It has been 28 years since the Eagles’ last studio record. After fights and solo careers, one of the best American bands is back. Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Joe Walsh and Timothy B. Schimdt are the remnants of this band that claimed five No.1 singles and four No.1 albums.
The Eagles, while breaking up in 1980, haven’t been apart for the entire time. The band reunited with a live album featuring four new songs released in 1993 after 14 years of separation.
“Hole in the World,” the Sept. 11-inspired song was released in 2003. However, this is the Eagles’ first new album of completely new material since “The Long Run.”
“Long Road Out of Eden” consists of 20 new songs and two discs. It starts off with strong harmonies by all four members in “No More Walks in the Woods,” which could be interpreted as an environmental commentary or a love ballad.
J.D. Souther, who has collaborated in the making of the Eagles’ hits such as “Best of My Love,” “Heartache Tonight” and “New Kid in Town,” writes the next song, “How Long,” in which the Eagles return to their country-rock roots, reminiscent of their early hits like “Desperado” and “Take It Easy.”
The title track, “Long Road Out of Eden,” is like “Hotel California,” but instead of Hollywood, the Eagles are critiquing the Middle East.
“Long Road Out of Eden” is a more sympathetic song, with mellow overtones and a melodious instrumental introduction. This is the best song of the album and is consistent with the feel of the entire album. But at 10:17, it is a little long.
Twenty songs may have been too much, especially when there are several songs running over seven minutes. But after nearly 30 years, the new album was worth the wait, with a mix of country, rock and blues.
Fans of the Eagles should love the new album, but it probably won’t convert anyone into an admirer
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