Tapestry

Okay. Dated AF tho'.

Not partic my bag but some classic tunes most will recognise and no doubting her talent. Solid 7

Not necessarily my favourite album, but virtually flawless songwriting.

Can't believe I know so many of these songs yet didn't have a clue who she was

Very america-coded but enjoyable listen at a musical level.

Such a pleasant experience, so many beautiful moments, great songwriting, great singing, the piano. Just clap for Carole King. Awesome, soft album, that ends powerfully with A Natural Woman - going straight into the rotation.

Okay I'm really loving this much more than I expected. We've had a lot of really generic sounding artists lately but her voice really pops on this album. The instruments also have an engaging dynamic range which really complements the vocals. It's also interesting seeing how much she had a hand in writing songs that I've only ever known in other contexts (like apparently she wrote Will You Love Me Tomorrow but The Shirelles recorded it first? And I love that we got a lively Mo-Town version from them but this one is just like, haunting and beautiful). This is genuinely the most interesting album to me that we've had in a while and I will be saving and going back to it.

Fantastic album. Enjoyed it the whole way through. Never knew who sung the popular songs I had heard before but it makes sense now

Really simple and really brilliant. Last song is stunning and I actually shot up like a sleeper agent when I heard the Gilmore Girls tune??

I love Carole King!

RATING: 6.5/10 HIGHLIGHT: Tapestry LOWLIGHT: Will You Love Me Tomorrow

7/10

an all-timer!

dosta si me ovo dopalo i htio bih još slušati, tako da dajem četvorku

Intellectually, I knew Carole King was responsible for a lot of big songs, but I never really understood why she’d be the basis for a hit Broadway musical. But I had no idea how much impact she really had. At least half of these have become standards in the western musical tradition, and for good reason. And she sings them beautifully. A lesser artist would have turned a lot of these songs into stinky cheese. And all that’s not to mention the title track, which absolutely floored me. Great album.

A great example of the singer-songwriter and folk-pop genre fusion. Her arrangements are understated but feel very inviting to listen to.

When I was a kid, one of the first memories I have is of my mom sitting at my grandma's kitchen table, her headphones on, with the extra-long cord running to the stereo. I have no idea what she was listening to, but I wouldn’t be surprised if it was Tapestry. I have to give 2 stars for that hit of nostalgia alone. Carole King's voice isn't anything to marvel at, but her songwriting? That's another story entirely! And just when you think she's doing covers with 'Will You Love Me Tomorrow' and 'Natural Woman,' it turns out—nope, she wrote those too. 'It's Too Late' is the 'Irreplaceable' of its time.

Phenomenal album 5/5 Catchy good vibes feet tapping and overall just really enjoyed this album

Pretty good. Not my style

Ну прикольно

very lyrical album, reminds me a lot of joni mitchell. really calm and settling and a great album to relax to. that being said, lacks innovation

I’m a sucker for this album. Played on repeat throughout Covid. Makes me feel like a natural woman. Soulful voice and writing from the heart. Sure it sounds 70s and dated, but I’m a sucker for that sound.

singer-songwriter music with a gentle tinge of soft rock and soul. Tapestry is like a warm cup of coffee with cream: not the most exciting or complex thing in the world, yet always delicious, welcome, and agreeable to many.

Pretty much nothing but closers here, and I'm a sucker for that! Smooth 70s pop excellence. Her voice is perfect for the songs, and the songs more than live up to that buttery voice. I wanna go slam out some walkdowns on my piano ASAP! From Wiki: "[King] wrote or co-wrote 118 songs that charted on the Billboard Hot 100 during the latter half of the 20th century..." Max Martin who? 118 is almost unbelievable, lol.

Oddly souful

I was today years old when I learned that the Gilmore Girls theme was a Carole King song. I also know more Carole King songs than I expected. 3.5

Carole King writes some great songs. I think I'd dig them more if I was in the right mood.

1.75 - I can see that these songs are well written and performed, but it's so not my style.

4 A bunch of comforting songs. Obviously influential, but dated.

Maybe a little higher than a 3. Lets say 3.25

of course it vibes as

Some great keys lines, talented songwriting and a classic voice, all topped off with a beautiful Aretha Franklin cover.

Good album, not my usual thing, but I enjoyed it.

I'm impressed that Carole King wrote her first hit when she was still a teenager. If you are into the singer/songwriter genre then this album is a must-own in your collection. Strong song writing and strong performances are throughout. A classic.

A solid entry on the list that inspired many artists after it. As a cornerstone of the 1971 singer songwriter movement, there's a nice, mellow tone to this album that you just don't get anymore. Carole's soulful voice alongside her honest and heartfelt lyrics really speak to us empathetic listeners. 7.5/10

While I complain of the overabundance of overrated 70s singer/songwriters on this list those criticisms do not apply to Carole King. Her songs are a study in excellent songwriting. They are personal and intimate. They avoid politics and instead focus on real people and real experiences which makes them far more inviting, universal, and accessible

While not being super amazing, it is still great and I can't think of any flaws.

This was a lot less one note than I expected. Few hits on this which are always like a warm hug out of nowhere, but on the whole went by mostly unremarkably.

Great album! The best so far, close to 5 stars

Bravo Carole

I've heard this so many times it's tough to listen to it fresh and have any insight. It's a pretty album but sometimes it lands a little softly. If it were the first time I was hearing it I might like it more.

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Not an album I would normally listen too, but I found it really enjoyable.

This album just feels like one of those super albums everyone should have heard of. It's packed to the brim with big tunes like 'It's Too Late', 'You've Got A Friend', and 'Where You Lead', where each feels like they've been lead theme to some TV series or featured in commercials a million times. The songs between the big ones are no slouch either, everything is quite good at worst. The album feels very warm and wholesome. There isn't anyone who can possibly be offended in any way by this record, which can feel a bit boring. I haven't listened to a lot of Carole King music. The only thing I know is that she's the producer behind a gazillion hits throughout the years. I can see why, as this is a stellar album. Can't put my finger exactly on why this is better than other similar acts, but it just is.

Wow, this is so nice. I've heard a lot of these songs in passing, but never really let them sink in. I'd listen to this again for sure.

Carole King-such an original. Beautiful lyrics-tears in my eyes.

The three-minute song, the chorus repeated thrice, the bridge – a passage from one end of the song to the other: the fundamentals of song writing. Listening to this wonderful album after such a long time was like meeting an old friend and immediately slipping back into laughs and anecdotes.

Great voice, some absolute classics and very hard not to justify 5*. So that’s what it got

One of those albums you know every word to, from one of the great songwriters. Oozes class from start to finish, even if it occasionally flirts with mawkishness. 18yo me would be so pleased I'm still listening to this. A comfortable 5*

A few fantastic songs and some mediocre ones...

I feel like I've been spoiled by electronic music over the years - I liked a few of the tracks, but for the most part this was quite boring actually!

LOVE slay queen

haven't even relistened yet but obvious masterpiece. had heard a lot of these songs growing up not realizing they were all the same person on the same album. my mind was for lack of a better term, blown. such crystal clear songwriting. a beautiful cozy hug

This is an album you claim to love to impress a cool girl, and then you actually listen to it... Really listen to it, and it turns you inside out. You've heard all these songs before, performed by different artists, but you didn't know who wrote them, and you've never heard them sung so sadly. Long after you've forgotten who the cool girl was, you are still haunted by the voice on this album, and you go around telling people what a sad song "You've Got a Friend in Me" really is.

pretty good

I like her

Ánægður að hafa fengið heila helgi til að njóta þessarar plötu 🔥

High 3, great album

Nothing but respect. This is not for me.

First listen. So Far Away is a banger. Good album.

classic 4-/5

no comment

Lovely album. If this had been a regular in my home growing up it would be a 5.

Classic songs

Her best songs on one album

It is very cool hearing Carole King take ownership of her songwriting like this. Taking a patchwork of songs she'd written for other people and reinventing them as her own. Tapestry works as a "best of" of career highlights, elevated and made more cohesive by having a consistent, simple set of arrangements. Carole King singing and playing the piano while an assortment of musicians bolster her performance. The hit rate is very high and the songwriting variety vast. Smackwater Jack is possibly only song track I would have trimmed.

Tapestry gets a solid 4, a very good singer-songwriter album

Enjoyed! Already knew a few songs but this was a perfect album for a slow, rainy autumnal morning

amazing amazing

OK. A bit naff

Now, around my 200th, I am convinced most records make this list because of one song.

Classic. For mom

I didn’t know carol king wrote so many good sonfs

Incredible album, many timeless classics there, she has a beautiful voice and the keys on some of those songs are moving

Definitely a classic album. One of those you just put on and enjoy. Solid songs all the way around.

TAPESTRY - Carole King (1971) - Album 1/1001 This is the first album I've listened to on the quest to try to get all 1001 Albums in - and, admittedly, the first time I've ever listened to it in full. Man, I'm so late to the party. There are so many hits on this one I didn't realize /were/ Carole King's. I heard these songs covered, yes, but hearing the full-fledged actual versions brings so much more depth and luster to the music. I wasn't familiar with Carole King's work before listening to Tapestry, but it's an easy, calming, beautiful album. A bit too easy in some parts, but overall a genuinely nice album.

A classic of singer songwriter folk, with some of the most timeless songs.

really chill and soft, didnt help me much when i was running in the treantmil, buuuut i enjoyed listening to it

A little overrated, but still a solid singer-songwriter album. 3.5 stars.

A little boring but very good. She was very popular in the 70’s, but now almost nobody knows her. I guess it wasn’t interesting enough to survive.

loving it, 8/10

Own it (CD + LP). I'm always happy to take the journey through this album. And what a great way to start the week! How can you not feel energized by "I Feel the Earth Move"?! This album is an embarrassment of riches - a collection of songs that have become standards that every mom and grandma knows by heart, plenty of dads and grandpas too. The production on this album is so clean - with every instrument and vocal clear in the mix, shifting nicely around in stereo - like you're there in the room with King and her cat. I first heard "You've Got a Friend" as sung by James Taylor - and although I prefer his acoustic guitar arrangement - King sounds so much more sincere in her performance, they are her words after all. Many great albums are not for everyone, but Tapestry is objectively beautiful and if you don't like at least half of the tracks on here, maybe you just don't like music? 5 stars.

Singer-Songwriter/Soft Rock Favorite Songs: *All but one* Least Favorite Song: Home Again (but it’s a great song nonetheless) Another surprise album for me. I’m not the biggest fan of Soft Rock as a genre, but my goodness, Carole King is a very talented writer and singer. I just really loved her vocals on this album. 9/10

Never heard of Carole King before so not sure what to expect. Really enjoyed this album very similar sound but doesn’t get too repetitive since it’s not that long overall a really good fun album.

I owe a big thank you to WFUV to exposing this to me a while back. And this really fits with the James Taylor stuff that I enjoy. I had never given this a listen before, but I really enjoyed it. Will definitely put this on a gain.

Goat!

C'était sympathique, mais vraiment sans plus. C'est rentré par une oreille et c'est sorti par l'autre, mais l’interprétation, était bien, la partie instrumentale aussi... mais ça fait environ 4 heures que j'ai fini de l'écouter et j'ai déjà oublié comment ça sonnait, ce qui est moyennement bon signe.

This found me on a particularly Carole King kind of day 💗

this is soul music. I don't know why we call it folk rock. I'd guess it's the color of King's skin that made the determination?? very good soul. even when it's sad, it feels good

Mangler revidering

#258 Heard Before? Purchased at a yard sale when I was a teenager because I read about it on allmusic. Listened to many many times since. Notes: - as a songwriting formalist, it doesn't get much better than this. so balanced and well-considered. - "carefully orchestrated pathos" is my favorite poetic device, and is used judiciously here. - production is just right, an odd blend of rigid professionalism and first-take rawness. - arrangements are similarly perfect - every little touch is the right one. - the title track and "Way Over Yonder" are a bit dull, but only enough to emphasize the shine of the other tracks. Verdict: The singer-songwriter goldilocks zone. Listen Again? I don't need to, but I just might.

Nice, some great stuff on there.

Belle découverte ! Un album sympa un peu à la Elton john, une belle voix.

Not bad, but not my style.

très belle voix, piano bien nickel mais un peu déçu qu'à part it's too late les meilleures musiques soient des reprises

It's stunningly beautiful.

I had bad feelings at the start, it slaps

It's not something I'd find myself listening to often but I can appreciate the quality here, lot's of hits as well

This album is an impressive accomplishment. Based solely on this album, Carole King will always hold a place as one of the great songwriters. 5 Boolean: True

Okay

classic

its a great album, there are a lot of hits. i like '(you make me feel like) a natural woman' and 'smackwater jack' the best, i think. i wanna learn the smackwater bassline. this is a classic, easy-listening, safe album, which i dont mind. i hope to see more interesting/out-there albums next.

Solid songcraft and white girl soul. Certainly a classic for its era and worthy of the list. Just not putting this on very often TBH. Solid 3.

this shit is good ngl, old vibes type shit. i give it a solid 8/10

While I can't say that anyone has made me feel like a natural woman, this album is very impressive. King belts out a few bangers and makes this a soulful (and sometimes sorrowful) anthem-rich album. Top tracks: "It's Too Late,"I Feel the Earth Move," "You've Got a Friend," "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"

not really my vibe and things get samey by the end, but the songwriting is S-tier

Good but not for me

Great voice and very cozy but still energetic music. Also did not know she looked like that and was def a guest on gilmore girls one ep. love learning shi like thah

The Gilmore Girls theme song ay? I was unfamiliar with your game Mrs. King. The album is good but I feel like me on a better day would rate it higher.

Lindo

Enjoyed this

Albums i would bring to me on a desert island. Such genius in the lyrics, such heart in the songs, Carole King i love love love you This is the album i always go back to

Very very good and reminds me of my childhood. My parents listened to this and James Taylor a lot when I was a kid. Fun trip down memory lane. 8.5/10 Top song... I feel the earth move

What an incredible set of songs. Can’t believe this album is relatively new to me.

Excellent classic pop that I had never enjoyed before.

Varying degrees of success but an overall warm and light experience makes this record’s classic status totally make sense

Onpa erityisen hankalasti arvosteltava albumi. Aivan erityisesti mieletön basisti ja bassokuviot läpi albumin. Bändin soittoa kuuntelisi vaikka kuinka kauan, todella sielukasta menoa. Mutta yleistunnelma albumilla: hyvän alun jälkeen lässähtää ja lässähtää niin totaalisesti, että koko albumin kuuntelu alkaa käymään työstä. Ei missään tapauksessa huonoa musiikkia ja soitto aivan erinomaista, biisien tunnelma vaan tekee kuuntelukokemuksen työlääksi ja tylsäksi. 2/5

Very good album

Beautiful and perfect. So many amazing songs in the one album.

Meh, got some bangers, but the rest is fillers. Can’t deny the talent, but when compared to the other “greatest” albums it lacks a bit. With that said, natural woman and earth moves both reach epic levels of slap.

First five star review for an album I hadn’t listened to before. Of course I had heard many of the songs but didn’t realise they all came from this masterpiece of an album.

Been obsessed with this one since listening to it for this. Whole album stuck in my head

There's no point in being contrarian with this album; it is beautiful and there is no disputing that. Such smooth listening. Beautiful was my fav song and first listen of the album. Way Over Yonder and You've Got A Friend were my other highlights

Review - great singer songwriter album. Almost every song on here is a classic. If you don't know much about Carole King going in you'll think "wow, a lot of cover versions", until you look it up and find out she wrote all these songs in the first place. Reading about the album, finding out it was recorded in a facility with 3 studios - while this was being recorded, the other studios were being used by James Taylor to record Mud Slide Slim, and Joni Mitchell to record Blue. An absolutely ludicrous density of talent in one place. Score - 8.5/10 Need to listen? YES

My exposure to this album has only been to "I feel the Earth move" "You've got a friend" and "It's too late"; arguably her 3 biggest songs. So I was pretty excited to give this album a listen proper. Listening all the way through, I understand why those 3 songs stood out as singles comparatively to the rest of the albums, but I've gotta say, this has been a soothing pop rock record to listen to. As far as influence, I mean. Taylor Swift has flat out said this was one of her biggest inspirations as artist. Depending on how you feel about her may swift(!) you in a different direction with regards to how you should rate this album. Well, much like Swift, Pre "Shake it Off." I truly enjoy this album. 5/5 for one of the best Female Pop Rock albums of all time.

A quiet album of the 70s that packs a steady punch. My respect for Carole King has grown immensely in the last decade.

It’s hard to enjoy the likes of Fiona Apple and not hear the influences drawn from this work.

There are songs here I had no idea King wrote; that she wrote all these songs for the same album is ridiculous. That we start with “I Feel the Earth Move” and end with “You Make Me Feel” is equally ridiculous. Wow!

Very beautiful record that I had been gifted but never given a listen and honestly I wish i did earlier. Very nice sounding singer songwriter folk music that is still quite catchy. Smooth and slow sound creates an intimate atmosphere that helps to relax in and enjoy the performances. Also really like the cat.

Listened on the way home from the lake with Mom she loves this album it was a nice moment

I've loved this album for a long time. It's just such an incredible album, and it gives them goosebumps every time I listen to it. This is just really good from the opening all the way through the album to it's very end. If I were to be pedantic, I would say that 'Smackwater Jack' is weak compared to everything else, but this is just a nitpick on an otherwise pretty flawless album, in my opinion. Fav Track: So Far Away

Yeah I’m not too cool to give this anything but a five

The 3-star option is very capacious. It covers a pretty wide field.

i feel like it’s good but it’s not really my thing

I've tried to like this album a few times. It just doesn't excite me. I respect her though.

Seemed interesting.

Not my usual thing but there's some good stuff on here with some classics. Good stuff

Listened to this one already a few years ago, loved it then, love it now

A classic for a reason.

I like it a lot.. Every song was good

5: I will happily play this album anytime 4: I may occasionally play this album of my own free will 3: I will happily listen to this if someone plays it in the background 2: I will tolerate this if it is playing in the background 1: I will leave the room if someone plays this in the background

I enjoyed it she has a nice voice. Got a little old though so not a 5.

I sae a review that summed this up perfectly, " beautiful and boring." This was a great listen, but I don't think I will listen a second time.

Too much in the "easy listening" category for my taste.

Muy buen piano y vocales anashe god godines godiano

I feel autumn listening to this masterpiece, in the best way possible. Also forever Gilmore Girls girl 🍁🥮

Gilmore Girls theme song is goated

Nice and chill, lowk jazzy at times. She has a unique voice that’s a little raspy/nasaly, and she sings lower so good belting options. Some of them sound like they’d be in Gilmore girls or another autumn-esque series. I think smackwater jack was fun hehe. I don’t think I would listen to this on a regular basis but I’d be happy to hear some in films and such!

One of the best to ever do it

Was a good classic soft rock album. Nothing I loved, but good overall.

Muito bom mané

had some songs saved from this already, shes great

Lovedddd way over yonder, smackwater jack, and you’ve got a friend. Already knew it’s too late and so far away (it’s too late has been stalking me for months, shows up on every shuffle so getting this album today kind of spooked me), but overall pretty good album that is very cohesive. I liked when she leaned into the soul vibe more, and definitely enjoyed the backup vocals. The Gilmore girls theme song shocked me I didn’t expect that it sounds different in this version. Overall pretty good, probably wouldn’t go back to the whole album but there’s a few standouts.

kitty <3

I've heard that this artist was good but I didn't expect how much I would like this album. It's a perfect blend of soul and folk and it just works. I understand why the Gilmore Girls used a song off this album for the theme song. It's a cozy album but it's engaging. I paused the album when I walked away from it, that's how you know its good.

This is James Taylor if he was a woman, to take nothing away from either artist as I mean that in the most complimentary way possible. Maybe James Taylor is the male version of Carole King. Really pleasant songwriting and performance, no notes out of rhythm or out of tune but with a ton of emotion and really excellent singing. Her voice cuts through everything else. I can't tell if she's double tracked anywhere (did they do that in 1971?) but if not her backup singers are really excellent too. "It's Too Late" and "Where You Lead" were my favorites but the whole thing was a great listen. Perfect summer music.

Meh

It's pretty but less my style

This thing is absolutely stacked with the best songs ever written.

3/5 Favorite Songs: I Feel the Earth Move Its Too Late You've Got a Friend Smackwater Jack

This is a tough one for me to review. Cultural monument for good reasons. Great monumental pop songs. They're in the bloodstream of anyone alive in the 20th Century. And they're not stupid, I can't in good faith pick them apart and attribute them to gimmickry and sentimentality. (I mean, they CAN be picked apart that way, but I don't think they can in good faith: everyone sometimes succumbs to these feelings of love, and friendship, and comfort, and trust, we're just differently squeamish about it... but the lyrical expression here isn't false or fake, it's true, it seems to me.) I like Carol King's unadorned voice and feel like it fits the relatively casual production of the album. But I also don't really like Carol King's voice. And I find the production and the playing good, but dull. Yes, the ultimate cozy sweater album. Yes, it deserves to be beloved. But maybe not by me. It's a great album that I don't really like all that much. And when I set it next to monuments of the same year, especially Joni Mitchell's Blue, it's not that interesting, or compare the performances to Motown-recorded pop R&B of the time, and it feels bland. I feel like most of its most direct influences are in the relatively sturdy, 70s soft rock pop of Barbara Streisand, the Carpenters, Anne Murray and the like. So it's a weird classic for me: I'm split between a 3 star assessment and 5 star acknowledgement. I'm giving up and splitting the difference: 4, but considering it an obvious and essential album to include on must-listen lists.

Pretty great album with a few dull tracks.

I didn't realize some of these were her! Wow, a lot of great songs. Not my usual style but I need to send this to my wife.

Pretty good, the slower songs were my preference for sure. Very good bass lines in most songs and the piano was great.

I never understood the appeal. There aren't any bad songs here, but they're all pretty boring. I would choose any Paul Williams album over this.

7.5 out 10, solid and chill vibes although not particularly my taste. I Feel the Earth Move, Tapestry, So Far Away are my favs. A Natural Woman is a classic and never had heard the OG before.

I Feel The Earth Move is just such an absolute banger of a song. Like, this alone could carry an album. The rest is pretty great too! But I just absolutely love that one song. Well worth a listen.

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When this first came out, my girlfriend listened to this almost nonstop for weeks. It drove me crazy after a while. I still can't stand to hear it, even though there are amazing songs on in.

Lovely album, she delivers a quiet power so effortlessly through her voice a delight to listen to

Cliche? Some good string instrumentation at the end though. Not too experienced with these types of songs so I might just need more practice listening to them to fully appreciate the style.

Love this album. Beautiful.

Great album, classy, iconic songs.

This is my moms favorite album. There are few albums that have been played as much as this one in my house growing up - I recall sleepy Saturday mornings waking up to my mom cleaning and playing this on the turntable or CD player and the music echoing throughout the house. Every song has a nostalgia to it that is impossible for me to erase - every song is beautiful and both musically and lyrically strong. I still listen to this one almost once a week, whenever I clean. Songs are relevant in ways that I haven't ever experienced before. It is a classic album and one of the greats.

lovely

Musically talented, lovely voice, some big, famous and timeless hits, though not my favourite album ever it is a very likeable and instantly recognisable record

Had the LP sitting in my collection but had previously dismissed it, having not warmed to it on a first listen. Some great songwriting in here, and musicianship (particularly the bass-playing, which is classy as). Bookends are my favourites, as stand out 'bangers' and I found the rest entirely listenable, though also too consistently downbeat and weepy for my usual tastes. I can see why it's such a well-rated album, just not necessarily my cup of tea.

Pretty amazing showcase of songwriting skills. Although some of the performances here might be overshadowed by versions performed by other artists, the quality of the songs and her simple arrangements still sound great.

WOW. Just WOW 🤯

Classic. I hadn't realized she had written so many hit songs.

Good songwriting. I enjoy her work more than some of her peers.

An excellent album. 4.5

Un clásico sin duda.

Not my first time hearing most of these songs, owing to the substantial legacy of King's songwriting on this album. I'd caution you against feeling like you've heard this before. You have, but this is the place where these songs came from. Performances are good, recording is quite clean and full for its era and King's singing is lovely. The focus of the work is on the songwriting, however, and fittingly so. It doesn't happen to be a style I sit with often but this is a masterpiece of this particular kind of music and its legacy is obvious from the innumerable covers that have flowed from it. 5/5

A classic

pleasantly surprised

Nice and calming album. Knew a few of the songs which I didn't expect

Very cool

One of the best pop records ever made

A certified classic, of course, but I had not realised that Carole King recorded so many solo albums, as I have never heard anyone mention any of the other fifteen. I wonder why, because she is certainly not short of songs

There are some real classics on this album, with the best of them I Feel the Earth Move and You’ve Got a Friend imo. If you’re in the mood for a gentle listen, it’s great. But in most circumstances, it’s probably a bit too Radio 2 to be in my very top tier. It’s very easy listening and hence lacks the edge or pace, for the most part, that would have made me really enjoy this.

A simply great pop album. King's voice is wonderful, and the songs are a great testament to her prowess as a songwriter. My favourites are 'I Feel the Earth Move' 'It's Too Late' and the title track.

I wavered for a bit between 4 and 5 stars, but as every song here is at least very good (and many are great) I eventually concluded that it’s got to be the latter. A soft-rock/pop album focused on Carole King’s vocals and piano, the songs are a mix of new material (highlights include ‘I Feel the Earth Move’ and ‘It’s Too Late’), plus King’s own recordings of several of her songs that had been made famous by other artists (e.g. brilliant versions of ‘You’ve Got a Friend’, ‘Will You Love Me Tomorrow?’ and ‘Natural Woman’). Fantastic melodies.

Wait a second, I thought the 60s happened. Then I listen to this album and it sounds like they didn’t. We can all return to our love songs and pop songs and all is well with the social order. This just isn’t what I expected. It’s an iconic album and I expected something with greater depth and more…texture. It’s a nice album and if these songs were playing in your ‘71 VW Beetle, I’m sure it would have a great deal of nostalgic appeal. Carole King has written some very popular songs and I’m sure this deserves a higher rating than my 3/5. But that would just feel dishonest.

I remember hearing many of these songs on the radio as a kid, so this listen comes with a bit of nostalgia. What is strange is that for all of the critical acclaim, this seems like the pop/love song album that sounds way more significant than it is. The bold tracks hint at more but never quite get there. For example, the song Beautiful should be way more impactful than it is, but its exhortation sounds too transactional… “Show the world all the love in your heart, then people gonna treat you better…” then you’ll realize how beautiful you are? It reminds me of a friend of mine’s persuasive speech in college years ago. He argued three reasons why you should send Thank You notes. The final reason being that you’ll likely get more and better gifts in the future. I always thought you wrote thank you notes to show gratitude. Anyway, I still love Carole King’s voice, and while later listening hasn’t revealed new gems, I am impressed with her voice and sense of style. Plus, she brings back fond memories.

Great album top to bottom. An easy 5 stars.

я НЕ понимаю как её слушала до этого, в каком сценарии и пошла слушать этот альбом полностью и читать вики про него?.. иц ок

Such a boppy and moody mix of amazing vocals, backing music, and storytelling. Loved every song, and all the emotion and feeling to her music and lyrics. Boppy Fall vibes for sure!

An genuine classic. Sometimes, I wish my big brothers had been less into prog rock and metal, or that my parents didn't only do classical, and then I might have grown up with this, instead of having to seek it out as an adult. But it's been in my life for a while now. And it's so good.

A beautiful album from start to finish. It's filled with powerful, soulful songs. Some songs are bigger hits than others, but damn if this album isn't great from cover to cover.

i remember people doing I Feel The Earth Move at the NYE Bovine Jam

definitely not my style but i enjoyed it. also didnt listen to the full thing bc i wanted to talk to lola .

What an album. Such beautiful songwriting and incredible instrumentals Have to give this 5.

Beautiful

“An absolute cracker. It moved me. It chilled me. It was a good time.” (Wilkes, 2026)

I wasn't really aware how crazy good Carole King is as a songwriter and as a performer. Apparently wrote "You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman" specifically for Aretha Franklin. All time classic. So many classic songs on this album covered by many. Listening to this late at night. Perfect album.

This proves I do like folk/singer-songwriter music when it’s well written to beautiful melodies

Classic, but not my thing. Great songwriting but I didn't enjoy listening.

Just fine

This was pretty good. A bit too "AM Radio" for my general music tastes, but it was fine. Didn't hate any of the songs.

Not listened to this for quite a while - I'd forgotten how good it is. From memory I was thinking 4/5, but hearing it again it's getting 5/5.

This was a great way to wind down into a weekend. So many hits on here it's almost an American songbook. Probably not something I'd love to listen to on every occasion, but many of the songs are timeless, and they're all beautifully performed.

Not many albums can manage to collect this many hits without being a full on greatest hits album. Not necessarily my thing, but let's not pretend that these songs aren't all time greats.

It was a charming record and I thought was interestingly mixed to really emphasize the vocals. Idk why it stood out to me this time but with all other solo vocalists, it never really stood out like this. But yeah, charming.

Not much to say, this album is a banger. I want to listen again to see if I want to give it a 4 or 5 but there are so many recognizable songs on here. It really puts in perspective how ubiquitous she is in pop culture. Bonus points for gilmore girl theme song. Didn't realize they got it from this album I'm going 5/5. I mean this album has I Feel the Earth Move, You've Got a Friend, Where You Lead, Will You Love Me Tomorrow, and You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman. This just has banger after banger

Such a beautiful album. Her voice is just so full of emotion. The melodies get stuck in your head. The first 5 songs are bangers. Favorite was So Far Away. Found myself singing it for days.

Agh I’m so tempted to give this 5 stars…maybe I’ll come back and update it

Singer Songwriter gold.

Okay Carole King! I didn’t realize you had so many bops! Really good soft pop/coffeehouse vibes here, perfect listen this morning. Likes: too many to type, most songs here

Carole King – Tapestry (1971) ​On Day 218, I got sonically enlightened. This was one of those albums I deliberately saved myself from listening to until a moment like this challenge, and hearing the full LP from front to back was an immensely rewarding experience. The warm vocal delivery over mellow piano, blending a sweet, tender pop sound over traditional folk, was pure perfection. ​Honestly, every single song on the tracklist stood out. "I Feel the Earth Move" was a sweet opener that set the tone for the entire session. "Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow?" was exceptionally beautiful (and learning Joni Mitchell provided backing vocals makes it even better). Her personal rendition of "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" which I originally knew from Aretha Franklin was a major highlight. Tracks like "Smackwater Jack" showcased her songwriting pen at its absolute peak, while "You've Got a Friend" and "Where You Lead" were equally incredible. I can't fully explain how beautiful this record was. A flawless 5/5.

уважаю, но не мое, для меня скучновато

Expertly written/performed, comfy/cozy music.

This list is infested with easy listening soft rock garbage and each time I get one I can feel my blood pressure rising. This album must sit atop that stenching pile of shit, smelling of roses and gleaming in gold. Its really good.

the album recorded one studio over from Joni Mitchell’s Blue

Loved so much

I feel disappointed. I’ve listened to over a thousand albums in my life, and today was the first time I got this one. For so long I was told it was one of the greatest albums, and I always was excited to listen to it. Now that I have, I can say it’s a very good album, but not as good as I have heard it hyped to be. I guess that’s what I get for going in with too high expectations. I might have to give this a few more listens

Liked it. Lots of it are chill, relaxing and interesting to listen to

I know its a classic. I don't really like it.

King's titles are catchy, affecting, and so well performed. I can't believe I've made it this far into life only having digested her first track.

Notas interesantes, groovy a momentos, luego más suave, versátil en su nicho Letras muy nobles, aprovecha la oportunidad para hablar de temas importantes varios You've Got a Friend es mi favorita o la que más me llegó a mi Su voz da calma, y evoca nostalgia, lo hace muy bien, me parece súper talentosa Recomendable y reescuchable

This is very easily enjoyed, and I recognised lots of songs although I don't think it was these versions I was recognising. The tones and vibes are all great though.

Another album where I don't think it's bad, it's just not my thing. "Smackwater Jack" was alright

Beautiful album. Amazing for a Sunday. I love It’s too Late and I feel the esrth move. Some classic melodies as well.

Really not my kind of thing, but certainly a pleasant enough listen. Perhaps too easy to listen to, this album doesn't really spark any interest or excitement in me, or challenge me in any way, which i guess it doesn't really need to. 'It's Too Late' is pretty good, and its nice to finally hear the song that spawned a line I've been hearing for basically my whole life albeit without any context.

Just a well-constructed, intimate, and enjoyable album. I hadn't actually heard the entire album before today, just some of the highlights throughout the years. Arguably one of the best albums from a female songwriter too. And Carole King wasn't some rookie before this and her debut album, as she had been writing songs for about a decade prior. When you have that knack for songwriting, it should be no surprise when one of your albums becomes a well-regarded hit!

Un álbum muy original tanto lírica como musicalmente. Conceptos muy interesantes.

Absolutely masterful composition. Each song is unique and soulful, and closing out with Tapestry and A Natural Woman is amazing

This album holds a similar space that Billy Joel's "The Stranger" does for me. Both are evergreen examples of some of the best songwriting 20th century America had to offer. I'd argue that Carole King has more recognizable songs on this record than any Billy Joel album though. And it doesn't even need to be argued that her singing voice is more powerful by orders of magnitude. Few artists can sing with such simplicity and instantly command your attention. This one doesn't need a song by song deep dive, I feel like that goes against the ease with which this record plays out. But I will say "Home Again" into "Beautiful" goes under the radar, for fair reasons. It's an easy 5/5 no need to think too much about it

Semmosta 70-luvun lauleskelua, ihan okei.

Mukavan pehmonen soul? pop? levy. Jakso kuunnella alusta loppuun, mutta ei suurempia tunteita herättänyt tämäkään.

9/10 – Great

3.83 out of 5 stars for Carole King's brilliant Tapestry. I'm actually going to rate this a 5 star just due to the fact that Carole King has authored or co-authored at least 116 Top 100 Billboard Hits and is an absolute master of songwriting and story telling. This album is so so good. It's a must listen and absolutely deserves to be on this list.

Absolute fire.

Exceptional songwriter. Cover photo gives the same vibes as the music.

She’s fine in small doses but I struggled getting through this.

So boring.

4 out of 5. Another fun album to cook to.

bangs

3.5+

Didn’t have high expectations going in, but this was a pleasant surprise. Amazing voice, with pared back accompaniments letting it shine

Mellow melodies to my ears, not used to this type of genre but it was really good.

Que disco tan curioso, es primera vez que lo escucho y a pesar de ella se siento como si ya lo hubiera conocido. Me gustó mucho.

Carole King has a powerful, sensual voice. Really sold album. I liked the bluesy, soulful sound she produced. Very intimate

4 stars for it’s too late

20. jul 2026. 13.00h iconic album MENI LICNO (plus virgin suicides, gilmore girls)

노래가 꽤 잔잔하고 분위기가 좋았다. The song was quite soothing and had a nice atmosphere.

no detailed listening notes cause i didn't listen at the computer, but... incredible. just incredible. you can hear her 60s songwriting coming thru, but she carries this above and beyond that.

Songs range from solid to classic.

What a great album. I wonder if she did lots of covers, or I've heard lots of covers of her songs.

This album feels so nostalgic even though I didn't grow up on it. Also I was gagged because I had no clue that she did the gilmore girls song.

One of the goats, really loved listening to this fully for the first time. Might acquire the vinyl. Jarvis, pull that up 🧐

1970s pop rock with a hint of country has a dear place in my heart. I'm not American, English is my third language, but this genre has something so nostalgic about it that it makes me feel emotional even though I have zero emotional attachment to it. And Carole King is a painter with her voice, this album depicts clear images in my mind of a simpler time (that never existed) - this is something few artists can do. There's something in this album akin to the idea of "white people's blues" - I don't even know if this is a thing, but that's what it feels like to me. The production level is good, the music gracefully grew older, Carole King's voice is powerful even when the songs are not. There are MANY great songs in this album, and they all convey the same love for humanity, for a specific person. Who thought I'd like old pop rock music?

What happens when you get one of America’s greatest pop songwriters and get her in front of the piano? You get an utter classic that influenced artists for 50+ years. With songs of desire (“I Feel the Earth Move”), longing (“So Far Away”), friendship (“You’ve Got a Friend”), she created a truly timeless work. A masterpiece.

Smooth listening

Perfect song after perfect song. There are no low spots, but You've got a Friend, Far Away, It's Too Late and Natural Woman are heart stopping standouts. And Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, her slowed down, stripped back version of the song she wrote for the Shirelles, will take the top of your head off. With Joni Mitchell and James Taylor on backup vocals, it's a revelation. A great album.

Heard it before. Re-listening to this album was a rollercoaster. My controversial opinion is just that I don't care about it too much? For the first couple of songs I thought maybe I was too mean about it before. But the longer it went on the more my opinion about it being meh overall solidified. Sorry 2/5

great album 9/10 1 skip

expressive, catchy, heartfelt, iconic songs. sincere singer-songwriter, piano-led w/nice guitar. kept asking myself 'what is this song about...?' 'it can't be that straightforward..?' though. favorite songs: so far away, way over yonder, you've got a friend.

From noise rock to this: talk about genre whiplash! Unfortunately (or fortunately depending on how you see it) I can't help but laugh when I hear "I Hear the Earth Move" start up. I always think of Mary Roach doing a...questionable rendition of this otherwise-brilliant song on American Idol. Carole King was famously a songwriting titan and hitmaker for several others, but she proves here she can more than carry her own weight when she's allowed to tackle her own material on her own terms. It's very safe and measured 70s pop to be sure, and nothing really matches the incredible energy the opener brings. This isn't to say King isn't giving it her absolute all on most of these songs, because I never knew she had this much voice in her; that was a pleasant surprise! Tapestry came out of the CSNY, Neil Young and Joni Mitchell school of elaborate lyrics mixed with folksy instrumentation, but I can't help but feel the individuality has been sucked out of this album by its production. If this wasn't resident established hitmaker Carole King singing, the album would likely disappear into the void of the countless 70s pop albums that aped it. I chalk it up to the effect of King writing songs for so many different and disparate artists that the album struggles to find a unified voice, though it evidences King's own versatility at the same time. To me, there just isn't much to dive into past the mega hit singles and the album suffers from being too perfect; I mean, even the Carpenters tried to sound warm and human on their records! The slow to medium pacing of most of the tracks also doesn't help restore the much-needed colour. A fine enough performance from Carole King herself, but the name value carries this album to its notoriety in my eyes. Key Tracks: I Feel the Earth Move, Beautiful, Where You Lead

This album is wonderful, such a delight of a record, not just because of the great songs it includes, but also because of the warm sensation it provokes, through the ambient of the songs and the way of singing of Carole King. This is truly a gem of great music, maybe not too extraordinary, but so well delivered and with a lot of taste. The combinations of sounds, the jazz hints in some moments, great folk influences, all of this and much more tiny elements help build this album in an extraordinary way, in a way that sounds very polished and ethereal, but at the same time with so much power. It is really a pleasure to listen to this album.

So damn good. Every song is awesome. Home Again hit me really hard.

Doubted for a long time whether this was a five or not. Especially since it's such an iconic album and rightfully so. It just has a three song run that's a bit weaker than the rest of the album.

I'd heard all of these songs before, but I'd never really Listened to the Album (capitalization intentional). This is a masterpiece, full stop.

Love it heard it a billion times

My mom played this album a lot when I was growing up, so I was quite familiar with it, but I can say that it stands the test of time. King's songwriting is superb and this album spawned so many hits both for herself and for those who covered her songs, it's truly part of the American landscape of popular music.

Some pretty great songs on this album.

She rocked it

Nice easy listening stuff

What a songbook! There were so many songs that I recognized here. The linear notes also had a notable list of guest performers. At first I found it a little drab, but there were so many notable songs on this one. Perhaps a little dated. Ended well. 4 Stars.

This album is like being a 5 year old with a paper cut, and having your mum kiss it better. She was in the middle of a business call in which she was telling her deadbeat clients to shit or get off the pot, because she respects herself too much to wait for their mucking around. She is also cooking dinner, because she has to do everything know that your deadbeat father has run off with his secretary. Somehow, with all of this going on, she still makes you feel like you are the only person on earth that matters.

Meh. Not nad but did nothing for me

I new just one song, when the album came up today. I already new this is going to be great.

not what I usually listen to but it sounds really nice. kittyyyy on the album cover lol.

Didnt get through first four songs. Not my type.

So good! Favorite tracks: I Feel the Earth Move ; It's Too Late

Lo estoy terminando de escuchar, tiene temazos y la mina una muy linda voz. Me alegró un poco la mañana y la noche de vuelta a casa. Lo volvería a escuchar sin dudas.

Gorgeous vocals, delightful melodies and all in all a great all rounder.

Where has this album been my whole life, perfect no notes going on heavy rotation

I've been looking forward to this one since starting this journey. Obviously I know some of the songs, but I haven't listened to the whole thing. I've been hoping for an album which will hit me like early Joni. Sadly, this did not hit me. It's good of course, but very samey. Joni's early albums have such variation in instrumentation, vocals, melody, style. This is just piano and vocals. On the strength of the hits it just about gets a 4, but the lack of variety of ability to make me feel much pulls it down.

Fill of memories of teenage parties (I was so cool!)

I’m liking this. A solid 6/10. Some songs were great but some just “eh”

Went into this album with no expectations, and it started off great! I Feel the Earth Move is a great album opener and the next few songs were a bit milder but still good. Overall a pretty easy listen, but I doubt I will be really reaching for it again, it's not really my style. But I understand why it might be here, and it has not a single bad song on it. I think the production is very good and her vocals are definitely a high note of this piece.

Сара засрала челик па није слушала Марко 3-

So excellent

4,13 1. "I Feel the Earth Move" 2. "It's Too Late" 3. "You've Got a Friend"

8.7 Really incredible album! It genuinely just makes you feel very homey and warm. Can’t wait to listen to this in the fall! Favorite Song: You’ve Got a Friend

growing up on gilmore girls i went in expecting “where you lead” vibes and it was exactly that not ideal to listen to when you have “stay” by the kid laroi and jb in your left year but you gotta do what you gotta do ig it def was enjoyed

Previously known. Iconic.

Not bad. I recognized a lot of the songs, but I never realized they were her songs. I believe most of the ones I heard before were covered by someone else.

Nyt ei saa ymmärtää väärin: Carole King on upea artisti. Musta on vaan uskomatonta, miten niin upeaääninen nainen onnistuu tekeen niin pintapuolisia rakkauslauluja. Olisin kaivannut enemmän menoa, samanlaista jolla levy alkaa. Sanoitukset eivät oikein sävyttäneet ja jossain kohtaa rupesi ihan naurattamaan, että kierrättääkö hän samoja sanoituksia joka biisissä. I fell the Earth move on erään rakkaan ystäväni karaokebravuuri, ja olen kuullut sen 8 vuoden aikana hyvin usein. Sille en voi olla hymyilemättä. Jotenkin kokonaisuus jätti vähän kädenlämpöiseksi.