Janis Ian – Restless Eyes – 1981 – Folk Rock (vinyl lp)
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| Label | Columbia – FC 37360 |
| Format | Vinyl LP |
| Country | Canada |
| Genre | Folk Rock |
| Year | 1981 |
Tracklist
A1Under The Covers (4:25)
A2I Remember Yesterday (4:00)
A3I Believe I'm Myself Again (2:28)
A4Restless Eyes (3:57)
A5Get Ready To Roll (2:57)
B1Passion Play (4:43)
B2Down And Away (3:32)
B3Bigger Then Real (3:15)
B4Dear Billy (2:46)
B5Sugar Mountain (3:26)
Condition
| Sleeve Condition | Mint (M) |
| Label Condition | Mint (M) |
| Vinyl Condition | Side 1 - Mint (M) / Side 2 - Mint (M) |
| BIN # | R86 |
Here's a fascinating piece from Janis Ian's often-overlooked transitional period - her 1981 Columbia release "Restless Eyes" on Canadian pressing. While most collectors gravitate toward her legendary "Between the Lines" or "Stars," this album represents Ian at a creative crossroads, experimenting with a more contemporary sound while maintaining the introspective songwriting that made her a folk-rock icon. The title track became a moderate hit, but it's the deeper cuts like "Under the Covers" and "The Other Side of the Sun" where Ian's evolving artistry really shines. Producer Ron Frangipane helped craft a more polished, radio-friendly sound that bridges her acoustic folk roots with the emerging new wave influences of the early 80s.
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