Here & Now by America (Rock) (CD, Jan-2007, 2 Discs, Burgundy)

I am a long-time fan of America and if you loved their hits in the past, or just like the softer, mellow rock sounds of the early 70's you will want this album. Their new collaborations with James Iha of Smashing Pumpkins and Adam Schlesinger producing are simply wonderful. Check out their cover of Nada Surf's Always Love, or the Horse With No Name-esq Ride On. There are almost too many great new songs to pick a favorite, but all of them have captured that simpler time and place feel of the California Singer-Songwriter era. Beckley and Bunnell's soaring harmonies and sincere heart-felt lyrics are in top form here. I received my copy of this CD on Jan. 18th and have been listening to it daily.
For the older fans who love their classics, the other CD in this disc has crisp, clear, live versions of all their classics; Horse With No Name, Ventura Highway, Sister Golden Hair, Lonely People, Tin Man, and I Need You just to name a few. These were recorded live at the XM Performance Theater on Oct. 23 2005 and convey how tight and masterful this band is during a live show. For old and new fans of this band, I HIGHLY recommend this new release!

Great America music a smooth blend of old classics sung in todays era, combined with new songs a must purchase by any America fan.

Love the concert and love this cd.......great comeback, CLASSIC ROCK ROCKS .
You'll love all the songs both old and new, the guys all sound the same and look fantastic. The entire audience was singing along, wished there was more room to get up and dance! Maybe next time I'll get box seating.
:-) Fantastic Job !!!!

all was swell with this delivery. No problems. Had delivered to a friend and he received it in a timely fashion. CD was in fine shape as far as I know. No complaints. Not sure why I must write 100 characters of info for this but I am continuing to write so this review gets submitted.

Who'd a thunk these 70's AM radio mainstays could crank out a full album of choice cuts at this stage of the game? The biggest surprise of the year and a MUST for America fans. Tight harmonies, razor sharp hooks and clever arrangements make this a real winner. Bonus live disc sweetens the pot. Top tracks: 'Chasing The Rainbow', 'Indian Summer' and 'Ride On'. If real AM radio were still in existence you'd be hearing & humming these tunes all day long.