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Many songs I’ve heard and sung along to before. Surprised to find they were from the same time period, same artist, and same album. Thx Carole King :)
Solid album. Love the cat on the cover!! Lots of stuff I've heard before and didn't realise they were covers of Carole's stuff! Saved tracks: I Feel the Earth Move, Wil You Love Me Tomorrow?, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman
An absolute classic of an album - there's one track I don't really like (Smackwater Jack) but the rest are all brilliant.
This is one of the LPs from a small stack inherited from my folks after they had moved on from listening to music on vinyl. The songs from Tapestry are as familiar to me as the home of my childhood, and Carole King's voice is like warm chicken soup on a brisk autumn afternoon. Maybe because I used to spin the seven inch of her song "Chicken Soup With Rice" on repeat well into adolescence. This is a stone cold classic from of the greatest American songwriters of the twentieth century.
Stellar songwriting and her voice captures the folky, bluesy feel of her music so perfectly! This is another that hits the nostalgia feels too, with Carole King being another favorite of my mom's and I remember often listening to this album as a child.
This was a fantastic album. I've heard a few Carole King songs but never a full album straight through. What a great experience.
Im biased towards this because Carole King is my mom’s all time favorite artist. BUT. She’s a brilliant songwriter. I love her deeper voice. And she is responsible for writing so many songs that have made people famous. An absolute legend in music and this album is full of excellence.
This album starts hot
Magnificent. A masterpiece. Not sure how I have never listened to this album before.
Need to listen to this one more often.
Beautiful.
Just a soundtrack to some life events … can’t separate the music from from the moments
As one of the greatest pop albums of the 70s, King incorporates jazz and blues in a soft folk-rock approach to create interesting melodies full of lush instrumentation and tools (like back vocals) to maximize the power of her tracks. With heartfelt lyrics and intricate melodies, you're fully immersed in her music. It's incredibly well-polished, especially important with all the instruments. It's also pretty coherent, with tracks leading smoothly to the next. She starts off with her 3 strongest and most complex tracks. "I Feel the Earth Move" is a perfect opener, catchy and fun to dance to, you already get a taste of her lyrical and vocal power to draw in audiences. These tracks are incredibly lush with sax, guitar, and synth solos to pull in all sorts of audiences. We have some amazing covers "Will You Love Me Tomorrow" and "You've Got a Friend" that are just as amazingly produced despite not having the punch of the originals. There are several tracks I didn't care for much, usually the lighter piano ballads. But just like with Adele's work, I can admit they're all fantastic and certainly much better than what nearly all of her contemporaries were pulling out. I can find strengths in all of them. For example, "Way Over Yonder" has some of my favorite vocals with a nice underlying jazzy melody. Favorites: I Feel the Earth Move, So Far Away, It's Too Late, Beautiful, Tapestry, A Natural Woman
I had to consider it for a bit but this is definitely a 5. Such a charming and comforting album and King has a beatiful voice. Consistent throughout with a sound that really went on to define the soft rock / folk pop genre and make large waves in the mainstream. I love the tracks I Feel The Earth Move and Its Too Late but I have to admit I favour the James Taylor version of You've Got A Friend a little bit more.
reallyyyy good. a seminal album, classic really! 10 all around
It’s just really really good 5/5.
The amount of hits on this album is pretty stunning. How can it get anything besides 5 stars on that alone? Favorite track: I Feel the Earth Move
Fun, light oldie-ish
muito bom, voz e som agradáveis
It's pretty remarkable how these intimate, and for the lack of a better word, simple songs had such a massive effect on music. I guess the earnestness of the lyrics, coupled with the heart and power that Carole King sings with, lifted these up to a level that not many other artists would have been able to reach. It's a wonderful album, and one worth going back to every so often. My favorite track is It's Too Late, and I loved her take on (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman.
Absolutely talent!
Great album. The best word to describe it would be "real". You know? Anyway, every single track is a top 10 and the theme is difficult to define but is definitely present. 5/5
Epic goodness. 5 stars.
I've heard this...I don't know how many times. Her songwriting is absolutely fantastic. She is a treasure! I could sing most of the songs, the rest were so familiar. One of the most consistent albums sonically and yet it is full of creativity.
Wasn't expecting to like this, however I knew the first three songs off by heart and the rest of it was so strong. 4.5
wonderful voice, reminds me of my childhood
Good
This is so good. I need it on vinyl
Love this album!
Anyone who has an album with so many back-to-back bangerz automatically gets 5 stars. I don’t make the rules.
21st October 2022 Listened throughout the day while working from home. Chilled evening played uno and watched LOTR. This album is incredible. It’s beautifully sung, artfully arranged and stuffed full of feeling. Carole King is glorious.
Master piece
I do understand that this is all subjective and there’s no “right” or “wrong” options here… but… How is anyone not giving this 5 stars? It’s just a beautiful album. Timeless, across genres, who doesn’t love this?
This album is brimming with classic, iconic songs. Wonderful songwriting and Carole King’s voice is gentle yet emotional.
First time listening to this record and recognise so many of the songs, clearly a classic Iv never heard given the amount of covers of these great songs. A masterpiece
Phenomenal from start to finish. Warm, passionate... this is one of the records i remember from my childhood that my parents would listen to. Listening again, i'm surprised how many track i think are great... probably at least 7.
All of this is beautiful, such a voice. But I was surprised by the more up-beat, faster Smackwater Jack. Reminded me of Jim Croce's energy.
This album is full of classics you're bound to know. They are probably songs you do t even associate with Carol King. A true legend and an album worthy of this list
This slapped so hard
An incredible album, a true classic, every song is amazing really
Every track shines in its own special way. This album is Carole King’s whole soul laid bare. She tapped into a rich vein of creativity that spewed solid gold. One of the greatest albums ever written. Period.
I’m a huge fan of pilsners. Clean, crisp, and drinkable. They are usually simple beers flavor wise and not full of gimmicks or weird ingredients. Good ones are known not for their wow factor but more for their lack of errors. It’s hard to hide mistakes and off flavors in lagers. This album is a Pilsner. I can’t say it wowed me, but it was great highly drinkable music without any misses
Classic
Beautiful and so easily recognized. Might as well be a greatest hits album.
Great album. I had no idea all this great music came from one artist.
I saw the album art and though, “Who is that? I’ve never even heard of this one.” I then looked at the track list, and it turns out I do know some of the songs after all… I just might be more familiar with covers by other artists. Songs I already know: It’s Too Late, You’ve Got A Friend, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, (You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman Favourite after listening: Beautiful, You’ve Got A Friend Overall: 10/10 I went in expecting not to like this. Listened to the first couple of songs and thought it’s just not my taste. But I kept going back through the day and started loving every song. I needed to pause it at one point because I almost started weeping openly in public while listening to You’ve Got A Friend. This album is a grower, not a shower. I’ll definitely be saving this album and listening to it again.
From first note to last, this album is indeed a tapestry of exquisitely crafted songs that flow along like the tide. Carole King had already proved her bonafides as a songwriter with ex Gerry Goffin, but here she demonstrates that she’s more than capable on her own.
很好听！专辑封面也很好看，整个声音很平衡，伴奏恰到好处，不会抢人声的风头。这是一张会让人一直听下去的专辑，可能这就是经典吧。
So many amazing songs on here. The voice, the production, the music is all just perfect.
Really strong album.
I'm a sucker for this 70s Laurel Canyon sound. So warm, so smooth. Only lowpoint for me is the title track. Also, 'Way Over Yonder' seems reductive. Even so. Great stuff.
A perfect blissful album. A friend described it as all hits, no filler. Essential listening really
Just great. CK's voice is not great but what a singer – such poise and balance and credibiltiy in the delivery. The little-girl songs ("Will You Still Love Me Tomrrow") become true adult experiences, with rich ethical and timeless resoances . No cliche to call her the voice of a generation (and it might be two). A masterpiece that sounds like easy listening but is rich with bittersweetness. One has a little more faith – a little – in popular tastes given that this was such a major seller.
Its Too Late é famosa. Way over yonder é linda. You've Got a Friend <3 . Tapestry parece ser uma referência. You make me feel é famosa.
Masterpiece of a singer-songwriter album. Don't think Carole knows the definition of a "skip". Every track is layered with unique, beautiful arrangements that fit he storytelling. Way Over Yonder is a great song that is hidden behind the numerous timeless hits on this record.
Beautiful album.
A songwriting powerhouse who was well ahead of her time. There is a consistency on this album which delivers top class song craft on nearly every track. The undeniable highlight for me is “It’s Too Late”, with its anguished chorus and gorgeous instrumentation.
Because of the way it's printed on the cover, as a kid I thought the singer's name was "Carole King Tapestry." And in fact, you didn't often hear the name "Carole King" without it being followed by "Tapestry." In any case, this album is what fives are for. Perfect.
I don’t know how I haven’t listened to this album before now: It is beautiful album and I swooned at the start of every track! It is now a fave in my listening library.
I can't believe I've never listened to this. A masterpiece.
This album was a staple around my house from my initial ability to form memories… and rightly so. Perfectly constructed songs performed perfectly. Amazing.
Yndisleg plata. Carole er algjör snillingur í laga- og textasmíð.
I listen to this album a couple times a month since it's one of my GF top album. I was waiting for it in this 1001 top. Incredible voices and amazing songwriting.
Masterpiece
Great album with a ton of hits
Top banana
As close to perfection as you'll find on an album. Pare this list down to 101 albums and "Tapestry" would absolutely remain on it. There's nothing showy here, just a brilliant singer-songwriter who paid her dues and was finally afforded the opportunity to record the best album she could. The result is something that contains all the feel of the early 1970's while remaining timeless. For me the centerpiece has always been "It's Too Late", which remains the quintessential break-up song. Tapestry remains something of an anthem for white women in particular, but everyone relates to "It's Too Late".
Just looking at the track listing this is already a 5 out of 5. This album was great, so many hits. It's very nostalgic and can make you feel good and sad. I knew so many of the words in these songs. I think my favorite songs on this album are so far away, you've got a friend, and its too late. Bops, reminds me of childhood
Classic tunes, all hits, with a fantastic voice.
absolute classic.
Piano is so good. I want to buy this record now
A classic
Not only is Carole King a gifted songwriter, the person behind a lot of hits, but she's a good singer. Tapestry graduates her from behind a desk at the Bryll Building to the spotlight. Amazing album with amazing songwriting.
Lovely voice, beautiful music for a mellow mood. 💕
SO MANY hits on this one. Amazing album.
Brilliant - so soulful, and a bunch of tracks I know and love. A perfect Sunday spin.
The quintessential singer songwriter of the 70s. The songs are beautiful, thoughtful with melodies that connect with your soul. If you don't find something on this album you like, you might be dead inside.
Excellent
This record is in regular (handful of plays a year) rotation in our house thanks to Annie. Before she put it on the first time, I never the greatness of Carole King. Now I know that this record is just the spillover from the hits she was packing into other artists' records. Incredible. The session players on this record walk the line - the perfect balance of looseness with proficiency. I also like that her voice isn't diva-level. It feels more earnest and believable. Personally, I'd rate this record 4/5 for my preferences, but its a 5/5 because I just need to get over myself and admit this is a near-perfect record.
I'm a fan of Carole King's music, but I never really dug real deep into it. So, I'll put my ignorance on full display here by acknowledging that I had no idea she played the piano (or even how piano-driven these songs really are) - which made me appreciate her (and this album) even more. There are a ton of great songs on here. Way Over Yonder is a beautiful song that I was previously unaware of - one of my new favorites. This recent listen also made me realize how much of an influence King must have been on Grace Potter, who I think is amazing. For all of those reasons, I'm bumping what everything in me says is a "high 4" up to a solid 5.
Wow. A classic I didn't even know existed. A track list of hits I never realized were written by the same artist. This is amazing...shopping for it on vinyl.
What a gem
The writing was splendid and the imagery travelled throughout each track The piano wasn't grand but made the listening experience that much better This is my 10th time listening to this album and my favourites are still: Home Again, Tapestry, Natural Woman and Smackwater Jack
This is lovely, lovely, lovely. It's been on repeat all afternoon whilst Carol King's beautiful songs and voice slowly sink into my soul and envelop me in a sense of calm enjoyment. Every track is top quality. Incredible. Rating: 5/5 Playlist track: It's Too Late Date listened: 21/04/22
Beetje traag, maar top
Brilliant from start to finish (though not a massive fan of the title track). Powerful without being overdone.
All bangers, front to back.
Impossible to argue against this one. So many classics Cover art 3/5
There's so much to enjoy from this album: the vocals, the sensitive production, the general all round ambience and warmth. But it comes down to the songs. There's not a poor choice on here. Each track is a masterpiece in song writing. Carole King makes the album personal with the emotion coming across. I've returned back to Tapestry for over three decades now. Each time it still delights.
Un disco muy bonito y con muchas tonalidades y sabores. Conocía varias de las canciones, incluso en otras versiones algunas de ellas, pero no había oído todo en conjunto y así me gustaron todavía más. Más allá de la obvia (You've Got A Friend) y el tema de Gilmore Girls (que siempre había visto como una especie de autocover a You've Got a Friend) el disco no se queda en esa melosidad sino que viene desde algo poderoso como I Feel The Earth Move, a algo melancólico como Tapestry. La voz de Carol es además muy especial porque tiene melancolía y dulzura, pero a la vez tiene un poco de raposidad cuando la necesita.
One of the greatest albums of all time.
Such beautiful textures out of both her voice and the piano make this an easy five stars. Maybe with another listen I could make this more to be a four star but if I leave it to the first and only listen it is a five star. a la janis it's rawness and intensity.
Great first album to listen.
classic from the singer/songwriter era. Some would say it is THE singer/songwriter album. The first time I've listened to the album from front to back but of course I am already intimately familiar with at least 6 or even 8 songs on this 12 song album...that's pretty amazing in itself. The triumvirate of the first three songs...I feel The Earth Move, So Far Away and It's Too Late is incredible. Then the middle (side 2?) has You've Got A Friend, Where You Lead and Will You Love Me Tomorrow. And then we end with the gorgeous title track (which I was not familiar with) and then the epic; (....) A Natural Woman. It really is quite remarkable the number of songs this song has contributed to popular music...standards in the true sense of the word. Bravo Carole! 5 stars
So many hits on one record! Timeless brilliance lyrically and melodically. And King’s voice is raspy, cozy, down to earth, sincere…
What an amazing songwriter.
Perfect. Who can say any more?
CAT
I think i've never really listened to this as my mum was a huge fan. But WOW. What a song writer. So much we know and love - she wrote (You Make Me Feel Like A) Natural Woman? Really? Just incredible.
Fantastic
This has been played so many times, it is embedded in the basic DNA of the culture. A classic easy listening album. I don't want to blame Tapestry for the thousands of pale imitators that followed. this is up there with 'Blue' as one of the greatest singer-songwriter albums of all time. (I still think Smackwater Jack is out of place on the record, but other that, it is difficult to fault).
What an album
So beautiful
A clinic in songwriting.
Is Carole King the original Adele? Is she a better singer songwriter than Adele? Both questions that need asking, and I vote yes. What a legendary album or beautiful classics this is.
I did not realize that Carole was such an incredible songwriter. This album is packed with radio staples; some would become hits with others performing but they are here just the same. I thought it was an above average album as while the so gs themselves are brilliant, the performance isn't always amazing. I'm not really a big fan of soft rock but this was about as good as the genre can get. I guess that's backhanded praise but it is what it is. In the end, I have to give this one full credit. I usually score based upon my own enjoyment, but my enjoyment would probably be a 3 or a 4. This album deserves a 5 because it's just masterful songwriting. It's a undeniable classic.
Classic…timeless
Great album
I really relate to the lyrics about feeling lonely, seeing the genuine emotions in people even when they can't, feeling like you don't have a home, and unconditional love toward someone who you care about later in the album. I found it very relatable and it's really nice for the right setting, I don't think I'll be jamming it every day but great lyrics, great voice, excellent story telling
brilliant
da ništa drugo ne valja (šta nikako nije slučaj!!), samo bi zbog klavira dala 5/5. Nisan imala pojma da su neke od ovih pisama njene, definitivno ću opet slušat!
Безумно нравится то, как звучит вся музыка 70-х годов, и здесь всё же особенно прекрасно выделяются фортепиано(на то это и основной инструмент), а насколько чудесны аккомпанементы. Отличные бэки, особенно в Where you lead!! Я, как любитель разбираться в текстах, решила немного позанудствовать. Кажется, что песни составляют некую продолжительную историю, в общем, чувство, что ты читаешь завораживающую книгу, которая с каждой страницей вовлекает тебя все больше. А текст "You've got a friend" отлично поиграл на моих эмоциях, кто бы знал... А как звучит "Tapesty"... Dear Lord, а помимо звучания, все эти метафоры в тексте - это просто великолепное сочетание. В общем, невероятный альбом, испытала поразительные эмоции (без шуток), надеюсь, найду время послушать другие ее песни.
ouvido em 2/2/2022, maravilhoso. como foi bom relembrar de carole king.
Þvílík dúndurplata. Frábært lagasafn, flott production og frábær flutningur. All time klassíker.
5.5…excellent music…all time great…one of the greats singer and songwriter
Soul-pop blue para encher o coração
yes
One of those albums that I never expected to like as much as I did
Wonderful
Ahh, I hadn't listened to this in full for a few decades. A delightful memory of a classic!
This album is a bit softer than my usual, but I think it deserves 5 stars. This album has a warm, cozy, lived-in feeling personified by the photo of the artist sitting on a window seat with her cat. According to Wikipedia, King wrote or co-wrote every song as well as singing and playing keyboards and piano.
Rock setentero suave. Ni sé la de megahits que tiene... Un 5 claro.
An amazing album, from lyrics to mixing to composition truly a fantastic listening experience!
This is incredible. So wholesome and at times so heart wrenching. I LOVE her songwriting style, and it's a style that shines through after just 2 or 3 songs. So blunt and yet not simplistic at all. Gorgeous melodies and songs overall.
Crazy how many good songs are on here.
One of the most quintessential singer-songwriter albums of all time
Very difficult to find anything wrong with this album.
Piano and song Early pop
Another one of those iconic albums that exist in the fringes until you actually give it the focus it deserves and realize it's been in your heart through the airwaves from...ever. Astonishing voice and amazing display of song writing.
One of the best records I took from my parents. I have no idea how many times I listened to this growing up.
One of my mom's favorite albums so I've listened to it countless times. But that's okay, but it's great. Seriously, first track to last, it's a killer album. I can't think of a thing on it that I would change.
Another album falls in my comfort zone! All those wonderful songs, oh! It's Too Late! Will You Love Me Tomorrow! A Natural Woman!
I mean, come on. Carole King is the goat
Groovy to solemn
Wow, wat een relaxte muziek. Goed gezongen ook! Heel wat bekende nummers zelfs!! Mijn favorieten is "It's Too Late", maar de verrassing is "Where You Lead". *****
Absolute bangers
Wow! An excellent album that completely blows a lot of the other female singer songwriters of the era out of the water. Tough getting Aretha and Carole back-to-back, since it makes what would be a great rendition of Carole singing "You Make Me Feel" seem incredibly pedestrian in comparison. That's not Carole's fault.
One of my mom's favorites. Classic
Holy crap, I had heard many of these songs before and had no idea they were all by one person, let alone on the same album. Incredible.
I mean, just insanely good. Bangers only. Outstanding, top top top top stuff.
Snow is cold, rain is wet and my dick is rock solid. One of my favourite things to do when it snows is to go outside and pretend it's the first time I've ever seen it, just to see how people react. They usually don't care, so I just shrug, tackle them to the ground and sometimes molest them. Then every time it snows after that, they too pretend to themselves it's the first time they've seen it, to try and block out the molestation from their psyche.
Songs that stand the test of time, really put Carole on the map as more than just a songwriter.
What a banger of an album. This has every right to be one of the best-selling classic albums of all time just because it sounds so good. King's voice, songwriting, and quintessential 70s sound all come together to make every song enjoyable. Fav songs: I feel the earth move, its too late, way over yonder, where you lead
Carole King bangs. This album was amazing.
Basically a perfect pop album. Not a weak track here.
Tapestry is a perfect album. That's all there is to say about that.
Treat
I was very pleasantly surprised. This is cool.
A classic from the singer/songwriter era. Some would say it is THE singer/songwriter album. The first time I've listened to the album from front to back but of course I am already intimately familiar with at least 6 or even 8 songs on this 12 song album...that's pretty amazing in itself. The triumvirate of the first three songs...I feel The Earth Move, So Far Away and It's Too Late is incredible. Then the middle (side 2?) has You've Got A Friend, Where You Lead and Will You Love Me Tomorrow. And then we end with the gorgeous title track (which I was not familiar with) and then the epic; (....) A Natural Woman. It really is quite remarkable the number of songs this song has contributed to popular music...standards in the true sense of the word. Bravo Carole! 5 stars
I associate this album with a working mum in the 1980s, coming home from her corporate job, making dinner for the family, seeing her kids to bed, then relaxing with a glass of wine and her Carole. And for a long time, this was a bad thing, but maybe I've aged into this demographic, if not the exact lifestyle, because I'm enjoying this album. It has Cazza's strong Brill Building pop sensibility filtered through her chilled-out lady vibes. An album full of pop classics.
I'm thinking of a visit to the dentist long ago. He was getting ready to do some major drilling, and he asked me if I wanted to listen to any music. Tapestry is the album I picked. I found it warm and soothing in that unpleasant moment, and it's still an album I turn to when I want to feel comforted. Stressful day at work, Tapestry. Bummed out by current events, Tapestry. Having a moment when I'm stuck in my feelings, Tapestry. Even the cover... look at Carole King in the window, like a friend who is there to listen to you. In its way, this album feels like an old friend, as much as an album can. Tapestry has been there with me for so many years and speaks to me in a way few albums do. I think a lot of women, a lot of people, feel the same way. King's vocals and arrangements are understated, heartfelt, relatable. The songwriting is warm, earnest, intimate. The production is flawless. It's a beautiful album, long one of my favorites. Fave songs: It's Too Late, Home Again, So Far Away, Beautiful, Way Over Yonder
I don't even have to listen to this. It's on constant rotation and is a stellar 5
I feel like I use, "an impressive blend of [insert genres here]," whenever I'm praising an album, but I think this album is a great mix of a number of genres I wasn't really expecting. Rock, folk, blues, gospel... I can see James Taylor's influence on this record (and he also plays on it, so that makes sense), as well as a song I could see Creedence Clearwater Revival doing ("Smackwater Jack"). I can see all of the praise for this record: I don't think I can find a bad song. King is a phenomenal songwriter and it shines through on this record. Definitely gonna give this record a spin when it gets cooler out; a very fall/winter-mood record. Favorite tracks: "So Far Away", "Home Again", "Will You Love Me Tomorrow?"
Some folks put on Pink Floyd and watch Wizard of Oz. Some folks put on Carole King and watch Gilmore Girls. I’ve done both.
oh my god this was amazing
Wow, i knew nothing about carole king or this album and i thought most of these songs were originally by other people. I dont know what to say about this collection of songs outside of the fact its pretty near pefect.
A true classic and as enjoyable today as the day it was recorded.
Sonically pleasing. Very easy to listen and enjoy. Nice vocals accompanied by the minimal instrumentals is a perfect combination for this record. Surprisingly doesn't sound as dated as other albums recorded around the same time because of its stripped-down approach of soft vocals and soft instrumentals. The whole record is a cohesive and smooth body of work, with no abrupt stops and changes.
go off queen hell yeah
Feels extremely intimate and personal, most of the songs bang too. The instruments are all captured in the mix so well too, great album!
This album was great! None of the songs missed the mark for me; I enjoyed them all. This is a masterpiece, honestly. 5/5 stars.
Album Song Ranking: So Far Away Way Over Yonder (H.M.) You've Got a Friend (H.M.) Where You Lead Natural Woman Beautiful Will You Love Me Tomorrow I Feel the Earth Move Home Again Tapestry It's Too Late Smackwater Jack Additional Comments:
This was a real gem. Hadn't heard of her before (though had heard a few of the songs).
I actually loved the album, i though I wasn't gonna love it, but i do. It's really a good one, a perfecto folk-alternative rock album, I really liked it. It's one of my favourites since.
Brilliant, best album yet. Somehow, an album that combines soul, blues, soft rock, and folk, none of which I would say I particularly like, manages to really grab me. Every song that comes on seems to be my favourite
This one of a handful of albums I do not need to hear again to know how important it is, how much I love it, why it's one of the best-selling albums ever, and why it's absolutely essential on a list like this. Her songwriting, her recording and performance of the material, the album's cultural significance and impact on music that followed, and so on. That, and by all accounts, she seems to be an absolutely wonderful person (I even walked right by her when I lived in L.A. and she gave me a big smile! Yep, I'm totally star-struck ;). Five stars in every way!
This is a classic album. No skips and each song is timeless.
So very nice and mellow. 5 stars!
great for studying! Loved
Wow! I had vaguely heard of Carole King as a famous songwriter, but never checked out her own recordings. This one is fantastic. All the songs are King's, and all delivered amazingly. Two of the songs were co-written with her ex-husband when they were a writing team, and two of the songs had already been hits for other artists. I was expecting the softer folkier vibes, but this album also has a strong R&B/soul feel, which I might have expected given that Aretha Franklin and The Shirelles were the artists who already recorded two of the songs. I'm not a fan of Aretha's style, and I actually prefer King's version "You Make Me Feel". In essence, this is just a great album from start to finish. Perfect 5.
Tapestry is like All Things Must Pass, all of those ideas just needing a canvas to present themselves. Soulful and conversational lyrics, with blues-y and approachable music throughout.
The ultimate singer-songwriter album of its time. It’s flawless and testament to Carole King’s incredible talent.
I definitely did not see this coming. This album is amazing. I have always been aware of this record, but I’d never actually listened to it. Perhaps it was good that I didn’t, I’m not sure you get me would have appreciated it. As it stands, this is a great album. It absolutely scratches that 70’s itch that I’ve developed. This is an absolute 5
Pretty incredible, honestly. Took me a couple listens - less attention can make this album seem a little slow (read: my other reviews on singer-songwriter albums), but I loved this. The tunes are so catchy, she's got a superb voice, and each piece fits well with the next. A 4.5 I'm giving a 5 because what the hell Saved: It's Too Late, Way over Yonder, Tapestry, (You Make Me Feel) Like A Natural Woman
Great album! 4.5 stars! Rounded to a 5. Wikipedia says Soft Rock but I would've said R&B. Carole King's voice is incredibly solid, and she does really push herself and show it off. Mostly quite energetic groovy songs, with some slow and intimate ballads that go well with her voice. A couple of these songs have stood the test of time. "You've Got a Friend" is like a complete emotional blanket. "Way Over Yonder" in 6/8 is really decent (+sexy sax solo) but my favourite may be "I Feel The Earth Move" as the rhythm section (gtar, bass, piano, drums) all get to play great melodies and solos.
Let this float around the room in the morning
I had a wonderful time walking around abbey fields listening to this album in the sunshine after work. Beautiful. I was surprised at how many of the songs I already knew. I must have heard this before in a former life.
Top, top album.
A proper classic
Simply beautiful. I think this album is essential to any vinyl collection.
Soooo good
Songwriting Excellence, full of soul
Je connais deja tres bien cet album et je l’ai ecoute des dizaines de fois. 5*
She's an awesome song writer too.
Fire piano and vocals, an absolute peach of a classic
wicked flute, sax, rhodes --> jazz influences incredible vocals wow way over yonder is slapper
ok
Classic
Incredible. Iconic.
I know this first song! I don’t think I knew it was by Carole King. I feel like I’ve heard of her but didn’t really know anything about her. And I know the second one, too. I guess she’s a pop queen of the 70s.
one of the fairy godmothers of rock and roll
One of my all time favorite albums. I feel the earth move has been ringing in my head since getting this pick.
the heart. Telling compelling stories with each song. The music is a great accompaniment, never overshadowing her great vocals. She is one of the greatest song writers in history and her credits could easily fill all time lists. I cannot say enough good about this album(and King herself). Definitely a must listen.
One of the classics
Very good. Lots of song I know but didn't know it was her.
Love it, I feel the earth move and way over yonder are great!
Outstanding.
it's 5/5 no doubbbb
Timeless, easy listen great vocals. You got a friend is a classic but I also loved tapestry and way over yonder. Great stuff!
This is very comforting, like a 90s romcom soundtrack or an album I'd put on and listen to around the house. Maybe it's because I associate her with Gilmore Girls. I recognized quite a few songs, too. Carole's one talented lady.
Siempre se me hizo sobrevalorado, pero volviéndolo a escuchar es rolón tras rolón. no me mata, pero fácilmente es un 5
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 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.
Muy buen piano y vocales anashe god godines godiano
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.
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.
Pretty good, the slower songs were my preference for sure. Very good bass lines in most songs and the piano was great.
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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Lovely album, she delivers a quiet power so effortlessly through her voice a delight to listen to
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
Good songwriting. I enjoy her work more than some of her peers.
A classic
pleasantly surprised
Nice and calming album. Knew a few of the songs which I didn't expect
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 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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Agh I’m so tempted to give this 5 stars…maybe I’ll come back and update it
Expertly written/performed, comfy/cozy music.
Liked it. Lots of it are chill, relaxing and interesting to listen to
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.
9/10 – Great
4 out of 5. Another fun album to cook to.
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
노래가 꽤 잔잔하고 분위기가 좋았다. The song was quite soothing and had a nice atmosphere.
What a great album. I wonder if she did lots of covers, or I've heard lots of covers of her songs.
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?
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.
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.
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
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.
I new just one song, when the album came up today. I already new this is going to be great.
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.
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.
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
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.
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
Very nice album! Loved the piano. A little slow for my taste, but understandably one of the greats.
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
Best thing I've heard from this list in a long time.
A collection of great songs I’ve heard a million times without ever realizing they were all from the same album.
Reminds of some of music on guardians playlist
Gilmore girls, heck yeah
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.
Very good
BANGER LETS GO GILMORE GIRLS
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
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.
8/10
Never gave this the time of day. Good stuff. Can't bear Natural Woman though... it's a soap ad jingle.
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.
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
Really good actually
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.
Really good. Amazing to see how many famous songs she has penned. Love it
Lots of great songs and a fabulous singer-songwriter.
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 👌🏼 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
ME ENCANTAA mi nueva obsesión es ella. No le doy un 5 porque un 5 es demasiado pero un 4 sí, merecidísimo 4
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?
Bell'album, con alcune hit, molto chill e lei gran voce
She's Carole KING for a reason
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.
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.