Old Enough to Forget

Finding this was a great surprise, and for a dollar I wasn't going to pass this one up. This is the Goldfish Records version (not sure if there is a difference between the Bell Records pressing) and is dated 1973 and produced by Terry Jacks for Poppy Family Productions Ltd. "Seasons in the Sun" was huge, and preteen me was a huge fan. Funny how time can turn on some songs. Mention this song now and you're more likely to get a roll of the eyes and a groan. I guess there are songs that just have an expiration date. Kind of like trying to listen to Bobby Goldsboro sing "Honey," or around Christmas trying not to throw up in your mouth when "Christmas Shoes" comes on the radio. Still, "Seasons in the Sun" deserves a better fate. But more on that later. I was more excited to hear the rest of the album. Was it full of cheese? The first thing that stood out was the production and how crisp and intimate the recording is. The songs are forward, and...