Title: Smacks of self-indulgence and isolation
Product review: I'm offering a dissenting opinion to the popular view on Lindsey Buckingham's "Out of the Cradle." It smacks of self-indulgence and isolation. Besides trite lyrics, over-the-top vocals, hyper-smooth production, and flat-sounding songs (attributed to the "Winwood Effect" when an artist tries to play all the instruments), this collection of songs has simply not aged well at all.I think the final moment that cinched my opinion that this CD is not all that good came while listening to the song called Turn It On with this couplet:`Now, someone is dead and goneThe hurt that you feel makes you feel strong.'Mr. Buckingham handles the guitar chores well enough, but even here, there is so much brightness and shimmer that the tone becomes tiresome after a few tracks. Had he handed off the supporting roles to any number of his peers, perhaps their energy and feedback would have helped solidify this session.
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