For All You Lovers . . .
Various Artists
Casey Kasem Presents: The Long Distance Dedications
(Top Sail/Universal)
This Valentine’s collection is so awesome, it almost doesn’t know what to do with itself.
Aside from the inclusion of Elton John’s mournful “Daniel,” The Long Distance Dedications forms the perfect lite rock companion to any lovin’ session you could conceive. “You Are So Beautiful,” “Against All Odds,” “Three Times A Lady,” “Right Here Waiting” . . . this collection is evil in its ability to turn any gentle excursion into ugly bumpin’. Got a Ghost fanatic? Here’s “Unchained Melody.” Own some bizarre leather outfits searching for a context? Go to track four, “If I Could Turn Back Time.” Any case, sorry, Kasem of the amorous sensation can be met here. “You’re the meaning in my life/you’re the inspiray-ay-shun . . . ”
— Steve Forstneger
