Tapestry

Kuuntelin tätä ja aattelin että onpa soundtrackimäistä ja ihan varppina soinu the bearissa. Niin olikin! Oon velho. Vittu se on hyvä sarja. Jumalauta. Säännöstellään sitä vikaa tuottaria petrin kaa silleen että katotaan max kaks jaksoa päivässä koska se on niin hyvä. Huoh. Kaiken kaikkiaan ilahduttava ja svengaava kokonaisuus! Tää kansikuva on musta myös aivan tosi ihana ja symppis. Anteeksi mitä vittua yhtäkkiä gilmore girlsin tunnari? xd jumpscare!!!!!!!!!!!! Onko maailman bängerein albumin lopetusbiisi? Ei välttis. Mutta up there. 4/5 hyvä!

Aattelin etukäteen että tää ois selkee viis tähteä mut nyt kun kuuntelin niin taitaa jäädä neljään. Ihan huikee veto ja (post)hippiliikkeen parhaita biisejä täynnä, mut sit pari vähän heikompaa biisiä verottaa. Silti lemppareita tältä aikakaudelta!

Kova meno! 🙌🏼 Ja siis wau! Tiukkoja ylläreitä: ”Ai tääki on alkujaan Carolen kynästä?!!?!” 🤩

Ah, pitkästä aikaa jotain iloista. Love me some old school folk rock muijat ja tiesin et tykkäisin tästä. Tulee hyvä mieli, easy listening ja yksinkertaisesti vain hyvää musiikkia.

minun folkkisydän niin tätä rakastaa ✨💐 muuten viiden tähden setti, mutta vähän semmoista toisiinsa puuroutuvia kappaleita myös

Never been into this kind of music, however this album stole my heart Carole's vocals are absolutely amazing, like really they are so good The piano also sounds so so fantastic 4stars, really love this album

It feels like such an important album. Carole King should be regarded at the uppermost echelon of songwriters. Some would prefer other covers of her songs here and there, but there is a simplicity, a feel for intimacy that makes the whole. 10/10 [KEEP]

a classic!

70s folk rock. Some really beautiful classics.

GILMORE GIRLS THEME SONG KRAHHH very stevie nicks, i love it <3

The first album where Sarah started dancing, so automatic 5 stars.

This is exactly what a singer-songwriter album should be like! I was familiar with Carole King as a composer, but on *Tapestry* she really does showcase her songs perfectly: vocals, arrangements, production - everything fits together. She does so without any frills; for the most part, we hear just her voice and the piano. And when a song needs more - drums, bass, guitar, strings, organ - then that’s what you get. And if not, then not - that’s probably the greater achievement. Singling out individual songs doesn’t make much sense - they’re all strong. Like I said: that’s how it’s done! It can be that simple.

Perfect album!

Very nice album! Loved the piano. A little slow for my taste, but understandably one of the greats.

Excellent!

man this takes me back, I recalled so many of these songs from my parents playing it on the turntable, its bizarre because I mostly remember the rock albums my dad played, but I specifically remember this one playing when my parents had company over. Solid entry, fun pop rock from the 70's, I found myself humming along and singing along more than I thought I would. Also that 45 minute runtime hits the sweetspot.

A classic folk pop album. So many hits off this one. Essential listening plus a cute cat on the cover!

My God. To think this & Blue dropped the same year is insane.

Great

Schmaltzy but tuneful. I still tend to side with Dylan’s snarky assessment of the Tin Pan Alley musical mode, but it’s hard to deny C.K.’s songwriting chops (the vocals, ehh….).

4/5, definitely has influenced a lot of modern pop records

Gold

I am very glad to get opportunity to listen to all these legendary female performers. I have never heard of Carole King before which is a bit surprising and it's clear enough that this is another one of those albums for which it's not enough to just spend a day with. I might have to come back to this, but so far it's very enjoyable experience, 3 strong stars easily, not yet sure about 4, because at the moment I am still not getting any super memorable tracks to revisit, but this one will have to be revisited anyway!

Best thing I've heard from this list in a long time.

Just found it a bit boring unfortunately I know it’s a classic and all that, and it’s pretty enough, but I don’t think I’m the audience for it. Thanks anyway.

A collection of great songs I’ve heard a million times without ever realizing they were all from the same album.

I mean, this video just reminds me so much of Greer and Gilmore Girls. 'I Feel the Earth Move' is an amazing opening track and my favorite of the album. Will definitely be adding it to my feel good playlist. Every song in this album is just so good. This is a masterpiece. 9.5/10

Reminds of some of music on guardians playlist

This album was SOOOO good. So entertaining and Carole King is so talented. So many songs I didn't know were hers. She is so good and the piano work was so great. Actual rating...4.5 Liked Songs: "I Feel the Earth Move" , "So Far Away" , "It's Too Late" , "Home Again" , "Way Over Yonder" , "Where You Lead" , "Smackwater Jack" , "Tapestry" , "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman"

It truly is one of the greatest albums of all time! It has a a nice, chill atmosphere to it. The piano work is just as amazing as the vocals. Truly masterful!

*Future Meme* SENSATIONAL Best Song: (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman Rating: 9/10 Stars: 5

Gorgeous Woman, Gorgeous Album, Gorgeous Vibes, Gorgeous closing track, maybe the most Gorgeous ever made? Just Gorgeous, and a very easy 5

Just gorgeous

I'm very impressed with this album. Amazing singing. Quite barebones in terms of instrumentals, but I very much feel like it complimented her voice and the overall tone of the songs.

Plus one more.

First 5 stars on this website, a genuinely amazing album

The best

What a pleasure - ashamed to say I was not as aware of Carole King as I should have been. No notes, this will be an album I'll come back to many times.

Gilmore girls, heck yeah

this is one of my favourite records! i didn't expect to get it so soon but mo complaints from. i love carole king's voice, it's so calming and i relate to get lyrics. she makes me feel calm and comfortable. tapestry is a record i truly cherish.

No tengo mucho para decir de este. Bastante cheesy, al principio parecía un poco más interesante. Después terminó todo melódico y meloso, monótono, e, incluso, aburrido. Otro parecido a ese que no me acuerdo cual era pero que sonaba como a phoebe de friends. 6/10 son los puntos.

Pidin Carolen pehmeästä äänestä ja pianonsoitosta. Kappaleista Will You Love Me Tomorrow? ja (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman olivat entuudestaan tuttuja muiden artistien esittäminä. Tykkäsin myös kotoisasta kansikuvasta ja kissasta.

cozy warm autumn gilmore girls pretty cool overall I’m glad I listened to it!!

Perus taustamusaa, pari sample potential

Very good

Some great songs here but I wasn't that impressed as a whole, 3 for tracks like It's Too Late though

Such pure excellent songwriting. I love the presentation so much too. Just simple arrangements - almost like demo tapes. There's something great about how some of these songs were written for others or made famous by others, but these versions are so direct and raw and beautiful.

BANGER LETS GO GILMORE GIRLS

The grandmother of every artist you have ever loved, sitting in her rocking chair, being completely right about everything, and you still only visit three times a year out of obligation. This is the album that told Tori Amos, Fiona Apple, Sarah McLachlan, Alanis Morissette, Adele, and roughly every other woman who ever sat down at a piano with feelings that it was allowed. That it could sell. That a woman writing her own songs, playing her own piano, and refusing to wear sequins or smile on command could sit on the Billboard charts for six straight years. Six. Years. Your favorite artists owe this woman rent money they will never pay back. Carole King wrote "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" for the Shirelles in 1960. She wrote "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" for Aretha Franklin in 1967. Then she sat down and recorded them herself, better, in her living room, in her socks, with James Taylor on guitar and absolutely zero interest in your opinion about it. Producer Lou Adler wanted it to sound like a demo. Mission accomplished, in the best possible way. Is it on my regular rotation? No. Does it need to be? Also no. It did its job. It built the house that an entire record collection could live in. 3 out of 5. All three stars awarded with genuine respect and zero desire to listen to it on a Tuesday.

Iconic album from an all time great singer songwriter.

Song after song after song. Genius

Beautiful .. such a fantastic voice..magical

4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/carole-king/tapestry/ Maybe not an entirely fair rating, because I did very much enjoy this album. But it's just not my thing, really. I can listen to it, and see it's worth, but wouldn't often listen to it by my own volition. Or maybe I will, when I give it a more proper chance. You know what, 4 instead of 3.5!

A very, very good album that I thoroughly enjoyed and will listen to again. Credit also goes to the cat on the cover photo

Carole King has a good voice, tells a great story through her songs, and has amazing instrumentation. I don't know what else to say other than I loved listening to this.

Makes you want to bop around as soon as the first few notes are played! I did my chores while listening and it made the work so much more enjoyable! Every song is a hit, amazing. On the song Tapestry she mentions a man with a coat of many colors (Feb 1971) - Dolly's song Coat of Many colors came out in April '71! Crazy. Listening to the lyrics of tapestry the song - talking about all these threads - how experiences and relationships are interconnected... Convergences & Confluences 😊 Amazing album.

I enjoyed this album, but I think that it's more so something that I would have on in the background rather than really pay attention to. I like her voice and the instrumentals all work very well together. I would most likely listen to it again.

4/10 biraz sıktı

Pretty good, though possibly slightly overrated due to the hits early on in the album? Fine all around. 3/5

Habe es schon mal mit dem Album versucht. Fand es dieses Mal schon ganz gut. Noch keine 4 Sterne, aber höre ich mir sicherlich nochmal an.

I've not listened to this in a one-er before. Blimey, Carole King is incredible eh. What a writer, what a mood, what a voice.

omigod it was soooo gooood!! "i feel the earth move" was by far the best song but it was all a master piece! carol king slayyyyys!!!!

8/10

Never gave this the time of day. Good stuff. Can't bear Natural Woman though... it's a soap ad jingle.

Finally getting some bangers, what a fantastic album

ok so i listened, a 3 stars, maybe 2, bc it isn’t bad but def not my style

This album has two vibes “It’s all good” “Well, it’s still all pretty good” It’s actually amazing to me that so much harmonic complexity can still sound so mono-sanitized. It’s like she inherited some of the worst aspects of Bacharach writing style. The bassist is great, the full band soulish jams are when this album is at its best. But overall this has the same veneer that bugs me about most American musicals. That’s the only comparison I can think of, albeit less obnoxious. But worst here is there’s no story to at least drive this album forward, just a tapestry of mostly “feel good” songs. If it was accompanied by some more harmonic tension or good storytelling, I could get behind it. But it just feels so damn flat, safe, and like a world that I just really want no part of Being with this whole album just bothered me and lacked dynamics.

Amazing vocals, good instrumentals, every song slapped, so good!

nice and chill

This is just an incredible album from start to finish. Tapestry by King is iconic and a masterpiece! It is very much an album where it is banger after banger. 10/10, no notes. I will definitely be revisiting this album in the future!

It has quite a few good songs, better than I expected it to be.

Excellent. I didn't realize she wrote the 'Earth moves under my feet' track. Enjoyed the rest of the album, too.

When to listen: crisp autumn day in the Berkshires. Another album I know backwards and forwards, all hits no skips. King is a genius lyricist and composer, stunning singer... I love her—an appreciation made even deeper after seeing Beautiful on Broadway.

Quelle voix !!

okay

Almost like listening to a greatest hits album. Some lovely songs. Some are just average. You can see why it sold so well. Music for a Sunday afternoon

Meh

Really good actually

me parecio precioso. con cada cancion que arrancaba yo decía "wait, do I know this?" así que ya existían en mi inconsciente. definitivamente voy a volver a escucharlo.

Un tanto relajado y tranquilo, pero con baladas agradables y que hacen pasar un buen rato. El punto más alto, claro, es You´ve got a friend, que seguro es la canción que le ganó el lugar en esta lista. El resto del álbum está bien, pero tampoco me volvió loco.

10/10 album all hits. you will not be disappointed

An absolutely astounding record that is part of an absolutely astounding body of work that continues to this day. Music is beyond lucky to call Carole King a friend.

It was ok. A bit slow for my taste but I liked The Way The Earth Moves. Probably the best track on there

Okay just didn't love it

einige klassiker, die man kennt - im gegensatz zum namen. mit einer tollen stimme. gefällt!

Kannte ich nicht und dabei ist sie eine der erfolgreichsten Songwriterinnen, also eine Entdeckung.

I Feel the Earth Move - 10/10. Killer. The break at 1:00 is old-school bluesy and fun. Slick piano. So Far Away - 9/10. Some songs perfectly capture an emotion. This one captures longing. Beautiful voice, wonderful arrangement. Carol Kaye's bass is top drawer. It's Too Late - 9/10. Definitely a song that I can hear her relationship with Gerry Goffin in. Outstanding instrumentation. Home Again - 8/10. Lyrics could be better, but the composition and melody are S-tier. Beautiful - 10/10. Excellent until it hits 2:00. Then it kicks up to outstanding. Way Over Yonder - 10/10. Not the voice I would expect to sing a song of this type. But GodDAMN does it work. Another killer. You've Got a Friend - 11/10. All I have to hear is the opening chords of this song and I start crying. The song written in response to her good friend James Taylor's "Fire and Rain," it hits a place in me that I didn't know was there until a couple of people came into my life and proved that this kind of friend really does exist. A different feel than the James Taylor cover (recorded on the same day, mind you). This goes to 11 only because I won't go to 12. Where You Lead - 8/10. Excellent composition, very good instrumentation, good lyrics. Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - 10/10. A song where it's worth paying attention to the backing vocals. How often do you hear someone like James Taylor singing backup? A very different feel from The Shirelles, but another absolute banger. Smackwater Jack - 7/10. Very different, lyrically and musically, from the other tracks on the album. Not as good as the rest of the album. Still very good (hard not to be when Carole King writes it and some of the best session players in the world play on it). The closest you come to "filler" on this album. Tapestry - 10/10. Stunningly beautiful. Natural Woman - 11/10. A very different feel than the original recording by Aretha Franklin. This particular woman feels familiar, approachable, and like so many of the wonderful women I know. Beyond perfect. This one also goes to 11. Overall Rating - 4.71/5 (9.42/10). One of the greatest (and most prolific) songwriters of all time. Great voice, awesome compositions, and The Wrecking Crew backing her up (with guest backing vocals by James Taylor) is perfection. All killers, no fillers.

Such an outstanding of a singer-songwriter whose lyrics perfectly express universal emotions, but at the same time didn’t ignore rhythm and musicality. Sublime.

Feels like a winter record where you'd play one evening while drinking black coffee and smoking Marlboro Reds

It’s a decent album. There’s not really a bad song, but there isn’t anything that jumps out at you. It can also start to blend together. A slow burn album that probably won’t be listened to again.

like a big hug

Yes

I'm always staggered by the list of songs Carole King wrote, it's a ridiculous list of greats. The writing here is pretty much faultless - Smackwater Jack is a bit odd. The production is perfect, the musicians are great. The only thing is that some of these sound better with stronger voices. But I thoroughly enjoyed this.

I really enjoyed the album. Took me back to the 70s, I almost saw my self in the grass with long hair

Classic album with some classic songs that everyone will know. Top listen.

Really good. Amazing to see how many famous songs she has penned. Love it

Lots of great songs and a fabulous singer-songwriter.

‘Twas fine

type shit

Masterpiece

Never heard of Carole King (blasphemy? Maybe); always love getting brand new music to my ears. "I Feel The Earth Move" blindsided me; it had all the attitude of Rock 'n' Roll but played on piano; King's vocals never wavering. Really great track, with simple uplifting lyrics. "So Far Away" slowed the pace right down and although it was beautiful for King's voice and piano playing, it didn't do anything for me. Perhaps because it felt more "folky" than the first track, which I really did like. "It's Too Late" picked up the pace slightly again, then "Home Again" dropped it; I think I've been spoilt by I Feel The Earth Move. Despite this, King's voice continues to impress. Home Again shows her incredible range with her pitch increases around the 1:40 mark. Great stuff. Inexplicably, though "Beautiful" matches the tone of the songs I had previous grievances for dropping the pace too much, I really enjoyed this one; think it's moreso the lyrics on this one that helped push it to where it was enjoyable for me, which is a first for this journey, honestly. Learning more into country with subtle guitar and low bass, "Way Over Yonder" was simply beautiful; King showing her voice really can stand almost on it's own. "You've Got A Friend" had me feeling the same way as So Far Away and "Where You Lead" I loved with it's backing singers. Other songs enjoyed: "Smackwater Jack" and "A Natural Woman". For some reason, I couldn't get on board with the fairytale like lyrics of "Tapestry". Overall, I can appreciate that Carole King is an incredible talent and, although every song was very listenable at the least, I didn't enjoy some of the slower paced songs as much as I could have. Even so, there are a good amount of songs here I'd be happy to have in my playlists and rotations.

Tykkäsin!

Tää oli 👌🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Mieletön! Tuttuja hittejä joukossa.

ME ENCANTAA mi nueva obsesión es ella. No le doy un 5 porque un 5 es demasiado pero un 4 sí, merecidísimo 4

Genial...100%

I had this album all wrong and thought it was just some sing-songy, soft music. I checked the track list and saw a bunch of famous songs so then thought it was a cover album. I checked the facts and learned Carole wrote or co-wrote every single song, and was finally releasing them herself. I'm all about coming up with songs yourself so this is the creative situation I like the most.

Absolutely beautiful, truly gorgeous album. A strong, beautiful voice. Beautiful harmonies, lovely production. What’s not to like?

Fantastic singer/songwriter. Album was just great with no bad tracks. Will definitely listen to this again.

Bell'album, con alcune hit, molto chill e lei gran voce

She's Carole KING for a reason

A few songs added to the weekend morning playlist from this incredible album. What a songwriter.

- This is a nice album with a lot of hits. - I like, but don't love Carole's voice because it's a little more nasal than I like. That said, I appreciate the tight songwriting, and I knew a lot of the songs and didn't expect to. - The songs blend in together a bit after a while - the second half was kind of disappointing after a packed first half. - Putting a cat on the cover is a good choice, lol.

Tapestry: First album in a while that I can honestly say I loved. You’ve Got a Friend is one of the very best songs ever in my opinion. But outside of that, you have an emotionally deep album. Carole King’s voice complements the music very well, it’s not too strong and pure but there is a comfort and familiarity with its slight imperfections. Musically it might not be the most exciting ever, but the song structures vary enough to keep me happy. Just a very comforting album to listen to, memorable melodies throughout. A 9.25/10 for me today - tremendous. Fun fact - this album stayed on the Billboard Top 10 for 313 weeks, second all time! Any guesses on what album was on there longer (for 724 weeks!!!)?

Hørt med et halvt øre. Hvorfor har det så mange playes? - Okay det er nu hørt 3 - 4 gange. Og det kan faktisk noget. Det er vildt ørehængende, og behageligt. Især åbneren er en objektiv banger.

Første tanke var at det her nok ikke lige var mig. Men jeg hyggede mig faktisk ret meget med det. Hele dagen.

Every song is perfect

An absolute treat on a Sunday morning - made us investigate her life which was an eye opener too! Half the tracks are well loved classics and the rest are not far behind. An amazing album.

Bem cativante..

Génialissime, j’ai ajouté 3 morceaux à ma playlist

J’ai grave kiffé son album en plus c’est elle qui les a écrit et composé pour d’autres artistes. Donc boss lady même si ça va pas jusqu’au coup de cœur extrême

je sais pas si c’est que moi mais j’ai l’impression que plus l’album avance, mieux les musiques sont. Au début j’avais grave la vibe ascenseur chiant j’avoue mais ça s’est révélé plutôt cool, mention spéciale pour Natural Woman. En vrai ça mérite 4 mais vu que j’ai mis 3 à Hendrix je me permet de descendre la note

En sah poulet, j'ai beaucoup aimé.

I wasn't a fan of the vocals much, drums and piano were alright.

King's voice is endlessly endearing, you feel every word so humanly inside your heart. The music itself is soulful and ripe, rich with American woe; like the music of a lowly bar singer that you can't help but be enraptured with, even in your darkest moments. This album is like a ray of sunlight, dust suspended in it for infinity, or for just that one small moment, when all you needed was that shaft of light to find the strength to keep trying for tomorrow. This album is a cup of tea, a plate of bacon and eggs, apple pie, the taste of life, the flavour of morning. How I haven't listened to this album until now, I don't know, and honestly I feel a bit ashamed. Spectacular.

Never been for me, but I'll still say 3 because I know it's better than it is to my ears.

Muy buen disco. Lo disfruté.

Lyrics were awful

Wall to wall

It wasn’t offensive or anything, but this kind of thing just really isn’t for me, I get no enjoyment from it and just want to skip after a few min.

Was waiting for this one to pop up, she pretty real for this one Will I listen to again: 100%

definitely a little corny but its too late is actually so fucking good

Simply a great folk pop singer, with that classic early 70s sound.

The best so far

Fantastic album!

I Feel the Earth Move - 4.5/5 So Far Away - 3.5/5 It's Too Late - 3.5/5 Home Again - 3/5 Beautiful - 4/5 Way Over Yonder - 3/5 You've Got a Friend - 3/5 Where You Lead - 4/5 Will You Love Me Tomorrow? - 3/5 Smackwater Jack - 4/5 Tapestry - 3.5/5 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman - 3.5/5

She is a fabulous songwriter and awesome to hear her do all these great songs she wrote for others. I am not a fan of her voice though, it's not bad but wouldn't put it up there with the greats. Handful of really great songs and a few I would skip.

great- singer/songwriter, i love this album and i have it on vinyl, there are so many bangers on this tracklist, you can dance to it, chill to it, feel warm and cozy with it. this is a listen in your room kinda album

Not exactly my thing, but hard to deny that this is a seriously impressive piece of work once you actively listen to the music rather than tell yourself "yeah I know this one" and tune out. Anything less than 4 stars would be an insult to both the exceptional songwriting and the exceptional cat.

Carole King might have one of the most interesting careers in the music industry. Be in a writing partnership creating some of the best doo-wop songs of all time and then start a solo career with a style that could rival Janis Joplin. Liked that this had newer takes on the older songs she wrote.

Meh

It was good but one of the songs was a tv show intro and that bugs me a bit

A beautiful little piano-driven romp. Carole King has a very sweet and soaring, yet soulful voice. Very 70s style to this album. A true time capsule record. Best track, according to listener history, is 'it's too late,' but my personal favorite was 'where you lead.' BANGER.

All timer

Here's another album that I was more familiar with than I realized. Just one really well written, well performed song after another. Thumbs up.

Très sympa, très groovy et s'écoute très très bien

I recall seeing this album for sale in the Whole Foods in Fort Collins CO as a child. Stopping by after rotting away in the Miramont in that parking complex. I thought she was so beautiful and I wished I could listen to the music. I had never wanted to listen to an album before. It's a wonderful set of tracks. This is my first time listening to it all the way through. The conditions aren't exactly what I would like to to be. I'm extremely busy and cannot focus to save my life. I'm listening as people watch Survivor in the the other room. Shouting! My earbuds are staticky, but the light of the lamp is nice, gas fire spouting out the chimney. Where you lead I will follow!

music is love

Class

What a woman

I remember my parents had this album and would play it sometimes when I was growing up though it would have been a good 15 or so years old at that point, but it does have a timeless quality to it.

All time classic.

Chill music for a lone driving in the early summer. Just let the wind caress your skin and enjoy the sun on your face.

Ikkje heilt min vibe, følsomme tekster som e ok

First songs of the album 4/5, last songs 3/5. Might listen again

Pretty good actually

I liked this - knew a few songs

The first time I heard this album, I couldn't believe that these were all her songs - I had heard them covered by so many artists. She was a songwriting powerhouse at this time, and the lyrics and progressions were incredible. A beautiful girl-next-door warm voice with a surprising range, and tasteful accompamniments. This album is like a hug from your mother.

This is good music. Not my scene at all so the scores harsh as I'm unlikely to return to it but it's good music with soul.

This takes me back to a different life. I really enjoyed this album at the time. Still have iit. Wonderful talent

Love

Not my genre, but I actually enjoyed this a lot

goated album, Ich muss noch mit den Songs richtig warm werden aber dann hat es auch Potential zu einer 5/5 zu werden..

Truly a master of her craft. A pleasant surprise to hear the GG theme, didn't realize that was miss Carole King

No skips on this one. I don't think anyone would argue that this is Carole's best album, but holds a special place in my musical journey as the album that opened my eyes to a lot of the female perspective, and the fact that women can make genius level music just as well as any man. Not that I ever doubted that, but the music business (as so many others) tends to be very male-centric. This was the first album I ever heard that made me do a double take and realize just how deep and powerful female artists can be.

Gerry Goffin had a nervous breakdown after he heard Bob Dylan, recognising that there could be more to pop lyricism than he had utilised in writing The Locomotion. He dropped acid, wrote Porpoise Song for the Monkees (maybe not in that order, I don’t remember), and promptly didn’t raise his game. Paul Simon, Carole’s high school friend, handled the transition from Tom and Jerry doo wop singing more deftly, finding himself as an artist in the process. More effortful than Dylan, more indebted to poetry than poetical. He got better. I don’t think that Carole rose to the bait at all. I doubt she would have been able to, if she tries. She didn't start as a lyricist and I don't think she really became a lyricist on her way to becoming a singer-songwriter. Her transition from Brill Building composer to "star billing" mirrors the progression of the industry in one sense, but, to me, feels more like a step back into comfort than a step forward into the limelight. To some extent Tapestry is the reimagining of demos that she wrote for other people? Not with great imagination, mind, and rightly so. Those Songs that had already been hits for other people, wearing more gloss and makeup. When King sings that she feels like a natural women, she invokes the natural look - it’s not that there’s no makeup, no effort, no skill, only that there is no desire to dazzle. This is King and her songs without the war paint of showbiz. Undistinguished voice, unshowy piano playing, lyrics that are sometimes effortlessly good and sometimes effortlessly bad. But great Melodies. Excellent melodies. Even the brand new songs have the unworried feel of a demo. That's what Carole was used to. King’s lack of caring comes without the contempt of Dylan. She just sits at the window. Plays the songs close to how they may have been when she came up with them. You can take them or leave them. Most take them. So, while King does not stretch herself as a lyricist, there is no anxiety of influence, no need to perform songwriting tricks. These may as well be filler words as she finds the melody, which is the important part. There is barely even any performance. That other exemplar of the 70s singer-songwriter, Joni Mitchell, took Dylan’s spur and, I think, surpassed him. Incredible lyricist. Incredible singer, instrumentalist, and composer. Certainly Blue is the touchstone for the female singer-songwriter, even if Tapestry sold more. As proof of her development, Mitchell returned to her early hit, Both Sides Now, when she was in her 50s, filling its youthful emptiness with the tar of middle-age, decades of accumulated loss, grief, and success too of course. King’s return to Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, a decade or so down the line, is not so revelatory. It wasn’t so a great song in the first place. Simplistic and naïve, it was Gerry Goffin’s greatest achievement before Dylan sent him into a panic attack. But there's not much further into it one can mine. Indeed, it sounds even more naïve from an older woman. Hoever, if the song and the album proves anything, it was that Carole had no reason to panic in the face of Dylan. The melodies were there, unchallenged by changing trends in lyrical content, in public persona. She had always been the talent behind the pop stars (do you think Little Eva, the 16 year old baby sitter to whom Goffin and King gifted The Locomotion was the reason for its success?). Unlike Gerry Goffin, Carole King didn’t have to change with a changing industry. In the demo rooms of the Brill Building, she had already been doing it. Her new songs may have simple and naïve sentiments too, but they are sincere expressions, unlike Goffin's self-conscious, professional attempt to capture a perspective. But Carole King still ain't a pop star. That is part of the charm, but also why Tapestry is never more than fine, enjoyable. It has the shape of great songs, if only someone would put better words to the tune and someone would put a little thought into the production. That's not Carole's job. She's the woman at the keyboard, the conduit for the tune. In doing all this, taking this backward step, King established a template for unadorned sing-songwriter albums that holds firm to this day. Down to having some absolute rubbish towards the end - Smackwater Jack? Goffin's fault again - like a master putting a fault in a mould so they can identify reproductions. In that sense, I suppose, she never really left the factory floor of 1619 Broadway. 3 Tapestry is a very special album. Is there another collection out there, anywhere, that can boast of a sequence of songs so good that the oppression of the production actually makes you angry at the producer? In fairness first, Carole King herself is no great performer. Her voice is strong and accurate but lacks any kind of distinction - there is no vibrato, there is no sense of freedom or spontaneity in her delivery of the lines and, fatally, there is no sense of intimacy. Tapestry is thrown into very harsh relief by King’s creative proximity to Joni Mitchell - a friend, a co-resident in Laurel Canyon, who appears on backing vocals on one track here and whose masterpiece Blue would be released 3 months after Tapestry. Mitchell excels in all of those vocal distinctions that elude King. Even James Taylor’s weedy vocalisations have effective intimacy in them - perhaps only through a sense of being relaxed. I’ll take his version of You’ve Got a Friend - recorded almost simultaneously - any day. King doesn’t relax here, to my ears - she is always eyeing mere accurate transmission of the note and the musical phrase, never really thinking about the dramatic delivery of the lyric. I don’t believe for a second that she is really unhappy when she says she is - her soul is not chilled to the marrow in Home Again, it’s too cosy in there whatever she says. When King sings ‘they’ll take your soul if you let them’ on you’ve got a friend, I should be able to believe that someone once tried to take her soul. I don’t hear pain like that. I suppose she instinctively felt that this work had been done in the songwriting. It was the producer’s job to stop her from making that mistake. The music is a problem too. King is no great shakes on the piano. Her playing is efficient and unimaginative. The odd sparkle of a broken chord or scale run does little to dress it. It is the insistent plonk of that instrument that occupies most of the mix. Alongside it at the front most of the way are drum offerings that are nothing more than metronomic holding patterns; often just a kick, or the tick of a hi-hat. Guitarists joke but, in fact, drummers are musicians you know; they have things to say, if you let them. The bass is incomprehensibly dull. Often one-fingered, one-thought (root note on the beat) rubbish. Listen to the wonderful bassline on James Taylor’s You’ve Got a Friend - …that dude was in Laurel Canyon when Carole was doing hers! James couldn’t hook her up? ‘Friend’ my bum. Well to be completely fair - the bass player on Tapestry probably knew that his real competition was Carole’s left hand. He was snookered. It was the producer’s job to free him up. The mix is horrendous. Flat, dry, all middle. The piano was, apparently, a Steinway. It could be the box piano from the local primary school for all the good it sounds. When a sound more interesting than that sonic digestive biscuit appears it is politely suppressed in one speaker or another - electric piano, sax, James Taylor’s always beguiling guitar work (!), a string quartet - everywhere these tantalising possibilities for a real, memorable, meaningful arrangement and mix of these songs present themselves and everywhere no decision is made. It’s nice so it can stay, somewhere, I guess. It’s a cowardly, prissy piece of production. The overall effect is of a series of classy demos for these songs so that someone with any artistic vision can do them better. Lou Adler is the man responsible. As we know, Tapestry was commercially successful, to say the least. So why protest? It did rightly didn’t it? No point in lying - there has long been a copy on my shelves as well. But the truth is that the main reason Tapestry sold millions and millions of copies is that it is profoundly unchallenging. Before you get it home for the first time you know it has several classic pop songs on it - some of which you’ve known for years, even if you are taking it home in February 1971. Listening to - or more precisely buying Tapestry and bringing it back to your living room - is a game of bowling with the bumpers up, a popular enough way to play (or rather not play) even among adults. Tapestry is a non-album. And here I might accuse some of the songwriting beyond the mere observation that there is something of compilation going on here (Will You Love Me Tomorrow was 11 years old in 1971). I mentioned that King doesn’t convince on the dramatic delivery of the songs. Well the truth might be that the songs are composed with such professional detachment; such shallow, efficient approximation of sadness, joy or loneliness, that they don’t really call for too much of the confessional delivery. The ‘I’ of I Feel the Earth Move, Home Again, Way Over Yonder, Where You Lead..etc could be absolutely anyone. You get nicely wrought lyrics and lovely tunes and Carole talks about her soul but it isn’t really hers - she doesn’t take that kind of risk. Maybe that’s a bit of an unfair criticism three months before Joni Mitchell released Blue - a watershed moment in the development of confessional songwriting, but I can’t help comparing Tapestry to Blue all the same. Here’s Joni on sadness, joy, loneliness etc: On the back of a cartoon coaster/ In the blue tv screen light/ I drew a map of Canada (oh Canada!)/ With your face sketched on it twice (A Case of You) There’s absolutely nothing like that on Tapestry. Nothing so powerful. Nothing so wonderful. And I know it’s unfair (there’s nothing like that almost anywhere) and it’s not a competition but what am I to do? They were friends in the same place at the same time. Joni sings on this…boring album. 2/5

Notables: - (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman

This album is loaded front to back with all time classics.

Its a nice album maybe too much similarity between themes that's why it may seem a bit boring, nevertheless the music is really nice, especially the first songs of the album really thrilled me.

One of the best

gorgeous

breezy oldtimer album. simple but effective.

Queen of folk

uau. simplesmente uau.

pra tomar um chocolate quente naquele dia frio e se sentir ok.

This one really grew on me with multiple listens. Feels like drinking a glass of lemonade on the porch in the summer.

Me gusto la canción principal, aunq muy country para mi. Tiene mucha guitarra y aunq no m gusta en general la guitarra criolla me gusto bastante, lo escucharía en un camping con un paisaje muy verde, siento que en parte me devuelve a la epoca de los 90, muy acorde al tiempo en q sacaron el album. Capaz también lo pondria de fondo en un bar.

Gonna have to give this one the home run. Not an artist I would often put on, but too many timeless classics here to dismiss

She got some pipes

Surprised how many of these songs i know

this is quite an serious album with adult themes that remind you about important moments in your life 20/05/26, bus from chişinău to căușeni

One of the best albums of all time and a personal favorite for a reason. Defining for its time and yet timeless all the same.

A bit cheesy but I really like her singing and the feel of the music

Some really good songs, wasn't expecting to like much of it, but enjoyed it. Quite a lot of influence from James Taylor

Good, nothing very special

The first track was great, and some of the others were good. Overall enjoyed the sound. Not quite a 4 but debated it.

Many years ago, my dad and I drove 9 hours to drop my brother off at college. Then we turned around and started to drive home. To stay awake, I suggested my dad drink a can of Monster. I found this CD in the console and put it on. It promptly lulled me to sleep. I woke up several hours later to my dad white-knuckling the steering wheel tweaked out on energy drinks, listening to Tapestry on repeat. I offered to take over driving but he was “GOOD“. So we drove the rest of the way home still listening to this on repeat. Core memory. Five stars.

Carole King is the woman who taught your cold English wife how to feel

I really enjoyed listening to this while under a blanket working at my coffee table. It feels like something I’ll put on in a chilly morning or slow moving day. I don’t think the whole album is a day to day listen for me, but I think there are songs I should add to some of my regular playlists.

increíblemente no tenía ni idea de quién era y cuánto reconocimiento tiene..soy un villero. me gusto

Amazingly well written and performed.

This is a great album. It drags here and there, but she's got a killer voice and some great piano chops and listening to this carries me back in time to family road trips in the late 70s, which is great.

There are so many good songs on this record, but the one I really want to listen to over and over is It's Too Late. I like most of the rest of the tracks but they don't move me enough to get to a 5.

Clear why this is on the list. Great songs even if mostly not quite to my taste.

5/5 - I’m not at all interested in the “so and so sang it better” takes. King was one of the greatest songwriters in pop/rock all-time. This album is a goldmine.

Le doy un 7/10 no fue horrible de escuchar sin embargo no es mi genero favorito me parece aburrido y repetitivo, no estuvo mal, no es algo que odie pero tampoco lo escucharia por voluntad propia

Banger after banger - both intimate and expansive. Favourite track: I Feel The Earth Move

It was good I personally liked two songs of it but the rest of the album it wasn't for me, but I liked it tho it reminds me of my sister she's more into this kind of music so I recommended her the album

Insanely gorgeous album. Has anyone ever said before that Carole King is a phenomenal songwriter?? Definitely underrated (/s). I had never listened to this entire album, and there were some great songs I hadn't heard before. "Way Over Yonder" stands out as especially good - listened to it about 10 times yesterday.

She just makes you feel heard and hugged. Like a warm cup of tea. Love the voice, so unique

Hard to rate this objectively. One of the first 3-4 albums I bought on vinyl. I’ve really just loved this record for quite a long time. I wish I could be blown away by this with fresh ears again. I wish pop music was still like this. Soulful, airy, positive, instrumentally driven. The songwriting is so strong. If I had to nitpick, the production does feel a little flat at times. But as a whole, this record feels timeless. I think these songs would still be hits if released today. 4.75/5.

Nice and easy going music.

i’ve heard of this! new to me though, haven’t made my way to it yet. given its reputation, i thought i would like this more. it just sounds like a white girl found motown. i really liked the instrumental at the end of so far away. it’s pretty. but i feel like for a singer/songwriter album, the lyrics are a little shallow? they’re very basic songs.

Listened previously. Expectations: High - Verdict: Near Perfect - I Feel The Earth Move is brilliant. A wonderful song. It's Too Late is also incredible. All the songs here a very good as an absolute minimum. Way Over Yonder is lovely. You've Got A Friend is a masterpiece. A Natural Woman is beautiful. An album just stacked full of wonderful songwriting. Brilliant.

My 400th album on the list, although my written journal has 416 albums in the last 400 days. Carole King's second album. Folk / Pop / Rock. This is a great album ! Female / Male, doesn't matter. For authenticity, heart, soul, vocals, lyrics, writing etc this is fantastic. The album is just gorgeous from beginning to end. As for female artists of today and their fans, this is where the bar is set. This is the real deal !

Overall: 9/10 Omg the Gilmore Girls song is on this. I was quite surprised by the fact that I'd only heard 2 songs from this album before, because I feel like it's one of those classics I just never got around to for one reason or another. This is just a very relaxing album, not exactly challenging to listen to. Not every album needs to be a prog rock masterpiece after all. Put this one on and let Carole King soothe your troubled mind with her beautiful voice and equally beautiful songwriting. Fav Song: Where You Lead

Fantastic singer-songwriter

Lovely album.

Sounds like my grandma. Charming but sometimes boring.

A really wonderful collection of songs. Difficult not to give a 5.

Though this kind of music is failry new to me and maybe not exactly my type, definitely an enjoyable album. Warm lyrics, simple music that goes together wth the lyrics. A nice listen overall, maybe not as per my taste. 7/10.

Such beauty seems simple and effortless. Heartwarming, vulnerable & kind. I hadn’t realised how many gems were in one place (although it is natural woman that has one of the greatest lyrics & moods of all time).

One of the best albums ever

Finally an album that's not just OK, or listenable, but actually good. A thoroughly enjoyable listen.

Owned End to end masterpiece

i feel the earth move is new hyperfix lmao. a hard 6/10

Started off slow but I really liked it after home again started. I heard lots of motown influence, especially in the 1st half. She has a nice strong voice and listening to yhe album feels like home, despite this not being my normal music taste.

Pretty but boring

was good

I didn't think I was familiar with any of these songs, but I was surprised to know half of them. 4

bonus points for the gilmore girls intro

I've always been a fan of 70s folk rock, but I must admit the name Carole King didn't ring a bell until I started listening to this album. As this album opened with "I Feel the Earth Move" I instantly thought "Oh, thats who sings this!". By the time I finished "So Far Away" and started "It's Too Late", I stopped being surprised that I recognized the some and started wondering how the name Carole King never stuck in my head. I found this album to be wonderfully composed with themes flowing from song to song and a cozy performance that felt as if we were all sitting in somebody's living room. However, I was less of a fan of the b-side of this album. Songs like "Smackwater Jack" are forgettable when compared to the first half.

good

I was pleasantly surprised by this album. I enjoyed it more than I thought I would. It gave me a warm nostalgic feeling. Like a Sunday morning in an old 80s kitchen sitting at the table clipping coupons for TV dinners. Favorite- Its Too Late

Such a great album! I really enjoyed listening to this one. I felt like the only thing missing was the right weather. It would be perfect for a cool fall day. My favorite track was So Far Away, but really several could have been there. I'm listening again as I type this out.

Number: 128 Date: 08/11/2026 Artist: Carole King Album: Tapestry Year: 1971 Genre: Singer Songwriter Folc Rock Familiarity: Extremely (5) Rating: 5 ======= My mom had this album and I heard it a lot as a kid. ======= 4 I Feel The Earth Move 5 So Far Away 5 It's Too Late 3 Home Again 3 Beautiful 3 Way Over Yonder 4 You've Got A Friend 3 Where You Lead 3 Will You Love Me Tomorrow? 3 Smackwater Jack 3 Tapestry 5 (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman ----------------------------------------------------- 3.71 WEIGHTED AVERAGE (accounts for song lengths) ======= 4 my personal rating 5 suitability for this list 5 impact ----------------------------------------------- 4.7 composite rating

It’s hard to rate these classic albums sometimes because you’ve heard bits and pieces of them a billion times and it’s hard to come at them with fresh ears. Anyway, lotsa good songs on here

Amazing voice, amazing lyrics. Surprised that I had never heard any of those songs before.

The soundtrack of my mom’s sophomore year in high school. A pinnacle achievement for a great singer-songwriter. 8/10.

Was a bit worried about this one after the recent string of terrible singer-songwriter albums, but the album was pretty good! Lots of recognizable songs; some I have heard before, others I recognized from cover versions, and the ‘Gilmore Girls’ theme song even made an appearance. An ideal version of a singer-songwriter album, each song had its own feel both sonically and lyrically. Just a couple tracks toward the end I wasn’t in love with will keep it from being perfect, but as it stands, album #300 will be a strong 4/5. Good weekend listening!

This is a fantastic album. There are several great songs. It's just not really my jam - otherwise it would be 5 stars. Pitchfork: 10.0 Rolling Stone: Top 500 Albums #25 (2020) Best Songs I Feel the Earth Move So Far Away It's Too Late Beautiful You've Got a Friend Where You Lead

pretty good, not my cup o tea. i liked its too late and youve got a friend

I mean great album, good vocals and lyrics, not much to say Cover : It's ok

😌

Carole King steps out from behind the writing desk to perform her own songs. This is actually her second album, her initial effort “Writer” having made little impact. With “Tapestry“ however, she hits a home run. There's a reason this is 14X platinum. One of the absolute touchstones of the singer-songwriter era. If much of the rest of the decade is filled with pale imitations, that is not Carole’s fault.

prima, niet heel interessant

This is a great album to put on and just absorb. It fills your soul.

Wasn’t really my thing. I didn’t connect with it, and it didn’t hold my interest. I’d give it 2 out of 5 stars. It’s your aunties favourite album. But also the one she listens two when your uncle has left her

No review today, just some observations. Over the years there have been times when it seemed like every record collection included a copy of Tapestry, then times when every charity shop had at least one copy and, those times now probably being gone, I actually believe that no home should be without it. There were >15 million of these sold so they are out there. I realised recently (read: embarrassingly belatedly) that she must have other good albums. I got myself a bunch from the early 70s and I was right; she does. Tapestry is just better though. There’s some extra magic in the grooves and also the planets aligned or something because she captured the moment completely and the people were entranced. It was just right for the time. Zeitgeist. Tapestry is a deserved triumph for an astonishingly good songwriter and an artefact that encapsulates a moment in time exquisitely. If AOR/MOR was my thing this would be a 5.

Surprised by how many songs I knew. Nice background hanging out music

liked this ! Lots of actual classics and she wrote so many more too!!

Carole King is one of the best songwriters ever and this album is one banger after another.

I like how cohesive the album is. I enjoy the songs and their melodies. Got sorta boring towards the end, but maybe that had something to do with my homework.

What a delightful album to get on a Monday! Always heard the name Carole King and had seen this album cover, but I never listened to her until now. This was so much fun! I realized I knew more songs on this album than I thought I did. I can see why this was so popular. If I could nit pick, not every song hit for me which is why I am giving it a 4 instead of a 5, but I can't complain much more outside of that.

I could describe few other albums like this, but it sounds like a warm bath, purely earnest and cozy. Every melody and note sound familiar, yet not derivative, and delivered utterly sincerely

Carole

I got this from my mom's old album collection and love it!

2.8 It's pretty dull. It's fine, it's not offensive, I'm not clamouring to turn it off, I'm just waiting for it to finally end so I can move on with my day.

Not great

Great opening song. What a wonderful album. Often seen it and knew a few of the songs. But the whole album is woven together beautiful. A five star.

Beautiful

It’s not bad, it just has nothing that speaks to me.

One of the best of all time IMO

An all time great here

Fantastic album. So far away is one of my favourite songs ever.

Seemed a bit uninspiring.

So I knew some of Carole King’s music, and especially many songs via others covering them. I had never sat down and listened to an entire album, and I am glad this list provided that opportunity. What a banger of an album. 4.5 / 5

Solid and straightforward, the artist's talent is front and center

I've heard most of these songs, back in the 1970's, in the car with mom while running errands. Carole King was quite the prolific songwriter, and these songs are nostalgic for me. Just good quality singer/songwriter stuff, and she's got a great voice. Plus, the album cover has a kitty on it. 🐈‍⬛

3.5. Muscialmente bonito, no me fascina el folk

I know a fair amount of King's work and have always had a soft spot for "I Feel the.." & "It's Too Late", the super-hits from this album. She always represented the best 'soft rock' had to offer to me. A talented songwriter with strong arrangements and a blues-infused sensibility. On the rest of the album, "Home Again" & "You've Got a Friend" filled me with an intense dose of wistful nostalgia. The covers of "Will You Love Me.." and "(You Make Me Feel).." were respectful to the originals while differing enough to make those tracks her own. It's a juggling act not many can pull off, but King does it nicely. The bluesy "Smackwater Jack" was a toe-tapper, as well. I didn't have many criticisms, overall, from the experience. Her nasally voice can get out-of-hand if not mixed in right. The worst track, "Tapestry" veered into shmaltzy, interrupted the flow of the album, and didn't do any favors for her voice. I'm glad it was close to the end. Otherwise, I thoroughly enjoyed the rest, and can see why she was so popular in her time. Well deserved. (4/5). A few of these earworms will lay some eggs soon, I'm sure, and the record is a good showcase of her powers as a singer-songwriter.

I really didn't have to hit play. I've heard this album enough times that there was a time that I could almost sit quietly and just play it at speed in my head. The songwriting is so immaculate that dozens of artists, from James Taylor to Aretha Franklin, have covered songs from this album. This album is so iconic, so loved, and so deserving of all of those accolades that it's hard to imagine a world where it isn't a 5/5.

Variety: 4 Adequacy: 5 Listenability: 5 Uniqueness: 3 Emotionality: 5 = 4.4 rounded down to a 4 "I've seen fire and I've seen rain/ I've seen sunny days that I thought would never end/ I've seen lonely times when I could not find a friend/ But I always thought that I'd see you again" This a record that used to get a LOT of spins in my house growing up. My mom had this in regular rotation with Simon and Garfunkel's greatest hits, Let it Be, and The Best of Bread ( they can't all be winners) for years. Probably since I was a kid that I've heard the whole thing all the way through, but I never remember getting tired of it. Much later on - after "You Make Me Feel" had likely earned Ms. King millions in royalties and Clairol advertisement money, I finally realized this person was the "King" of Goffin and King which I would occasionally see on label. Goffin and King were like Holland/ Dozier. These mysterious entities, who had their names stamped on so many classic singles. Fingers crossed this holds up. THE TRACKS Side 1 "I Feel the Earth Move" - Hot damn. What an opener. I don't think hearing this a zillion times on the radio has dulled it's effect in the slightest. Well, maybe slightly, but that's true for any old hits. But there are the ones that you listen to anyway, and the ones you start skipping and resenting. This is the former for me. "So Far Away" - Jesus. Stop it, Carole. *sniff*. But seriously, try very hard not to think of anything sad while listening to this one unless you want to reach for the kleenex. And it's not even really in the lyrics, which are fine, but King's delivery here, and the vulnerability in her voice. This completely avoids the easy listening pap label from me, and falls into that James Taylor/ Joni Mitchell category where they're just such great performers, and the craft is so strong, it transcends all the soundalike garbage form the era.. It's easy to imagine a Bill Withers singing this, but not so much Christopher Cross. "It's Too Late" - In spite of the lyrics, this one doesn't actually feel that sad to me. There's a lot more resignation going on here than anything I think. The guitar and horn might be slighty lamentful, but that piano is gonna drive right through the rain on until the clouds part and the sun comes back out. "Home Again" - Not my favorite, but a damn solid entry. "Beautiful" - In lesser hands, this would be some very slippery territory. The oompah band beat, and the aspirational, sappy message seem like they shouldn't work together, but abracadabra... there it is. "Way Over Yonder" - This sounds to me like King's try at a gospel song, and man is it a success. I could easily imagine this as covered by The Staple Singers maybe. Beautiful stuff. Side 2 "You've Got a Friend" - James Taylor made this his own for sure, but I really do prefer this version. Baby James gets a bit too clean and cool for me. This is full and open and supportive where his is sadder and feels more like an inner monologue. Carole is telling a friend this, while James is thinking about how he would like to tell a friend this. "Where You Lead" - Fine stuff, but not a go too for me. I prefer Carole when she's trying to make me cry. "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" - Oh damn.... I forgot about this. King doing a version of the hit she wrote for The Shirelles. That's a HARD hill to climb, but she does it with grace here, slowing it way down and turning up the yearning. "Smackwater Jack" - Again, not my favorite mode for her, but this is still very good stuff, for being a bit slight. Almost sounds like something she could have gifted to Linda Ronstadt or doing a laid back take on Jim Croce material. The one song on here that feels a bit out of place. "Tapestry" - This is much closer to that Carpenters feel than anything else on here. Good stuff , but again not my bag. "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" - Wow... Talk about a closer. This is the rare case where a song with two amazing versions co-exist in my head as both being THE version. I think I've probably heard this one more, so going to give it the edge. Just. Perfection. HIGHLIGHTS - "I Feel the Earth Move" - "So Far Away" - "It's Too Late" - "Beautiful" - "Way Over Yonder" - "You've Got a Friend" - "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman" MIDLIGHTS - "Home Again" - "Where You Lead" - "Smackwater Jack" - "Tapestry" LOWLIGHTS - Not a chance FINAL THOUGHTS I think Carole King is probably my top choice for female vocalist of the era. She might not be the most technically proficient, or able to pull off the high highs that someone like Aretha could, but it's just the sweet spot for me. I'm not an enormous Carpenters fan, but King is up there with Karen Carpenter in being able to pull off sincere emotional feeling in their songs. King just wins out because she's more soulful. King belongs up there with Randy Newman, Paul Williams, and Dr. John as far as great 70s piano balladeers go. But... as hard as the best songs on this hit me ( and they hit hard), there's just ever slightly too much stuff that's out of my wheelhouse. Even that stuff is well performed, just wasn't dynamite. Unreleased track "Out in the Gold" would have made those highlights as well and is worth seeking out. PLAYLIST ALTERATIONS - I'm good. I'll even hang on to those I'm lukewarm on. - Unreleased track "Out in the Gold" would have made those highlights as well and is worth including FURTHER LISTENING - Sweet Baby James by James Taylor - Blue by Joni Mitchell - Shoot Out the Lights by Richard and Linda Thompson

"I feel the Earth move under my feet" Carole King, in the parlance of our time, let me just say, I apologize because I was not familiar with your game. This is the type of record that needs to come with an advisory sticker, not vulgar rap records. Its needs notice from the Surgeon General, "All listeners should proceed with emotional caution. For Mature Listeners Only." I was unprepared for the gut punch this album gave me on my morning commute. The songwriting on this album is immaculate. There are tracks that will break your soul down, (as "Its Too Late" & "Home Again") others that will build it back up, ("I Feel the Earth Move" & "You've Got Friend") and still a few more that'll do both (Way Over Yonder). Furthermore I enjoyed the folk rock tracks like "Tapestry" & "Smackwater Jack." Kudos to the backing musicians as well. Acoustic guitars are always welcome additions to any song and the piano parts on this will set you right. All around great album. Worth spending a day with way over yonder. In a garden of wisdom from some long ago dream. Oh, yeah!

Good album. She is a good singer.

Classic

Fantastic songwriting and performance. Begs you to listen on repeat and sing along. Absolute rock of an album and instantly became a classic for me.

7/10 Divertido, buenos ritmos y facil de escuchar, no me aburrido y se me paso rápido el tiempo

Nice

Cute cat on the album! :D Liking the slower beats Reminds me that I have a bias against higher female voices Sometimes I forget just how repetitive spoken music is Love the sax and other woodwinds Dang this is a love filled selection of songs. I feel like a curmudgeon lmao Yawning a lot from the beats per minute. Soothing on the slower songs. Way over yonder might be a good sleep induction song. Spent more time actively listening to Smackwater Jack cause it was a story Lovely visuals and quilt in Tapestry. Natural Woman feels a little empty? maybe I'm used to hearing later verses

Pleasant little album with some great surprises

So many songs I recognised by other artists. Truly a great songwriter.

Lovely, nice, soulful album. Never listened to Carol but she’s got all the hits.

4.5 Banger after banger on this album.

An objectively, brilliantly written album.

Carole king I wasn’t familiar with your game Really good album that and songs I knew and liked but didn’t know she wrote

Queen!

Really enjoyed this one. Turns out I already knew some of the songs as some of them were and still are quite popular. Nice to properly associate the artist to the music I've heard before.

Excellent songwriting! You can tell it comes from the heart.

This album has shown me that I knew more Carole King songs than I thought. It’s Too Late, You’ve Got A Friend, Natural Woman (which I see is a cover) and they’re all great tracks. Her voice is so smooth and effortless and the songs have such a nice flow to them, with props to the music as well. I enjoyed this a lot.

A masterpiece. Lucky enough to be introduced to this during my first year at uni.

Gorgeous. More albums like this in the place of miscellaneous dad rock please 🙏

lots of hits here, but this trended too easy listening to get 4 in my book.

So many beautiful songs on this album!

I feel like I should have appreciated this more.

Genius

Bardzo fajny album dużo bardziej pozytywny niż radiohead wpadł mi w pamięć co najmniej dwie piosenki raczej te najpopularniejsze czyli nie pamiętam ich nazwy ale zostały dodane i poza tym ogólny Vibe całkiem fajny

Just a legend. All the feels and a timestamp of the 70's that still resonates today. 4.

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Another easy 5 stars without even thinking about it

Great voice, great playing, but just not my vibe at all. Wasn't that interesting to me. 2/5

If you speak ill of this album, you are a monster. An iconic album by one of the greatest song writers, a Mt Rushmore of song writers, in rock history.

I knew I Feel the Earth Move, It's Too Late, You've Got a Friend, Will You Love Me Tomorrow?, and (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman. I also, of course, knew Where You Lead because it's the theme song to Gilmore Girls. This was pleasant. I think Carole King is a very good songwriter, but she isn't my favorite singer.

It was actually good + it has a cat on the cover.

True and emotive classic that stands the test of time, it’s just very beautiful, pun intended. My standouts are I feel the earth move, it’s too late, way over yonder, smackwater jack, the title track and you make me feel like a natural woman, so yeah like half the tracklist. It’s just barely not a 5 to me, sorry.

It’s a quite fresh one in 1971. But it’s so bland and doesn’t meet my tastes

Honestly, I’ve heard stronger albums from that whole Laurel Canyon-adjacent scene than this. 𝘛𝘢𝘱𝘦𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘺 has a warm, intimate feel, and the songwriting is clearly there, but it doesn’t quite live up to its reputation for me. A lot of it starts to blur together over time. Carole King feels more like a songwriter stepping into the spotlight than a fully compelling performer, which gives the album a certain sincerity, but also makes it less distinctive. Still a good record, just not one I’d return to often.

Det e jo vanskelig å ikke være ganske svak for det her albumet i sin helhet, særlig med såpass mange bangers på såpass kort tid. Og stemmen til Carole King e definitivt ikke å forakte.

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I knew a few of these songs coming in and I probably would have recognized Carole King's name but I had no idea what I was in for. Excellent songwriting and great, subtle production. I loved it.