Jimmy Buffett Album: “Volcano”

This song was heard (for the first time) after 40 or 50 other Jimmy Buffett songs - it was electrifying. Jimmy Buffett has many tuneful and rhythmic 4 and 5 star (my own rating system) selections to rock all night with, but Chanson Pour Les Petits Enfants is both different and terrific, as good as anything by any other artist at any time, a rare '6' on the five star scale.

Jimmy was definitely in a groove when he produced this album. Besides including classics like "Volcano" "Fins" and "Boat Drinks" you can find delicately crafted ballads like "Chanson" and "Dreamsicle" (One of my personal favorites)hidden away like treasures. Jimmy is underrated as a songwriter and lyricist. Is there anyone who rhymes better? Has this guy ever made a bad album?

We all love you Jimmy.

Listening to Volcano is like listening to a cliche of what Jimmy Buffett has become. Good time tunes with humor and occasional touching insight. I always had the impression that Jimmy wrote this album for his growing island loving fan base rather than writing it for himself - ala "writing my music for me". It is a good effort with good songs but the only song that really seems to touch heart is "Treat her like a Lady". I still listen to it often, but it isn't my favorite.

They just haven't been able to stop doing "fins to the left, fins to the right" to put their fingers on the keyboard to write a review. Quintessential Buffett. You're not a parrothead if you haven't had to replace this album because you (1) wore yours out, (2) gave it away, or (3) lost it since you take it everywhere.

Volcano is not as consistently strong as some of Jimmy Buffett's previous albums, but is a very enjoyable listen from beginning to end. The album was actually recorded in the tropics and the Caribbean vibe permeates the album. "Fins" is well known by anyone who has attended one of Mr. Buffett's concerts as it is a major audience participation number. Besides that, it is a great song that has an extremely catchy chorus. The title track is ripe with steel drums and a calypso sound but suffers just a bit from the extremely dated lyrics (example being a mention of Three Mile Island). "Treat Her Like A Lady" is strong number as is "Chanson Pour Les Petits Enfants". "Boat Drinks" is a fun song and finds Mr. Buffett at his tropical best while "Dreamsicle" is pleasant. Overall, Volcano has some great songs, but lacks consistency