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Title: Wood's Weakest
Review: Stretched out thin across too many guest musicians, SLIDE ON THIS seems one of those Rock-n-Roll Hall of Fame all-star jams that sound good in theory but fail in practice. Wood's solo albums are far from perfect, but they're always pleasing and honest. Best when unpolished, e.g., I'VE GOT MY OWN ALBUM TO DO and NOW LOOK, SLIDE ON THIS comes across sounding like a Donald Fagen solo album.SLIDE ON THIS does have a few high points, though. "Must Be Love," "Knock Your Teeth Out," and "Show Me" especially stand out, but beyond these peaks there's little to listen for. Overall, a middling effort, but not a total loss. Like it's predecessor, GIMME SOME NECK, the second half is the strongest, but it sure takes some patience to get there.
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