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The Eagles recorded their albums relatively quickly in their first years of existence, their albums succeeding each other by less than a year. One of These Nights, their fourth album, was released in June 1975, more than 14 months after its predecessor. Anticipation had been heightened by the belated chart-topping success of the third album's "The Best of My Love"; taking a little more time, the band generated more original material, and that material was more polished. More than ever, the Eagles seemed to be a vehicle for Don Henley (six co-writing credits) and Glenn Frey (five), but at the same time Randy Meisner was more audible than ever, his two lead vocals including one of the album's three hit singles, "Take It to the Limit," and Bernie Leadon had two showcases, among them the cosmic-cowboy instrumental "Journey of the Sorcerer" (later used as the theme music for the British television series The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy). Nevertheless, it was the team of Henley and Frey that stood out, starting with the title track, a number one single, which had more of an R&B -- even disco -- sound than anything the band had attempted previously, and continuing through the ersatz Western swing of "Hollywood Waltz" to "Lyin' Eyes," one of Frey's patented folk-rock shuffles, which became another major hit. One of These Nights was the culmination of the blend of rock, country, and folk styles the Eagles had been making since their start; there wasn't much that was new, just the same sorts of things done better than they had been before. In particular, a lyrical stance -- knowing and disillusioned, but desperately hopeful -- had evolved, and the musical arrangements were tighter and more purposeful. The result was the Eagles' best-realized and most popular album so far. ~ William Ruhlmann, All Music Guide
Sugarcubes prep one-off show
Icelandic rock veterans will reunite for their first show in 14 years to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut single.
The Sugarcubes are back.
The Sugarcubes
But it's just for a day, and you have to fly to Reykjavik to see them.
In a message posted to Bjork's Web site, Iceland's best-known band said they are reuniting for a one-off show to celebrate the 20th anniversary of their debut single, "Birthday." The concert will take place November 17, with Icelandair offering travel packages that will include airfare and a concert ticket.
Proceeds from the show will go to the band's Smekkleysa SM label, which "will continue to work on a non-profit basis for the future betterment of Icelandic music and artists," Bjork said in a statement.
The Sugarcubes formed out of the detritus of several Icelandic bands in the mid-1980s, with their 1988 debut, Life's Too Good, winning them international attention behind the singles "Regina" and "Motorcrash." The band released two more albums and a remix collection before breaking up in 1993, when Bjork embarked on a solo career.
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