The Easy Way

Despite the title, which implies that this is going to be another one of 's many MOR albums, is actually one of the most invigorating and enjoyable of his mid-'60s LPs. is a funny, boastful tune that had been a minor hit for its writer, . and are -based with some ace guitar, probably played by producer is the kind of up-tempo song that became a rarity on 's later albums, and the melody of is very close to 's Most of the other tracks take a laid-back approach and are more in alignment with the expectations of the mainstream listeners who made giant hits out of songs like around this time. 's arrangements seem to favor the electric guitar a little more than usual, which lends a slight edge that is often lacking on . ~ Greg Adams