For about six years between 1986-1992, we weren't even sure Gord was going to do another album, so "Waiting For You" was highly anticipated. Very consistent album. The only real complaint I have about the album is with the mix. Whenever I play it, I have to crank the volume to appreciate the vocals, particularly with Restless and Ring Them Bells.
My favorites are: Ring Them Bells and the title track. However, I always have felt that "Drink Yer Glasses Empty" has been a vastly underrated song. I saw Gord perform that song solo a couple of times as the first song of the second set and it was outstanding. He said in concert that the song was written in the middle of the night after watching CNN during the first Gulf War.
To me, the weaker songs on the album are:
Fading Away (Sorry member: Fading Away)
Welcome To Try
Wild Strawberries
No torching allowed !!
John/ MN
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