Exiles (Dan Fogelberg album)
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| Released | 1987 | |||
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| Genre | Soft rock[1] | |||
| Length | 40:58 | |||
| Label | Full Moon/Epic[2] | |||
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Exiles is an album by the American musician Dan Fogelberg, released in 1987.[3][4] It includes the A/C hits "Lonely in Love" and “Seeing You Again” and the pop hit "She Don't Look Back". Fogelberg supported the album by touring with Wendy Waldman.[5]
Fogelberg spent two years writing the songs, which were inspired by his divorce.[6][7] The Tower of Power horns played on "What You're Doing".[8]
Reception
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| The Rolling Stone Album Guide |  [10] |
The Ottawa Citizen noted that, "as with any mellow musician who turns up the volume, Fogelberg now claims he has been a closet rock and roller all along."[11] The Cincinnati Post wrote: "The title song recalls Springsteen, featuring an anguished, Michael Brecker tenor sax solo that's pure Clarence Clemons. 'What Your Doing' is solid soul, with Fogelberg doing his best Otis Redding, backed by a girl group and the Tower of Power horn section. For ballad fans, there's the gentle pop of 'Seeing You Again' and the solo voice and piano of 'Hearts in Decline'. Breaking up is hard to do, but Fogelberg should find some solace in LP sales. Exiles is custom made for his millions of adult rock fans."
The Toronto Star wrote that "Fogelberg's phony soul inflections on 'What You're Doing' are barely short of laughable."[12] The Indianapolis News wrote that "Dan Fogelberg's "Exiles" (Full Moon-Epic) is an album-long look at the downside of love, and it's a strong record."The Washington Post called "Lonely in Love" "a soulless string of bromides with a twist of tenor sax supplied by designated-soulman Michael Brecker."[13] The Morning Call listed the album among the worst of 1987.[14] The Boston Globe said, "After a three year hiatus from rock 'n' roll and a brief foray onto country music turf, this Colorado recluse returns with a blazing vengeance."[15]
Track listing
All tracks composed by Dan Fogelberg, except where indicated
- "Exiles" – 4:13
- "What You're Doing" – 4:52
- "Lonely in Love" – 5:30
- "Seeing You Again" – 5:00
- "She Don't Look Back" – 4:49
- "The Way It Must Be" – 4:17
- "Hearts in Decline" – 3:14
- "It Doesn't Matter" (Chris Hillman, Stephen Stills) – 4:32
- "Our Last Farewell" – 4:50
- "Beyond the Edge" – 3:46 (Not included on the original LP)
