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3 Stars - Good - "...Apart from state-of-the-art synths, most of what you hear in FAR FROM HOME would have easily suited the soulful spirit and jazzy groove of MR. FANTASY or THE LOW SPARK OF HIGH HEELED BOYS...there's a wonderful sense of cohesion to the instrumental work on 'Mozambique," while...the achingly lyrical 'Holy Ground' may be the best ballad Winwood has had a hand in since 'Can't Find My Way Home.'..."
"...consider how easy it is for Winwood...to dive headfirst back into the looseness of his JOHN BARLEYCORN MUST DIE mode, and do it successfully....Winwood's remarkable voice has always unfairly overshadowed his abilities as a guitarist and, especially, organist. He remains one of the most underrated and melodic soloists in pop..."