Jackson Browne – I'm Alive

For a Jackson fan, this album in the early 90s was a blessing. The 80s were definitely not the best decade in of album releases. But this work is different. Fresh and gothic at the same time. There are different rhythms and emotions but everything has substance and sounds real. A work like this has to be had on vinyl... if possible. It sounds tremendous.

This record deserves more comments. This is probably Browne‘s best work musically. Proof me wrong.
This release does it justice. Excellent copy. If you know the songs: mix is great, beautiful separation and depth. LP is dead flat, with close to no surface noise. Last track B-Side unfortunately has a short error.
Crystal clear mastering. Cover feels a bit flimsy though.
Bottom line: It is worth the bucks spend, if you love this one. Get it if you have the chance.

I've only just been acquainted with Jackson Browne although the rip from the friends episode of "Blue Sky Black" has been with me since that episode aired and the reason I finally sought to find the artist. Just for that song alone, this album is worth the high price, it's an all time classic, this guys lyrics are up there with some of the best of all time, a true poet. The pressing is superb, very quiet surface and excellent sonics. I'll listen to it as a whole some more and make my mind up about the rest, but very pleased to have a copy.

Track 5, Backing Vocals, "Katia Cardinal" should be "Katia Cardenal". I don't have "I'm Alive" so I can't check the spelling of her surname in the CD inlay. It may be incorrectly spelled "Cardinal" there, but "Cardenal" is the correct spelling. See the discography on Katia's website: http://www.katiacardenal.com.