Product ReviewsPontiac by Lyle Lovett (CD, Jan-1988, MCA)

Revisiting Lyle Lovett; or, Timing is everything

Frankly I was surprised that there hadn't already been an eBay review of Lyle Lovett's album PONTIAC. A little more thought raises the fact that it came on the scene well ahead of eBay itself, and by the time eBay appeared, the album might have seemed, well, old hat, considering how time deals cruelly with popular music, even with material that deserves more than the proverbial twenty minutes of fame. Such, I submit, is this album, which, while hardly of eternal greatness, has one song that I suspect will last longer than anyone, even LL himself, might have imagined. That song is, of course, "If I had a boat", which turns-up all over the place, if you pay attention. The remainder of the album is good for what it is, and that's not bad, but "If I had a boat" is worth the price of admission by itself. By the way, if I myself had a boat, I'd drag Lyle on-board, and not let him off until he understood that in singing, most of the reason words are used is for communication. Except for his diction on the song I like, he has a silly habit of mumbling, a habit he shares with most of his generation. The intention may be to give some unspecified extra emotional oomph, but, well, it comes out as posturing at best, and post-adolescent disregard for the listener at worst. But hey, who are we, after all? Just the people who keep him in business. Even so, I recommend the album, especially at the bargain prices at which it can be found on eBay. You'll have to excuse, I've gotta go ride my pony on my boat. -- secondbaronRead full review...

CD in great shape, but case smashed in transit despite padded envelope. Where do I find replacement jewel cases?

CD in great shape, but case smashed in transit despite padded envelope. Where do I find replacement jewel cases?

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Pontiac...Lyle at his best!

Replacing this long lost cd. Pontiac cd is Lyle at his best. This cd flows so well. He is a wonderful songwriter and performer...paints pictures with his music. Great road trip music!

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Classic Lyle Lovette album

Probably Lyle's best album. CD recording quality is excellent.

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One of the best

Pontiac is rated by many as one of Lyle Lovett very best but I think that this applies to just about everything he writes and records. The lyrics in one of these songs involving a damaged WW2 vet is scary. Read full review...

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If I had a boat I'd take this with me...

I suppose this album would be considered a cornerstone of any Lyle Lovett collection. Really solid writing and really great musicianship all the way around. It's just a classic LL release: "If I Had a Boat", "Walk Through the Bottomland" and all the rest are tunes that stay with you. Well, maybe the title track doesn't, but it shows the talent Lyle has as a writer. A release from 1987(!) that is just as good or maybe better to listen to now as it was when it was new.Read full review...

Gold

There are very few great albums that have no filler tracks. Don’t have to skip to get to the two or three songs you like. Pontiac is complete and every song is fantastic

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I am happy I was able to find this CD. Thank you for amazing service.

I am happy I was able to find this CD. Thank you for amazing service.

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Got to Lovett !

Pontiac is a great album by Lyle Lovett. The man is as unique as his music. It really grows on you !

Track listing
1. If I Had A Boat
2. Give Back My Heart
3. I Loved You Yesterdayr>4. Walk Through The Bottomland
5. L.A. County
6. She's No Lady
7. M-O-N-E-Y
8. Black And Blue
9. Simple Song
10. Pontiac
11. She's Hot To GoRead full review...

Lyle Lovett

All of his songs are Spectacular!!!

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