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LisaM

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2. I think this is a wildly underrated song.

Reply to saidsimplesimon (Reply #1)

Fri Oct 19, 2018, 05:42 PM

Oct 2018

I know the album sold well, but has always gotten mixed critical reviews. I think it wholly stands the test of time, and has some of my favorite Eagles songs on it, especially the transcendent "Wasted Time".

The lyrics in "Hotel California" are genius.

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"Welcome to the Hotel California" saidsimplesimon Oct 2018 #1

I think this is a wildly underrated song. LisaM Oct 2018 #2

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Me also saidsimplesimon Oct 2018 #4

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