Although it probably wasn't meant as such, this self-titled album is
Emitt Rhodes
' definitive statement. Soon after disbanding
the Merry-Go-Round
(of
"Live"
fame),
Rhodes
scored a solo deal with
Dunhill
. Rather than recording with a band or using studio musicians (which he did with his first "solo" album
American Dream
), the multi-instrumentalist decided to build a small, primitive home studio and record the entire affair there, "At Home." The results are, in a word, staggering. Tracks such as "With My Face on the Floor," "Someone Made For Me," and the entire album as a whole showcase
' genius, and in the end, the songs are probably what most
Beatles
-maniacs wanted to hear from
Paul McCartney
's debut album.
' individuality shines through despite this; the album is a true classic of the period. ~ Matthew Greenwald