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I'm really not a fan of country music, so this was a bit of a slog to get through. Listening to this objectively I will say that lyrically this is really good. The musicianship is good. The production is good. Yet I just didn't enjoy it.
This was a generally pleasant listen. The slower ballads certainly stood out better than the faster and more edgy tracks. I could relisten to this in certain contexts. 3/5.
Favourite song- my blue tears
It's country again.
Coat of many colors and never met a man are fire. She says mama in every song
Un buen disco. El Country no es un genero del que sea fan pero este álbum me ha resultado fresco y agradable.
March 26, 2024 "Take it, Dolly. Dale"- Pitbull HL: title track, "Traveling Man", "Here I Am" I might like this album a bit less then it deserves. I pulled up another 70's country album from my personal listening list, I'm Jessi Colter (1975) to try to pinpoint why. After liking the latter more, I realize it ain't that complicated. My ideal country is watered down with other genres- as in Colter's case, soft rock, pop & blues. Some of my favourite albums this year have been country-ish, with Gram Parsons, the Band, even k.d. lang representing that one foot in, one foot out mentality. Coat of Many Colors is pretty traditionalist, and essential country listening, it's just not generally what I'd choose for everyday listening. The title track is admittedly wonderful, as is "Here I Am" towards the end of the album.
Real storytelling!
Dolly is a great song-writer, and “Coat of Many Colors” might be one of the best examples of her song-writing abilities. The album is enjoyable, and is a good example of country music of the era. It isn’t really my favorite style, but makes sense to include on this list and was a great opportunity for exposure to something I probably wouldn’t have come across on my own.
There aren't any really bonafide hits here but this is that late 60s / early 70s country, super tightly written songs. And I also just buy whatever Dolly's selling here. I don't love it but I've listened to it twice?
I like the songwriting. I love the playing. It pains me to say it, but the big bugbear with this album is Parton's quavery, goblin voice. It wouldn't sound out of place on a second-tier Muppet. Still, I'd be tempted to grant four stars based on all the other qualities that Coat of Many Colors possesses. Country rock bouncer 'Traveling Man' is ace, whilst the modal 'Early Morning Breeze' is affecting and the best track here. I'd like to give a four - but hot dog, that voice, man. Bleh!
Nice charming album. The vocals were stellar, but I don't know why it just fell flat. It was good, don't get me wrong. I think I expected every song to be like Coat of Many Colors, but it was proven wrong.
3/5. Way too short to get any higher of a score. Pretty standard early 70s country.
Good length. More variation than the Johnny Cashes of the world. Her voice is unpleasant to my ears, but that's a matter of taste. Favorite song: early morning breeze.
Sounds like summer
I mean, it's classic country music, so it's not going to be my thing. Dolly's a class act though. There's lots of personality in these songs, and they're nicely put together. This one is easy listening enough to work for me.
I'm pro-Dolly, but I don't have a lot of time to listen to her music.
Probably hurt by the fact that I still associate Dolly Parton with the Hannah Montana tv show
this was fine,, i like dolly but her later stuff is more interesting. this is very plain and simple 70s country that i have never really enjoyed. there were a few tracks that had more interesting arrangements, though. this is something i would listen to if i'm specifically in a country mood. 6.5/10, fav tracks: my blue tears, early morning breeze, the way i see you
Not a big fan of country but I can roll with Dolly on this one. Fun album that shows how and why she became as massive as she did.
Good album in terms of country music, but I’m still not a country music fan.
this album might be
Very nice, good-old-fashioned country-music. Slightly aged.
Sure sounds like dolly Parton
better than expected!
The album consists of 10 radio-ready ditties, mostly sweet and sentimental stories with a wry twist of humor in a few. There are some good studio musicians playng a nice mix of styles - country, gospel, bluegrass and I swear I hear some rock licks bangin' along in there in places. Whether you like the warbly-country vocal style or not (I don't) Ms. Parton is a skilled singer with a great voice. I enjoyed the listen more than I expected.
Lot of love for Dolly but with I connected with this album more
LIKE: Here I Am RECOGNISE: - rly enjoy D P, solid 3.4
It's hard for me to make myself listen to country music, but this classic country (Dolly, Merle, Hank, Willie, Johnny, etc) always surprises me. And who doesn't like Dolly Parton? This is by no means a new favorite, but I enjoyed listening to it. "The Mystery of the Mystery" is a nice reflection on how little we know (more God than I usually care for, but not obnoxious). "Early Morning Breeze" is a nice reminder to enjoy what you've got. I wouldn't say any one track stood out to me among the others, but I wasn't wondering when it would be over.
Talented women in business and songwriting. But one listen is all o could do. Maybe if o grew up in the mountains
Good!!
I liked it! Don't think i'll listen to it again But i'll def listen to travelling man in the future! It was my fav
Nice album by one of the historic persons of popular music the last 70 years.
\"But I patterned my look after the town tramp.\" <- sickest possible quote i did not fucking know she'd been making music for this long jesus christ. is that a steel guitar. this should like, play on the new vegas radio actually but maybe they didnt wanna get the rights. or maybe they hate women idfk. idk i feel similarly to how i do about a lot of country artists. its perfectly good, happy 4 u, sure u went thru it for many reasons but i am not gonna listen to this a lot. 3.5 to me personally, maybe if i had listened to her other shit or like read more interviews id have more thoughts. i keep trying to relisten bc i feel like i ll enjoy it more if i know the lyrics and really pay attention to the vocal and instrumental performance and i just cannot pay attention to it to reevaluate. im sorry. i do think the lyrics r fun. most of the time oh fuck organ in this song hell yea ok new theory: being high correctly stimulates my brain and i am able to actually enjoy things like this but normally it just is not attacking me enough for me to have fun
Dolly is an underrated songwriter. Wagoners songs she did not as good.
A little hokey, but cute.
I don’t like country music. I might enjoy a song or two, but after a short while it grates on my nerves. However, I’ve developed a higher tolerance after having to endure the entire Nity Gritty album, so I’m not as opposed to country as, say a month ago. On the positive side here is Dolly’s voice, which is absolutely phenomenal and cleverly enough stands out in the mix. Also? the title track is such a good song, which Dolly delivers with all the emotion she van muster. Unfortunately, the rest of the songs just aren’t as good and despite of the album’s short running time, I get bored. Only Early Morning Breeze blows some relief at the end.
Nr. 122/1001 Coat Of Many Colors 3/5 Traveling Man 2/5 My Blue Tears 3/5 If I Lose My Mind 3/5 The Mystery of the Mystery 3/5 She Never Met A Man 3/5 Early Morning Breeze 3/5 The Way I See You 3/5 Here I Am 4/5 A Better Place To Live 3/5 Average: 3,0 Okay little country album.
Pretty good Dolly Parton album.
Nice jugs. Ez 3.5
She might have a great voice, but I just have no business with the coutry genre.
The lyrics, chords, and the passion in her voice as she sings are the standing points of this album. It’s a comforting album, though it’s one that understands the hardships and struggles of life.
Dolly is great! But I don't see me coming back to this album.
I just really like Dolly Parton as a person and Coat of many Colors is a really good song.
country, guitar, female, slow/mid/fast, polyphonic, good old american dream music, great voice, has much more drive than expected, great melodies and personality - I don't want to like that
Кантри не мое, по альбом симпатичный такой аля деревенский шансон или авторская песня
Nice enough, but not a lot of GREAT songs.
Not as many bangers as I was expecting but otherwise solid
All songs are the same imo.
C'était cool, pas mon délire ultime mais intéressant.
sounds sounded pretty similar, she has a good voice but i wasn’t kept fully interested throughout
That was pleasant to listen to but ultimately underwhelming.
I've never listened to Dolly, seriously before. So this was a pleasant experience, although it seems that her voice or style of songwriting might not have changed much over her lifetime.
Liked
#115. I was never really into Dolly Parton. I just don't get it. It's not bad or whatever, I just don't want it. 3/5: acceptable
Mostly chill, some higher paced songs. The slower soft stuff is pretty nice though. Semi repetitive, a lot of the songs sound similar.
True classic country.
There is no doubt that Dolly is an iconic and talented artist, but I still found myself finding this album to be a little too repetitive. I like how personal the album is, but if I don’t love the music then I don’t care about the lyrics. Most songs are beautiful, but if you asked which song was which I wouldn’t be able to answer.
3.5
Andar por la mañana, viajar en coche, pero solo 2 o 3 canciones
cute cute... 7.5/10
This is a sweet and tender timepiece with enduring values.
Going through each song: Coat of Many Colors - beautiful heart to the song Traveling man - yikes momma steals your man, “that’s rough buddy” My Blue Tears - relatable, love sitting in my sorrows If I lose my mind - imagine needing your mom, hurts, yeah I should call her The mystery of the mystery- very inquisitive, one for the philosophers She’s never met a man she didn’t like - Oof, dolly let him go if he doesn’t want you he’s stupid. Early Morning Breeze - favorite background music of the album I think, song aesthetic is cottage core, The Way I See you - gross, love, blagh Here I am - sorry Dolly but Spirit’s Here I am can’t be beat, still very sweet and v me, hopefully A better Place to live - but I love finding faults hehe kidding, sweet song. Based on my taste in music: 3/5 Pretending to be a music critic: 3.8/5
After seeing the other ratings I was expecting to hate this but I think it was a solid middle of the road album! A bit slow paced for my liking but emotive and authentic.
I'm not a big country fan. Or at all, really. Dolly is a lot more palatable than most, though, and there were some genuinely nice and funny songs on here. Am I likely to put this album on? No. But it was enjoyable enough.
This album seems to be highlighted mostly for its very tender songs like the title track, “Early Morning Breeze”, or “Here I Am”. But this album also demonstrates Parton’s versatility in a way that some of her other great albums (like Jolene, my personal favorite) do not. “Traveling Man” in particular is a fantastic song with humor, akin to Johnny Cash/Shel Silverstein’s “A Boy Named Sue” or some of Jim Steinman’s songs for Meat Loaf. It’s that kind of hilarity: the narrator is in love with an older traveling man and wants to run away with him, but she’s afraid to tell her mom because she knows her mom would disapprove. Meanwhile the traveling man is getting with the narrator’s mom and runs away with her instead. Great song on a solid album.
Sad lyrics, beautiful voice
Dolly Parton has an amazing voice. Coat of Many Colors song is incredible. Also love mystery of the mystery.
I’m not a big fan of country music as a whole, and I really felt like a lot of the instrumentals, especially towards the end of the album were quite bland. However she does have a great voice and that makes the album much more enjoyable. My favourite song was definitely the title track
6.5/10. She has an amazing voice and it’s very old western music. First time ever listening to a girl sing a western. Favourites was coat of many colours. Would Probably listen to her again.
nice one.
An ok country album with one outstanding song
Not my kinda music, however this album conveys a sense of melancholy and yearning brilliantly
Overall, I liked it but some of the songs didn’t really stick with me even after listening a couple times. Favorite: Coat of Many Colors
Well crafted songs. Pretty standard. No experimental music. Classic Dolly Parton.
2 1/2
3 stars
3.5
Dolly's songwriting fits well with older traditional country music, which is my preference, having said that I do find it a bit difficult to listen to an entire album as I am not a big fan of here voice or delivery. The musicians playing behind her are stellar country players and provide a good setting for the songs. I do understand her strong following despite the fact that she is not someone I would listen to often. Favorite songs: Coat of Many Colours, My Blue Tears
anden halvdel grew on me, skøn stemme og jeg syntes faktisk instrumentationerne var rigtig fine. Man skal være i humør til det dog
Fairly enjoyable, nothing truly standout to me, but I know nothing about country
Still undecided if it's pleasantly boring or boringly pleasant.
40/100 Based on this scale: 1 star - 0 to 19 2 stars - 20 to 39 3 stars - 40 to 59 4 stars - 60 to 79 5 stars - 80 to 100 Like the Internet, I love Dolly Parton as a person. Her music, however, is just not for me. She does cool stuff with her vibrato, mind you. Not my thing, but she writes nice songs. I bumped this up to the minimum score for 3 stars.
Good
A fun little album to listen to, though I have never been more convinced life sucked in the old days.
Dolly Parton has such a distinct voice, you can pick out her sounds easily, but listening to this album, I don't think I paid much attention to what sounds like a little vibrato (I'm not sure if that's the right word) there that really works so well to this style. I don't know country too well, but I am willing to give anything a try. Dolly is a real story teller, and in the title track it really shined through, but I do find myself getting a little bored at times with this album. There are some great songs, but then most of the song, I doubt I wouldn't come back too often to listen to this one. When trying to focus on the music, I was surprised just how great the bassist (Bobby Dyson) was here (especially in Travelling Man). Standout: Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, Here I Am
Bless Dolly Parton
Again, this music isn't usually my jam and there's nothing on this album which really changes my mind on that. I like the strong sense of character (presumably Dolly's herself?) I get from the album. And obviously the title track is very evocative. I'm just not a big fan of the music behind the songs. Standout track: Travelling Man
As far as Country goes, this is OK. It's just that I'm not a fan of that genre. The lyrics are mostly naive bordering on cringe, but I guess if you don't listen close enough and don't mind the genre, this is quite alright. 3/5
This album is regarded as Dolly Parton's best and favorite work. Almost every song on this album is considered a hit. Dolly Parton has talent and is an excellent song writer. Not many people could write a song about a mom and daughter falling in love with the same stranger. Unfortunately, the listener and writer of this review is not the targeted demographic.
Can't say anything bad about the songwriting. But it's not my favorite style of music.
Not really my kind of music, though I appreciate it is good quality in its genre. And Dolly is a singer/songwriter legend. There were a few tracks here that stood out for me - especially The Way I See You / Here I Am.
A little disappointing with how the album started out, with two great storytelling tracks. It quickly falls off into a series of love or heartbreak songs, never to return. 6/10
This is totally not my preference, but Dolly really makes everything shine. I was surprised to enjoy this as much as I did.
- nice voice - down on the farm type music
Country music isn't really my style but this had a pleasant vibe which was quite enjoyable
There's no denying Dolly's talent, country is just super hit or miss for me. Really this would be a 3.5 out of 5 if I could.
Coat of Many Colors - 8/10 Travelling Man - 6/10 My Blue Tears - 7/10 If I Lose My Mind - 7/10 The Mystery of The Mystery - 6/10 She Never Met a Man - 8/10 Early Morning Breeze - 9/10 The Way I See You - 8/10 Here I Am - 8/10 TOTAL - 67/100
I listened to this one quite a while back, but failed to write a review at the time. After a second listen this morning, I'm not entirely sure where I fall. The writing is often narrative and the singing is fine, but I never find myself terribly engaged. Traveling Man is a fun one at the front end, Early Morning Breeze is solid, and Here I Am is a familiar one. Fine album, but not my cup o' tea: 3.
A very nice quick old country album that I really enjoyed
Dolly's voice is like no other. Pretty peaceful good country but nothing that really stood out to me too crazily. Debated between a 3 or 4. Like the length of the album though. Also I’m not quite sure she was actually singing at the halftime show on thanksgiving but hot damn she looks and sounds amazing for 77. Props yo.
Another tough rating…I didn’t dislike it, and I kind of like Dolly’s voice, but the storytelling felt a little overly twee, maybe.
Some are my favorites from my childhood!
I heard of Dolly Parton and knew she was a singer, but not sure why she was famous. I know now. Her voice is lovely. It has innocence and soul. Her vibrato is delightful. Usually not a big fan of country music and this album, but a high rating for her voice.
I'm not a fan of country, but I respect the hell out of Dolly Parton, so I'm glad I listened to this. I enjoyed it about as much as I can enjoy a country album, though I probably won't listen to it again.
I love Dolly the person and her voice is great too. But having said that, I'm not a huge fan of country, so while this is a pleasant listen, I don't know that I would ever listen again.
Solid album! Short and sweet and had an iconic sound Coat of Many Colors is def the stand out
I appreciate this album for what it is, and the place of Dolly Parton in the canon of music history. This is however, not for me.
Short but just fine
Classic, but a little repetitive
Some groovy country, some plain old country. I liked some of it but it wasn’t a memorable album.
A bit trite in places but a breath of fresh air after so much clumpy country dad rock
Lovely woman, lovely voice, but this all started to sound the same after awhile.
A good album. Limited themes overall, but decent.
Not bad
Interesting
Early morning breeze
Honest and earnest songs of being loved. It is nice to hear something heartfelt for a change.
Enjoyed this one. Favorite: title track
Cute tunes reminiscent of Midwestern summer nights. Dolly Parton is a great singer, but she has put it to better use elsewhere.
Enjoyable album. Not sure I'd consider it one of Dolly Parton's best, but that doesn't mean it isn't good. "Coat of Many Colors" and "Traveling Man" were probably my favorite songs. Given some of the albums I've listened to on this list lately, I was appreciative of the short length of both the songs and the album overall.
is it weird that i prefer the music directly inspired by this than this itself
A great country musician and songwriter. Not her best work.
Love Dolly. Great songs and storytelling. Her voice can resemble a goat or sheep, but I’ll forgive it.
I've never listened to a full Dolly album before, and reading a little history about this surprises me: I had no idea she started as a backup singer and always thought she was the solo powerhouse that she is now from the beginning! This is a decent collection of tracks, but they don't seem to flow together as a cohesive album. It goes from heartfelt quasi-biographical number to a fictional antecdote about Stacey's Mom from another perspective.
Quand on en arrive à sauter de joie qu'un album fasse 27 minutes c'est bien que Robert a complètement foiré son projet de grimoire à la con.
Merci mille fois a Dolly Parton, pas pour la qualité de sa musique évidemment, mais 25mn d'album ça c'est du talent.
At least they featured her voice in the music and didn’t drown it out with the band. I gave it a 3-star due to the fact that it was listenable even though not my favorite music
Alright
1. Awesome opening track - really loved the story 2. Not mama running off with the traveling man! 3. The harmonies go crazy on this track, and love the strings on the second verse. 4. Man this is a sad song about domestic abuse. 5. Kinda dipping for me here. Dolly’s voice is incredible but the instrumental is a bit boring to me 6. Alright this is why I don’t listen to a lot of country. The instrumentals all start to sound the same. There is a nice piano additional on the second verse tho. and again Dolly’s voice is incredible 7. The bass intro is a nice change of pace. I’m fucking with this song heavy already 8. Man we riding. This song is beautiful as fuck. 9. Mad twangy. Dolly is swinging. This album kinda dipped for me in the middle but it came back 10. Damn and finishing with an anthem. Solid 8/10
Cinematic. My favorite tracks: Coat of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, The Way I See You, Here I Am
Bit old timey for my taste, but good songs
There’s something very appealing about classic country music - it’s simple in its narratives and displays unpretentious but polished vocals and instrumentation. This is a really good example of that. It’s a solid collection of songs sung by a wonder of a performer. And I near always enjoy hearing lap-steel guitar on a track. While missing some of the poetry and darkness that can be found in the genre, this still is not too bad. Fave track: Here I Am
Fantastic record. Definitely plan to listen to this again and take-in all the lyrics.
A good album. Country is not my favorite, but Dolly can sing.
Country. Dolly's an icon but the genre has never been my favorite
I admire many things about Dolly Parton, like her guitar playing and songwriting. Her voice is not one of them. At least not on this album. Warbly? Vibrato?
Everybody loves Dolly
Really enjoy getting to explore these classic country albums that I never would have touched otherwise. Dolly's voice is beautiful on this album, and it's the perfect length for songs that are all pretty similar to each other. I enjoyed the rock elements I heard in Traveling Man, and the message in Coat of Many Colors is a fantastic one. Favorite track: Coat of Many Colors
I recognize the quality and skill here, but this music is not for me. I prefer later, Poppier, less country Dolly.
This is why I love this platform. Both an artist and genre I wouldn’t ever go near. Enjoyed listening to it! There are a few tracks id listen to again. Maybe not the whole album - country just isn’t really my thing. But I’ve got a whole new appreciation for Dolly the songwriter! Lovely stuff!
not rly for me but her voice is so sweet and i just love her???
Love 70s country, not a huge fan of Dolly but this is good :)
Yeah, nice easy-listening country affair. Kind of washed over me a bit, but definitely some lovely stuff on here. Dig the production too.
Few really good classics
3.5
3.5
Really enjoyed the first two tracks. After that it felt very repetitive and had the “typical” country sound. Not sure what it is about that sound that I get tired of so quickly.
Not so much 🤮
I knew (and liked) the first song, I got through the whole album, Dolly is a great singer and the album wasn't bad. If this is your kind of music, it has been performed well and I would recommend it. If you do not like country, then I would doubt it would be particularly interesting. 5/10.
Great record. Admittedly I haven't sat down and listened to a lot of Dolly Parton but she's been getting credit for a ton of great things she's been doing for society / good causes and I'm really glad to be listening to this today. I don't always like country in a general sense but it's nice to hear a record every now and then that reminds me that there is quality music out there in every genre. Nice 3/5 for me.
The good kind of country music
Clean as a bell, charming as hell, Dolly Parton brings gives that country style some real verve. I'm not sure I loved the album but who doesn't love Dolly?
Dolly is great, I am not a crazy fan though
2-3
Sweet but hip Grandma sitting on the wrap around porch telling stories and vibing. Classic country narrative Music but Dolly has a signature voice. I appreciate the work… for others
7/10 country, upbeay, bien plaisant a ecouter.
Eh I don’t really care for dolly partons music to be completely honest. 3/5
it was quite alright but not necessarily my cup of tea but to be fair i dont drink tea
Tja, hoe zullen we dit noemen? Country-smartlappen? Edelkitsch? We hebben wel vaker countryplaten gehad, maar het ontstijgt meestal niet het cliché 'leuk voor de lange autorit'. Toch kun je best respect hebben voor hoe dit in zijn genre robuust in elkaar is gestoken, door Dolly zelf. Aan haar prettige stemgeluid ligt het ook niet, misschien had ik gewoon meer verwacht van de ongekroonde koningin van de country.
Klassiek-Amerikaanse klanken, maar dan door een vrouw. Veel vibratie in de stem, wat voor even wel leuk is, maar op een gegeven moment ook wel weer genoeg is. Het stemgebruik past eigenlijk meer op meer krachtige nummers, maar die heeft dit album weinig. Traveling Man is de positieve uitzondering.
Dolly sings well, not too much vibrato. Lovely tunes.
An old-timey charmer. A bit preachy in places but plenty of fun songs too.
Not something I would have ever thought to listen to. Not my thing, but its great. Short and punchy. Some of the ballads remind be of the late 60s Beegees ballads. either a very high 3 or just scrapping a 4
I don't like country, but Dolly's voice is comforting and every song felt so incredibly genuine
Good album, short, sweet, I like the songwriting, nothing really grabbed me, 3/5
Country. Ni fu ni fa.
I found this to be enjoyable, if a bit dull in places. Parton’s voice is meant to carry the album, and some of the instrumentals feel a bit lackluster as a result. That being said, Dolly’s genuine songwriting and heart shine through in the lyricism, and while she can veer into cheese territory sometimes there were also a few lines that warmed my cold, dead heart
too country for my taste, but much respect.
More interesting than I expected, some decent songs
Oh, nice Dolly. Wish this was the album with Jolean, but I'll take it. This is good, and while I do enjoy this. It is a bit slow for my taste. The fast/upbeat songs are great, but the slower songs aren't really my speed. Dolly has a really distinct and soothing voice though; I'll give her that. Some of the guitar parts in some of these songs sound like they would fit in "Hawian" or SpongeBob music. I really appreciate how concise the album is though. It isn't too short nor too long at a cool 27 minutes 21 seconds. Overall pretty good, but I didn't vibe with it as much as I would like. A strong 3/5
it was fine. i feel like she uses a little vibrato literally all the time which is annoying. i bet molly tuttle is a big dolly parton fan
Titelsong is zeer mooi. Maar de rest is wat cliché, en standaard country
I've always thought Dolly was a little over-rated (and I still do), but I liked this more than expected. She's got a nice enough voice, but, for example, when she sings on Trio with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, it's the least pretty of the three. I feel that half of Dolly's fame is her personality and her time in front of the camera, rather than her actual music. Her music is good, but generally not great. But I liked this more than expected. I'll give it 3 1/2 stars. Rounding down because it doesn't belong with a lot of 4 star albums.
Dolly Parton is a national treasure and this album proves it. While I'm not much of country fan I really like this album. Dolly's storytelling is stellar same as her vocal chops.
Coat of Many Colors is the eighth solo album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. This is one of her best country albums and is seen by many critics as the pinnacle of her career. The title track has been cited as Parton's favorite track she has written. This was a beautiful album of Nashville country tunes combined with Parton's soothing singing. I hadn't heard much of Dolly Parton's music until this album, and it proved to me that she is a talented singer-songwriter indeed. Country music lovers should enjoy this album a lot.
Damn Dolly's mom is a ho. Half spongebob music half sleepy time country. Definitely not my thing. Score: 50 Art: 40
It's honestly pretty boring, but the songwriting is strong and Dolly is such a wonderful talent and exceptional person.
Nice
It was alright - decent but repetitive songs. Lots of respect for Dolly but nothing here was her best
Dulce voz femenina para interpretar buenas canciones de country americano. Ritmo y energía, pero también con cierto toque nostálgico
Un disco tradicional pero divertido de country, no hay mas para decir 6/10.
Dolly kinda snapped
Musik man blir glad av.
She really is country royalty and this was an album I didn't dislike at all.
Very easy to like Dolly’s voice. The arrangements and ensemble on older country music like this never seems to fail. Almost gave it a full extra star for the ever-tasteful pedal steel guitar throughout. Great vocals as always from her as well.
Very nice. Classic Country
You listen to this album and come away with a good understanding of why Dolly Parton is a musical legend. This is the essence of country music, and it's a shame that modern opinion from most people (including myself) has been soured by the uninspired, pop-country thing that has become super popular.
Aparte del personaje no conocía a la cantante realmente, solo había escuchado "Jolene" y más en versiones que de la autora. El disco está bastante bien, además de country, suena a los 70 y a folk. Interesante y algo que no habría oído si no es por esta lista de 1001 discos.
This is a pretty light three, but I just can't give it a two. I don't really like country, but this is tolerable. I was more interested in the lyrics than the music a lot of the time. There's certainly some interesting stories going on in these songs. My favourite song was Traveling Man.
It passed without incident. But I haven't rushed out to buy boots and a stetson.
3.5/5
Meh
Better than expected but country isn’t really my thing
It was sound. Something about the wishy washy country guitar that I enjoy. Doesn’t get added to the rotation. Sorry, Doll x
I like Dolly Parton but I'm not sure she is for me on an album length. It's fine background music though.
Not a huge country fan, particularly of this, lyrics felt too cheesy
Sweet music, good album
It’s a country album.
When I was growing up, this was what country music sounded like and I have to admit I'm not a fan, though Dolly makes it a little more tolerable. Parton is now in the Rock 'n' Roll Hall of fame, but don't be fooled, there is NO rock and/roll on this record! The album itself is listenable and there are some worthwhile songs on here, but the genre generally is miserable and avoidable, at least for my tastes. Sorry Dolly!
Title track is perhaps her best song (according to myself and Parton herself). Travelling man is a fun story, the rest is pretty good but doesn’t reach the height of the title track.
Old country is not my thing; however, with Dolly Parton there’s always this sort of conexión. When I hear her voice I feel like a kid in his grandparents house a Sunday morning. It’s weird because that didn’t happen. I am now even from the US and my grandparents did not speak English or listen to country. I did not frequent that house either. So, it’s like yearning a past I did not have. Well, this is a nice collection of Dolly’s songs.
Fijne muziek, maar het klinkt allemaal wel erg hetzelfde.
Not generally my thing, but Dolly is a goddamned delight. Her positivity on this is as infectious as it is relentless.
Weak three, strong two. The first song was a slap, but the rest is meh. Not a Dolly fan, but I appreciate her.
classic dolly parton, her voice just isnt for me. good songs liked a few
Ой ваще норм Классика Меня кантри успокаивает
I like Dolly Parton but not this album.
She is iconic but not found any country music I liked...also WTF was Traveling Man
This was fun, I might come back to this. Probably a bit mood dependent, but you can certainly hear the songwriting chops. 3.5 rounded down.
Her voice is great and while this is not my style of music, it was still a fun listen.
There are many things Dolly does in her music that I’d not forgive in others, because others aren’t Dolly. Her wide-eyed optimism and her super-sweet music suits her wholesome nature, but this album isn’t all tiptoeing through the tulips: she brings some of that sassy country storytelling, too, especially when she complains about her mother stealing her boyfriend!
I’m a tough sell on most post-50s/60s country music, and I liked this quite a bit
Not my thing, but the bassist and drummers are very impressive. couple of great songs, mostly mediocre songs.
Country. Ni fu ni fa.
It’s fine. 3.5/5
This is a good country record and over time I’ve come to appreciate Dolly Parton. That said, not sure why it makes the list.
Great small length album... It is country and somehow the voice and lyrics really bring something to the album.. Nothing too particular but yet something special when hearing it. Good road trip vibe. Decent 3/5
p238 .1971. 3 stars Quality country singer/song writer, clean production and doesn't outstay its welcome. Points deducted for occasionally straying into saccharine so sweet it can strip the enamel from your teeth.
a classic country album, shows why dolly is the icon she is today
Decent listen
Decent country music, elevated to a 3 star by a couple of great songs at the start. And people say she’s just a big set of tits.
Good Album, Dolly is a legend.
The main song is nice and sticks in the mind. The rest of the album instead didn't pick any chord
Prefs : Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, My Blue Tears, Early Morning Breeze Moins pref: The Way I See You
Good
Trur da va heilt greit, huske kje
What makes this album great is that it's not exactly country. Obviously, you can hear the recognizable country techniques in each song but they have a sunshine pop feel to them like the Carpenters, with pictures of butterflies of rainbows. She has a light and sweet voice, and the peace-like instrumentation and gospel back vocals compliment her well. Especially a fan of the bass lines. This is Dolly at her most creative. There are plenty of 60s and 70s pop albums that try to do the same and always come off as boring and lame, appealing only to Sunday church children. Not here. This is for everyone. I'm not saying there are bangers, and nothing blows me away. In fact, there's a few songs I dislike like "A Better Place to Live." But for what it does, it does it well. Coming under a half hour, I can get through the whole thing before getting antsy. And despite hating country, I have reason to revisit this record that little others of its kind could offer me. Favorites: Coat of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, The Way I See You
Super high pitched voice but some good songwriting
A good listen
Oh Dolly, we love you. This was a classic album I've never heard. Always love a good country tune and Dolly is one of the greats. Would I listen again? No, but if these songs came on the radio I'd happily let them play.
Nice! I assumed this was very early, young Dolly, it sounds that way. She sounds very bright eyed and cheery, at least sonically (lyrics aren't so rosy at times). But apparently this was eight or so albums deep into her career, I'm impressed! Plenty of gas in the tank. Looking through her history, this seems like it was something of a breakout, or turning point, where she made something really special on her own after years of bouncing in and out of some duet albums. I'm always game for good country albums, and this is a good one. I've not been exposed to much Dolly aside from "Jolene" of course, and I can hear from this why she's regarded highly: she just does the damn thing very competently, very well. She's got a great voice and energy for classic country tunes. I wouldn't mind more from Mrs. Parton, especially if it means we get "Jolene" somewhere down the road. Favorite tracks: Traveling Man, Early Morning Breeze, The Way I See You, A Better Place to Live. Album art: I assume that's YOUNG young Dolly, wearing the titular coat of many colors that her mom patched together. Dig the almost Norman Rockwell style art, really works for an album like this. 3.5/5
really short old fashion country
An easy listen. 6/10
Sweet 70's country-pop record. I prefer the more upbeat songs, as some of the slower ones kinda bore me (personal preference). Favourite songs are Coat of Many Colors (fav), Traveling Man (love the storytelling), If I Lose My Mind, and A Better Place to Live. I really like the melodies in these songs and Dolly Parton's voice is so amazing and unique, especially for her genre.
I guess I like this about as much as the Trio album the other day. That seemed more focused on sweet, syrupy harmonies though, whereas solid songwriting is a bit more to the fore here, and I respect that.
I think lyrically and musically it was a good album; although I’m not a huge fan of Dolly Parton’s singing.
Dolly Parton is a treasure and has a gift for songwriting, but there was some cheesy inspirational stuff on this album.
Hmm. The recording was first rate. Musicianship first rate. Just not a fan of the material.
Decent. Old bug good.
The opening 15 seconds of here i am are powerful enough to move this album from a 2 to a 3 for me. There are some beautiful and funny songs on the rest of the album, but it’s uneven. 3/5
not bag
I never knew Dolly's young voice! A delight!
Liked the guitar at points, pleasant, but not a standout.
This was...fine. I enjoyed the music okay, but it sounded a little too basic country-y for me, I think.
Found this fairly relaxing and enjoyable.
Wistful happy old school twangs with a legendary voice. Good for the background
The title song was the only real stand out. Still a pleasant listen but it didn’t really blow me away. 3.5 stars
3/10, 30%
Not my favorite Dolly album but it was ok
Beautiful singing of course, loved the title track and a couple others. It was a bit saccharine as a whole album for me, but it was short enough to not wear me out too bad either.
Some delightful Dolly
A great sign of things to come for Dolly Parton. Most of the songs felt more like sketches, presenting a lyrical idea of situation but leaving me waiting for more on the theme. And perhaps it's the sound of country twang: it feels from an older age than 1971 (unlike many other albums of the same year like Tapestry or Blue).
I know her most famous hits but I have not listened to an entire dolly Parton album before today. I do know that she is an amazing and generous person. I love her voice and the songs are fascinating. I hope more of her albums are on this list as I feel like this might not be her best album overall. Enjoyable none the less.
I'm not meant to like this, it has so many things that instantly turn me off. However, I smiled my way through the whole thing. It's like someone reading particularly tuneful stories to me, and there's plenty of subtle humour hidden in the lyrics to keep me entertained. A pleasant surprise from one of the albums I've been dreading having to listen to.
My first Dolly Parton record. The title track, "The Mystery of the Mystery," and "Early Morning Breeze" were my fave tracks.
The Queen of Country shows off her songwriting chops. It's Dolly, right? She's worth respect even if you don't like her music. And just like her, she keeps the tracks short and sweet. Best Tracks: Coat of Many Colors; Early Morning Breeze; Here I Am
The first two tracks set a high bar for for the album, but the next 8 do not deliver, falling into sentimental country cliches. That said, only Dolly Parton could start out with a song about a poor girl's biblical coat of many colors made from rags, follow it up with a song about a two-timing traveling salesman, and feel completely genuine the entire time. Dolly is singular; a one of a kind treasure. But this album is just pretty good.
I am not so familiar with country music but I liked it.
Nice. Don't really have much to say about it other than that.
Nice, but just nice.
Beetje kort, Dolly.
The title track is pretty good, but the rest just feel ok to me. There are better Parton albums and songs IMO.
Struggle to fairly rate given how far out of genre this is.
Country. One on my least liked genres but hey open minded eh.... (also DP is just great as a person) Anyway kicks off with 2 bangers, the title track and Traveling man. Starts to drip into inaneness after. At least the songs are sort and the whole album is lass than 30 min. Ok picks up in the second half when it loses some the country tropes. ( Liked Here I am) Gonna be a 3
I have heard individual tracks from Dolly over the years, but Coat of Many Colors is the first time I've listened to a whole album. The title track was the only song I was familiar with. "Coat of Many Colors" and "The Way I See You" were the tracks that called to my attention as I was listening. Overall I was surpriesed how consistent her voice and songwriting have been over the years. The album is not typical of the music I would listen to, but it was a good album.
Nice one Dolly. Not for me but did enjoy Coat of Many Colors and Traveling Man
Dolly Parton is one of those artists I want to like. I like her story and the title track is sweet and full of love. I just can't get into her but I also can't give her less than a 3.
I'm impressed that Dolly wrote most of the songs on the album. I like the one where she tells her mother that her husband makes her have sex with other men. Pretty brave for 1971. She had a great, raw voice in those early days. The title track I am not so fond of, but the story behind behind it makes it legit.
Short and sweet. Beautiful vocals, with songwriting that must have stood out starkly against mainstream country at the time. The songs are a nice mix of the sweetly personal and even the surprisingly funny. On the whole, most of the songs never quite reach the quality of the album's title song, but this is still a great album that's a pleasure to listen to. Fave Songs: Coat of Many Colors, My Blue Tears, The Way I See You, Here I Am, She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)
Speravo meglio.
I'm not a fan of Country but Dolly's storytelling abilities are fine, painting vivid pictures of tales of woe and betrayal
Sentimental yet down to earth. The most easy-listen type of country music. Pretty chill.
Hmm, kyl tämmönen klassinen country toimii ihan jees. Selvästi Dollyn ääni kuin luotu tähän genreen. Ja simppeliin musaan sopiva levyn pituus.
Oli yllättävän hyvä! Travelling Man varsinkin hyvä. Välillä vähän liikaa kantri-renkutusta, mutta kokonaisuudessaan positiivinen kokemus. Silti taitaa jäädä 3/5
Felt like a pretty sleepy Dolly Parton album
Really pretty folk country gospel album
Oh, ik vond het al bekend klinken, maar het is een album van onze Dolly. Ik ken eerlijk gezegd niet veel nummers van haar, maar dit album is wel leuk. Niet meteen mijn favoriete muziek maar heel goed te luisteren en vrolijk. ***
Good collection of Dolly songs I hadn’t heard, from back when country didn’t mean a bigger truck and bragging about how rustic you are.
It's fine
Average easy listen.
Very warm and intimate country by Dolly here. I don't think musically she ever really broke the mold, but she makes up for that by having really relatable lyrics, cosy music and a sparkling vocal performance.
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Dolly's writing is very good and all-star backup musicians. But I like Dolly in smaller portions than an entire album.
It’s good. It’s very country. It’s very Dolly. It’s very short.
It’s Dolly. She’ll never fail you but you also have to be in the right mood to listen to her
cute
okay, didn't knock my socks off.
Country music isn't my thing but Dolly Parton is an international treasure.
I like to hear her voice now and again. I think the length of the songs and album are the right amount. None of the songs on this particular album are very memorable for me.
Bijzonder? Eerder schattig…
yeah samey again liked at first then sounded basically the same jolly banjo
2.5 3
Good album. 2nd Listen for me. Some of the songs are starting to grow on me.
Terrifying album cover. Never judge, etc. That girl has lungs on her. Tremendous vocal delivery, honest and aware of the campness of it all. There's a very fine whiff of the '71 counter culture breezing in.
Interesting - pure country - not quite my thing but appreciated it nonetheless
Marglaga listamaður. Gott content
Country clássico no timbre feminino
Dolly is an undeniable force of nature. She has aged with grace and poise and power. In some ways, that makes this 3-star review hard to give. But it's possible to utterly adore a person for who they are, deeply respect their accomplishments, and still not be a fan of their work. Unfortunately, that's where I am with this album. Dolly, I love ya, but this album is fairly pedestrian, steel-guitar-soaked, hillbilly country. Except for "Here I Am" - that song is amazing. On the second to last track, Dolly finally slips the lead and lets loose with the full force of her voice and the result is fantastic.
Dolly is good.