• The Shadow
• Every Song Is You
• Make You Feel My Love
• I'll Always Let You In
• Running
• I'm Not Angry Anymore (1 Minute soundsample)
• Give Me Back My Sight
• You Are Everything
• Top Of The Stairs
• Moment Of Truth
• Song For Owen
• Just Say Goodbye (1 Minute soundsample) Japan Bonus Track

Being a huge Eagles fan, it was a no-brainer to purchase bassist Timothy B. Schmit's latest solo effort. Sure, I may have a bias toward the Eagles and the individual members' music, but I dare say even the ordinary, average music fan will really enjoy "Feed The Fire". Mr. Schmit's overall musicianship is in fine form here. He has put together a wonderful collection of songs - most self-written but also including two covers. The music is catchy and is produced beautifully. The vocals are crisp and clean, showing that Mr. Schmit still has a wonderful voice that, like the rest of the Eagles, may just be getting better with age. Lyrically, it doesn't contain the depth, cynicism, and thought-provoking stylings of a Don Henley or similar songwriter, but it's no matter; sometimes simplicity is a good thing, and it is here. There are definitely a few songs here that sound a lot like tracks that could be sung in an Eagles concert (perhaps possible, given their current European tour). However, there are more than plenty that are definitely unique to Mr. Schmit, and could only be heard in his solo format. I always like to factor in a CD's "first listen" appeal in my overall review. In the case of "Feed The Fire", Mr. Schmit passes this test with flying colors. The music catches you from the first note and carries well to the last track. As I said, it is eminently listenable from front to back, though personally I think the first half of the disc is slightly stronger than the last few tracks. But, there isn't any place in this CD where one would be skipping around clunkers to get to the good stuff. Avoiding these clunkers makes this CD that much stronger. I must say, too, that I am always leery of covers, but in this case, there are two very nice renditions performed by Mr. Schmit. The Bob Dylan-penned "To Make You Feel My Love" is the best of the two; an absolutely wonderful track that puts to shame the Garth Brooks' cover of the same song from a few years ago, while also doing nice justice to the legendary Dylan. "You Are Everything" would seem like an odd fit initially, but Mr. Schmit's version is woven in seamlessly to the songs on this disc. All in all, this is far and away Mr. Schmit's best solo work to date. Eagles fans should snap this up in a heartbeat, because they will not be disappointed. But for the non-Eagles fan and other music lovers, this will make a fine addition to your collection. It will provide many hours of - dare I say it? -a "peaceful easy feeling".

It is so hard to put in to words how wonderful I think this collection of songs is. It truly showcases so many of the talents possessed by this man. From the various instruments he plays, to the phenomenal range of his smooth vocals, which is especially shown on "Top of the Stairs", it's all good. The songs range in style from the very SEXY "Running", to the strength and vulneralbility of a father on "Song for Owen". I really think Timothy shared a piece of his heart in this masterful work. I for one, and I know many others, are waiting impatiently for the next solo project from TBS.