Maggie & Terre Roche - Seductive Reasoning flac mp3 download

Maggie Roche holds up the corner of Terre's dress, who is standing on a stoop or step or wooden box. Our family had this LP in the 1970s when it came out, but my copy was purchased 3 or 4 years ago and I forget how--possibly from Amazon. This copy says "contains previously released material" in the upper left corner; this is a re-release (1981 vs. 1975). Later, 3rd sister Suzzy joined the group. It is she who writes the notes for the back of this reissue, though I cannot say if she offers these for the original pressing as well.A very strong album, Seductive Reasoning consists of all-original songs, all but one of which was written by Maggie Roche (the exception being "Wigglin' Man," co-written by Terre. The songs are quite distinct from one another, from regretful/topical ("Down the Dream") to silly ("If You Emptied Out ..."; the harmonies on the latter are absolutely stellar and the tune demands loud play, and the guitar is clearly the rhythm of producer (of the song) Paul Simon, and is highly reminiscent of his own "Loves Me Like a Rock." Some songs are both plaintive-sounding and silly at the same time ("Telephone Bill")! Muscle Shoals rhythm section is used. A superb record not for the faint of heart.