The American in Me (1992)

About this title: Steve Forbert never had a chance of living up to the "new Dylan" kiss of death that critics smeared on his collar with his first releases in the late '70s. Four albums of wit and optimism gave way to a six-year drought without a record contract. With The American in Me, Forbert has found a healthier, more balanced perspective. The pressures and uncertainties of growing up, taking on responsibilities, and looking back on missed opportunity makes up the central theme linking the disc's ten songs. This isn't a disc for the kids. It's for the parents out there who can still touch the rebel spirit ... read more

Tracks:

1. Born Too Late [Forbert]
2. If You're Waiting on Me [Forbert]
3. Responsibility [Forbert]
4. When the Sun Shines [Forbert]
5. The American in Me [Forbert]
6. Baby Don't
7. Change in the Weather [Forbert]
8. You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play [Forbert/White]
9. Rock While I Can Rock [Forbert]
10. New Working Day [Forbert]

Note: This is a general synopsis. Each listing is further described below.