THE EAGLES: DESPERADO

Cinemavixion Review

This documentary offers a deep dive into The Eagles' seminal 1973 album, "Desperado." Set against the vibrant backdrop of 1970s Los Angeles, the film meticulously re-appraises an album that not only yielded the band's signature tune but also heralded their ascendance in country rock. Narrated by the esteemed Bob Harris, the production revisits the recording sessions at London's Island Studios, helmed by producer Glyn Johns. It highlights the album's thematic exploration of the Old West, famously underscored by the band's iconic outlaw gang imagery on the cover – a unique visual for the group. The review acknowledges "Desperado's" enduring legacy, with music writer John Einarson's assertion that it laid the groundwork for future soft country rock and influenced the "new country" sound and image. It's a compelling look at a cornerstone of American music history.