fifteen years ago, Joe Cocker briefly lived up to their terrific name, with an insanely addictive hit single called “I Can Hear The River”. On Calls album, Joe Cocker have renewed their membership in the ‘if it ain’t broke…’ school of songwriting. For older fans Calls will put a massive smile accross your face. This album is in perfect progression from Joe Cocker!
I love the melodic melody of I Can Hear The River and to this day it makes me feel good. Album opener Now That The Magic Has Gone is a bright, upbeat ditty. Music in Can’t Find My Way Home is astounding as in all tracks of Calls. Night Calls (3:25) - Oh, this is one of my favorites! Don’t Let The Sun Go Down On Me as a highlight of Calls contains a ton of excellent melodies. Love Is Alive is a striking and quite long song. Five Women is the more seemingly obscure song on Calls that bear up best to repeated listening. Please No More to me is the best you can get from Joe Cocker. Out Of The Rain have really caught my ear and imagination. Other tracks are good but your best bet is to stick with You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away. When A Woman Cries is one of the most beautiful songs ever to grace my stereo.
Calls CD


