Tapestry

What a great record.

Album 311 of 1001 Carole King - Tapestry Rating : 5 / 5 Favorite Tracks : I Feel the Earth Move / It's Too Late / You've Got a Friend Just a classic album. Can't deny the great collection of songs. Such a great songwriting talent that benefitted herself and other artists. Might not make its way to the top of my personal list but you can't argue its greatness.

Can’t argue with Carole King. Enjoyed

A favorite.

Masterpiece!

Lovely

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I was aware of her songwriting skills but did not listen to her own music until this album came out. I enjoyed it. Laura Nyro was my choice of female artist at that time.

“Tapestry” von Carole King ist ein Album, das sich durch eine angenehme Mischung aus Wärme, Einfachheit und Emotionalität auszeichnet. Es ist ein Album, das man mögen kann, auch wenn es nicht unbedingt zu meinen persönlichen Favoriten zählt.

6/10 Iconic voice and great songs

UNA MUSICA MUY AGRADABLE CON ESE TONO DE VOZ

Amazing. What a talent. Love her voice and piano playing. Made me think of a friend from college who listened to this album on repeat while on a road trip. Already had a few favorites on this album & found a few more!

love

Loved it!

Super

Amazing album. Glad to listen to it again. Full of great tracks. “It’s too late” is an all time fave.

- GILMORE GIRLS!! - too many iconic songs on this one to be anything less than a 5

Terrific artful poetry, especially satisfying tunes reminiscing yesteryear

1. i feel the earth move - 1 2. zo far auuay - 1 3. itz too late - 2 4. home again - 0 5. beautiful - 0 6. uuay over yonder - 1 7. youve got a friend - 1 8. uuhere you lead - 0 9. uuill you love me tomorrouu - 0 10. zmackuuater jack - 0 11. tapeztry - 1 12. natural uuoman - 1

This has some beautiful lyrics and melodies

Listen you plebeians, Carole King wrote all these songs. She’s not covering shit. I don’t know why I bother reading some of these user reviews

One of my all time favorites ❤️

One of the best albums I've ever heard!

Beautiful Album!!

Fantastic album. Not one I'm very familiar with, or so I thought. Turns out I know a load of the songs on here, all solid gold!

This album just gets too much love all the time. Ever since I was a kid, all I heard was Tapestry this, Tapestry that. It is so overhyped that I had it in my mind that I should hate it. But, listen to it. It is so easy to enjoy. So many great songs and her voice is really nice. Can't hate what is great. Standouts: So Far Away, It's Too Late, I Feel the Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, You've Got a Friend, Natural Woman, Tapestry Others: Beautiful, Where You Lead, Rating: 5/5

Groovy classics

its ok not rly my style a little too singer/song writer-y

Masterpiece. The chonker cat on the cover is great. Amazingly I've never owned this album. I've listened to it plenty though. There's so much space and breath between the notes, it forces me to allow down and listen. Excellent headphone album. Definitely essential.

Not bad!

I’m not really into Carole’s music but this album is really good. I could listen to it a few times a year for sure.

A classic. Not really all to my taste, but her version of Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow (as original writer) was very worthwhile.

some great songs on this one.

Solid album. Can hear some inspiration for Alanis Morissette in some songs

Not my style, but you can’t dispute the popularity and prominence of much of this collection during the 70s and beyond.

What an incredible talent. Timeless classics here. Covers that become her own. She was 29 when she put this out. Amazing.

Terrific and filled with classics

Some great singing with a variety of backing sounds ranging from orchestral to folk to funky grooviness. Highlights: "Will You Love Me Tomorrow"; "You've Got a Friend"; "Tapestry"... It's a bit reminiscent of Karen Dalton.

Carole's voice is amazing! This has always been a favorite album.

Carole King is a powerhouse of musical talent and busted free into her solo career with this '71 album. Heartfelt, beautiful vocals and composition

Now that’s more like it. This album came to me directly after I did a review of a bjork album and oh my is it just night and day. Where bjork was straining hard to be weird and artsy, King instead blesses us with earnest piano ballads and simple but thoroughly relatable lyrics of love and loss. I would consider King to be the female counterpart to Jim Croce actually. She just has a certain genuine warmth to her that makes her actually come off as a friend. I love it and I love this era of stripped down songwriting. Best Track: It’s Too Late

J'm'attendais pas à aime ça autant.

It had been a while since I had heard to this album, it’s so good. Ended up listening to it a couple of times today.

Honest hope for a nicer world. 1-7-0

Heard about this foundational work before. Timeless album by this singer-songwriter, there are quite a few gems here (and recognizable classics, Where you lead and Natural woman). It's unfortunate that overall it isn't quite my bag. Sounds a lot like Gene MacLellan, which is a shame because I really like Gene's voice and work.

This is music that has heart and a soul. It's music that touches your soul. Just beautiful songwriting.

One of the best ever albums top to bottom. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" is one of the best songs ever written.

Unaufgeregtes, entspanntes und sehr schönes Album. Habe ichekt m morgens auf dem Rad gehört und hatte gute Laune. Ich habe kaum Vergleichswerte. Aus der neueren Zeit hätte ich schon fast Norah Jones als Vergleichsinterpretin herangezogen. Viel cool. Alles was nicht so cool war, war trotzdem nicht schlecht.

- Jooo, was für ein großer Blinder Fleck in meinem Musikwissen!! - Ich habe den Namen Carole King mal irgendwo gelesen, aber sie hätte genau so gut auch Nobelpreisträgerin für Chemie oder UN-Abgeordnete von Neuseeland sein können. Kannte keinen einzigen Song. - Dass diese Dame mit "Tapestry" eines der meistverkauften Alben aller Zeiten geschrieben hat, das auf nahezu jeder Toplsite im oberen Drittel enthalten ist, ist extrem beeindruckend. Und ich frage mich, warum sowas so an mir vorbei gegangen ist? Weil sie eine Frau ist und weniger Sichtbarkeit erfährt? Ich habe keine Ahnung... - So oder so finde ich dieses Album einfach richig geil, hat mich ohne jegliche Erwartung komplett abgeholt. - In meinen Augen der perfekte Sonntag-Morgen-Soundtrack. Mega chillig! Rating: 4/5

- Hab den Namen schon mal gehört, aber sonst rein gar nichts. - Schönes Album, tolle Stimmung, einnehmende Ausstrahlung - Bin leider kein riesen Fan von stark piano-zentrierter Instrumentalisierung. So haben mir vor allem die Songs gefallen, bei den das Klavier nur ein Teil und nicht das Zentrum war (It's too late) - Schön zum nebenbei laufen lassen aber auch nichts, wo ich mir gezielt einen Track anmachen würde. 3,25/5

- entspanntes Album - Tapestry ging mir irgendwie super auf den Sack, weil sie gefühlt mit ihrer Stimmt übersteuert Rating 2,75 / 5 ⭐️

Very nice. Lots of hits.

I was only 6 years old when this album came out. I have heard some of these songs throughout the years but have never owned or listened to this album...my mistake. This is a good album chocked full of good songs. This album still holds the record for most consecutive weeks at number one by a female solo artist.

Several classics, but not for me, too easy-listening

Track 1: classic song good intro Track 2: I like this song very chill and I like the flute Track 3: I like the groove to this and the bass a lot and the hi hat and snare shots. Track 4: I liked this one very nice in my opinion. Track 5: another good song Track 6: I like the slow groove of this and the piano walk downs. And the saxophone is a really nice touch it really rips. Track 7: this song solidifies that fact that piano is a must for the album. Track 8: I like the background vocals and the synth is fun and it’s very catchy. Track 9: very chill vibe I like it. Track 10: I like the blues feel and the bass a lot. And the fun riffs by the synth. Track 11: it’s okay title track, not my favorite of the album though. Track 12: I like this emotion captured in this with it just being some vocals and the piano. Good closer and good way to cap off the album. Overall: 8.8/10. I really liked this one. I would definitely give this one another listen because it was a solid album!

Wall to wall classics. It’s a good album. Good vocals. Good piano. Good hooks.

Another good one.

This is very good. I think I just assumed it was going to be an Eva Cassidy style softness, but she’s got some grit in her lungs. The unpolished 70s production really makes it stand out too.

What an incredible group of songs to have written

It's impossible to give an unbiased review of music that one loves from childhood. It's the kind of songwriting that sets the bar for the rest of your life and makes it hard for others to measure up.

Non il mio genere preferito, comunque tanta roba

laid back but good music and engaging basslines. 3

Really incredible album. Banger after banger. It's rated as a pantheon-level album for a reason. Doesn't disappoint its sky-high expectations.

Beautiful album front to back. Loved this one, never have listened to Carol but I did recognize a lot of these songs. I have listened to the album 3 times since the first listen, going to have to grab it for my vinyl collection.

Finally a good album.

Classic; one of my favorites

I had never heard of this artis before and I very much enjoyed it. Interesting trivia was he was married to Miriam Makeba. This was a long album so I need to listen more but 4 stars because I can’t wait to listen again.

Awesome! Such a distinct and powerful voice. Definitely an all-time album.

Pop, 1971 -> 3

1era cancion me encanta las vibes que dan empieza demasiado bien el album espero q siga asi 2da cancion tremenda paz da que tranquilidad, muy linda 3era cancion top en general muy lindo album, canta muy lindo, un poco aburrido escucharlo entero pero canciones especificas bien, se disfruta

You’ve got a Friend, me encanta

I hear the lyrics in this one!

Pleasant and triumphant, it's not surprising in the slightest that this album sold maybe up to 30 million copies worldwide. King's voice feels so casually beautiful, almost like when that one friend sings karaoke and you realize "Wow you can just belt out a tune like that no problem huh?" The songwriting is top notch, era defining stuff. Moments hook you in and swoon you before you realize half the album has gone by. "I Feel The Earth Move" is obviously the star here, a world beater of a song that is instantly recognizable and catchy.

I wrote a bunch more here, but the browser deleted everything :( Honestly my favorite album so far. Finally, one that I would listen to outside of this project. Her vocals are just so good, and the instrumentals make me move a little. There's a lot of power in her lyrics too that oozes confidence and feels just good. Lovely album.

Ok ok ok. 1971 is not 2023. 2 years after Woodstock with the cat in the album cover. I can say I listened to it

A solid album featuring some of the greatest songs. I really love a lot of Carole King’s body of work. But I have to admit that as an album I get a bit bored by the end. 3.5/5

bring on the classics. Solid album of not my type of music.

Worked in a record shop as a teenager where half the staff worshipped this album. Never been a big favourite of mine but it's grand

My earliest memories are of my mother cleaning, singing back up to this album.

I enjoyed this album. It's a very easy listen with a ton of memorable hits and some great covers as well. She doesn't sing with the flashiness of someone like Janis Joplin, but she's smooth in her own way, rarely straying out of her comfort zone, but executing with a beautiful precision. Highlights: I Feel the Earth Move, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, So Far Away, Smackwater Jack, and many more.

Very soulful and personal. Carol King's music is like Taylor Swift singing in the style of James Taylor. Lots of falling in love, out of love, and reminding herself that she has value. There are some amazing catchy tunes like "I Feel the Earth Move," "You've Got a Friend," and "Where You Lead." I also loved the slower, "Tapestry." That last song is like country music married folk. A great combination. I think some of the upbeat songs rely alot on the piano, but the restraint on the guitar and drums prevent the songs from making me tap my foot. The lyrics are deeply personal and King's vocals are outstanding. Overall, a strong album worth of the list.

An exceptional album that I could listen to over and over again.

Masterpiece.

Loved this album. I felt very loved and warm listening to Carole.

Masterpiece from start to finish, not one bad song! Didn't realize So Far Away was on this one or that Will You Love Me Tomorrow was a Carole King original!!! You've Got a Friend remains unmatched, love it so much. Bought the vinyl on the spot.

A classic.

Helt ok

love it, was surprised by how many songs I knew from this album.

Interesting

A great album from a successful female singer-songwriter of the 70s. So cool that she wrote most of her own music, including hits by other artists of the time! Likely a real inspiration and template for many successful women in music after her. The music was nice, relatively bland, but seemed significant. I enjoyed this album. Definitely 3.5 stars, not quite at 4 though in my opinion.

This was a nice chill album. I was impressed by carole's vocal quality and I quite liked backing/mixing. There were a number of songs I recognized that I never knew who the singer was. 3.5 stars

Such a good album, packed with songs you already know even if you think you do not. I had never properly listened to Tapestry before, but I really enjoyed it. There is something warm and effortless about the whole record. The songwriting is strong without being flashy, and the melodies just feel natural and honest. I Feel the Earth Move is full of energy and confidence, while It’s Too Late is beautifully understated and emotional. The album flows so well and never feels overdone. It is personal, reflective and quietly powerful. There is not a single track I disliked. It is one of those albums that just feels comforting and timeless from start to finish. Favourite songs: I Feel the Earth Move and It’s Too Late Least favourite: None. Nothing I hated at all. Album artwork: Simple and iconic. A relaxed portrait that perfectly matches the intimate feel of the music

Quality rock music not entirely my taste

This and “Blue” are their generations gold standard

Boomer core!

A good album, real 1970-vibes. Nice and chill.

Muutama jotenkin tuttu biisi, näistä varmaan tehty covereita YOUUU MAAAKEEE MEE FEEEL 3,5/5

Wow, I knew a lot of these classic songs!

Beautiful voice, plenty of known songs, really solid album. It sounds a little bit raw in my opinion, at least the production, but that might be the product of time (this album is now more than 50 years old!). Very nice record, good addition to the list.

No fan of Carole King.

My very first vinyl as a kid. A classic. Every single song is wonderful and perfect for the time it was released and still holds up today as a well produced masterpiece from someone in the beginning of her career.

Classic, timeless

A classic

Boogie woogie fr

Pretty good

In my collection. An amazing album..

Banger after banger, hadn’t heard this before and didn’t realize how many hits/covers came from this album

4.5 I cant really think of a better collection of perfectly written songs out there. Ive listened to this a bunch over the years to try and get into it, but havent really yet. Carole, its not you, its me. 4 stars

I really liked this album. Lots of really catchy songs with great piano riffs and some really good vocal performances. A great album to have on in the background while doing other things. It did feel a bit same-y at times, but on the whole it was a really chill enjoyable album that I likely never would have discovered otherwise.

In a nutshell: a national treasure. Carole's hits from Tapestry are still hot, the lesser known songs are warm and satisfying listening. Name me five people from the 60's or early 70's who wrote songs for other people then became a singer-songwriter with critical success? I can't name one. Carole King wrote 7 and co-wrote 4 of the 12 tracks on Tapestry, so it's not really a cover album. Performing and recording aforementioned songs yourself when they are already in the public conscience would be a risky business decision for a record label. But it succeeds because it has energy, charm and composition strength. Overall: 9/10

I described this as the musical equivalent of a cozy vintage sweater. I'm very familiar with and fond of this album. Carole is a master songwriter and this album is packed with hooks. She puts the "natural" in natural woman - top marks!

Rating: 8.5/10 Great album. Carole King sings with a lot of character and charisma, she especially shines on the ballads. This album is a great mixture of ballads, which are sung with a lot of emotion, and a bit more upbeat songs that more so showcase the instrumentation. The production and mixing of this album is fantastic, it really makes Carole King's voice shine as well as the instrumentation. I wish there was a little more variety, but this album is consistently great with no bad songs. Favorite songs: I Feel the Earth Move, So Far Away, It's Too Late, You've Got a Friend, Where You Lead, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, A Natural Woman. Least favorite song: Beautiful.

Great album. So many songs I know that I didn't realize was the same artist. let alone on the same album.

4/5

A set of timeless tracks that remind of a simpler, peaceful time. Carole King is so core to the musical consciousness, every man, woman, and child has been graced by her serenading voice at least once.

Full of emotion and brilliant singing. I didn't expect to recognise as many songs as I did on the album either which is a testament to Carol King being a massive influence on modern music

Already a fave

It was good

Honestly, a crazy amount of bangers and iconic songs on this album. Overall, I love it, but I wouldn't consider it one of the greats. Carole's lyrics are good, but they don't stick with me like some other lyricists do.

So many favorites! It was great to hear them from the original songwriter

First of all a cat on the album cover is really cute. This album is soothing, peaceful and feels like a conversation with a good friend. If you need to cheer up this is your choice. Not a catch for me though

Nice vocals, recognised quite a lot of these songs from covers

3/5 - Solid

What a great album, don't think there was a song I didn't enjoy. Low 4.

This is what I imagine the 70’s sounded like all of the time.

I did not enjoy this album. It is generic, 70s, soft pop music. There were so many great albums during this period that it is hard not to compare this one to them. I will say that two songs did catch my interest. Favorite Song(s): "I Feel the Earth Move", "It's Too Late"

Schöne Stimme aber zu seicht

Wonderful Album with some Songs i knew but did Not Connect to a specific artist

You've Got a Friend - what a song.

Klingt gar nicht schlecht

Amazing album reminds me of growing up listening to my sisters albums

I didn't realize how many songs I knew from Carole King. Albeit they were mostly covered by other artists. But this was a pleasant listen. I don't really have a bad thing to say about this record. Well written songs. It's dancy. It's beautiful. It's pretty timeless to be honest - especially with artists covering her music. There are soft piano ballads and doo-wop moments, lyrics are beautiful and well written. Her voice is great throughout this record and she effortlessly knows how to convey her message. It feels real and true. Great listen.

It's Too Late, Home Again and You've Got a Friend among the standouts. Interesting to hear this version of the song that she wrote and James Taylor also recorded. Strong overall.

Female James Taylor vibes in terms of how the album feels, especially instrumentally, and that was before hearing "You've Got a Friend". Standout is leaf off “I Feel The Earth Move” which has a vibing anthemic drive to it.

Absolutely incredible. Fantastic songwriting, vocals, and instrumentalists including several legends. Not a dull moment.

Good songs delivered by a warm, rich voice to simple, earthy music. Don’t need much more than that for a good album. Best song: Way Over Yonder

I love this album

Dit is helemaal niet mijn muziek, maar ik kan de tante van onze songfestivalinzending vreemd genoeg wel goed hebben vandaag. Het heeft factoren die me normaal gesproken zouden irriteren, maar die vandaag blijkbaar van me af glijden. Af en toe lijkt een soort aangeleerd zuidelijk accent de kop op te steken om de boel wat country-schwung te geven, terwijl mevrouw is geboren en getogen in New York. Misschien beeld ik het me in of is er een andere verklaring voor, maar als dat een trucje is vind ik het matig. Vandaag slik ik het dus blijkbaar. Ik moet hier niet teveel over nadenken want dat gaat ten koste van m'n genot. Gewoon rustig afluisteren en morgen op 3 sterren klikken.

# 134 : Not too bad, some nice songs and nothing is wrong with this album. She can definitely sing. Favourite track : Its Too Late

She can write. Great tracks that are iconic... for other artists. Piano work is good and the depth of emotion across the album is great. But these are the demos. Great mixes but they're demos to pitch to other artists.

Lovely album!

Not my usual thing, but pretty good.

Amazing voice and songwriting. Such a classic album that I haven't heard in a while.

Such a fantastic album, no notes

A nice relaxing quality to the songs on this album. I liked Feel The Earth Move and You Make Me Feel (Like a Natural Woman).

Beautiful voice, majestic lyrics, absolutely flawless.

fucking excellent. best opener and closer combo since let it bleed. brilliant tracks. only 1 weak point being saltwater jack but still decent and the rest is brilliant. well worth the listen. 4.5/5

Absolutely loved "You've got a friend", what a gem of a song, straight onto my favourites.

It is such a good album. Every song is so sweet and beautiful. My favorites are Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow and So Far Away. Such a classic yet timeless album.

Nice calm album, very relaxing Top songs: It’s Too Late, Smackwater Jack

I admire the songwriting, but don't like it

So far Elton John is the only singer who can make this genre of ballad songs from the 70’s palatable.shes a good singer, but didn’t do anything musically to catch my attention.

Really nice album, I liked it. Bonus points for Gilmore Girls!

I have tried for decades to like this album. I respect Carole King enormously. I appreciate her songwriting a great deal. Her songs performed by Donny Hathaway or Aretha Franklin are as good as it gets. But there's something timid about this record that bores me through and through. Her thin nasal voice doesn't move me. The production almost matches. The backing track performances have that bored-studio-cats flatness. And just the endless parade of earnest introspection unbroken by mirth, imagery, or storytelling becomes tedious.

I tried. Again. I really tried. And I’m sorry, Mom, and Erin, and LB, and all the super strong women I know who think of Carole as the troubadour of their girl power, but I’m still just a nope.

Carole got my foot tapping and my heart strings bending! I loved the ride and the ups and downs - especially how Smackwater Jack was such a nice pick me up after Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? Kind of a bleak pick me up, but still. I was bummed by how not great the title track was though.

Not a dull moment on this album. Incredible writing, singing, instrumentation, production, arrangements. My only complaint is that they closed this powerhouse of an album out with a cover instead of the title track. What’s that about? Just swap ‘em. Otherwise, no complaints. Love it more each time I listen. 5/5

I have to give this album 5 stars, simply due to how many amazing songs are on it. It's hard to believe so many would be on one album. "Tapestry" is also just a folk classic, and even though I may not regularly listen to it, the effects of it are in so much music I listen to.

Very good musicianship and songwriting, I didn't know how prolific a songwriter she was in general and it definitely tracks with the content on this album

Legendary.

A couple of good tracks on this one but overall not my style of music. A few tracks really drag and meander.

Хороший и очень приятный альбом. Похоже на классический рок начала 70-ых, напоминает частично Fleetwood Mac, а также соул. Добротный альбом, классная вокалистка.

Love the Gospel influences. Has some very good songs and is overall pleasant to listen to. Tends to feel repetitive though (the individual songs as well as the album as a whole). 3,5 stars Favourite songs: - You've Got A Friend - Smackwater Jack

Tapestry has been certified 14× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America in the US, and has sold an estimated 25 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best-selling albums of all time. DAMN! I like the picture on the album cover. Seeing pictures of the 70s makes me think that that's the time my mom and dad were probably dating. Simpler times. When connections with people were done in analog. lol. I wonder if I'll know any of the songs on this album. Oh sure enough! So Far Away. It's too Late! Of course...You've Got a Friend...Will You Love Me Tomorrow..Marisol sings this sometimes but I think it might be a cover that she sings. You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman too? Damn! I can see why this album got so much hype.I wouldn't seek this out on my own. I can only give it a 3 though

Music was good and she has a good voice, but not my thing.

Enjoyed this album, first of many to come. The 1970s didn't have a lot of great things but this album had some great tracks and it's interesting to see how music has evolved from this time while still keeping a lot of the sentiment and passion involved in the songs.

Fijne koffiehuis muziek.

This feels like an important album both within its accolades above, and I just feel like I've heard mention of Carole in the past. Despite that, I thought this was an OK album with some covers too. Not sure if every song was a cover, or if she is the person who first created these songs but somehow I doubt it.

Been waiting for, actually, years for this to pop up on the list, it was just a matter of time. Truly one of the foundational gospel-type projects in the singer-songwriter space. Carole King killed it with this one. Fantastic songwriting, both as a lyricist and a hitmaker, and the music feels great. I'm always impressed to find how many tracks I recognize on here. It's a classic without a doubt, not quite a five-star listen for me, but it's not too far behind. A tapestry indeed. Favorite tracks: It's Too Late, Natural Woman, So Far Away, Home Again, Will You Love Me Tomorrow. Album art: Honestly not all that special, just a picture of a woman perched on the sill with her cat. She looks a little like a young Jamie Lee Curtis to me. As far as portraits go, it's pretty solid, and given how massive this album proved to be, the cover has become iconic. 4.5/5

I'm pretty sure my mom had a copy of this record on vinyl, and I've seen it countless times in other places throughout my life, but this was my first time listening to Tapestry. Based on what I've heard about this album, I was really excited to listen to it. I'm pretty sure I'd heard some of the songs on this album before, but even the ones I hadn't heard sounded so accessible and familiar, and even the songs that I felt like I recognized sounded comfortably familiar as well. Carole King's voice is absolutely fantastic, and her talent for singing and songwriting was on full display on this album. The musical arrangements were great too; the piano playing, guitar playing, and other various string arrangements were beautiful, and wonderfully complimented Carole King's sound. The lyrics were poetic and yet softly powerful as well, and Carole King's singing delivered each line perfectly. This album was one continuously great piece of music, and even though it's not something that I'll gravitate back to, I recognize how incredibly well made it is, and its impact on popular culture continues to be tremendous, even over fifty years later. This album stands the test of time, and easily deserves to be on this list.

Very good album for home listening

This was a really lovely album. I was home for Thanksgiving when this was given to me and when I put it on my mom and dad sang along to almost every song.

I guess this is OK for what it is. It's not offensive, and I understand why people who like this kind of music would think it's great. For me, however, I find her voice extremely grating. It's sort of your boilerplate, folksy, easy listening, soft rock the early 70s is famous for. To be fair, this album might be one of the the reasons the early 70s is famous for this kind of music, so I don't really mean that as a critique. This is another album where I really wish there were half stars! I don't think it's 2 stars "bad," per se, but her voice is so annoying that it's hard to give it 3 stars to say it's "good." Ultimately, while I fully concede my own biases and that it's probably unfair to give this album 2 stars, I just cannot justify suggesting to anyone that this album is "good."

1971, джазз? Я ненавижу жанры!!!! Вообще, когда я видел Carole King я думал, что будет чернокожий мужчина петь, рычать, двигать тазом. А тут девушка. Но я только за, я люблю девушек. Такой прикольный всратый кот на обложке. Что по музыке? Лёгкий, очень лёгкий то ли кантри, то ли просто поп. Приятная смесь фортепиано и акустической гитары с добротным женским вокалом. Очень лирично, мне даже взгрустнулось. Поставлю три, но стоит заметить что эта три метит в четыре. Хорошая.

Favorites: It's Too Late Smackwater Jack I couldn't get really into it unfortunately, and my stomach hurts so bad so I think that lowers my score a bit.

Fantastic every song is a strong as the next

Really enjoyed this, she popped off here

Songs that span generations. Evocative, human, and American.

It sounds like an album that could bring great nostalgia if you had a connection to it.

It's Too Late is a bop.

Very good, didn't realize how many songs I know despite not recognizing the name. Only criticism is it all sounds the same

Liked more than I thought, some ‘classics’ and all that

Not the sort of thing I'd typically listen to but was surprisingly good

Really liked these, always her singing with piano/guitar bit of drums Feels very folksy, but so catchy Genuinely didn’t expect to like this this much 4/5*****

Lovely chill album

cool, not my type but nice songs

Classic

Extremely talented songwriter with a great voice. This record kinda set the tone for the upcoming 70's singer/songwriter sound. A lot of people like to call it the "maturing of the hippies". The kinda shit that the nice lady who frequents the farmer's market and wears turquoise jewelry listens to.

many legendary songs here that will continue to stand the test of time. excellent songwriting, unusually good mixing, and a healthy dollop of nostalgia. 4.5/5

it’s too late slaps so hard

I really liked her voice and singing style. I like that she can sing with power, but not all the time shouty and also mixes with milder modes. Not so much into the songs though. Probably in 1971 they sounded special

I think I should stop calling every second album "same-y". Looks like it is just a concept for 70-80s pop stuff. This sounds palatable, I could probably give a second listen to some tracks. The amount of devotion bordering on stalking in the lyrics is a bit alarming. However, in the titular track Carole sees a man turn into a toad, and then Gandalf shows up to take her for a walk. What the hell is a Natural Woman? Does an Artificial Woman exist?

I'm starting to like these kinds of albums, and I can feel why it is legendary. It's simple but very powerful. Break up songs, songs about missing home, songs of love, it has it all.

One of my favorites! Seriously not a bad song on this. It is a tour de force! She’s one of the greatest songwriters of all time and this is her singing her own songs. Beautiful album in writing, performance, production. It was really important to my mom, and many other women of her generation. Love you and miss you, Mom! 5/5

Songwriting powerhouse. Mostly enjoyed it.

A classic (but not for me).

Fantastic album! Beautiful songs and melodies, a true gem. =) Glad I found it.

Great vocals

I mean, this album is hit after hit after it’s honestly insane. This is a special album with some really raw and powerful lyrics, beautiful melodies, and excellent piano. “Smackwater Jack” is probably my least favorite track, but that’s just the worst of the best as it’s still a catchy tune. “Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow” is my absolute favorite and really shines on this album. This record is a masterpiece through and through.

A little too samey. Great voice and often times great songs

Unpopular opinion but I think this album is overrated. It's Too Late is a good song but the rest is just isn't my jam. Give me Aretha Franklin's version of You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman everyday over King's version.

So much feeling. So much soul. I knew so many more of these songs than I expected and I enjoyed learning about Carole King and her incredible influence on music history. Beautiful album.

Quintessential singer-song writer vaseline-lensed folk music. My mom and some former colleagues love this album.

Hatte banger, aber war auch sehr ruhig

Good sampleable songs

A lot of famous songs on this. It sounds so quintessentially 70s, but upon learning this released in ‘71, I’m assuming this was super influential on the sound of that decade. It’s not really my cup of tea, but it’s listenable and I can respect its impact.

nice

I expected to enjoy this based on what I'd heard of her. I didn't expect to recognise almost every single song she's inescapable and so so good

Once you realize that it all sounds familiar because SHE created this sound.

Really classic songs.

I know this album fairly well already, and it's just an absolute classic. Hit after hit, banger after banger. Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? is one of my favourite songs of all time, if not the most meaningful to my little heart. So Far Away: wonderful. Where You Lead: immortalised in Stars Hollow (as is Carole King herself). A Natural Woman: resolute. Truly a wonderful album; my first five star rating on this.

Pretty great.

she's such a fucking icon

Listened Before? No Album Art: 3 / 5 (cat + woman; its a vibe) I've definitely heard I Feel the Earth Move, but can't say where or why. It's a jam for which the production does no benefit. Instrumentals rip with a meaty bassline and plunky keys with some guitar noodling. Song is soulful bordering on disco. Okay so I'll admit this wasn't one of my closer listens. I recognized a few songs and found the ones that I didn't know to be nice if not exactly the style I would go out of my way to listen to. I understand why many probably love this album, but ultimately it didn't move me in any specific way. Pretty instrumentals and vocal work in pop-folk arrangements. 3.5 / 5 for me on gut feel, rounding down. Added to Library? No Songs Added to Playlist:

Well done album! Carries a similar energy to Janis Joplin. Great singing voice with heavy piano backings. Very simple and well executed throughout.

Started off very strong for the first 2 or 3 songs I thought this was going to be a sneaky 4 album. But then slowed down and lost me after that. Still a very enjoyable album and Carole King is a great singer. 3.5 for sure but rounding down because of the progression of the album.

Love I Feel the Earth Move! Never knew who sang this one but it's great with some solid soft guitar in the background. Same with It's Too Late! Great chill song. She has a pretty beautiful voice. Kinda tapered off there in the middle but finished strong af 💪 with (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

Świetny ! Na deser you make me feel like a natural woman

Nice

carole from hr CAAAAAAAAROLE

This is one of those albums - I don't love her vocals that much but there are at least 6 undeniable songs here. This belongs on the 100 albums to hear before you die.

One of the greatest singer-songwriter albums of all time. Maybe in my top five albums full stop. Funny, about the only track that isn't of five star quality itself is 'Tapestry'. Everything else is as close to perfection as possible.

I had no idea I knew this many Carole King songs. This is just pretty darn good from start to finish. And I actually like the title song! There's maybe a little too much lyrical repetition in "You've Got a Friend" and "Where You Lead," but maybe that's just me. Lots of telling friends they just need to call. Ehh. But speaking of "You've Got a Friend," I also had no idea that this version and the James Taylor cover were recorded simultaneously and released in the same year. What a cool little experiment that worked better than probably anyone could have imagined. This album has sold 30 million copies! That's a big ass number.

too late is an all timer Song great album

had low expectations but was absolutely blown away by how good the vocals and instrumentals were, super easy listening (occasionally a little too slow personally) but overall a beautiful album

nice

Nice, chill - familiar songs

Overall A really mellow oldtimey album with some upbeat and melancholy songs its good to put on the background. i give it 3/5 its good but not extraordinary I feel the Earth move - I really dig this vibe, i like the pace of the song a lot, and the instruments the lyrics are not bad either. So far away - Good bass, melancholy vibes but not enough for a sad song, still really good. It's too late - I feel like the vibe don't match the lyrics but i still like them both, Lyrics are what stands out the most tho. Beautiful - Really cute song I like the vibe and lyrics. --"At this point i start to get the formula of the album all the songs have sort of same pace to them its not bad they all work in their own ways"-- Way Over Yonder - We slow Down quite a bit, i love the backing voices and the piano on this one, the solo with the trumpet is nice too, i feel like here i can truly appreciate her voice more. You've got a friend - Sort of the same vibe as Beautiful but turned into love song (or friendship song), we are keeping this sort of powerful slow tempo which i think suits her better. Where you lead - Its the same song as You've got a friend but more upbeat, and faster tempo, i prefer You've got a friend over this one. Will you still love me tomorrow? - I didn't really like this one not much to say about it, slow song with sad lyrics. Smackwater Jack? - I love the piano on this one and the swing vibe it gives its well put together and the story in interesting and fun, strong old west vibes. Tapestry - The main song of the album, I like the lyrics a lot but not much else, of course that is the main selling point. A Natural Woman - I like the song but it felt the same as others in this album

Pretty good. Sounds great. I enjoyed this album more than I thought I would. GILMORE GIRLS FOREVER.

They are killing it with albums this week! A terrific and rightly revered singer songwriter album from one of our best songwriters. A note on the album cover though: cute cat, but at least put some socks on!

Another album I’ve listened to many times, this was a no-brainer 5 stars.

I liked it.

wough...

One excellent album! So many hits! Simple, soft rock with a great voice! Highly recommend this one! High 4!

Fantastic album.

My favorite album by one of my favorite songwriters. I love how great the songs are and how honest the performances are. One of the greatest albums of all time.

Beautiful but boring

Ok

This is an album in two halves. Some of the absolute best songs of the entire 1970s are on here. Also, some of the most forgettable. It’s a weird combination. Wildly inconsistent.

So that’s her name. I know the songs though

I recognized many of the songs which is always so awesome, but even if I hadn’t I still would’ve given a high rating. You’re able to tell that this album had (successful) influence. Really liked it.

*yes - please bring me ALL the major 7th chords* It's not just that so many of these songs are such classics (at this point almost standards) - it's more than just "70s singer-songwriter" - I didn't notice until much later in life that there's a great band (session musicians) playing on this. While it sounds "dated" to be sure, it's a cool sound - the ultra-dry sound to Carole's vocals seems almost weirdly unattainable today. And with the full caveat that "yeah of course, it was 1971" there are no effects on her vocals - just very real and it makes you miss these authentic recordings. Also it's not always as mellow as it's made out to be - you can make "I Feel the Earth Move" into a credible live hard rock guitar jam... <....personal experience...> All-timer etc etc - TL; DR: worth the hype; just perfect songwriting. 10/10 5 stars.

Songwriting perfection.

5/5

Oooooh yes baby, what an album opening. Also, great album cover!

When i was real little as in 3 years old i heard her on the radio and fell in love

Absolutely amazing songwriting, and a great voice. Most of the songs were hits for me.

top song in that album is so fire, this isn’t the type of music i usually listen to but it’s something i can appreciate as really good music

Nice authentic album, beautiful raw vocals

I didn't realize how many classics were hers, including the Gilmore Girls theme song. Lots of emotions

Excellent. I feel the earth move.

Tapestry is iconic. Carole King is one of the twentieth century's best singer songwriters. Great album. Stand outs include I Feel The Earth Move, You've Got A Friend, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman

This album goes hard. Crazy Toy Story vibes throughout. Such an amazing voice to tie it all together.

EXCELENTE

It’s easy to hear why this album would define a whole generation. King blends genres like folk, pop and soul so well she makes it seem effortless.

Carai, tava pensando “pff… lá vem, nunca ouvi falar…” e curti vibezinha. Adicionei a “It’s too late”, me lembra pop japones dos anos 80. Depois de um tempo foi ficando anos 80 genérico mesmo. Tava comentando com o gerente aqui, ele conhece ela e gosta. Vibe boa, vontade de dançar lentinho num baile anos 80 mesmo. No fim acabando 3 músicas, gostei do sentimento.

Já começou com uma estrela a mais por ter um gato na capa. A não ser que ele morda, aí é uma estrela a menos. Cara.. tem umas músicas legais sim, a primeira inclusive acho que foi a que eu mais gostei. Mas tem também várias músicas beem chatinhas, e apesar dessas legais alí e aqui, nenhuma delas é muito marcante. Nenhuma me fez pensar "caraca, que música animal". Nenhuma tem uma melodia marcante que te prende e fica na cabeça. Nenhuma tem aquele arranjo daóra, que tu pensa "pourrans, que bagulho bem feito, diferenciado". São músicas, em geral.. ok. Não são ruins, mas são meio genéricas. Queria dar 2 estrelas e meia, mas como o site não deixa, graças ao gato na capa, vou arredondar pra 3 então.

Liked the one song that I knew

Chillen carpwrteresque

Nice songs, good voice but would I sit there listening to it? Probably not

Listened to this in the car with my wife who is an avid Gilmore Girl fan, I myself quite like the show as well. Carole sang us through a drive from Michigan as we appreciated the fall colors, and the juxtaposition could not have been more magical! An eclectic mix of folk rock, with singer-songwriting that could rival Dylan. The creativity is inspirational and the music lovely. Tons of hits, and tons of good tunes!

7 out of 10

This is the first album to pop up on this site that I have never heard of before; but just from the album art I can tell this is going to have an extreme 70's melodramatic hippy vibe. oof, this is gonna be a long listen; I don't know what happened, but I used to have a much higher patience tolerance when it came to music. Now if the structure of the songs are super basic or predictable I become bored so quick. It's funny, the less I paid active attention to the music, the better it became. I kinda zoned out while working and it made me feel more relaxed than I was expecting. Definitely a lesson in judgement here I suppose. So it turns out I have for sure heard both "You make me feel" and "I feel the earth move", so now I know who attribute them to. Wanted to give this a 2 at the start but will probably bump to a 3. It's actually pretty peaceful honestly.

A lovely album. She has a great, soulful voice.

Really funky, not my favorite but I did enjoy listening. All in all a great album but not for me.

Such a great rollicking folk album. Awesome for both active and passive listening!

She has a limited range, but she works it well. There are lots of well-knowns on this album, and also a few hidden gems. Very nice!

Amazing.

Absolutely brilliant, a genius collection of great songs, superbly executed. So many classic songs, from You've got a friend, to Natural Woman, to It's too late. The last word in singer-songwriting

i thought it was good, i just hardly got through the whole thing. lyricism was fantastic so was the vibe it was just very repetitive 9.5/10

Nice little album. I can see why this is an all time classic.

After about a week I finally land on an artist I'd never heard of, and boy what a ride. A really great album propelled by some amazing songs to open it. Will surely listen some more in the future

Nice 70's vibe

I dont think I’m coming off as biased because I’ve never heard of this artist before, but I feel like albums like this are why boomers say ‘they don’t make music like this anymore’. Hopefully and beautiful lyrics that inspire and uplift, beautiful musicality, it’s hard to think of albums in the modern era that compare to music from this era. Man, the 70s were an awesome time for music

I didn't really listen to it, it isn't my style

Really meh on her vocals. Sad 70s vibes

Wow, what a jam packed album. I was thinking it could well be a greatest hits, or an album of selected covers, but no, it is just awash with iconic songwriting and hits galore. I think I'll be back to this again.

This is a near perfect album in terms of songwriting. Truly a great composer at the top of her game. Her voice never quite comes to the same heights but there is a vulnerability and emotion there that just works. And these two versions of Woman and Friend are beautiful reimaginings of songs that were already amazing.

Two bangers, but the rest not as good as I remember.

I don’t know what it is about her voice, but wow. I really liked this one 4/5

Didn't realize So Far Away was by her. I've only heard the Rod Stewart version before. What a beautiful song. I've heard It's Too Late on oldies stations growing up... not too big of a fan. Way Over Yonder is beautiful. Very soulful and demonstrates her great voice. I've heard you've got a friend before, pretty good song. (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman is a classic.

Not 100% my cup of tea, it was released 2 years before I was born, but I can appreciate the beauty of these tracks. In fact the more I listened the more it grew on me. Carole has the kind of voice I like, kind of a more laid back folksy version of Suzi Quatro. Not every song is a belter but I’ve heard many of them before. My first brush with them was probably as a cover version and it’s easy to see why so many are covered. What did astound me though, was to learn that she actually co-wrote Will you still love me tomorrow first recorded by the Shirelles, which is the version I’m more familiar with. Arguably the most well known track on the album A Natural Woman, is the one I don’t think I’ve ever heard Kings version, having now done so I think it’s probably my favourite version. On the whole a great ‘easy listening’ album. Upgraded from 3 to 4/5 after hearing the final track.

Extremely good! Great original songs and fantastic re-imagining of Natural Woman.

Smackwater Jack is pretty fun Feel the Earth Move and Natural Woman are great songs not my kind of music usually but 4 stars for me

- African American music influence evident from the beginning and consistently through - honestly really good to work through -because of the AA influences x it being during the 70s -> I have a hard time with musicians not being explicitly pro black because you know racism rampant - some songs you already know (You've got a Friend; Where You Lead)

Nice piano, pretty relaxed vibes with a couple bangers in there.

This is already in my music downloads on my phone, because it’s a classic

A must listen, great music

Piano. Bass. Vocals.

Skip

hmmm gud first song. brought up my mood

A record of the highest quality. The song writing is exceptional and it is easy to understand why it sold in bucketloads. Personally I find it all a little twee and rate it as such.

It’s a great album for a rainy cold day with a cup of coffee in hand.

I would categorize the music from this album as almost yacht rock meets doctor office light rock with elevator muzak.

-CAROLE KING!!!!! oh my god what a week im having -start with MJ and now carole king -fun fact my mom HATES her music like fully can’t stand it -carole king is so right about feeling the earth move under her skin -i do like this song i have heard it before -these songs are very good, which honestly i was expecting -ngl her voice is a little boring but its nice -overall this album is good but a little boring for me tbh, giving it a 3 star rating

Brilliant album. Perfect

p227. 1971. 4.5 stars, THE template for every female singer-songwriter that came after. Half a point deducted for dated production, .but those songs still sound great 50 years on.

Gotta give it credit for being a major hit machine. Problem for me is I find these hits a bit boring for the most part. I’ve long appreciated this album but also have not gone back to it since I first heard it, until it came up on this list.

Darn good writer. Such "real" lyrics that make you think you could have written them, and maybe wish you thought to... but of course you didn't get there. She did.