Sail Away (studio album) by Randy Newman

Bob Dylan said "It doesnt get any better" than this album.

I know people use the term "underrated" way too much. But this album may actually be the most underrated album of all time. A really great album of tinkering piano songs, really personal but not really in a lyrical and biographical sense but in a personality. This album is deep, humorous, catchy and really charming, reflecting newmans personality.

the prolific artist may be of all time. i benefited greatly from these efforts during the soundtrack days that followed.

From planetneutral 12/20/2020 19:19

Tuneful, but mostly too slow for me. Gets a bump for the purported "keeping Brian Wilson sane" factor.

From VictorVale 07/06/2019 23:17

Excelente e inteligente, além de alta qualidade de absorção!

Probably Randy Newman's best album, sail away, is an excellent record from one of America's greatest ever songwriters. Featuring stunning songs from the eternally topical, political science, you can leave your hat on, and, God's song(that's why I love mankind). Brilliant intelligent songs.

Great intro to one of the greatest songwriters of the 20th century.

From swhaze 10/06/2014 20:32

Randy Newman is in a class all his own. That's not to say he's the BEST of the best, but he is most definitely an icon.

From paladisiac 02/26/2013 15:55

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underrated

Some guy that sounds like Gruff Rhys but from the far past sings about some weird stuff. He has Willy Wonka complex and probably his attitude too. Maybe. Maybe Not? I'm reviewing 'Sail Away' here, have got to remind myself. Yes, it has an old timey feel. 'Lonely At The Top' self lamenting comes with brass instruments and a tinkering piano. This isn't quite Scott Walker though. This guy is more... pre occupied with the song. I can't see much narration here. Through the sadness of 'Old Man' and the confusion via passion of 'Last Night I Had A Dream' it gives the impression one is reading an audio diary. Except you're listening to the words off the page. I'm confusing am I? Well whatever, nevermind, listen to the album. It won't take long. These songs go in the ear and out sooner than you would think. Not saying it isn't interesting, in fact... it does have some most interesting parts. 'Simon Smith and the Amazing Dancing Bear' takes you to the seaside quicker than the fastest plane. I can see the striped pre first world war swimsuits just be listening... And 'Sail Away' and 'Political Science' certainly have a different sense of humor. Odd odd album. Listened to it 3 times so far and can't quite grasp it. Seems like a grower though.