The Osmonds Crazy Horses (Vinyl, MGM Records, 1972) ****
Genre: Pop, rock
Places I remember: Vinyl Countdown
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Crazy Horses
Gear costume: Life is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes
Fab, and all the other pimply hyperboles: Crazy Horses
Gear costume: Life is Hard Enough Without Goodbyes
They loom large in his legend (The Album Collection playlists): Part 1; Part 2; Part 3; Part 4; Part 5; Part 6; Part 7
Active compensatory factors: I bought this mainly for the novelty value of the title track. The rest of the album is a good attempt to toughen up the band's image. Donny Osmond's vocals don't get much attention as a result.
Active compensatory factors: I bought this mainly for the novelty value of the title track. The rest of the album is a good attempt to toughen up the band's image. Donny Osmond's vocals don't get much attention as a result.
Merrill and Wayne Osmond are the vocalists most used for their rockier delivery. To their credit they and Alan Osmond in various combinations, write all of the material on the album. It's a strong effort.
However, while it's a worthwhile attempt, the band can't really shake off their cutesy, wholesome image fully. It's too ingrained in their psyche.
Where do they all belong? I do own a Greatest Hits compilation as well and maybe that's a better place to start, as it provides a comprehensive overview.
Where do they all belong? I do own a Greatest Hits compilation as well and maybe that's a better place to start, as it provides a comprehensive overview.

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