The Doobie Brothers - Livin' on the Fault Line

Livin' On The Fault Line fell between two of The Doobie Brothers' biggest-selling records. The album had no hit singles, and one-time leader Tom Johnston kept a markedly low profile (this would be his last record with the group, not including a later reunion). Despite this, Livin' On The Fault Line contains some of the most challenging and well-developed music of the band's career, with Patrick Simmons and Michael Mcdonald really stepping to the fore. There's a vague mood of melancholia running through the songs, as well as a definite jazz influence. Read More