Like most other party animals in college I went through my Jimmy Buffett phase. Unlike some, however, I still occasionally like to listen to those old albums. I even keep buying the new ones. In fact, I though “Fruitcakes” was better than any of his albums that came out in the 80s.
However, the new ones have become progressively less satisfying. I want to like his new stuff, but Beach House on the Moon was spotty with a few gems, but mostly filler. Now he has a new album out, #5 on Billboard.
I haven’t followed any of the pre-release buzz. I haven’t heard any samples from this disk. But I want it anyway.
Has anyone heard it yet? Is is good? Is it more like “A-1-A” or more like “Riddles in the Sand”?
Help me decide.