Coat Of Many Colors

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Doily Paton is a Queen of Country. She tells a great story. Enjoyed this

Can’t really knock Dolly can you

Seemingly another artist where I can’t stand her voice but everyone else thinks it’s wonderful! It just cuts straight through the music and ruins it. The first song in particular I had to check my speakers were working ok as her voice seems to distort. Other than that the music was generally average country, saved by the fact the album was so short.

I have a soft spot for Dolly, purely because I love ‘Jolene’. So I thought something on here might be decent, but not the majority of thing as it turns out. Dolly you little ripper.

I've never listened to this album (9). I love Dolly! It was a good one, but a bit short and not the most memorable tunes of her catalogue.

Nice album, she has a wonderful voice. I really appreciate a shorter album without any filler. Didn’t connect on a super strong level but every song was nice and charming. Might revisit from time to time.

3.5

WOW, Dolly is really amazing at this thing, huh?

Sweet and pleasant enough.

Enjoyed this a lot. Dolly has such a unique voice and lyrics. First time listening to a dolly record and was impressed. Liked majority of songs

Solid 4. Would give it 4.5 if I could.

A lovely country album that contains all the things a country album should have. Furthermore, how can you hate on Dolly too much? 4/5 since it is not my favorite genre.

Dolly Parton is one of those artists that you never want to criticize because she’s so lovely and honorable as a figure in music. With this being said, this album is OK. I believe that Mrs. Parton has a commanding presence throughout this record, but as a whole, I’m not struck by much of it. Still though, she’s nice (6/10, 3/5 on this scale) (Update: 2/5 now)

Dolly is an icon and a legend. I normally don't love country, but this is fun. The songs "Coat of Many Colors" is iconic. This is fun. She is such a great singer! Liked Songs: "Coat of Many Colors" , "Traveling Man" , "If I Lose My Mind" , "Early Morning Breeze" , "The Way I See You" , "Here I Am" , "A Better Place To Live"

3.25

All ye come to worship at the altar of Saint Dolly

Not my thing but good for what it is and she seems like a very good egg.

Der unverwechselbare Dolly Parton Sound. Ist angenehm zu hören, wird aber nicht in meine Highlightsammlung kommen. 3/5

8/29/25: Not gonna lie, although I love Dolly, I was expecting more country disappointment. Ugh. Just men. Always gotta ruin everything. Anyway, next time let me just sit down and kindly shut the fuck up because oh my. I’m moving my Caucasian hips left and right restoring the smidge of Honduran left in me. YEEEEEE HAW. She really knows how to pull you in and just convey her emotions to you. Her twang. It just brings warmth to my heart. #gay4dolly

Dolly’s voice is so natural and pure. Stories sung with effortless charm.

Not a country girl, but this is nice

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Not my jam

So the title track is wildly powerful, and this album has a bunch of gospel songs on it including the title track. The only problem is I have a personal issue with gospel music and religious themes in music. I think that’s a major problem I have with country in general, but not every country song has to be religious and yet somehow they ALL are somehow. It doesn’t feel like pandering with Dolly cause it feel genuine the same way it feels genuine when Elvis sings gospel, I just have no space for gospel music in my life and I like it that way. That being said, traveling man might be my all time favorite Dolly song of all time. I had never heard it before. I also think I’d like country more if it was closer to this (rockabilly sorta). I really like country music when they pick up the tempo and bring in some electric guitars. If the whole album was music similar to Traveling Man I think this album could’ve been a 5. But I do have respect for this album and the production quality. I just think there’s only like one song on the whole album I truly loved.

Her vocals really make this album. Very good vibes all around.

Overall the most positive uplifting vibes ever. She has an amazing voice

Classic « country » record

Country classic. Short album but cornerstone of female country musicians of the time and future. Considering it was up for CMA country album of the year thought I would recognize more than the title song.

Fantastic album. First album by dolly Parton I’ve listened to aside from Jolene.

One of the joys of this app as never heard of this album, let alone would have played it.

Really enjoyed it on a sunny walk

Dolly is the GOAT

Never really listed to Dolly she's pretty enjoyable but dude country better

💩

There is a reason that Dolly is so beloved

This shit is damn good. Would love to hear it on a scratchy record. Good stuff dolly. I rate this a 3.5 (above Willie), but can’t do halfies

Dolly Parton, big tits and a bigger heart

okay dolly I critically underestimated you

Parton's voice is great but besides that the songs are just kinda run of the mill?

Gar nicht meins. Zum Glück nicht lang.

Caca i do't like it

I think it’s genuinely genius that Dolly opens this album with a song about the most loving mom imaginable followed by a mom who steals her daughter’s boyfriend and abandons her.

Not a big country music fan

5/10

Dope for country.

Coat of Many Colors is Dolly Parton at her most heartfelt and sincere. The title track is one of her finest songs, a simple story about childhood poverty told with warmth, love, and dignity. It shows Dolly’s gift for turning personal experience into something universal, and it carries an emotional weight that lingers long after the song ends. That same mix of honesty and melody runs through much of the album, giving it a sense of intimacy that feels both humble and powerful. What makes the record so strong is its balance of vulnerability and spirit. There are tender, reflective moments like “Early Morning Breeze,” but also playful tracks such as “Traveling Man” that showcase her wit and storytelling charm. The arrangements are stripped back enough to let Dolly’s voice shine, yet full of the country character that defines her style. Coat of Many Colors may not be flashy, but it captures everything that makes Dolly special: honesty, humanity, and a knack for songs that stay with you.

Pretty solid and a short runtime too which is always a plus. It got a little worse after multiple listens since everything sounded the same. Luckily, Dolly carries with her vocals and songwriting so there wasn't anything to hate. Top 3: Coat Of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, and The Way I See You 3.50/5

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Я поважаю Доллі Партон, але такий кантрі-сторітелінг веселий мені не те щоб прям не подобається, але й якось прям кайфанути від такого не можу.

Overall enjoyable ablum. Not a genre I visit much, but I always feel good after these types of albums. They are nastolgic for me in a very specific way. No real stand outs for me, but I think this album works as a whole anyway. Also, I can absolutely hear how early Dolly inspiried so many artists.

so upbeat and fun

I am not a fan of Dolly Parton. It’s mainly her voice which kinda grates on me. I’m also not generally enamored of her as many others seem to be. That all being said, this was a fairly decent listening experience. I really enjoyed “Traveling Man” a lot, but it was an outlier in style to the rest of the record. There were many well written and performed songs, but by the end it sort of devolved into positive affirmation tunes that I didn’t really care for. I’m giving it a 3, but it’d be a four if I could just tolerate her voice more than I do.

Well I'm giving this classic country album my top rating (which is three stars, as I can't see how anyone could like country music enough to give more than three stars to it). I particularly liked the song about the travelling man who went off with the mother. I may have even heard the coat of many colours song before!

Obviously familiar with Dolly Parton, but I don’t actually think I had heard an album of hers. I was immediately impressed - the first 2-3 songs are excellent and a nice showcase of her ability to tell different stories with different emotions, across different country styles. From there the rest of the album can’t quite match those highs other than a song or 2. but she consistently displays her vocal and storytelling talent and ability to write a solid country tune. Not sure how much I’ll actually revisit, but I was surprisingly impressed here.

I like Dolly Parton a lot- her voice and energy is really enjoyable to listen to. It wasn't my favorite of her albums though.

Good country music, but still just country music

No me gusta mucho la música country, ni tampoco me atrae demasiado la voz de Dolly Parton. Considero que este es un buen álbum, sobre todo por las letras que tratan del contexto socioeconómico en el que creció Parton. Sin embargo, no conecté con el material, a pesar de que sea un buen trabajo. Al menos la duración del álbum es corta y la experiencia de escucha es consistente.

This music is just not for me.

Gorgeous voice. Proper old school, vocal-lead country music. Lyrics are expressed clearly and are thematically exactly as you might expect early 70s country music to be. Don't discount the musicianship either - plenty of cool guitar licks, straight grooves, etc. In fact, I'd say you have both of kinds of music on this album - Country and Western.

Cute and fun album

Great album, and great background music to work to. Will add this to rotation.....

Always a pleasure to listen some classic Dolly.

Don’t know why, but the older I get the more I appreciate Dolly Partin’s music. I’ve always been a fan of bluegrass and enjoyed some old style country. Maybe it’s the more I know about Dolly the more I like her music. Great voice and a wonderful person.

Some solid country pop songs on this. Some might be worth a second listen.

I really enjoyed this. Her voice is so great, and I like country more than I thought I did.

First listen

This is an endearing album with classic Dolly flair. Coat of Many Colors is Dolly's favorite song for a reason.

Outstanding first song, the other ones are nice.

Good LP. Not my style

Parton is a songwriting machine with too many hits to mention both for herself and numerous other artists. I’m not a massive fan of country music but Dolly knows how to weave a good narrative to pull on your heartstrings or raise a rye smile. The first 2 tracks are superb and it’s hard to hold that kind of standard for the whole album but she gives it a good try. Sit back and enjoy.

Ganz nett und gefällig, aber ein bisschen zu lieblich/harmonisch.

Dolly’s voice soars in this sparse but pristine gem from 1971. Her songwriting range is exemplified in “Coat of Many Colors”, a narrative about the richness of love and self-worth versus “traveling man” about a mom’s betrayal of a daughter with a two-timing man. I was unaware of this album before and I feel a surge of appreciation for Dolly’s songwriting and vocal talent after listening.

Classic

Here I Go Again standout, also loved Traveling Man

Day 35 First listen- What a good country album, beautiful and simple melodies, and Dolly's voice is just wonderful. I enjoyed it thoroughly. (4.5/5)

🙂

Her eighth album. Country. A very short and very sweet twenty seven minutes of solid old Country Music. Nice vocals, nice songs and ...ummm..it's nice. Not much else to say.

What dolly parton does in the album (in terms of sound and style) she does very well but there is a definitely a lack in variety.

it's also repetly but was a good álbum

love my close personal friend

Solid country/bluegrass album. Great vocals and song writing. 4 stars.

Country used to be good! What have they done to us??

Super fun album by her. Quite surprised by her voice and I thought she was just a 9-5 lady. Lowkey goated album. Ears were craving something new and it was pretty good. It sounded quite real instead of all synthy or modern. Great change. Solid 7

1: Oh yeah I love this album I can tell with the first song. Love the title track, that's an instant 10/10. 2: Traveling Man was good, groovy, and fun. 9/10. 3: THE HARMONY in My Blue Tears I LOVE HARMONY. So far I'm liking how short some of these songs are. You don't need to sound sad on sad songs, you can play upbeat. This time, I wish she did a little more though. 9/10 4: I like the guitar solos here. They're not extra, and they add a lot. If I Lose My Mind 9.5/10 5&6: Mystery of the Mystery and She Never Met a Man (she didn't like) were both good, I didn't have too much to say on them. 8.5/10' 7: Early Morning Breeze 9.5/10 8: The Way I see You 8.5/10 9: Here I Am 9/10

My god, what a gem. Just beautiful music. A ridiculously beautiful voice -- and to think she wrote all these herself. This album is a testament to her mastery, even so early in her career. I admit I've fallen prey to the common tagline: "I'll listen to anything but country!" Boy does this one make me eat my words. Thanks Dolly. Fave songs: The whole album.

I actually liked this one way more than I thought I would. I’m not a huge fan of country generally. However, going through this I’ve realized how much better some of the greats like old Johnny Cash and Dolly both are compared to the modern country garbage. Also, you can’t help but feel good listening to her, and she has done so much good, having lived in Tennessee for the past several years she has left such a lasting and impactful legacy and it’s easy to see why.

W sumie średnie. 2/5

Cool but gets old very fast 2/5

It’s fine, she’s a good song writer and great singer but nothing grabbed me

Excellent singer / songwriter mostly about peace and love, but lots of country twang.

Really wanted to like this. But it just didn’t do it for me.

Coat of Many Colors...meh. Nice story. Traveling Man...dynamic. I actually believe her. Johnny Cash-esque storytelling. Hello Early Morning Breeze bass line. The Way I See You...turning point on the album. More poppy country. Could be a chart topper in the early 90s. Beautiful song. Just kinda boring, musically. Same cookie-cutter country from the late 70s-80s. Lyrically ok.

What a voice! This is what songwriting and storytelling is meant to be.

GOAT country album. No skips

I'm here for this

Classic country album, nice voice.

I don't hate country music, but I am very picky about it. Dolly Parton easily falls into the great column for me She brings an authenticity that cannot be faked. Dolly is a national treasure and by all accounts a great human being.

Fav songs: Traveling Man; My Blue Tears A nice album from a great artist. It isn't really my kind of music but I still appreciate it.

Pleasant country tunes by a fabulous vocalist

Dolly Parton is a national treasure. Her voice is rich and sweet without being saccharine. Her songs are supremely well-crafted and humorous. This is a really good album that I’ll listen to again — a 4.

Out of this album I’d only heard Coat Of Many Colors before so listening to that and then Traveling Man right after was so fucking funny. Best song: Coat Of Many Colors Notable(s): Traveling Man, She Never Met A Man

Good good what a voice, just elevates your mood. Some great songs here, can’t deny that Dolly is one of the GOATs. 4.6/5.0 Best Song: She’s Never Met A Man (She Didn’t Like)

Charming.

I tried to listen the whole album but it really is not my style.

I can honestly say I've never listened to a Dolly Parton album. I have seen the movie 9 to 5 and heard the title track, and I've heard a few songs from her from time to time. This will be a first complete album listen. Wow, what a great country voice! Really old school country, which is my favorite. Good storytelling. I like the vibrato on her voice. Gospel Hymns vibe on My Blue Tears, reminds me of childhood. I like the short song format, most songs under 3 minutes. They pack a punch. I enjoyed this enough to give her catalog a listen. 4

The title track is a pretty powerful song and relatable probably if you came from humble beginnings or maybe were raised by people that came from humble beginnings. Dolly is another one that (like Ray Charles) sounds pretty much effortless and clear with how she sings. Not really my type of music, but I can definitely appreciate and recognize the talent.

There is a lot of nice sentiment on this album. The lyrics seem heartfelt and intimate, so I guess I can see the appeal, but not hear it. Sound-wise, it is pure, crystallized country, with everything I don't like about the genre.

This album was great to listen to!!

Dolly Parton is surely a great singer, but this album reminds of cowbells just a little too much. I don't have a problem with listening to any song on this album, but when they are in a consecutive line I don't hear many difference in them. Like most of it starts and ends the exact same way🤷🧑‍🌾. Favourite song - Coat of many colors

Very well done album. Don’t love country

3/5

Was ok but not the best

Just not doing this...

some nice tunes on this album, for sure. I'm just not a big fan of dolly's voice, so I think it's a four-star album for me.

Beautiful. Could’ve used another bop or two.

Great album. Dolly’s mom was all over the board

Nice stuff

Thanks, Dolly.

Pretty boring album, title track and Here I Am are bangers though. 6/10

Previously rated: Trio (3/5) ********************* First her momma makes her wear a crappy coat, then she immediately turns around and steals her boyfriend!? Poor Dolly. At least she made a pretty good record out of it. Best track: Traveling Man

Always found country hard to enjoy, and this is no exception. Dolly's voice is quite annoying, but it has a couple of cute songs. Best song: Coat Of Many Colors Worst song: The Way I See You Cover check: Captures a personal feeling

phenomenal and definitely worth the accolades from 1971 and on

Ese año Dolly publicó no uno, ni dos, sino tres álbumes: este y The Golden Streets of Glory y Joshua . Incluye un clásico como la titular y autobiográfica Coat of many colors. también My Blue Tears que luego versionaría en su disco con Emmylou Harris y Linda Ronstadt, Traveling man (nada que ver con la de la CCR) un temazo estupendo o Here I Am. Otros temas que lanzó fueron She Never Met a Man y The Way I See You. Se trata de un disco especial, pues fue un retorno al éxito y despegue para lo que vendría después.

A string of very basic country songs and an annoying vibrato. Most of the songs mesh together making this short 27 minute album feel like a blink of an eye.

Easy listening

This is my first Dolly Parton album. This is a lyrical/storytelling banger. How does her voice sound like that. Coat of many colors is a wonderful and cute opener. It highlights how effective of a storyteller you can be in this genre and she does such a good job. The harmonies on my blue tears are beautiful, so are the ones on If I lose my Mind. Mystery of the Mystery is the first one that didn't really hit for me but what's beautiful about it still is it's only 2:28, god bless. The rest is solid, nothing hits my I must save this but I like it a lot. Here I Am actually, that one stands out. This is the first country album I've ever heard where I get it, like if my Dad was into this instead of Classic Rock/Grunge growing up I can see myself being a good ole' country boy. I'm a high 4 hesitant 5 on this.

Tennessee represent! woot woot. Fun album all the way through. Great storytelling and a great voice. Just an overall strong album. High 4

Dolly is great and I love how compact this record is. Each song gets enough runtime to shine but never overstays it's welcome. The longest track of the ten, Here I am, is 3:19 and it's also my favorite. The bass line on this track is so cool. Strong 4/5

Absolute icon. Fun to hear the early days

3/5 Young Dolly is definitely more on the country side that she will be with future songs like 9 to 5. But she still shows off her singing chops and the songs are pleasant to listen to if a bit sacharine. Favorite track: Coat of Many Colors

great album

Incredible listen.

Lovely album, dolly does not get enough credit as a singer/songwriter, this album doesn’t overstay its welcome fun to listen and chill out to

First track is a gut punch. My goodness its beautiful. Album shifts gears after that with some Honky Tonk Country via Travelling Man and it seems some normal transmission. I'm not a massive country fan but this one brought back some memories of my late mother, mostly the lyrical content. + 1 star for that Dolly. Coat of Many Colors was the Gem.

Faves: The Early Morning Breeze, Coat of Many Colors

An amazing classic by a country legend.

And people say she’s just a big pair of tits

lovely sound

I love the title track so much, it makes me want to cry for no good reason. I’m a big fan of Dolly Parton’s storytelling, I think it’s her best quality as an artist, I don’t always love her vocal choices in some songs or even the theme of the songs but 9 times out of ten you can guarantee that her songs tell a good story. Traveling Man made me giggle honestly, the end with her just rambling is too much. The harmonies in some of these songs are stunning also. I liked it, I am confused about her stance on her mother though, one second she loves her and the next she’s sad cause her mums ran off with her man (so should I like her mum or no.. unsure). I also see how she’s one of the blueprints of the country genre because I swear all of her songs sound like the could be current Irish country songs lol. Also they clearly based Lucy Grey Bird or whatever the characters called songs from the Hunger Games prequel cause again same vibes, could hear Rachel Zegler singing these in that dusty looking dress ahah, particularly Early Morning Breeze. The Way I See You is an underrated ballad, if Whitney Houston covered that one too it definitely would’ve popped off also cause the build and the lil high note in the chorus or pre-chorus bit was so pretty and then followed by Here I Am.. ugh so wholesome. And I’m here for the gospel vibes in the chorus, give her a choir for every song cause it would slap. 70/100

Dolly Parton es mucho más que la intérprete del clásico “Jolene”, y este álbum es la prueba de ello. La artista se presenta como una maestra de la composición y una escritora excelente. “Coat of Many Colors” es una obra imprescindible de la música country de los 70, un disco ameno, cantado con una delicadeza exquisita característica de la voz de Dolly Parton. En cuanto a lo lírico, Dolly nos deleita con canciones humildes como la que da título al proyecto, familiares como “If I Lose My Mind”, poéticas e inspiradoras como “Early Morning Breeze” y de conciencia social como “A Better Place To Live”. Todos estos temas tienen lugar en un paisaje emocional y geográfico que transporta al oyente al campo de Tennessee, estado natal de la artista. Y es que con este álbum Dolly lleva al público de regreso a casa: a la infancia, a la familia, lugar en el que tuvo origen su arte. “Coat of Many Colors” es sin duda una joya en la discografía de Dolly Parton y en el género country, género que suele estar dominado por artistas masculinos pero que no se entendería sin la sensibilidad artística de una leyenda como Dolly Parton.

There’s a reason she’s the queen of country music.

Only really knew a couple of Dolly Parton’s biggest songs going in (and none of them on here) but this was really decent. Lean and super melodic, deceptively simple, this was a real easy listen even though I don’t normally listen to any country.

This is #day342 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… another country album. I'm sorry, Dolly, this was pretty average. I've nothing else to add. This is a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day343.

A great country album. Very high three for me

Love this love Dolly

klein aber fein

What a fantastic album by one of the greatest! This album feels like a fresh "morning breeze" that is such a pleasant listening. I have to admit I had never listened to this album before, even though I knew of it, so it has been a great experience to finally listen to it. I was so surprised of how much bass sounds in this album.

Enjoyed this, just didn’t have any tracks that grabbed me

if i'm being honest i probably won't listen to it again which means i'd usually give it a 2, but i think that undersells it

Se me hizo repetitivo

I’ve spent many years in Appalachia and Dolly is our queen. No way she gets less than five stars. She mails my kid books every month.

Not a country fan but I didn’t mind this for about 3/4ths of the project, but it really started to drag. Which is nuts to say about a sub 30 minute album. (2.5/5) “School House Rock-ass music”- Al

This album is very quaint. That's the best word I can think of for it at the moment. Just kind of old-timey little country vignettes that are short but pleasant to listen to. It's your typical old school country fare. You know what you're getting with Dolly and it's pleasant and doesn't overstay its welcome. Standouts were "Coat of Many Colors," "Traveling Man," "She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like)" and "The Way I See You." I enjoyed this album, but probably wouldn't listen to too much of it again on purpose. Wouldn't complain if it was on though. 3 stars for me but really really close to a 4.

Dolly telling stories about men. One song really grabbed me and that was Early Morning Breeze, that bass intro was gorgeous.

4:00 am - ofc, i know dolly, but none of the songs on this album. i think i will like it. 4:30 am - ah, such a warm, beautiful album. i used to really like country music, and this is reminding me why. everything about this album feels so cozy in a way that is authentic and not cloying. i feel so happy after listening to it...... 5:12 am - i ended up giving this a second listen right away, and it was even more lovely the second time. maybe a 5/5 tbh........ 9:20 pm - ive been listening to this album multiple times today. just so lovely. theres something about dollys voice that really grabs me emotionally. a definite 5/5.

Lamentablemente gente soy un chico country y no le puedo ir en contra a dolly parton, no es su mejor disco y temas pero siempre tiene un no se que que me atrae.

Una porqueria

Arrancó muy flojo, me sentía armando una casa en el Red Dead Redemption. El segundo tema la levantó y despues no mejoró mucho mas. 2/5 no me gustan tanto los caballos como para volver a escucharlo

im a huge metal fan but classic dolly is great

An icon, I don't hate it, I don't love it. It's as 3 as it gets.

Fabulous and some people say she’s just big pair of tits.

Easy to see why she’s an American icon.

Beautiful album, the lyrics and everything were so nice. Great voice, I love the balance of all the instruments as well. Would recommend, and I’m looking more into her discography now as well.

Dolly might be the female equivalent to Willie Nelson lol everyone loves her and she is just a good person and she's been around forever! I love me some dolly and she is a great country singer and she is beautiful! This was a pretty good solid fast album!

This is my first Dolly Parton album to listen to. I'm not exactly a fan of country music, but Dolly's a legendary icon. Not an album that I'll add to my rotation, but can't deny the reason for her legendary status. Also, there are a lot of songs about "Momma". Best Songs Coat of Many Colors If I Lose My Mind Early Morning Breeze Here I Am

Hay Day-ahh musik. Standard country som man tänker sig det, men lite mysigt.

Definitely would listen to this again. “A Better Place To Live” - mad to think that 54 years ago Dolly was singing about making the world a better place for all, but it does make you wonder if we actually have on a human level.

Цей альбом зробив Dolly Parton успішною кантрі-співачкою та й загалом представив як одну з головних авторок жанру у 70-х. І причина тут максимально проста. Замість великих драм чи пафосних історій, Dolly щиро співає про прості та зрозумілі речі, такі як бідне дитинство, родину та маленькі радощі. Наприклад відкривашка, це історія про пальто співачки (коли вона ще була дитиною), що було зшите її мамою фактично з купи мотлоху. Вона легко могла б подати це як сумну розповідь про злидні, але Dolly подає її як теплі спогади з наївним дитячим почуттям гордості, навіть при тому що в пісні також розповідається як з неї сміялися через те що вона ходить в лахмітті. І в таких рамках побудований й весь альбом. Тут багато пісень про непросте життя, але майже немає відчуття безнадії чи відвертого суму. Ну й звісно, родзинка цього альбому це витончений спів Dolly з легким тремтінням під час найбільш емоційних моментів, що прикутує до себе всю увагу та змушує історії звучати більш переконливо. Зрештою, ця проста концепція щирості та вміння знаходити красу в абсолютно звичайних речах, що відтворене з максимально природною чутливістю у формі зрозумілих та цікавих історій, й зробило альбом одним з головних кантрі альбомів.

Good intro to dolly parton, a bit too country old school for me but good background music 5/10

Me dieron ganas de escuchar a los Carpenters

Phenomenal

Æ elske Dolly Parton.

4’5

No me gusta tanto el género de este album

This was a real eye-opener for me - these days, Dolly Parton is one of those celebs who’s synonymous with so many things you kind of forget just how great a singer-songwriter she is. The title track alone is up there with anything Johnny Cash did and She’d Never Met a Man… put me in mind of Willie Nelson. I’d always had her down more as a movie star/ pop singer (and philanthropist of course) but this is great songwriting, I enjoyed it a lot.

Off the cuff remark: Another country artist I want to like, and she gets closer than most. Often quite funny as well as bitter in her tales here. Standout track: Early Morning Breeze stands out as a little different Revisits?: Unlikely to choose it, but if it's on it might be nice in the background, at the right time!

Dolly is the heart country needs

Other than her hits, I’m not sure I’ve ever listened to a full Dolly album - and this one was perfect to start with. She’s so prolific, I didn’t know where to dive in. Big fan of this early 70s country. It’s western, but it’s soulful.

It’s commercial and radio-friendly country music. Kinda nice, but devoid of soul.

Wonderful

love dolly, not a huge fan of country but I enjoyed it

Some good storytelling and i love dolly but this one? I don’t think i had to listen to this

Great!

Some classic Dolly Parton songs and some lesser known but good ones too. This is a great album if you like Dolly's work. Reminds me of when I was a kid in the 80's and she was super popular.

Eh

Dolly :) Lovely. Reckon it benefitted as the first full album of hers i've listened to from not having any of the Big Ones on it. Nice mix of tempos and sounds and just a nice time on a sunny day.

Solid album. Dolly has a great melodic voice. Stand out songs - coat of many colours, A better place to live

Whilst I probably didn’t care for most of the songs on this album, I adore Dolly’s voice. It’s so unique and amazing to listen to. I don’t care what she’s singing, I’ll listen to it. As for the actual album, it’s mostly kinda meh country but it gets 3 stars because I could listen to Dolly sing mediocre country songs all day

A vibe in many ways. Nice to get to know the title track.

Cava album! Niet per se mijn ding, maar aanhoorbaar. 2.6

I'm not really a country music fan but this is REAL

Really strong, haven’t listened to a country album before and this was excellent, think “Lake Shore Drive” mixed with “It ain’t East”. The first song is easily the best however the second song is the weakest, the monologue at the end ruins the immersion. The rest of the songs are good and complement it well. 9/10

A melodic splendor from start to finish and one I am glad I have now listened to before I kick off! Songs Coat Of Many Colors and The Mystery Of Yhe Mystery stole my.heart.

So good. A classic. Holds up. Love it. 4/5

the inimitable voice (and style) of dolly parton. country with elements of folk and rock.

A national treasure

A beautiful little album. Tracks that are short and sweet, poignant, and of course, beautifully sung.

First full album I've listened to of hers but it's a beautifully painted picture by a very talented musician that I've been missing out on

The title track is such a good song. This is a Dolly album what’s not to like?

I'm kind of whatever on this

The first song was something else. Straightforward and simple, yet deep songs. A great listen!

Great album, good songs, evocative, powerful.

Enjoyable listen, nice mix of country and upbeat

Some ol country, the voice of JOLENE originally sang the I WILL ALWAYS LOVE YOU

Great album!

I'd listen to coat of many colours again it is a good country song

Short but good. Really enjoyed the first couple of songs.

Southern hell. Even though I love country music, I wouldn't rescue any song from this album. 1.5/5

YES, 4.5 probably??

Strong 3

marvelous. at times too 'twangy' for me, but it's Dolly and tracks 1-4 fantastic only in a way Dolly can do.

Not a fan of country in general but her poignant storytelling with that sweet beautiful voice is easy to listen to. Love that each song is sub 3 minutes. Just enough. She makes it seem so easy.

The coat of many colors indeed. It has a '70s vibe, gospel sound, and country roots by a powerhouse of a woman.

An unfortunate truth of many a Dolly album -- the ratio of killer to Nashville by the numbers filler skews to the latter. While this album fares better than most - the first three tracks are far and away better than the back half with the title track reigning supreme. Still - a hot to hear.

Dolly! Just a lovely album. Favorite tracks: Here I Am, Coat of Many Colors

Lovely voice and storytelling. Dolly's charm comes through on every song.

I had high hopes after the first few tracks, but it loses steam pretty quickly.

Such a beautiful voice and storytelling. Loved hearing a full Dolly album for the first time.

I love the old country western sound. Dolly is an icon in this genre. I normally don't love so much vibrato in the vocals, but she gets a pass just because she's Dolly. Makes it sound good

Maybe the greatest living American. Miss Dolly is a great storyteller and the instrumentals behind her are really great too. Traveling Man is a really funny song. This is short and sweet and probably everything I want in a country album.

Great voice, poignant songs. Surprisingly great bass album.

Yeah nah. Not an album nor genre I consider essential.

I didn't expect a Dolly Parton album of all things to be this good. Filled with amazing stories and a really bittersweet tone throughout the whole thing that I loved from the start.

It’s hard for me not to enjoy Dolly Parton. The first few songs on this album are about her early country life, similar to Loretta Lynn’s Van Lear Rose album except one recorded it at the beginning her career and the other at the end.

Honestly, I could see giving this a 3, but this album was pretty cool in a lot of ways. I liked the slight hint of R&B/Soul, which, when paired with the lush production and slide guitar, made everything feel so smooth. I also thought the lyrical content, while not the most deep, was still emotionally resonant. Favorite Track: A Better Place to Live

She sounds amazing on this - loving the little country guitar numbers in the background - Okayyyy dolly

Love Dolly Parton. Great classic country album. Pleasant listen.

Old School country. Light on the music side which requires her voice and "stories" to carry the day. Dolly has a unique voice but it is far from great and her 'storytelling" is solid but quite simple. But man what a career. 2.5 rounded up to a 3 because she is so damn cool.

There were a few foot tappers and interesting lyrics. She has talent. Voice grating at times and fairly one dimensional overall.

To know this album is to know country music. Sentimentality, heart ache, two timing, authenticity, RCA Studio A and The A Team.

True to country roots but also straight up stories being told with a melody and harmony to match.

I don’t know if there’s really words to describe just how sweet and wonderful this album is. In my opinion this is Dolly at her absolute best, and it’s really no wonder she became such a truly incredible star of not just country western, but a star in the hearts of anyone who’s ever paid her any mind at all. It’s upbeat, it’s genuine, and it’s beautiful. This record touches on love, heartbreak, weird love triangles, and lots of other relatable and real things. Dolly’s songwriting, guitar playing, and incredible voice really come together in such a perfect storm, creating something that’s truly greater than the sum of its parts. It’s important to note the influence and work of Porter Wagoner on not just this album, but in introducing the world to Dolly Parton, and we should all be thankful that he did. Easy 5*

The title track to this album is, of course, one of Dolly's all-time classics, and apparently this album as a whole is also regarded as such. I'm not sure if I am completely sold on the rest of the album quite so much. "My Blue Tears", "Early Morning Breeze" and "The Way I See You" I do especially like, and to a lesser extent "The Mystery of the Mystery". "Traveling Man" and "She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)" fall flat for me. The remaining three tracks I don't really feel strongly about. On this album we do have a song that is one of her most famous and one of the best showcases of her storytelling talents. There's also on several songs the lovely ability to evoke romantic and familial connections and connection to nature through very simple lyrics that I consider characteristic of Dolly's music, and her lovely voice throughout. But on an album that's only half an hour long, only about half of it is really good material to me, which seems like not a lot. Unfortunately I don't think I can go above a strong 6.5/10 here.

NICE

While I'm not much of a fan of country, I have to commend Parton's storytelling. Her lyrics paint interesting stories and make the songs interesting enough to keep going. The album itself is pretty short, and all the songs pass pretty fast too. All in all, it's a pretty easy listen. If you don't like country, this record likely won't be for you, as it leans very heavily on the classic country sound, as trademark as it gets for the genre. Parton's singing and songwriting make the record worth listening to, even if I won't be coming back to it any time soon. The standout track was "Coat Of Many Colors", as it tells a moving story about her and her mother. "Traveling Man" was also nice.

I was criminally late to country music and I feel like it’s because records like this one weren’t being played where I was growing up. Dolly is mesmerizing and this record is a delight from start to finish. Some moments are slow and melancholic, some are upbeat and invigorating. Either way, Dolly’s voice shines at every corner and the song writing is earnest and full of heart. Highlights include Coat of Many Colors, She Never Met a Man, Early Morning Breeze, A Better Place to Live. But every song is delightful in its own way and those picks are just based on the current first pass

Bom e simples. Não há muito que dizer. A voz dela pode irritar as vezes, mas felizmente o disco é curto o bastante. 4/5

Siste låta er forferdelig, men albumet er fantastisk

Dolly is awesome, but I'm not sure about this one.

Not the biggest fan of country but I liked this, great vocals obviously and some really nice storytelling. Wasn’t blown away by the instrumentation most of the time but that’s understandable when the songs are basically carried by Dolly Parton’s vocals and guitar as-well to be fair (and the lyrics), it sounded a little like generic country but just much better for the most part and for 1971 it has definitely aged well. Also, 1 minute shorter than pink moon which is crazy. Favourites: the first two songs. Overall, 6/10.

Really enjoyed the style of the album, had a good blend of country and folk feel

i knew she was an icon but this was truly iconic

Real

Ist das erste Album was ich absichtlich nach dem ersten Durchhören nochmal gestartet habe. Vor Jahren null mit Country anfangen können, aber Junge ist die Frau eine klasse Künstlerin. Von mir gibts 5 Sterne, alleine die Lyrics und ihre klare Stimme wären 4, das man nur so durch das Album schwebt ist Kirsche auf der Sahnetorte.

Schön anzuhören, gerne wieder

lovely, I really like "Early Morning Breeze"

Dolly!!!! I love Dolly and I thought this was a sweet little thing that I would definitely listen to again. Standout songs: Coat of Many Colors Traveling Man A Better Place to Live

Beautiful.

Poor. Too polished, mediocre songs.

Better than I expected.

Not my kind of music but it's well-made and short Favorites: Travelling Man

I really did not mind this album. I think Dolly's voice is sweet and just easy to listen to.

Excellent album!

Honestly expected a little more but I enjoyed it

I honestly expected to enjoy this more overall but it was still good.

Have to give it a 5 for the emotional response it provoked in me. First song was enough to make me cry and that carried on for the first few tracks. So pure and evocative of a time and place. Top tracks: coat of many colours, my blue tears, early morning breeze, here I am. Least fave track: the way I see you (just felt a little out of place)

dark & charming

3.75

Just such joy here in this album.

Even though she’s a pop culture icon who I’ve always known about I never actually listened to Dolly’s music until now. It’s really good!

Nothing super memorable on this album for me

Better than Coldplay.

really good country albumn

As someone who is not a fan of country music, this album was enlightening. I always knew Dolly Parton was something special, but this album reinforced that knowledge. She manages to take what I often times feel is a tired and repetitive genre and produced songs that are poignant, sweet, and funny. An absolutely fantastic album. 4.5⭐️

NOT MY

Beautiful lyrics

2, it was ok but I would not listen agi

3.5 stars. Some good ones on here. Traveling Man is a blast. A better place to live, cheesy but accurate, if only people understood that one. She Never Met a Man was great. Love that you can clearly hear the bass and it is a driving instrument in a lot of these songs. Would listen again.

The influence of this is easy to hear, a classic for good reason 4.5*

Look, I’ve got nothing but respect for Dolly Parton. She’s insanely talented, sharp as hell, and probably one of the most generous people on the planet. But when it comes to Coat of Many Colors, the music just hasn’t aged all that well. Yeah, the title track is heartfelt and personal, and I get why it’s important in her catalog. But a lot of the rest of the album feels dated — super simple arrangements, old-school country storytelling that doesn’t quite land the same way today. It’s more charming than compelling, and after a few songs, it kind of blurs together. Dolly’s voice is great, and you can tell she was already a strong songwriter, but as an album, this one’s more of a time capsule than something I’d go back to often.

Not a country fan, but ok, Dolly Parton has a great voice

Doesn't miss but sometimes a tad boring

I know I'm going to sound hypocritical after my previous review, but I enjoyed this. It's still old school twangy country but it's so much more enjoyable. It's more fun, it's more upbeat, it's livelier. Also Dolly Parton's vocals, which I've always loved, absolutely shine through here. This album has just reinforced my opinion that she's just a bloody good singer and songwriter. She's got a great vibrato, her voice could cut through glass, spot on pitch. She's just great. My favourite track is 'She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like)'. It's a slow ballad and Dolly sounds fantastic. You can always hear the emotions in her voice when she sings. She manages to take a repetitive and pretty boring genre and makes songs that are poignant and fun, and her vocals only add to the tracks. Now, again, this is still old school twangy country, but the run time is only 27 minutes long so before it starts getting a little too samey, it's over before you realise.

This is a quaint little album, really feels like looking into another lifetime. But I know Dolly is one of my mom's favorite people so I suspect that it can't be too far removed from present day. I think the messages are pretty timeless, even if the specifics are a little dated.

Pretty good

Can't deny the quality of Dolly's voice, but I also can't deny that this brand of country is not for me. This album feels sleepy with the exception of a couple of tracks that dip into a gospel vibe or edge into something a little more contemporary. I won't be spinning this one again.

121/1089 - Sounds like she's singing through a fan. Lots of songs seemed to blend into eachother but it wasn't bad.

Classic Dolly, what's not to like?! 😊

Good stuff. A glimpse to a different world of music I normally have no interest in. FS: Coat of Many Colours.

This is a masterclass in storytelling and obviously a great of the genre. Not a genre I particularly care for, but we all love Dolly. Was a bit disappointed not to recieve any of the classic bangers here (and it was just a bit toooo country for me), but a bonus point for writing all her own songs and for the twist ending of Travelling Man - lol.

I'm not the biggest country music / Dolly Parton fan, but I liked this one. 3.5 out of 5

It's pure.

Great songwriter. Very poetic.

Who doesn’t love Dolly?

Ja wel oke

Country, 19eme album => 1/5

Fantastic whiplash between track 1 and 2. Sounded great!

almost no skips

RIP Dolly 🩵 3.5

There were three broad types of country music played in my house growing up. My dad's country music - Johnny Cash, Merle Haggard, the outlaw/working man's stuff, the stuff we all mostly liked - Jo Dee Messina, Alan Jackson, the pop country stuff, and then my mom's country music - women singing songs about the most depressing and terrible things I'd ever heard of at the age of eight, which I'd sigh and slouch and complain about being subjected to and usually told to "LISTEN to it" and "listen to the words" and this was supposed to make me realize something. I don't mean to give my child self too much credit, but it usually just seemed like the words were supposed to be about loving someone who beat the hell out of you two songs ago and I didn't like it. I like Dolly Parton overall but this album has never been particularly enjoyable to me.

Classic Dolly album. Quirky and upbeat. Lacking the religious vibe that came later as she aged. This is a good thing.

Sometimes I think we're all so busy adoring Dolly Parton for being a human ray of sunshine, we underrate her as a singer-songwriter. This album is a testament to her ability to tell a great story in a song as well as in an interview.

'So I tell my mama that I reckon I oughta / Go to the spring and fetch us some water.' The god talk doesn't do it for me, but Parton is undoubtedly a superb, powerful vocalist, and knows quite well how to compose soulful, compelling pop-country songs. Emphasizing the metaphor of 'many colors,' be it of a coat or a butterfly, Parton ensures, at the very least, that some of what she sings about will hit home: if not this color than the other will be a relatable patch of stumbled-upon truths. She's not Patsy Cline, but then again, who is? She sings w/ an impressive amount of vigor and clarity, she's never dull or wanting of life, and her songs are polished in their curtness but raw in their simplicity.

Very solid album with fantastic songs, as to be expected from Dolly Parton. Top 5 (no order): Coat of Many Colours, She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like), The Mystery of The Mystery, Early Morning Breeze, A Better Way to Love To be honest I don't have much to say about this album, it didn't blow me out of the water or anything but it was definitely great. 7.5/10

Love dolly.

I grew up in a Northern Ireland household who loved their country music - Dolly Parton, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Charlie Pride, Johnny Cash - so I have an affinity to a lot of the music. But, while she has become an icon, I always found Dolly a little bit twee, a little "Aw, shucks". Listening to this album again has not changed that. The songs are earnest, and I am sure they come from the heart; the playing is excellent and shares a lot with music that I love, Gram Parsons for example. But it is just not for me.

Loved it. 4.5 stars.

Excellent album from a great singer songwriter. First three songs are the strongest and really capture her singular talent and personality.

3.5 stars