The Eagles are back with their characteristic flavor of a fusion of classic rock and roll mixed with a bit of country and Latin soft beats. It seems that a gap of 28 years has not affected the sense of musical fusion in these four individuals; as they take us down memory lane, back into the late '70s, when rock bands produced really soulful melodies (something that today's commercial music has literally maimed). It seems that Don Henley and Glenn Frey had a lot of confidence in this album that they didn't even have to wait for a decent record label contract, and just launched it without one. The ratings of this album more than prove this to be a very wise decision. This album has positively overcome all the doubts in fans' minds that arose after listening to Henley and Frey's respective solo ventures and fulfils the promise of all that we have come to expect from The Eagles as we knew them.

Of course when one releases a 20-record album, one can hardly expect a fairytale response to it. Many have commented that they sound like a cheap imitation of their old selves, while others are of the opinion that The Eagles have made an unsuccessful attempt at introducing a more metallic feel to some of their tracks. Yet there are others who say that the 2-CD album is worth its price just for its title song and a handful of others, reminiscent of the retro-rock era.

The Album kicks off with “No More Walks in the Wood”; which, unlike the classic Eagles style, comprises of the trademark styles of all the individual members fused with what sounds like a Mandolin. After this, we are taken back to 1979, as the second and third tracks showcase exactly what makes The Eagles so special. These songs, namely “How Long” and “Busy Being Fabulous” follow up right where The Eagles’ last studio album, The Long Run, left off. Following this we are suddenly hit by the heavy metal sound with “What Do I Do With My Heart”. Yes, surprising as it may sound, these guys have done an amazing job with the metallic sound as well! The second disc kicks off with the title song; which, many will agree with me, is a modern version of “Hotel California”. Well, as for the rest of the tracks, you really have to listen to this album to fully appreciate the magnificence that is synonymous with the Eagles.

All in all, I believe that Long Road Out of Eden is a wonderful job that one can only expect from one of the greatest rock bands of all time. At a time when some the greatest rocking legends are making their own come backs (Yes, including Led Zeppelin and Ozzy Osborne!!), The Eagles have made sure that they leave their mark with rock fans around the world.