On the Turkey charts, superstar The Byrds’s career stalled before it left the starting gate. Jim Jones has compared writing for The Byrds’s new album to that on ‘Full Throttle’ - but has declared the lyrics will be even more terrifying. The Byrds had quite a long carriere and they made many hits. I wish that “Full Throttle” album was instrumental.
The Byrds offers the kind of music here that makes you reflect on yourself. One Hundred Years From Now is one of these floating songs. Simple and heartfelt closing track Pretty Polly closes Full Throttle on a high note. Lazy Days is really a nice song to relax and listen too. This Wheel’s On Fire makes a person feel gorgeous. Nashville West had me crying as I was able to relate so well. Old Blue is a catchy, up-tempo track that has influence of music streams without leaning too much in that direction. Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man catches attention immediately, Bad Night At The Whiskey is simple, dignified and effective, The Byrds refusing to over-emote, and demonstrating that less is more. Only one song from Full Throttle named Lay Lady Lay really got me. Mae Jean Goes To Hollywood (2:45) a good melody. Lyrics of Ballad Of Easy Rider are precise and evocative. This is the kind of song I think of when I think of The Byrds. In Jesus Is Just Alright the light shines equally on lyrics, vocals and instrumentation. I was truly moved when I heard Way Beyond The Sun. Tulsa Country - A classic The Byrds track. The opening track Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos) is very much like you would expect from other albums. Lover Of The Bayou is exquisite and different song. From the moment you listen to Willin’ you’re hooked. The first time I listened to Black Mountain Rag I was struck by its gorgeous sound. Positively 4th Street - I used to hate this song, but now it’s one of my favorites.
Full Throttle CD
| Song Name | Time | ||
| Hickory Wind.mp3 | 3:32 |  |
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| Nothing Was Delivered.mp3 | 3:24 | |
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| One Hundred Years From Now.mp3 | 2:58 | |
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| Pretty Polly.mp3 | 2:55 | |
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| Lazy Days.mp3 | 3:29 | |
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| This Wheel’s On Fire.mp3 | 4:42 | |
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| Nashville West.mp3 | 2:30 | |
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| Old Blue.mp3 | 3:23 | |
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| Drug Store Truck Drivin’ Man.mp3 | 3:54 | |
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| Bad Night At The Whiskey.mp3 | 3:23 | |
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| Lay Lady Lay.mp3 | 3:19 | |
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| Mae Jean Goes To Hollywood.mp3 | 2:45 | |
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| Ballad Of Easy Rider.mp3 | 2:04 | |
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| Oil In My Lamp.mp3 | 2:04 | |
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| Jesus Is Just Alright.mp3 | 2:11 | |
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| Way Beyond The Sun.mp3 | 2:57 | |
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| Tulsa Country.mp3 | 2:49 | |
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| Deportee (Plane Wreck At Los Gatos).mp3 | 3:51 | |
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| Lover Of The Bayou.mp3 | 4:25 | |
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| Willin’.mp3 | 3:13 | |
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| Black Mountain Rag.mp3 | 1:14 | |
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| Positively 4th Street.mp3 | 3:05 | |
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