And here is another one; frankly, I have no idea what this guy is trying to say, except that Glenn didn't satisfy HIM. 'Uninspired'? Vocals 'DISPASSIONATE'?!
It's always good to get other perspectives, and I like constructive criticism, but to call this album 'vapid' is misguided & wrong.
What is it with some people that they only think singing is good when the singer scats & emotes all over the place & forgets about the actual lyrics? I am not going to give examples but one of the reasons I think Glenn is a great singer is that he has never done that. He doesn't do a lot of vocal 'improvising' if you like apart from some 'oohs'. He doesn't have to. It is the lyrics & melody first & foremost.
Though short, this is better:
http://newbeats.com/2012/05/30/cd-review-glenn-frey/
In this one, Glenn's 'vocals do not stand out' and he is 'trying too hard'.
http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/...y-after-hours/