Album of the Day

Joe Walsh started releasing solo albums shortly after his stint in The James Gang and just because he joined one of the world's most successful groups – Eagles – that didn't mean he would stop. Released on this day in 1978, BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS... arrived in stores between HOTEL CALIFORNIA and THE LONG RUN, and his Eagles bandmates and producer Bill Szymczyk all make appearances. Spirit keyboardist Jay Ferguson also lends his talents, but the Asylum collection is still Joe's all the way, his wry sense of humor and ace guitar licks energizing every song. If “At the Station,” “Over and Over” and #12 hit “Life's Been Good” got the most airplay, this is nonetheless an album designed as a cohesive whole, and every track on the Platinum-certified BUT SERIOUSLY, FOLKS... has something worthwhile to offer.