A positive reflection from an old friend...

Review Score: (6/10)
I've been a fan of Gordon Lightfoot since the late sixties/early seventies, and have collected every album he has recorded. The tracks on this CD continue the tradition of varied style and mood that has made Gordon so distinct as an artist. "Is he country? Or is he rock?" Is he consistant? YES! "Anything new?" Perhaps not for the top 40, but all fans will treasure the continued relationship between themselves and Gordon Lightfoot that "A Painter Passing Through" provides. The quality of this work is also a tribute to the tightness of his band, whose members remain as much a part of his music as Gordon himself. As age brings different perspectives, the voice continues to tell about life's experiences. I will always want to hear new stories...from an old friend!

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