I wish it weren’t the case but, it’s not everyday that I get a CD from an artist that I can just pop in and comfortably listen to from beginning to end. There is usually a song or two that I just can’t force myself to get through. Not at all the case with Natural Progressions. Every track is enjoyable and was pretty easy for me to listen to from start to finish.
Natural Progressions has a pleasantly varied, mix of 10 tracks that are very well written songs by this clearly gifted artist. With many of the songs displaying a lot of the kind emotion that makes for a really great listen. Clearly drawing from what I can only imagine are him own real life experiences. At different points touching on the most real emotions like love, and the pain of failed relationships can certainly be heard.
Listen to this CD and I believe you’ll find there's not much to dis-like about it. The songs are inspired, the production is simply outstanding, and Bernie Leadon is clearly in top form. So much so that if you're even mildly into Country music you'll enjoy this CD.
While this entire CD is outstanding some of my favorites are track 2 - How Can You Live Without Love?, track 7 - As Time Goes On, and track 10 - Glass Off
My Bonus Pick, and the one that got Sore [...as in "Stuck On REpeat"] is track 1 - Callin’ For Your Love. This is a great track!
Natural Progressions Release Notes:
Bernie Leadon originally released Natural Progressions on July 30, 2002 on the Wounded Bird Records label.
CD Track List Follows:
1. Callin' For Your Love 2. How Can You Live Without Love? 3. Breath 4. Rotation 5. You're The Singer 6. Tropical Winter 7. As Time Goes On 8. Sparrow, The 9. At Love Again 10. Glass Off
Natural Progressions Album Notes Personnel: Bernie Leadon (vocals, guitar, steel guitar, banjo, mandolin);
Michael Georgiades (vocals, guitar); Steve Goldstein (keyboards); Brian Garofalo (bass); David Kemper (drums).