The title song, delivered by Southside Johnny, explains the whole ethos of the album and as the pieces do indeed come together we are left enjoying and experiencing a journey through the modest Mr Reid’s accomplished work. There are too many stand-out moments with every musician contributing perfectly relevant performances. ‘The human is a monkey with a diseased brain’, sings Chaz Jankel, on “The Only Monkey”, a song that, despite its upbeat tempo, is guaranteed to make you feel uncomfortable. The range of material is extraordinarily effective and a moving ballad, “It Might Be Your Heart” sung by Chris Thompson follows. The remarkable Terry Reid’s performance on “Too Close To Call” is simply wonderful.
If there is a common thread running through this album that we can take away with us, then it can be summed up in one word – quality. Keith Reid has already guaranteed his place in the history of music with some of the best known songs of a generation. With The Common Thread, he underlines exactly how he earned that right with a collection of songs that have something for everyone.
This album is not available through US affiliated Amazon, but can be purchased at the Rockville Music site. Find out more at Keith Reid's Official Myspace Profile.
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