We're for the Dark
[1] Idaho Statesman critic Tim Woodward described "We're for the Dark" as "a sort of jazz-type rock with a good blend of acoustic and electric guitar work."[3] Allmusic critic Stewart Mason commented on how the "stripped-down arrangement", "Ham's plaintive voice" and "closely-miked acoustic guitar" produced an "intimacy" that Badfinger rarely achieved."[4] Webb said that "Boasting a sweet and engaging melody, this tune successfully evokes a great sense of romanticism", and particularly praised how "the orchestration [adds] a richness and fullness to the acoustic base without ever overpowering it."[6] Goldmine critic Bill Kopp included "We're for the Dark" as one of "5 wrongfully overlooked Badfinger songs", saying that "This sweeping, dramatic ballad features one of songwriter Pete Ham's strongest vocal performances.Austin American-Statesman critic Don McLeese called it a highlight of the tribute album and said that the "Ham obscurity [is] given tremulous testament by Scott Miller.