The Best of Randy Newman (2001) more music like this

by Randy Newman

Randy Newman has been beloved of critics, record geeks, and music fans for years, so much so that Rhino's 2001 compilation The Best of Randy Newman may seem like a case of preaching to the converted, at least to those who worship Newman. After all, anybody who's been paying attention realizes his sly genius, not just as a songwriter, but as a ...

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Born Again (1979) more music like this

by Randy Newman

It was on his sixth studio album that Newman's caustic humor seemed to become mean-spirited. His characters had always been small-minded creeps, but on Born Again, they weren't presented with any sympathy, and the hand of the author was apparent. Newman was as clever as ever, just crueller than usual. Except for "The Story of a Rock and Roll Band, ...

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Guilty: 30 Years of Randy Newman (1998) more music like this

by Randy Newman

Throughout his entire career, Randy Newman was at the fringes of popular music. He peeked through the curtains every so often, whether it was in the form of a film composer or a novelty hitmaker, but he always remained a cult act, albeit one with enormous influence and respect. He had enough fans (particularly those in the industry) to keep a ...

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The Randy Newman Songbook, Vol. 1 (2003) more music like this

by Randy Newman

Between 1977 and 1988, Randy Newman seemed bound and determined to prove he could be a pop star, which is no small task when your voice is froggy, wear glasses, and your favorite themes are racism and insensitivity. While Newman managed to make some very good albums during that span of time -- most notably 1983's Trouble in Paradise -- his desire ...

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