Eli and the Thirteenth Confession [Expanded] Laura Nyro

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  • Release Date: 06/25/2002
  • Original Release: 1968
  • Sales Rank: 17,111
  • Label: SONY
  • UPC: 696998576322

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Eli and the Thirteenth Confession [Expanded]

1LISTENLuckie 3:03
2LISTENLu 2:47
3LISTENSweet Blindness 2:41
4LISTENPoverty Train 4:17
5LISTENLonely Women 3:35
6LISTENEli's Comin' 3:58
7LISTENTimer 3:26
8LISTENStoned Soul Picnic 3:49
9LISTENEmmie 4:24
10LISTENWoman's Blues 3:48
11LISTENOnce It Was Alright Now (Farmer Joe) 3:00
12LISTENDecember's Boudoir 5:09
13LISTENThe Confession 2:50
14LISTENLu previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Demo Version 2:39
15LISTENStoned Soul Picnic previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Demo Version 3:39
16LISTENEmmie previously unreleased / Bonus Track / Demo Version 4:25

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Nyro peaked early, and Eli and the Thirteenth Confession, just her second album, remains her best. It's not only because it contains the original versions of no less than three songs that were big hits for other artists: "Sweet Blindness" (covered by the 5th Dimension), "Stoned Soul Picnic" (also covered by the 5th Dimension), and "Eli's Comin'" (done by Three Dog Night). It's not even just because those three songs are so outstanding. It's because the album as a whole is so outstanding, with its invigorating blend of blue-eyed soul, New York pop, and early confessional singer/songwriting. Nyro sang of love, inscrutably enigmatic romantic daredevils, getting drunk, lonely women, and sensual desire with an infectious joie de vivre. The arrangements superbly complemented the material with lively brass, wailing counterpoint backup vocals, and Nyro's own ebullient piano. The 2002 CD reissue adds three previously unreleased demos, with no instrumental accompaniment save piano, of "Lu," "Stoned Soul Picnic," and "Emmie." Richie Unterberger, All Music Guide

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Eli and the Thirteenth Confession [Expanded]by Anonymous

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March 19, 2005: Laura epitomized singer/songwriter. Even with the fantastic 5th Dimension covering her songs, her versions are so heartfelt that her albums are a must-have. This is likely her best album but 'Time & Love' makes sure you don't miss many of her other terrific songs. There are some here that shouldn't be missed though. I'm with 'sofine' - we miss uplifting music like the 5th Dimension produced.

Eli and the Thirteenth Confession [Expanded]by Anonymous

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December 27, 2004: I was introduced to Laura's music by the Fifth Dimension one of my all time favorite groups. This is one of the best...I have it on 33 1/3, on tape and now on CD. Her lyrics are so original and the music so heart rending and at times joyous with rolicking notes that are uplifting while the tears flow.