If the songs are in chronological order of release then the artist puts the new songs at the very end or the very beginning of the album. There are three ways an artist determines the tracking list of a greatest hits album that has new songs on it. Seriously, why all the saxophone? I'm vexed. This is the guy who had the idea for the piano and guitar bridge on 'Against the Wind' in 1980 and wrote 'Last in Love' (a fairly obscure country song) so I know he could have had a successful career just doing what he did best in the '70's if he wanted. Souther and write some country-rock songs and then have a decent solo career. What makes a person who has a ton of money go against what has made him successful in his solo career? All he had to do was call J.D. But fuck that, he apparently stumbled upon Cinemax at 1am one night after the Eagles broke up and decided he would add sensitive lyrics about love to the soundtrack of 'Bikini Car Wash Company II.' There is definitely some of that softcore porn sounding vibe in Frey's solo career. You would think since he wrote/sang 'Peaceful Easy Feeling,' 'Take It Easy,' and 'New Kid in Town,' Frey would be spending most of his solo career trying to replicate that success.

Did he purchase a saxophone in 1981 and feel like he absolutely had to get his money out of it? For a guy who writes country-rock songs and made a shit-ton of money not using the saxophone, there is a lot of horn work going on in his solo career. I listened to the album sometimes pleasantly surprised, confused at times, cringing at times, and wondering what the hell is up with all of his saxophone use. He did have a solo career that didn't include 'Heat is On,' which probably would shock some people. This Solo Collection goes to 1995 and it encapsulates Frey's solo career perfectly. Glenn Frey is a founder, rhythm guitarist and co-dictator of The Eagles, who are a group that is on the radio every five minutes, broke up the first time before I was born and many people seemingly hate because they are an example of corporate rock at its worst.

So I am starting with Glenn Frey's Greatest Hits (or 'Solo Collection' as he calls the album.just in case an Eagles fan picks up the album thinking they are going to get to hear 'Take it Easy' for the 293,392 time doesn't get confused). I prefer to review random albums without reviewing the newest album that just came out as if I know exactly what I talking about, because I don't necessarily. The purpose is to review an album and probably mock/praise the artist a little bit. I do love music and will try to do a random album review every Thursday or so. I don't fancy myself a real music reviewer or an expert on music at all. I realize this could be seen as a random entry to start off as my first 'real' post on this site.

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