Edwin O'Connor - The Last Hurrah

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Review by Bagas Yadher Bima Nugraha

The Last Hurrah by Edwin O’Connor: A Spoken Word Gem That Still Packs a Punch (Sort Of) Alright, let’s get one thing straight—this ain’t your typical music album. Nope. The Last Hurrah by Edwin O’Connor is more like that quirky uncle who shows up at family gatherings with wild stories and zero chill. Released in 1969 under the CMS label, it’s not “music” per se but falls squarely into the spoken word genre. And honestly? It’s kind of awesome in its own weird way. Now, before you roll your eyes and mutter something about how audiobooks aren’t albums, hear me out. This isn’t just some dude reading into a mic while sipping herbal tea. The album dives into storytelling with gusto, splitting itself neatly into three parts: Part One, Part Two, and—you guessed it—Part Three. Groundbreaking titles, I know. But stick around, because the content? Much juicier than the track names suggest. Let’s zoom in on Part One. If there’s one thing that’ll stick to your brain like gum on a hot sidewalk, it’s the opening hook. O’Connor has this knack for painting pictures with words, and boy, does he lay it on thick here. You’re immediately dropped into what feels like an old-school political drama, complete with backroom deals and larger-than-life characters. It’s basically House of Cards, minus Kevin Spacey’s eyebrow acting. What makes Part One memorable is how O’Connor nails the tone—equal parts sarcastic, heartfelt, and oddly relatable. By the time he wraps up his first segment, you’re either fully hooked or questioning all your life choices. Either way, mission accomplished. Then there’s Part Three, which hits differently. Without spoiling too much, let’s just say it builds up to this emotional crescendo that sneaks up on you when you least expect it. Imagine sitting through a long monologue where nothing seems to happen… until BAM! Suddenly, you’re hit with this wave of nostalgia so strong, you half-expect Don Draper from Mad Men to walk in and start selling you cigarettes. It’s raw, unfiltered humanity wrapped up in a blanket of gravelly narration. Props to O’Connor for pulling that off without even a single chord progression to lean on. So yeah, The Last Hurrah might not have drop-the-bass moments or chart-topping singles, but it doesn’t need ‘em. It’s proof that sometimes, the most impactful “music” comes from someone spinning yarns so vivid they feel alive. Sure, calling this an “album” might ruffle a few purist feathers, but hey, rules are made to be broken—or ignored entirely. Final thought? Listening to this record feels like stepping into a time machine set to 1969—but instead of hippies and Woodstock vibes, you land smack dab in the middle of a smoky Boston pub listening to grandpa tell war stories. And honestly? That’s kinda magical. Who knew talking could sound so good? Oh, and fun fact: if you play it backwards, rumor has it you can hear Elvis whispering menu ideas for his fried peanut butter banana sandwiches. True story. Probably.

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Artist: Edwin O'Connor
Album: The Last Hurrah

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  • Vinyl
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Record CompanyCMS Records, Inc.

About Edwin O'Connor

Edwin O'Connor (July 29, 1918, Providence, RI-March 23, 1968, Boston, MA) was an American journalist, novelist, and radio commentator. He won the Pulitzer Prize for Fiction in 1962 for his novel The Edge of Sadness. His ancestry was Irish, and his novels concerned the Irish-American experience and often dealt with the lives of politicians and priests. Born in

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    • Edwin Greene O'Connor

Interesting fact about Album

Here's something cool: *The Last Hurrah* isn’t your typical music album. Released in 1969 in the US, it’s more of a spoken word experience than a musical one. The album, put out by CMS, features three parts—each one unfolding like a story. It’s less about tunes and more about the power of words. Kind of like an audiobook, but way ahead of its time.