Graham Nash - Wild Tales

Another nice trip to Nashville -- I just had to say that!

Graham Nash's sophomore solo effort has a comfortable twang to it. It appeared a few years too early to ride on the current crest of pop-country, perhaps, but thank goodness for that! This is far too sincere a songwriter, and the songs come from a time we can now refer to as a more innocent age. For this reason, the ten songs here are that much more precious. The timeless 'Prison Song' features Nash's trusty harmonica, and even if 'You'll Never Be the Same' sounds almost like old-fashioned pastiche, he pulls it off convincingly for a legendary rock and roller. And listen to that voice -- ! Agile and mellow, chirping and crooning by turns, it is complimented by quite the ensemble. The whole warm cozy aggregate forms the aural equivalent of home cooking and comfort food on song after song

'Another Sleep Song' is on repeat right now ... it goes down particularly easy on the ear. Tomorrow another number may well have the same effect! October 1, 2008

still wild after all these years

back to the days of vinyl i wondered if i would like this as much.there have been some that i have not liked near as much.
and yet from the opening of the david lindley guitar i went back to the time of this recording and came to the present with it-and still really liking it as much or more.
as much as i don't want to i go around humming "hey you looking at the moon"- and i once again am impressed and awed by the tale of the winter soldier.
and,as i am fading off to the last (another sleep song) track it just seems like the old apartment again.
June 15, 2008

The Importance of Beng Ernest

Graham Nash sings and writes songs on this CD with heartfelt conviction. However, it's hard not to compare this CD with his first, "Songs for Beginners," a much more interesting and melodic CD. The songs on "Wild Tales" seem too simiple, little ditties that really never move you, except for the song that continues from his first CD, "Another Sleep Song," with Joni Mitchell adding airy resonance to this beautiful love song.
Unfortunately, the songs on "Wild Tales" have little to capture your repeated listening after one or two times. Stick with Graham's first is my advice. May 13, 2007

Profound!

Graham Nash has been one of the most profound artists to date. My daughter was born when this was released in 1973, and my Life at the time was troubling to say the least. "Wild Tales' was my saving grace! You are 'transported' into the story of the songs, and all else 'falls away'. 'Wild Tales' is an absolute MUST in anyones collection! Timeless!!! April 21, 2006

A Gem and a Classic

This is Graham Nash at his best. He reveals a side of his songwriting not seen anywhere else. It's a little bit raw and edgy and thoughtful and most heartfelt. Yes, it's set squarely in the revolution of the late 60s and early 70s, yet it still carries appeal and charm and inspiration. October 6, 2005

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