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1988 studio album by Don McLean From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Love Tracks is the ninth studio album by American singer-songwriter Don McLean, released by Capitol in 1988.
Love Tracks | ||||
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Released | 1988[1] | |||
Genre | Country | |||
Length | 30:43 | |||
Label | Capitol | |||
Producer | Dave Burgess | |||
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Singles from Love Tracks | ||||
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Two singles were released from the album. You Can't Blame the Train reached No. 49 on the US Billboard Hot Country Songs in December 1987,[2] while "Love in My Heart" reached No. 65 in August 1988.[3]
Upon release, Cash Box commented: "The man who was the great hope of folk music a decade and a half ago is back but not nearly as eye-opening. Now he's a bit countrified and more than a little corny; but at least he's got Duane Eddy guesting on guitar."[6] Billboard stated: "Missing here are the profound and vivid lyrics that have long been McLean trademarks. Still, the songs are melodic and listenable."[5] In a retrospective review, Jim Esch of AllMusic described the album as "overly slick and dated '80s Nashville production" that "mars this comeback effort by Don McLean". He added: "The obvious intent was to pitch McLean at the mainstream country market, and while he does a credible enough job, McLean's real strength was always his sensitive songwriting."[4]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Love in My Heart" | Michael Brewer | 3:02 |
2. | "Eventually" | Terri Sharp | 2:53 |
3. | "Dust for Blood" | Don McLean | 2:57 |
4. | "Going for the Gold" | Charles Browder, John W. Ryles | 2:46 |
5. | "What Will the World Be Like" | McLean | 2:56 |
6. | "The Touch of Her Hand" | William Oliver Swofford | 3:21 |
7. | "You Can't Blame the Train" | Sharp | 3:09 |
8. | "It's Not Your Fault" | McLean | 2:52 |
9. | "Everyday Is a Miracle" | McLean | 3:07 |
10. | "Blues Train" | McLean | 3:36 |
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