01. When The Party's Over - 2:57
02. At Seventeen - 4:41			play
03. From Me To You - 3:17		play
04. Bright Lights And Promises - 4:16
05. In The Winter - 2:29
06. Water Colors - 5:04
07. Between The Lines - 4:02
08. The Come On - 3:57
09. Light A Light - 2:45
10. Tea & Sympathy - 4:29
11. Lover's Lullaby - 5:26

Personnel:
- Janis Ian - lead vocals, rhythm guitar (01), acoustic guitar (02,03,06,08,09), nylon guitar (02), piano (04,05,06), keyboards (07,10,11)
- Barry Lazarowitz - drums (01-05,07,09,11), percussion (02,07)
- Richard Davis - bass (01-04,06,08), acoustic bass (07,11), arranger (08)
- Don Payne - bass (05,07,09-11)
- Al Gorgoni - lead guitar (01), acoustic guitar (02), nylon guitar (06), guitar (09)
- Dickie Frank - rhythm guitar (01), acoustic guitar (03,11)
- Larry Alexander - percussion (01)
- Dennis Pereca - vocal arrangements (01), backing vocals (01,09)
- David Snider - acoustic guitar (02,03)
- Sal De Troia - nylon guitar (02,03,06,08,10,11), guitar (05), arranger (08)
- Alan Ralph - trombonium (02)
- Burt Collins - flugelhorn (02)
- Russell George - fiddle (03)
- Ken Kosak - fiddle (03)
- Phil Bodner - clarinet (04), flute (06), piccolo (07)
- Artie Kaplan - alto saxophone (04)
- Romeo Penque - alto saxophone (04), flute (06)
- Joe Grimm, Seldon Powell - tenor saxophones (04)
- Ray Chisara, Joe Shepley - trumpet (05)
- George Ricci - cello (06,07,10)
- Manny Vardi - viola (06)
- Ron Frangipane - string and horn arrangements (07,11), arranger (10)
- George DuVivier - acoustic bass (10)
- George Devens - vibraphone (11)
- Claire Bay - backing vocals (11)
- Orchestra

This is Janis Ian's second album from her re-emergence in the early to mid-'70s as one of the genre's most inspired and original singer/songwriters. While this title houses Ian's biggest international hit, the confessional "At Seventeen," the entire effort combines her honest and confessional lyrics with an equally engaging blend of pop/rock and definite jazz and blues. She assembled much of the same ensemble that had worked on her previous long-player, Stars (1975), and much of the material retains the same warmth and intimacy in both her craft as well as the presentation. Unlike the more somber and introverted tracks that dominate Between the Lines (1975), the disc commences with a prime example of Ian's infectious coziness on the light and airy "When the Party's Over." This is one of the title's more straightforward love songs and features an appropriately lilting counter-harmony from Dennis Pereca. More typical are the somewhat dark and oblique "From Me to You," "The Come On," and the despairing title track. Darker still are "In the Winter" and the abject loneliness of "Tea and Sympathy" -- both of which feature some engaging arrangements courtesy of famed arranger/conductor Ron Frangipane, whose clients include Melanie and Townes Van Zandt as well as both John Lennon and Yoko Ono. Underlying the heady orchestration and truly at the center of Ian's skill are her emotively powerful yet reserved melodies. This was undoubtedly a factor in "At Seventeen" becoming a Grammy winner as well as a chart-topping single stateside and a Top 20 hit throughout much of Europe as well as more disparate locations such as Israel. The strength of material and public interest garnered by Between the Lines would continue on her next equally powerful long-player, Aftertones (1976). This album is a recommended starting point for potential enthusiasts, as well as a touchstone to be repeatedly revisited. --- Lindsay Planer, allmusic.com

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1 	Stars 	7:09
2 	Dance With Me 	3:11
3 	Jessie 	4:06
4 	At Seventeen 	4:42
5 	From Me To You 	3:19
6 	Love Is Blind 	2:15
7	Will You Dance? 	3:05
8 	Maria 	5:11
9 	The Other Side Of The Sun 	3:59
10 	Jenny (Iowa Sunrise) 	3:32
11 	His Hands 	4:35
12 	Fly Too High (Extended Dance Mix) 	6:51
13 	On The Other Side 	4:25
14 	God And The FBI 	3:51
15 	When Angels Cry 	4:44
16 	Memphis    Vocals – Janis Ian, Willie Nelson	5:13
17 	Days Like These 	3:20
18 	Honor Them All (Live) 	3:25
19 	Silly Habits (Live) 	8:29
20 	My Tennessee Hills    Vocals – Dolly Parton, Janis Ian	5:16
21 	Marching On Glasgow 	3:31
22 	Danger, Danger 	2:51
23 	My Autobiography 	2:48
24 	Joy 	2:41

With ten Grammy nominations, and being able to count the likes of Dolly Parton, Cher, Billy Joel, Johnny Cash (who apparently kept a book of her poetry in his library), Jimi Hendrix and Willie Nelson as fans, Janis Ian is entitled to be described as “the songwriter’s songwriter”. When you consider that her songs have been covered by artists such as Glen Campbell, Celine Dion and Roberta Flack it is clear that this is a seriously talented artist and as such, this career-spanning retrospective really is an “essential” listen.

It is quite staggering to think that Janis Ian’s first hit in 1967, Society’s Child, a story of interracial romance that ended due to social pressure, was released when she was just fifteen years old. A child launching herself into the maelstrom of the Civil Rights issue and having to face hostility from the Right and a number of US radio stations. However, she had been writing even earlier than that and Hair of Spun Gold also features in this collection which she wrote at the age of twelve.

There are thirty-two songs in this collection and each one is gold-plated proof of the quality of songwriting and arrangement skills that make Ian such a well-renowned artist. You cannot fail to be affected by the melodies or subject matter of songs such as Dance with Me, Stars or the hauntingly beautiful On the Other Side. Nor can you remain unmoved by duets like Memphis with Willie Nelson, Don’t leave Tonight with Conny Vandenbos and My Tennessee Hills with Dolly Parton.

The political edge and social observation of Ian are finely honed in God and the FBI and of course there is the eternally moving 1975 Song and Record of the Year, At Seventeen. Also, for the first time on any Janis Ian album, is the inclusion of the 12’’ Extended Mix of Fly Too High, a disco floor-filler if you please, produced by no less than Giorgio Moroder. Variety truly is the spice of life.

However, what shines through most brightly is the true art of the songwriter, touched by genius here. The range of songs and breadth of style evidence a truly special talent and make this an outstanding release and an essential addition to any collection. ---Dave Jennings, americana-uk.com

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