Search - Hall & Oates :: Private Eyes

Big Hit, Uneven Album

Brian D. Rubendall | Oakton, VA | 04/07/2003

(3 out of 5 stars)

"Hall and Oates were, first and foremost, a singles band whose studio albums were often of secondary importance. The one exception was 1980's "Voices," which contained several excellent tracks beyond the obvious hits. With 1981's "Private Eyes," however, it was back to business as usual. The title song was the biggest hit on this album and one of the duo's all time best. Up against ... contempraries such as Duran Duran and Culture Club, it was a breath of fresh air on the radio at the time."I Can't Go for That" was also a big hit, while "Did it in a Minute" and "Your Imagination" (deservedly) scored some airplay as well. Beyond that is mostly filler material recommended only for diehard H&O fans. It should also be noted that the CD for this album contains no CD booklet, only a single page that repeats the back cover. Overall, an unveven period piece that has more than its fair share of decent singles."

Sound quality sinks this CD

Michael J. Cohen | Queens, NY United States | 01/23/2003

(1 out of 5 stars)

"This album is one of H&O's best, with smooth Motown harmonies and lots of bracing G.E. smith guitar licks. Unfortunately, the archaic mastering of the CD leaves the sound lifeless and listless. This album desperately needs remastering and only once that's done will it be worth buying. Meanwhile, hunt down a vinyl copy."

Great CD AAAAAAAA++++++++

Michael Patrick Boyd | Waukesha, WI | 11/29/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Private Eyes is 43 minutes and 30 seconds long and was released on September 1, 1981. Private Eyes reached #5 on the U.S. Billboard 200 Album charts and went Platinum. Four of the song chart from the album with I Can't Go for That (No Can Do) reaching #1 in three different categories. I have always been a Hall & Oates fan since the days of Private Eyes first came on the radio. I just love the songs on the CD like: Private Eyes, I Can't Go For That (No Can Do), Did It In A Minute and Some Men. The music is just great on this CD. I am giving Private Eyes an AAAAA+++++.



Private Eyes

#1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles (two weeks at #1)

#33 U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary

Looking For A Good Sign

I Can't Go For That (No Can Do)

#1 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles

#1 U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles

#1 U.S. Billboard Hot Dance Club Play

#12 U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary

Mano a Mano

Did It In a Minute

#9 U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles

#29 U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary

Head Above Water

Tell Me What You Want

Friday Let Me Down

Unguarded Minute

Your Imagination

#33 U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Singles

#45 U.S. Billboard Hot Soul Singles

Some Men"