Harry Nilsson - Nilsson Sings Newman [Japan Bonus Tracks]

Named Stereo Review's album of the year (and, really, can you ask for a better endorsement than thatNULL) upon its release and generally regarded as the album that introduced Randy Newman the songwriter to a wide audience, Nilsson Sings Newman has gained a reputation of being an minor masterwork. This, in a way, is misguiding, since this isn't an obvious record, where the songs are delivered simply and directly. It's deliberately an album of subtle pleasures, crafted, as the liner notes state, line by line in the studio. Read More