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Tim Buckley ranks among the most adventurous singer-songwriters, and 1969s Happy Sad shows his talent in full bloom. After two albums working with lyricist Larry Beckett, the Elektra collection is the first of all-Buckley originals, and these six songs reflect a growing fascination with jazz (opener Strange Feelin’ was inspired by Miles Davis). Predominantly acoustic, the relaxed arrangements include some fine guitar work by Lee Underwood and vibraphone playing by David Friedman, but the most impressive instrument here is Buckleys highly elastic voice.
Produced by Zal Yanovsky and Jerry Yester (of Lovin Spoonful fame), this set was Tim Buckleys highest charting release and is an ideal way to remember the visionary performer, who passed away in 1975.
After the success of the widely acclaimed Goodbye and Hello, Buckley mellowed enough to explore his jazz roots. Sounding like Fred Neils Capitol-era albums, Buckley and his small, acoustic-based ensemble weave elegant, minimalist tapestries around the six Buckley originals. The effect is completely mesmerizingthis is one of the finest records of the late 60s.
-Matthew Greenwald, AllMusic, 4.5/5
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