Analog Man Songs Ranked
Analog Man is the eleventh and latest solo studio album by the American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Joe Walsh, formerly of the James Gang and lead guitarist for the Eagles. The album was released in mid 2012, on the label Fantasy in the United States and the United Kingdom, It is also his first new solo studio album to be released since 1992’s Songs for a Dying Planet, 20 years prior. The album features 10 new songs, and was co-produced by Jeff Lynne. The album also features contributions from the former Beatles drummer, Ringo Starr, the former Barnstorm members, Kenny Passarelli and Joe Vitale, former James Gang members, Jim Fox and Dale Peters, and also a duet with Little Richard. The album peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard 200 chart, as well as No. 4 on the top rock albums chart. Here are all of Analog Man songs ranked.
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10. Band Played On
“A+ rock solid record. We’ll being a Joe Walsh fan for 30+ years makes me biased I suppose. I have to start by saying I was mad at myself for having not bought this album when it was released, because i could have been enjoying all these fantastic songs years ago. “
9. India
“Really cool instrumental – Joe rips it up on this one – starts with a guitar riff that could be an AC/DC riff – then settles into a great driving beat with soaring leads and riffs that just carry you away – exceptional tune)”
8. Spanish Dancer
“The middle section of Spanish Dancer just begs me to go for a serious turn clockwise of the old volume for sure! I can relate to his views throughout about Family.”
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7. Funk 50
“Love every song on this and really got a kick out of Funk 50…so much guitar in under 2 minutes! I love this one – think a modern day take on Funk 49 with a shout out loud sing along sound)”
6. Lucky That Way
“The ‘confessional’ lyrics on “Lucky That Way”, which inescapably bring to mind similarly-styled stuff that Brian Wilson cranks out, are annoyingly simplistic.”
5. Hi-Roller Baby
“ronically he did not write what I think is my favorite song on the record (high roller baby) but Im sure glad he decided to record it because what a great job blending all the guitar parts with great melodies and solid hook! “
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4. Wrecking Ball
“Wrecking Ball is Walsh’s attempt at waving off the current generation of entertainers who are living their life on the self-destructive edge, tempting fate and eternity. He observes, “You’re at the table, it’s the same old game, double up the bet, you keep hoping that your luck will change, hasn’t happened yet”.
3. One Day at a Time
“A couple of songs later, Joe tells his own story of waste and redemption from alcohol and drugs in One Day at a Time by saying, “Well, you know, I was always the first to arrive at the party and the last to leave the scene of the crime. Well, it started with a couple of beers and it went I don’t know how many years, like a run-way train headed for the end of the line.””
2. Analog Man
“Analog Man is a reflection of a man who has been through the fires of life, has lived to tell about it and is happy and content in his own skin and where he currently is in life – even being an analog man in a digital world.”
1. Family
“Family is another top notch tune and of course hit me right between the eyes! If you dont get choked up a bit then somethings amiss. Like songs for a dying planet, Joe is back with ominous warning in a really rockin number titled (he band played on) “
