An Underrated Classic

While many reviewers and fans neglect the albums between "461 Ocean Boulevard" and "Slowhand," 1975's "There's One in Every Crowd" and 1976's "No Reason to Cry" easily equal the quality of the former masterpieces. No major radio singles, but plenty of mellow blues (and even a little gospel), funky riffs, moving ballads, and tasteful musicianship. These two albums definitely do not belong in the bargain bins!

an underrated gem

I keep coming coming back to this lovely record. For the first ten years I was enthralled by the laid-back acoustic blues numbers towards the end of the record, the slow beautiful ones like "The Sky is Crying" and "Better Make it through Today," that have that mournful organ sound. Now, however, I enjoy the upbeat reggae flavored ones as well. This is not in your face power chord rock-n-roll but rather a soulful exploration of several musical styles. I see it as a companion to Neil Young's brilliant and under appreciated 70's record, Tonight's the Night. Both have the same late-night feel, and to paraphrase Neil, "It was recorded at a time when the musicians would play at my speed: slow."

One of his best.

Good groove, great songs, excellent guitar work -- short but fast and tasty licks on Better Make It Through Today, Pretty Blue Eyes, High, Singing the Blues -- add up to make, in my mind, one of his best studio efforts.