A sophisticated and sensitive rock album that showcases the solo artist's maturity.
This album, which combines strong, supple rock with restrained soul, highlights Glenn Frey's solo image. With a composition that emphasizes melody and groove, it presents a sound image that combines pop with a mature texture.
This album is considered a masterpiece from his solo career. His vocals are both calm and expressive, and the ensemble with the musicians is carefully constructed. Songs like "Smuggler's Blues" and "Sexy Girl" are both catchy and profound, bringing a sense of unity to the album as a whole. His skillful use of the horn section and the change in expression from song to song established a sophisticated solo style that was different from his band days.
