Still it is admirable that they could produce a very credible album 28 years after their last effort. ![]() There is a lot of good and some average as well among the twenty songs. There is some classy guitar work but the lyrics are a little too preachy for my taste. The second disc is highlighted by the ten minute title track. “What Do I Do With My Heart” features a fine Glenn Frey vocal laid against more pure harmonies. “Busy Being Fabulous” proved that Frey and Henley could still write a good song together as the melody is excellent. The harmonies are tight and the changes in tone exquisite. “How Long” is probably the best known song and closest to their classic work. “No More Walks In The Woods” is almost a cappella and reminiscent of “Seven Bridges Road.” It quickly establishes the modern day Eagles could still harmonize. As such, the new songs had a difficult time measuring up. At first listen, I quickly realized how accustomed I had become to hearing their greatest hits for the past 28 years. Long Road Out Of Eden is a long and sprawling affair. Frey won and it was released as a two disc, twenty song set. Henley’s single album would have been stronger, but if this was truly the last Eagles album then Frey’s desire to include as much material as possible made sense. Prior to the release there had been an ongoing argument between Frey and Henley whether to release a single or double album. The tensions within the group continued but the money was reason enough for some sort of unity. Henley appeared detached and irritable plus constantly stated that this would be the last Eagles album. The dynamic between Glenn Frey and Don Henley was terrible. I remember watching a 60 Minutes segment devoted to The Eagles shortly after the album’s release. Was it worth the time and effort? Their fan base obviously thought so as it sold over seven million copies and continued the group’s string of number one albums in The United States. Nevertheless The Eagles finally released Long Road Out Of Eden October 30, 2007. Six years to actually record an album is an equally long time. Twenty-eight years between studio albums is a long time.
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