Excellent but too much conversing between songs
I have always been a Jackson Browne fan since his first recording. The only downside is a little too much interaction with the audience and not enough moving into the next song. It seems that almost every song has a contrived intro but if a person can get past that, he is an accomplished singer/songwriter, guitarist and pianist.
I will not hold this against him after penning all those great songs over the years.

Intimacy with Jackson Browne
While not as 'hit heavy' as Solo Acoustic, Vol. 1, the second outing in Jackson Browne's concert series is top heavy with delightful songs that may have been overlooked in the original incarnations. A song like "Sky Blue and Black" probably is not that well known (I'm Alive not being one of the most popular JB albums), but here it sounds as vital as any of his early work.

In fact, there are only two real "hits" to be had here, Fast Times At Ridgemont High's "Somebody's Baby" and Lawyers in Love's "In The Shape of a Heart" were charted singles, and they also seem oddly out of place amongst Browne's "tender songs of despair," as he puts it in the between song chatter (which is pretty humorous and - for you easily chafed righties - not much politically). In fact, the only really political thing here is "Casino Nation" (from The Naked Ride Home) and, if you really want to make a stretch, "Redneck Friend." The rest concentrates heavily on the last 15 years or so of Browne's output. That's a nice way of saying only die-hard fans have heard the majority of these songs.

That means "Solo Acoustic Vol 2" almost functions as a newly minted album. Many of the songs will be first time listens for purchasers of this CD, and en eye opener for those who though Browne's talents petered out in the 80's. With Browne switching between guitar and piano, recorded crystal clear, it's amazing just how well his voice as remained over the years. Although just like the first Solo Acoustic set, a little more information would have been nice, but the picture of Browne playing to a field of cattle is priceless. Worth having for both old and new fans alike.

Jackson!
Having seen Jackson Browne's solo acoustic concert in Phoenix a few years back all those wonderful memories were brought back by this and the first Solo Acoustic CD. He is a marvelous entertainer and I am a huge fan.

A slight letdown
The second in this series, the set list is to me not as good as the first, but the performances are excellent. Crystal clear sound and some hearfelt readings of a few hits and some obscurites. If you liked #1, you'll like #2. And Jackson's stories show wit and humility - check out the guitar repair shop tale.

A Master in Songwriting and Performance
As always, Jackson Browne displays his unbelievable talents of songwriting and performance. This CD is a very intimate encounter with his music and its meanings. He still sounds great