Nilsson Schmilsson 1971 Album

Nilsson

This should have been the launching point for a superstar run of albums to the end of the decade. Instead, Nilsson Schmilsson stands as the idiosyncratic peak in the reluctant career of a pop star who seemed to wallow in self-sabotage far more than most in this line of work. That same trait is nothing more than an charming undercurrent to the more composed mainstream notes that Nilsson consistently hits throughout. "Without You" and "Coconut" were deserved international hits; both presenting the extremes within the artist - the sheer talent and sensitivity vs. a sense of humor gregarious enough for three people. The trap really springs shut once you get to "Jump Into The Fire", which is nothing more than a vamp, but oh what a vamp. There is still a bit of an outsider feel which is not going to connect with everyone, but out of all of the Nilsson albums this is the one where talent, songcraft, production, etc - all come together to form a very serious and solid record.