Like its companion , the second half of 's early-'70s comeback initially attracted the most attention via its producers, former sidemen and . The two superstars each handled one side apiece and, though neither shines with the same generous idiosyncrasies that saw the earlier LP sparkle, still they power to some marvelous heights -- most notably the should-have-been-a-hit cover of and a glorious With 's musical tastes now drawing folkier textures into his (and eschewing the big ballad altogether), it's a varied and oft-times eclectic collection. But the strength of 's performance smooths over any rough edges that might have tripped other singers and, though remains the superior of these two albums, this one really isn't that far behind it. ~ Dave Thompson