It took 28 years before Patty Smyth finally decided to release a third album (not counting the 2015 holiday album Come On December). The album collects 6 original songs and 2 covers: Bobby Gentry’s “Ode to Billie Joe” and Tom Waits’ “Downtown Train”. In fact it’s the second time she has recorded “Downtown Train” as it also was included on her debut solo album.
Only one thing about the album do I find disappointing: Regarding Patty Smyth I totally agree with the title, but if you enjoyed her 2 first releases I think you like me would have loved it to include more of her self penned material. 32 min. with this very talented artist is not enough.
Artist: Patty Smyth
Album: It’s About Time
Year: 2020
Label: None (digital self-released)
Style: Melodic Rock, Singer & Song-writer
Format: mp3/320
01 Drive 4:26
02 Build A Fire 3:39
03 I’m Gonna Get There 3:43
04 Losing Things 3:02
05 No One Gets What They Want 4:13
06 Only One 3:08
07 Downtown Train 4:47
08 Ode To Billie Joe 5:21