Tapestry

Beautiful very soft Folk Rock.

Noic nice

Fav Tracks: I Feel the Earth Move; So Far Away; It's Too Late. Pretty good but it kinda falls short on the 2nd half of the album. It has good moments.

A forgotten (for me) masterpiece- virtually every track is good. Brought me back to my childhood as this album was on repeat for much of my youth

Wow, i knew nothing about carole king or this album and i thought most of these songs were originally by other people. I dont know what to say about this collection of songs outside of the fact its pretty near pefect.

- Heard before but not for several years

Wouldn’t listen to the whole album again. Maybe 2 songs out of the 12 that I somewhat enjoyed.

A true classic and as enjoyable today as the day it was recorded.

Not bad

Carole King...who knew? hahaha. Are all the songs on this hits? Female light rock goodness. One lane, one really really good lane. Low key sound enough like each other to be everywhere without knowing it lolz

Wow, I've heard so many of her songs in shows and movies and never knew they were all by Carole King - a name I don't think I have heard of...embarrassingly showing how young and ignorant I am

Did not expect to like a 70s pop/soul album but it sounds like something that was never done before for some reason. good stuff 8.5/10

9/10

nice vocals, good instrumentals, personal lyrics

Sonically pleasing. Very easy to listen and enjoy. Nice vocals accompanied by the minimal instrumentals is a perfect combination for this record. Surprisingly doesn't sound as dated as other albums recorded around the same time because of its stripped-down approach of soft vocals and soft instrumentals. The whole record is a cohesive and smooth body of work, with no abrupt stops and changes.

go off queen hell yeah

Melodic Passionate Nice

Bluesy

Pretty boring

Good voice, nice melodies, production mediocre.

Feels extremely intimate and personal, most of the songs bang too. The instruments are all captured in the mix so well too, great album!

wish I could listen to it with fresh ears but sounds so much like mom music from my mom playing it over the years constantly

Fun happy sound, and even recognized a few of the songs. Kind of ruined it when I heard the title song for gilmore girls, lol. Probably won't listen again or dig into her other work.

This album was great! None of the songs missed the mark for me; I enjoyed them all. This is a masterpiece, honestly. 5/5 stars.

dont think i was in the right mood for this album but it was nice

Album Song Ranking: So Far Away Way Over Yonder (H.M.) You've Got a Friend (H.M.) Where You Lead Natural Woman Beautiful Will You Love Me Tomorrow I Feel the Earth Move Home Again Tapestry It's Too Late Smackwater Jack Additional Comments:

Carole King is one of those artists that I have heard several tracks from, and I know that they are talented and deserve praise. I know that this is a landmark album, but I started today's listen with a sense of resignation... "I guess I'm listening to this today". The music is good, a solid 3 stars. I know some of the lyrics to at least 4 or 5 of the tracks on this album. I just don't imagine a second listen of this album any time soon.

The pinnacle of female singer songwriters. This album was really a tale of two sides though. Everything in the first half is spot on - lyrics, composition, energy - while the second half is a combination of songs that are a bit lighter and even somber, along with a few classics that Carole had written for other artists. It's a classic, timeless album but based on the second half I'm going with a 4.5 down to a 4.

This was a pleasant enough 70s styled album. Of course it has a couple all star songs on here which definitely helped solidified this albums place on the list.

This was a real gem. Hadn't heard of her before (though had heard a few of the songs).

Pretty cool, vocal recording feels raw and a lot of keyboards!

Only had previously listened to a few song by her. I really enjoyed listening to the album.

very nice album, very calming

I actually loved the album, i though I wasn't gonna love it, but i do. It's really a good one, a perfecto folk-alternative rock album, I really liked it. It's one of my favourites since.

Brilliant, best album yet. Somehow, an album that combines soul, blues, soft rock, and folk, none of which I would say I particularly like, manages to really grab me. Every song that comes on seems to be my favourite

This one of a handful of albums I do not need to hear again to know how important it is, how much I love it, why it's one of the best-selling albums ever, and why it's absolutely essential on a list like this. Her songwriting, her recording and performance of the material, the album's cultural significance and impact on music that followed, and so on. That, and by all accounts, she seems to be an absolutely wonderful person (I even walked right by her when I lived in L.A. and she gave me a big smile! Yep, I'm totally star-struck ;). Five stars in every way!

This is a classic album. No skips and each song is timeless.

So very nice and mellow. 5 stars!

Vry nice,chill.

Meh. The songs are so familiar, I understand why this is in the list, but I just don't like her voice. The production quality leaves something to be desired too.

Very solid singer-songwriter album with some true classics!

3/5

great for studying! Loved

Its a classic for a reason. You probably know most of the songs already, even if its another artists version.

Веселенько и про любофь. Добавил: It's too Late, Beautiful, I Feel the Earth Move

I listened to this while I was pottering around tidying my room, fitted my mood well I think today. I knew a few of the songs as it went on and liked listening to them, but definitely ended on the biggest banger with 'natural woman'.

Wow! I had vaguely heard of Carole King as a famous songwriter, but never checked out her own recordings. This one is fantastic. All the songs are King's, and all delivered amazingly. Two of the songs were co-written with her ex-husband when they were a writing team, and two of the songs had already been hits for other artists. I was expecting the softer folkier vibes, but this album also has a strong R&B/soul feel, which I might have expected given that Aretha Franklin and The Shirelles were the artists who already recorded two of the songs. I'm not a fan of Aretha's style, and I actually prefer King's version "You Make Me Feel". In essence, this is just a great album from start to finish. Perfect 5.

Tapestry is like All Things Must Pass, all of those ideas just needing a canvas to present themselves. Soulful and conversational lyrics, with blues-y and approachable music throughout.

The ultimate singer-songwriter album of its time. It’s flawless and testament to Carole King’s incredible talent.

Pretty good, some classic songs on here

I recognise first track 'I Feel The Earth Move' , always thought this would have been by a black soul singer. 'It's Too Late', 'You've Got A Friend' massive tunes too. Decent, definitely a 4

Some good singer-songwriter, with the emphasis on songwriter; Though her versions are great, I prefer a lot of other performances and arrangements, such as Taylor's "You've got a friend".

Aretha Franklin vibes. Didn't realise I knew so many of the songs on this album, without ever knowing the artist, shame on me. Joyful, soulful & most triumphant album.

Like the oldies

I definitely did not see this coming. This album is amazing. I have always been aware of this record, but I’d never actually listened to it. Perhaps it was good that I didn’t, I’m not sure you get me would have appreciated it. As it stands, this is a great album. It absolutely scratches that 70’s itch that I’ve developed. This is an absolute 5

Nice. Couldn't run to it, but listened to it a couple of loops though in the evening.

<3 but still 3 stars. a little overplayed in my childhood.

It's not the Best thing ever but I thought that it was cool listening in that moment.

It was ok

The three lead tracks are instant pop classics, the songcraft throughout is unparalleled, the arrangements conform to Carole King's vocal style like a bespoke suit, and King's lyrics are intelligent and sensitive. So why don't I like Tapestry better? Part of the reason is that the style rubs me the wrong way. All of the edges have been sanded down. King's style is an amalgam of soul, pop, and rock n' roll, but here it's housebroken, with all the rude phone calls razored out. Drummer Russ Kunkel and guitarist Danny Kortchmar, the core of a group of session musicians who backed such Laurel Canyon luminaries as Jackson Brown, Linda Rondstadt, and Warren Zevon, give competent but toothless backing. And even though King's songcraft is impeccable, sometimes there seems to be more perspiration than inspiration involved in such songs as Beautiful, Way Over Yonder, and Where You Lead. Most damaging is the title track, which edges over into twee, with its nursery rhyme melody and imagery. And Smackwater Jack tries too hard to be edgy--King comes off like a little girl playing dress-up. I don't want to be too harsh. Carole King is a creditable performer. Her piano comping is simple but always tasteful and if her voice is homely, she wields it with great understanding and skill. Still, the final track on Tapestry shows her limitations. King's rendition of (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman, while competent enough, doesn't really bring out the song's potential, the way Aretha's did. Now, it may seem unfair to compare Carole King to the Queen of Soul, but I'm just trying to point out that King's talents were chiefly as a songwriter, not a performer. Some of these songs might have faired better with a gutsier, more powerful performer. So, how to rate? The first three songs are lightning in a bottle and the rest of the album is thoroughly professional, if not to my personal taste. I'm probably guilty of underrating this, but I'm going to give it 3.5/5 stars. 3.5/5

Pretty incredible, honestly. Took me a couple listens - less attention can make this album seem a little slow (read: my other reviews on singer-songwriter albums), but I loved this. The tunes are so catchy, she's got a superb voice, and each piece fits well with the next. A 4.5 I'm giving a 5 because what the hell Saved: It's Too Late, Way over Yonder, Tapestry, (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman

Saved Prior: None Off Rip: I Feel the Earth Move, It's Too Late, Home Again, Beautiful, Tapestry Cutting Edge: None Overall Notes: A very homey album from one of the most important people in pop music history, I can see how this sold a bajillion copies.

Not bad but not my jam.

Never listened to this album before but recognised pretty much every song. Very pleasant

Mucho piano, setentero, rollo Elton John

This was painfully difficult for me to listen to. This album created so many hit songs, and she is super talented, but I just really don't like 70s pop / soft rock.

I really liked it. Already knew a few songs so that was good.

soft rock, very nice to chill along to

Chill & calming.

Great album! 4.5 stars! Rounded to a 5. Wikipedia says Soft Rock but I would've said R&B. Carole King's voice is incredibly solid, and she does really push herself and show it off. Mostly quite energetic groovy songs, with some slow and intimate ballads that go well with her voice. A couple of these songs have stood the test of time. "You've Got a Friend" is like a complete emotional blanket. "Way Over Yonder" in 6/8 is really decent (+sexy sax solo) but my favourite may be "I Feel The Earth Move" as the rhythm section (gtar, bass, piano, drums) all get to play great melodies and solos.

Let this float around the room in the morning

What a voice.

Production: 9/20 Songwriting: 14/20 Innovation: 9/20 Bangers: 5/20 Emotional response: 14/20 =51 Perfectly pleasant (also really loved the cover of will you still love me tomorrow)

not that bad actually, some good tracks

Full of familiar tunes that I hadn't realized were written by the same person

I had a wonderful time walking around abbey fields listening to this album in the sunshine after work. Beautiful. I was surprised at how many of the songs I already knew. I must have heard this before in a former life.

The definition of MOR. The songs are well crafted, though.

Top, top album.

A proper classic

Heard this for the first time in full during Lockdown 1 (had obviously heard most of the songs on their own) and didnt realise how many songs were Carol King's! I knew she sang "You've got a friend" but wouldn't have been able to put another song to her catalogue if you has asked me. She was obviously a HUGE influence on the next generation of female artists but I never noticed many citing her in the same way as, say, Joni Mitchell or Aretha Franklin. Anyway - point is, I was massively impressed with this album. 5/5 easily for me.

Never listened to this from start to finish before. I prefer these original versions to many of the more overly produced and polished versions. A couple of the songs are of a much lower standard but it would be churlish to give this anything lower than 5.

she's a brilliant song writer and a few absolute classics but a full album is a stretch at once. 7/10

Some of the more boring selections from the Home Depot soundtrack on here. Not bad but a snooze fest 5/10

Bit boring. 5

IMHO Tapestry is the definition of "Middle of the Road". It's a very well crafted album, though.

9/10. Was really enjoyable to listen to throughout, had a nice cat on the cover.

Simply beautiful. I think this album is essential to any vinyl collection.

Soooo good

4

Songwriting Excellence, full of soul

Singles from Tapestry "It's Too Late"/"I Feel the Earth Move" Released: April 1971 "So Far Away"/"Smackwater Jack" Released: March 1971

Excelente voz. Temas evocadores. Buenos acompañamientos

“Tapestry” by Carole King (1971) Very familiar with this artist and album. Isn’t everyone? “Tapestry” is superb. Stands the test of time. Soulful, well crafted songs with highly evocative lyrics and creative, forward looking melodies. The recording quality is first rate, with brilliant, properly balanced contributions from studio musicians. Fine touch in the mix. Piano work is iconic, even if it doesn’t demonstrate a studied virtuosity. Lead vocal, likewise, perfectly delivers the feel and meaning of each composition, without exemplary power or range. Excellent pitch control and diction, even on blues bends and subdued passages. The tracks are arranged well on this album, taking the listener on a journey that is definitely laid out in two major sections, Side 1 and Side 2. This a skill that’s rather under appreciated in this era when one doesn’t have to ‘flip the record over’. I have no wisecracks about this album. I’m not worthy. 5/5

I didn't know winter sprng summer fall was in this album idk that was cool

no me gusta este genero

Quite cheesy but good old classics

Quite good and definitely grew on me as I listened to more but there weren’t too many special moments on the album. 8

Classic album with some popular songs. Great piano work and bass line was excellent throughout.

Easy listening. Classic FM. I want to hate it but it's too smoooooth.

Una version de James Taylor femenina

*gesto de desaprobación*

Not my type of music

good stuff

Excellent!

Je connais deja tres bien cet album et je l’ai ecoute des dizaines de fois. 5*

She's an awesome song writer too.

Better than I thought. Pretty classic.

Tranquilo, melódico. Bueno.

It's not for me. I get it and respect it though. Just not my era.

Fire piano and vocals, an absolute peach of a classic

Definitely in many movies in those transitional driving scenes.

Have always liked this one

wicked flute, sax, rhodes --> jazz influences incredible vocals wow way over yonder is slapper

I liked the Gilmore Girls song. good album don't know if I would listen to it again

ok

I feel guilty that so many of these songs I know, yet I don't give ol' Carole much thought. Clearly an incredible songwriter with a really pure, rich tone to her voice which is so soothing. A triumph

Wow, Carole King was a pop cultural tyrannosaurus rex! I was largely ignorant of her, but bet I've heard countless dozens of songs she wrote over the years. Fave track - "It's Too Late"

Classic

I liked the first half. The second half, I began to feel fatigue.

Incredible. Iconic.

Couldn’t believe how many hits were on this album that had been covered by other artists. What an iconic album.

did not care for it, but that's a turning point of a record

I know this first song! I don’t think I knew it was by Carole King. I feel like I’ve heard of her but didn’t really know anything about her. And I know the second one, too. I guess she’s a pop queen of the 70s.

one of the fairy godmothers of rock and roll

One of my all time favorite albums. I feel the earth move has been ringing in my head since getting this pick.

Recognizable songs I didn't realize were by Carole King - I Feel the Earth Move | It's Too Late Relaxing but pained/Emotional/Weirdly uplifting/Bittersweet

the heart. Telling compelling stories with each song. The music is a great accompaniment, never overshadowing her great vocals. She is one of the greatest song writers in history and her credits could easily fill all time lists. I cannot say enough good about this album(and King herself). Definitely a must listen.

Have a soft spot for folky female singers. She is no Aretha Franklin but definitely has a lot of well known songs on this album. I'd say the production isn't amazing on this but it was early 70s and not on a big label, so fair play to them for pushing out a bunch of bangers. I'll leave the technical analysis to bwoi. Also check out that McFly cover

Great album, I was very impressed! Turns out I was familiar with King’s work without knowing specifically who she was. “It’s too Late” and “Natural Woman” are obviously part of the zeitgeist. She’s obviously a very talented songwriter.

No..

One of the classics

This is the good shit. Great start with I feel the earth move. So far away is slower, but a great ballad. It’s too late is solid. Funky and soulful. Album is great so far. Home Again is a bit of a lull, but not bad. Beautiful is fun. Way over yonder is solid again. You’ve got a friend also slow ballad. Slow middle unfortunately letting down the side. Great album but will only revisit a number of the songs regularly.

Garbo

Very good. Lots of song I know but didn't know it was her.

So many familiar songs so good

Some decent tracks

Love it, I feel the earth move and way over yonder are great!

Outstanding.

meh

So many well known tunes

What a songwriter: these are almost all eternal classics! 3.5

Some solid songwriting and excellent production. Turns out I knew half the record because it’s half hit songs. I would say 3.5 for me

Has some lovely moments, but the production isn't doing much for me. I'm struggling to grasp onto the emotional core of the songs. Some great choruses though, especially in the big hits. Also "Where you lead" makes me think of Gilmore Girls which is always nice.

Actually enjoyed it more than I thought I would. I can see why people love this album.

Noen bra bangers, hvertfall " I feel the earth move"

7

Love the voice on this woman. A few standout tracks, but the sound was overall a little samey throughout.

it's 5/5 no doubbbb

what a treat.

That one album you always saw record hunting. Knew all the hits but enjoyed listening to the whole thing.

Timeless, easy listen great vocals. You got a friend is a classic but I also loved tapestry and way over yonder. Great stuff!

This is very comforting, like a 90s romcom soundtrack or an album I'd put on and listen to around the house. Maybe it's because I associate her with Gilmore Girls. I recognized quite a few songs, too. Carole's one talented lady.

Unbelievable album filled with hits. Now I know the sound of Carole King

What a treat. Didn't really know Carole King except from the Gilmore Girls theme but this was great and I knew a lot more songs than I thought I would.

This is cool! Didn't know who this was but I knew a couple of these songs. Really liked this album actually

For someone I’d never listened to this was excellent. Both the lyrics and her voice were incredible. Put me in a good mood listening to it.

Surpringly amazing album. Love the "spread out" feel to the music. Instruments are independent but work well together. Subtle in parts but very balanced

She has some great songs. Never realized how much she is covered. Great song writer and vocals.

Listening to this album spurred me to look up more info about Carole King. It was very interesting to find out how many hits she wrote. It seems like Sia took a page out of her book

You alright carole!

Good stuff. Lots of good songs on here. No surprise I guess, Carole King is an excellent songwriter. Bonus points for having a cat on the cover

There are some really good songs like You've got a friend and (You make me feel like) A natural woman (even though this one is a cover), but overall it's too slow paced for me.

Simply beautiful, I can't believe I've never heard of this album before. Absolutely love it, an easy 5 stars. What a gorgeous voice, and every song is worth listening to.

Väldigt bra

Reminds me of Fleetwood Mack, classic music from the 70s.

Full of classics

5

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Amazing, simply Amazing Album that's all I can say.

beautiful: the carole king musical caroline would really like this album

Muutama tuttu biisi. Voisin kuunnella helposti uudelleen ja taidan kuunnellakin...

Certified 5 star song writing

Listening to this with a good pair of headphones reveals a masterpiece in mixing/balance - audio effortlessly fades in and out/cross channel. This album is amazing, front to back

Classic

Very solid album. Great cover art. Lots of stuff you've probably heard before that's been covered a hundred times.

good song writing, some boppers

Good songs generally, not really what I'm looking for though.

Songs were very memorable

Siempre se me hizo sobrevalorado, pero volviéndolo a escuchar es rolón tras rolón. no me mata, pero fácilmente es un 5

Good, not great. Lot of good songs and liked the vocals but just wasn't feeling it.

This is a pretty remarkable album. It's absolutely choked with monster hits. The thing is, most of these hits I know because of other artists covering them. I don't think anyone can deny the sheer songwriting talent of Carole King. She's incredible. But every song is delivered in such a soft, chill manner that they rarely just GRAB you. But, ultimately, that's ok. The album feels whole in a way that very few albums do. Like it's all part of one, big... well, tapestry. Great songwriting, good performances. Overall, a pretty killer album.

The most impressive thing about this album is the consistency. Every track is carefully and creatively crafted, and there's not a single one that stands out in a bad way. Having said that, nothing really sets it apart as an all-time great, either. It's a really, really solid album. Best track: You've Got A Friend

Great songwriter, great voice. What’s not to like?

Hyviä tuttuja biisejä löyty tältä levyltä. Muutenkin diggailin tunnelmasta. Hyvän mielen levy!

god tier Singer-songwriter album

Oh wow

this is p cool, I know a few of the songs cause I think it's been on the radio liek a kazillion times. I guess it's "oldies" at this point but it's still catchy. 3/5.

A bit like Cloud Nine, some awesome tracks and I love her voice but there are some fillers that keep me from giving it 5 stars

Some nice moments... can see why it’s held in such high regard.