Steve Forbert – Alive On Arrival – LP

• Format: LP
• Label: Nemperor Records, Nemperor Records, Nemperor Records, Inc., CBS Inc., CBS Inc., CBS Records, A&R Studios, A&R Studios, Sterling Sound, Sterling Sound
• Catalog number: JZ 35538
• Country: US

Alive on Arrival captures Steve Forbert’s talent for blending earnest storytelling with a straightforward acoustic small-group sound. The album offers a snapshot of late-70s singer-songwriter craft, where “Goin’ Down To Laurel” and “You Cannot Win If You Do Not Play” reveal a fresh voice navigating urban life and personal reflection. Forbert’s style leans into focused listening, inviting you to catch the nuance in his lyrics and the subtle interplay of guitar and rhythm. This 1978 vinyl pressing presents those early tracks with the clarity of a vintage pressing that’s ready for the turntable. The record grades VG+, so expect light surface marks or paper scuffs typical for its age but nothing that should overshadow the music itself. If you’re hunting for a slice of that singer-songwriter era that feels both intimate and accessible, this pressing is a practical choice—no mystery pressing lore, just straightforward music from a distinct voice. A record that proves sometimes arriving alive means showing up with a good song in hand.