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Sail Away
by Randy Newman
The 325th greatest album of all time
Sail Away is a 1972 Randy Newman album that pairs his piano-centered pop and rock with baroque pop and cabaret inflections. The songs use lush arrangements and piano-led motifs to frame Newman's character-driven, often ironic lyrics about American life, delivered with theatrical vocals and a blend of melancholy and dark humor. The record showcases his songwriting craft through melodic accessibility coupled with sharply observed storytelling.
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