Album Review: Glen Campbell - See You There

The last Campbell release saw him interpret classics like the Foo Fighter's Times Like These and other more recent covers. It was actually a really well executed album and was a nice reminder that Campbell is more than just a country journeyman from the '70s. Sadly this touring legend has been diagnosed with Alzheimer's and is now off the road and unlikely to be on stage again. The great thing about See You There, possibly his last album, is that he brings a poignant look at his back catalogue. 

Campbell has been involved in many recordings over the years and apparently even played guitar on Elvis' Viva Las Vegas amongst other things. Obviously he is known as a singer of some of the more extravagant songs in the country music catalogue. Galveston is recorded and is even more touching this time around considering his condition. Witchita Lineman is given a more contemporary sound without all the big string lines, allowing Campbell's voice to do the gritty dirty work. The sparse electric guitar version of Rhinestone Cowboy almost falls over but manages to leave you with a chilling feeling that all is not as it seems in the glittering world of entertainment.

The standout track is the prayer-like Waiting On The Comin' Of My Lord, which is strangely uplifting considering the condition Campbell is in. Campbell exudes love and understanding in this simple ballad and his true emotions are laid bare on the old hits.