Live by James Taylor (Popular)

Pros: All his best songs, great production, lively audience

Cons: none

Review: James Taylor. What more can be said? A staple of rock and blues music, James Taylor has the ability to rock the house down, and the ability to have women weeping in the isles at his concerts. His songs grace many prom nights, wedding ceremonies, and...

Pros: JT just gets better and better with age, just like wine

Cons: Can't think of a single one

The Bottom Line: Really, this is an all purpose CD. Listen to it whenever you want. It never disappoints!

Review: A few days ago, my husband and I took in a James Taylor concert at the Nissan Pavillion in Bristow, ...

Pros: The Magic of JT's Live Performance has been captured on this 2-disc set.

Cons: It would be better if there were 3 discs instead of just 2 :-)

The Bottom Line: This collection of songs is so beautifully performed and recorded that it has the emotional impact of live performance without having to pay the cost of admission.

Review: James Taylor writes songs so personal that when you listen to them you feel that he has taken you into his confidence and has barred his soul to you. His voice is so soothing, comforting and familiar that to hear him sing evokes memories of home. ...

Pros: great talent

Cons: some duets with family

Review: James Taylor is truly one of the greatest artists of folk/pop rock. He seems to re-invent himself with every new album. The talent of the Taylor family is remarkable--from James to Livingston to Ben. This album is my favorite due to get live versions of...

Pros: LIVE!!!, 2CD's, Greatest Hits

Cons: Ummm, none!!!

Review: This 2CD compilation is what LIVE music is supposed to be about. James Taylor brings his wonderful harmonies and simplicity of life to a medium that is best suited for his talents. His performance live totally sets a mood that just makes you want to hold...

Pros: Excellent mix of old, well-known classics and lesser-known tracks. A great sound quality.

Cons: If you are looking for just his classic songs this is not for you.

Review: This CD is one of Taylor's best, in terms of including well-known hits with some lesser-known but quality tracks. I have seen James live and must say that this album's quality in terms of vocals and instruments is very high. One track, "Sun on the Moon," ...

Pros: Voice, Lyrics

Cons: Annoying "live" sounds, No notable re-interpretations of prior works, Nothing terribly impressive musically/vocally.

The Bottom Line: An average-at-best collection of rather standard interpretations of James Taylor's works fails to sell this collection to anyone but the die-hards.

Review: I will be the first one to admit that "Live" albums suffer greatly under my scrutiny. In all honestly, I see "Live" recordings as one of two things: a cheap attempt to make money by the artist or studio or a pretty lame attempt to give those who cannot ...