buena voz con canciones algo rítmicas. Pinta de crooner. Escuchable en diferentes ambientes.
Funky blues
Very interesting, especially when comparing it to Happy Sad. I like this one more for sure. The funk/r&b elements add a lot and there's a good amount of variety here.
solid 7, nice production. tim buckley's eclectic musical expertise translates pretty well here. pretty wild this is immediately after Starsailor. white boy funk
Funky, but ultimately not my cup of tea. 2.5/5
Tim Buckley is that hyperactive kid who annoyed everyone making dumb noises and faces. This was actually decent aside from Get on Top. Hong along Bar was the standout for me. 3 stars
Stacked up against his earlier work I don't find this album as good. With the exception of Get On Top it sounds like run of the mill San Fran psychedelia 5 years after the fact
Too many Buckley's are represented on said list. So many that I almost skipped listening to this for spite. But it turns out it's my Green Eggs and Ham. I actually liked it. We can still kill off some Buckley's from the list. Jeff and Tim certainly know a thing or two about that...
Interesting in places
kinda cool. a little self indulgent. pretty jammy/groovy. wouldn’t feel inclined to put it on again though tbh.
I didn't like his other albums but kinda enjoyed this, just sounds like someone sitting at a Piano getting high and getting laid and having fun.
Aika rock n roll meininkiä. Erilaista kuin tää toinen levy. Musta toinen levy kuitenkin oli parempi. Mutta menevää kuitenkin. Vika kappale paras, Make It Right.
There's some great sax and female backing vocals. I wasn't expecting that. The L.A. in the title is dominant throughout. This is a showbiz album, again a surprise. It really is quite soulful.
Good band, too bad they had Ace Ventura on vocals. The jam for last few minutes of Devil Eyes was worth the listen.
A decent if forgettable 60s/70s album. Bit folky at times, bit Doorsy/psych at others. Has some really good little bits that tend to get swamped with forgettable parts. Probably wouldnt bother again.
Generally okay in the background, enjoyed the rockier side of funk theme and the guy has a good voice for it. Didn't outstay it's welcome either. Can't see myself returning though so can't go higher than a 3.
6/10. I forgot that Tim Buckley and Jeff Buckley were seperate people, and this album reminded me of that. It didn't do much else for me, though.
I’m conflicted. The music was actually pretty decent but the lyrics were so bad. 6/10
That was a nice sounding album that nobody ever bought.
“Sweet Surrender” is a brilliant song. It may challenge "Song to the Siren" as my favourite TB song. I like the haunting guitar intro, the strings building throughout, and of course Tim's vocal calisthenics. I also like “Make it Right”. “Get on Top” is a segue between these melodic, structured tracks and the others - the bluesy, more rambling tracks. Tim does a lot of interesting jazzy/experimental things with his voice – he sounds like a squawky Ornette Coleman solo at one point, but those songs sound like extended jams more than compositions.
Similar to yesterday's Bert Jansch, this genre of music isn't my jam, but I do appreciate his bluesy, raunchy, soulful style. His voice is an acquired taste, but he can sing and and he can also write some good tunes. Sweet Surrender was the highlight for me.
Zappacore with enough falsettos that you know without a doubt that this man sired Jeff Buckley. Unfortunately less directional than his son's music. Truly heroin music. Kinda bad production asw. and despite all this i liked it! very fun and bright, nice basslines. sits itself as of its time so intensely.
What's annoying is that I like this kind of funky, sexy, bluesy jam. Tim just needed to dial back the affectations a bit and this would be a really good album.
More interesting than not...
I like sex.
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3.2 - Jeff Buckley's dad was one horny fucker. I'm not denying the lush instrumentation and the soaring vocals (runs in the Buckley bloodline, apparently) but after listening to this record, I feel like I need a shower. He's done the seemingly impossible and managed to sound like an even more lecherous and depraved version of Jimmy Morrison. A little unsettling.
Quite different to a previous Time Buckley LP on The List. This is psychedelic funk of the Van Morrison feel rather than the superior Sly Stone. Ok, nothing to write home about.
Some funky music here but the horny obsession in the lyrics is wearing and at times pretty offensive. Tricky.
I liked this album. Nice composition and instrumentation. But gotta say the dude seems a little unhinged haha
'Greetings from L.A.' has a more blues-y sound than his early works which I'm more familiar with. It was a good listen.
Every song is about makin’ it with the ladies. “Get On Top”. It’s like if Prince had recorded a simple acoustic folk album.
No es mi estilo, pero estuvo bien tenerlo de fondo mientras me ponía al día con el foro de Círculo Vicioso esta tarde de sábado.
Me gusto mas la musica que la voz. El muchcacho este estaba un poco alzado cuando escribio este album. De todas formas tiene muy buen groove.
very solid album. not my normal cup of tea but really enjoyed it
Love Tim Prefer the hippy shiz tho’ Happy Sad and the live Album is immense Great grooves - Just the dated lyrics and all the misogynistic cringe on it … Also find it very sad thinking about Jeff and his young family and all of that history … Still …some pipes on the chap
Folk que flui bem.
I liked the beats. It was a bit folksy indie with psychedelic influences. His singing voice and the way he delivered things kinda ruined it for me. I think I could like a lot of these songs more if artists I liked covered them. Overall, can see his influence in the music I'd listen to regularly.
First impression, "wow this dude's sounds a little to horny". Second impression, "ok really this dude needs to calm down" lol. Fun to listen to though I guess
Solid bluesy rock
Very much of a time and place. I like ‘Made it right’ but not feeling much of anything about it other than he can sing. Maybe if I was back there and back then I’d feel differently but time has moved on. Like Scott I’d rather listen to Starsailor…
I really liked the guitar, organ and percussion parts in "Devil eyes" and I liked this song in particular, but others I enjoyed less. Probably wouldn't listen to it again.
Sounds like a standard issue seventies rock album to me.
I didn't love this - pretty generic to me.
I mostly liked this. Some of the songs devolved a little too much into kind of weird hippy horniness, especially the back half of the album, but overall not bad.
Blues-y thing that I didn't care much for. "Get on Top" was pretty good though, with its funky guitars. The last part of the song especially gets funky and I liked that song. Overall, it was pretty boring though. 2.5/5
Okay, from my (admittedly limited) knowledge of Tim Buckley, I was not expecting him to make a proto-Ed Sheeran acoustic white guy funk album. It’s not bad? Definitely sounds like what I just described, but not as embarrassing as you’d think, yet I feel like I’d prefer his folkier stuff. Or, y’no, PFunk. C
Nice, fun, but nothing outstanding
the album started out sounding one way (bad) and ended differently (fine). didn't like the piano bar sound of the first two songs but the latter half was better.
Ooh, some of the songs on this album had an icky factor. It was just alright.
Oversexed lyrically and overwrought vocally, if musically interesting in a basic, groovy kinda way. We’ve surely reached peak TB, and one thinks the cult can only – definitely should – get smaller.
Most of these songs went on too long
Okay, well this album is hilariously horny. It opens with this; I went down to the meat rack tavern And found myself a big ol' healthy girl Now she was drinkin' alone Aw what a waste of sin So I went on over to sweet talk that girl Lord I moved on in Then moves on to a song that spends 7 minutes saying Get On Top, make me speak in tongues. Lol. If you ever wondered what a cross between Harry Nilsson and Marvin Gaye might be like, this is the album for you. It descends a touch too often into noodly twiddling, but was enjoyably silly and different.
For 1972’s “Greetings from L.A.”, Tim Buckley trades in his dreamy, psychedelic folk for a rocking, hard hitting, “sex funk” sound. The career of Buckley is sort of strange. He had this sort of crooning, deep voice that seemed to change with every record. He was big in the underground L.A. scene, but never really made it out. This record was a huge change in sound for him. There are a lot of Jim Morrison-esque moments and a few Janis Joplin moments on this record as well. The lyrical content is - well - sexual to say the least. Some of it certainly didn’t age well, and some of it is sort of strange, but I think a majority of it is pretty fun. If the lyrical content varied more, this would’ve received a higher score. Overall an enjoyable listen.
Sex obsessed honky tonk funk, not what I was expecting from a Tim Buckley album at all. But it was pretty enjoyable nonetheless.
No one could ever accuse Tim Buckley of not giving it his all. Man, this is a weird one to evaluate. I like Tim Buckley, but I also think he often sounds like a parody of himself. I think his vocal shenanigans work best when paired up with equally bizarre music (as it is on the excellent Starsailor, which somehow NOT on this list?). On this album they were more distracting than impressive, even though the dude has a range most singers would be jealous of. That said, the band here is on fire and there are moments when everything comes together. I especially dug "Sweet Surrender" and "Making it Right." The other songs, though, I wish we could take the backing tracks and give them to other singers to see what kind of melodies and lyrics they could come up with. (Imagine James Brown singing "Get on Top.") And speaking of lyrics . . . well, again, I found them more distracting than interesting. Having said all of that, I was surprised to find that I was sad when the album was over. Tim Buckley's a hard guy to know how to recommend to people because he changed his sound so often. For my money, Starsailor is where it's at, but I also recognize that that album is not for everyone, even Tim Buckley fans. YMMV
This album is an absolute mess, but it's entertaining. 3/5
Quite liked this one. Energetic, swinging.
Not sure why this album is on 1001albums list
Very funky album with some really nice soul songs. The sing style makes me think of Jim Morrison.
Bowdy, swinging, unique vocals. I'll take it.
Kind of on the fence the whole time about this high tight hollerin’ kind of singing style, which at times seemed Out of phase or at odds with the music. I wasn’t getting the lyrics so maybe they were great, I don’t know. Clearly a talent but for me not quite fully baked.
Meh
I prefer his son's music.
Some really nice bass playing!
Songs are excellent, Tim Buckley's voice is.. well... I was hoping the back up singers would be more prominent. This record is like a buffet, seems to offer a little bit of everything, but nothing that's unique to it. Might come back to it if the mood is right.
While no particular song stood out to me, I liked this. It was fun and upbeat. I preferred the music more than the singing. The singing was...a lot at times. Did his singing remind anyone else of Shakira? At times, it was so uncanny that it was distracting.
not as good as the other Tim Buckley album.
Maybe I'm a prude. Maybe I had a headache. Maybe it was just an off day. Or maybe...just maybe...I don't like Tim Buckley all that much. Happy Sad was a little better.
Listened Before? N This one was FUNKY. It was alright... kind of overtly sexual and good sex music probably. After reading his history I'd really be more interested in checking out some of his earlier stuff. Added to Library? N Songs added to Playlist: Move With Me
First time listening to Tim Buckley, and it's not quite what I expected. There's a lot of honky tonk energy here, not too dissimilar from some of the stuff The Rolling Stones did. Overall this album is good, but there wasn't much stand out stuff here. Favorites: "Get On Top", "Sweet Surrender", "Make It Right"
This album could almost be a the prototye for 70s rock/white-blues/soul, as it sounds so generic and firmly rooted in that decade. If you like this kind of stuff, you will like the album too. For me, this is not bad by any means, but really nothing special. 2.5/5
This was ho-hum and solidly 3/5
quite dull, last track is cool
Musically interesting but if you’re expecting his son’s introspection from this album - you’re not going to get it - it’s a sleazy LA album with a hint of Jim Morrison and a lot of misogyny. Still some good music at times
Very different from what I was expecting, a pleasant enough interlude, less folk and more bluesy rock.
Beetje standaard rock'n'roll uit Amerika. Ik vind het niet veel bijzonders, alhoewel het nummer "Make It Right" wel lekker klinkt. ***
Decent listen, elements of blues and country
Pleasant songwriting. I find Tim generally unremarkable although I'd happily listen to his work for an extended period of time without complaint.
Le principal problème de cet album est que Tim Buckley nous envoie des nouvelles de ses vacances à Los Angeles alors même qu'on ne lui a rien demandé.
Bueno
I like more his son Jeff
That is a sad image of Los Angeles, but accurate for the mid-1970s. It's not *all* smog, some of it is dirt in the air from the Owens Valley, blowing down over the city. Tim Buckley feels like a poser. Maybe that's wrong, maybe he's the real deal. Dead at 28. His song Jeff, who I should appreciate for popularizing the Leonard Cohen song, made it another two years to die at 30. He never met his dad. Okay, I take it back. Not a poser, seems real close to the real deal. Pretty good. Glad I heard it before I died.
A few of these were bops but I wasn't crazy about the album as a whole (interestingly, my two least favorites were the ones with the most streams on Spotify. Although those were also probably the most musically interesting ones, but I guess I just like boring stuff)
Solid 70’s blues feel, but also weird lyrics, that do not do it for me. Gets boring
Some decent 70s bluesy rock with dated lyrics.
Well this was a bit of a grower, quite enjoyed some of the more bluesy and orchestral ones. Its not peak Tim Buckley, I have to say - but I did enjoy it.
Očekivala sam nešto drugačije. Bilo je dobro al ne i ko i goodbye and Hello
Greeting from ZGB
Sembra Mick Jagger con un sound più funk e fricchettone. Bello, ampio, non troppo però. 3/4
Actually liked this more than I expected to. I'm not a big fan of what I've heard of his post-Goodbye & Hello stuff, but this is the first I've heard this album in full and sexy R&B Tim actually worked for me quite well.
Höjer sig från en tvåa pga bra gung på vissa låtar, skeptisk i övrigt
Vill gilla det, men han är lite sexist??? cancellerad.