Coat Of Many Colors

5/9

Unbelievably good songwriting.

Dolly I love you so much. Beautiful honey sweet vocals - this album is like a balm to my soul. Rest in peace beautiful Dolly <3

rest in peace, queen <3

What a reminder of how truly talented Dolly was. Amazing stories wrapped in fun poetic lyrics. Such a strong, pure voice. And her musical composition is rather varied for a country star. Every song is a tight little package showcasing why she stands with country giants.

The five is more for the artist than the album. There are plenty of tracks I love here but the effect of Dolly on me and my family and our sense of a good life is inestimable. Way too many feelings to process with her passing.

Pretty perfect

LOVED

Really beautiful album from a truly incredible woman. Rest in peace Dolly 26/08/2026.

Damn this damn list for giving this to me the day after Dolly Parton passes. Either this was intentional, or a serendipitous move by the universe to help me process this.

Dolly 😭😭 is thisA coincidence??????? 10/10

Great album and well-timed

Rip queen

What an amazing songwriter and person. Got the chance to hear the titular track live in Austin a few years ago and her voice as beautiful and clear as ever. Just amazing, thanks for all the music Dolly.

Auspicious choice for the day. RIP Dolly ❤️. Amazing record, great playing by everyone and great showing from herself

Me encantó

So good. You can hear the rawness and sincerity in the vocals and lyrics. Such a beautiful and simple message captured.

very good

Fly high, butterfly. <3

christ. </3

This album coming up as my album for me on the day on the day Dolly Parton passed feels like some powerful cosmic timing. Which probably sounds stupid, I didn’t find out about her passing till after I had listened to it. She is an incredible singer, and clearly a kind person. This album didn’t disappoint, it was a smooth and well composed album. Rest in peace to Dolly Parton

ACTUAL lovely country album. Says a lot with one of the shortest run times I’ve seen on this project, and that takes talent. Anyone can do excess, but only Dolly could do this album. Dolly Parton was a gift to the world… may she rest in peace.

America’s Wonder Woman

Dolly was a national treasure

Beautiful!

A very good album from a world class human being. RIP Dolly. The world is a little darker without you in it.

Don't think it's a coincidence to get this the day after Dolly died. Dolly was a great singer, songwriter, and storyteller. She used her fortune to enrich the lives of others. She lifted people up instead of cutting them down. Think of the title track - the story of a family so poor that the mom had to make clothes which led to ridicule. But making that coat of many colors was an act of love...and necessity...and resourcefulness...and resilience. Dolly was ultimately resilient, and this album is a testament to that.

poignant, of course. And wonderful

I don't know what kind of coincidence this is, but just yesterday she passed away and now I get her album. Rip dolly

Rest in Peace to an absolute gem of a person, someone with a beautiful voice that I could listen to forever, an icon, a queen. Rest in Peace Dolly Parton

So damn talented.

Oh Dolly 💔 This is my first full Dolly album. I’m very excited. I think I supremely undervalued Dolly as an artist due to the magnitude of Her performance, but She truly is an amazing singer and lyricist. Just amazing person all around. Wow. Very fun. Really good music. Beautiful layering and vocals. Oohf. Bang. Literally heavenly. Good question Dolly. Wow. Transcending the game. Favourite: Coat of Many Colors Least favourite: Early Morning Breeze

RIP to one of the GOATS in country

Such a great album, 2nd dolly album I have listened to and it was a treat. I enjoyed all of the tracks and do not have a favourite :D Rating: 5/5 GEMV (26.08.2026)

What can one say about Dolly motherfucking Parton? Way too much to put in here. But this album truly might be her magnum opus, at last in showing who Dolly was. As a child she grew up poor, but was able to find the joy and love in the world. A girl who saw the love that her mother put into her Coat of Many Colors and felt loved, not ashamed. Who could be poor when you are surrounded by love? A girl who saw the "town tramp" who was called "trash" and wanted to grow up to be "trash" like her because she was the most beautiful woman Dolly had ever seen. A woman who, when she became successful, never forgot where she came from and used her wealth to help wherever and whenever she could. Literacy advocate, philanthropist, and all around Rock Star who just wanted to give back to the world what she had received - love, kindness, and adoration.

Rest in peace to a real legend and queen. I'm assuming this album was generated on purpose on this day to commemorate her wonderful life and career, or it would be a wonderful coincidence. She had a beautiful voice as you can hear on this album and just exuded a very joyful vibe in her music and otherwise.

RIP Dolly. This record has a lot more groove than you would ever expect from a 1970s country record. And dolly’s voice is so soothing and sweet. The bass player is absolutely cooking. Really a great listen. Can’t give it any less than a 5/5 today.

Did everyone get this after an angel's passing?

rip dolly :(

Country music is super underrepresented on this list, and it doesn’t get much better than Dolly.

So melancholy. The perfect album to honor Dolly on her death

Hard to believe we now live in a world without Dolly.

7/5 as a human being

Rest in peace, Dolly

I swear I typed a review of this album somewhere. Can't criticize this record, the angel on earth that was Dolly just died. I will, just a little bit, criticize the code that feeds me an album a day - one of things I appreciate most about this is the randomness. That didn't happen today. Tiniest violin in the world, I know that. Keep it random.

This was incredible and I swear it's not because of timing.

RIP

Didn’t know any of the songs going in but they’re all so wonderfully digestible. RIP to the queen

My first Dolly album, and it’s a stunner. 27 minutes of the purist storytelling, wonderful guitar playing, and just about perfect song arrangements. Listening to “The Mystery of the Mystery” the day after Dolly died - having her encapsulate so clearly and beautifully that existential unknowingness we humans are saddled with - and knowing that she is now a part of that great Mystery… so moving. I was honored to listen to this album for the first time on that day.

Obviously bittersweet to listen to this album considering the circumstances. But what a wonderful showcase of a songwriting genius and incredible performer. Who even in songs about the difficulties she experienced in life can convey a sense of gratitude and optimism. The world is suddenly a darker place.

It’s obvious stacking the deck a little to give everyone this album the day after Dolly Parton passed. But it’s such a perfect little album to encapsulate what we loved about her. The titular track is so lovely and poignant and hopeful. The whole album is a storytelling masterclass. And the closing track is such a sincere call to be better. Starts with joy and gratitude and ends with joy and hope. Thanks Dolly.

R.I.P. Yesterday. A legend and a wonderful, kind person. I've never listened to a full album of hers, probably just the hits that we all know, but this was fantastic!!

Gorgeous and heartbreaking. Perfect album, perfect person.

RIP legend. Honorary 5 stars for being the gem that you were.

The day after we got the news and you want to make sure I remember what a beautiful soul was Dolly. What a bright light. Coat of many colours check out the YouTube of her live in that Irish pub singing this song it'll make the coldest heart melt and the biggest frown smile. Singing about her mama, singing about God, her man. It's enough to make this grown man cry. Short and sweet album like it's namesake. RIP Dolly. 5.

Coincidence!? The day after the death of this fine young lady this album popped up?

Not common of country albums, but the bass playing is great.

Beautiful choice to make this the album of the day after dolly’s passing. I skipped the album of the day yesterday because I was just listening to her music. Glad I could do both today. This is a wonderful record, and I was happy that I was actually able to listen to it on vinyl! Early morning breeze is wonderful. I think coat of many colors is my grandmother’s favorite Dolly song (I think). Either way, very special record. Dolly means the world to me, may she rest in peace. I’m sure God is enjoying a good chat with her right about now. Rest easy

What a gorgeous album. Lyrics, musical arrangements, recording production value. The song that did it for me was never met a man she didn’t like. It’s a gorgeous arrangement.

oh dolly the queen you were and will always be

I adore her. Doesn’t feel like a coincidence that this is the album pick the day after she died. Early morning breeze probably my fav track because of that bass line!!!!! But zero skips. Can’t really say enough about how incredible dolly was.

I can't believe this was my album today. RIP to a real one.

4.7

❤️

J’adore

RIP to a legend and genuinely good person.

Just excellence. RIP Dolly

rip dolly🤍

Absolutely loved it. Amazing vocals all the way through (no surprise) but the really joy was the music, melodies and general feel good vibe.

dunno if thats coincidence, but rest in peace, you dear soul

Why did country change from this

RIP Dolly

Rest In Peace - 8/26/26

favorite track: coat of many colors this is the first country album ive truly enjoyed the whole way through. what a beautiful album, rest in peace dolly parton ❤️

Like many others, I am listening to this album the day after we lost Dolly. She was an excellent lyricist, a beautiful songwriter and an amazing human being. This record has so many examples of her bright and shiny soul singing "whatever I am, I'm the best one there is". I hope that many more people experience these songs and get to share her unique outlook on the world. "If you see someone without a smile, give them yours".

Dolly diied yesterday and I just love her music what a legend. Stellar album.

RIP the goat getting her album on the day she died is crazy Also album a heaterrrr

Rest in peace. Maybe I do like some country. Thanks Dolly.

Amazing country album, Dolly is a legend for a reason.

5 star

Absolutely incredible as always

5 stars. RIP. This was the album of the day on 8/26/26, the day after Dolly died.

Some musicians transcend genre, and Dolly is definitely one of them. Her voice is warm and inviting. Her early songs are often simple stories, and that's why they work. She's also funnier than a lot of people give her credit for. If you don't believe me, just listen to "Traveling Man" again. Older country tells better stories, and sounds more authentic than modern country music. And Dolly is one of the most authentic voices in music, period.

What a loss

I suppose this list is not pre-set. This is a nice tribute to one of the true greats. And probably even better a person than artist. The world will miss Dolly's light. Hard to give this album less than five stars now.

RIP Legend 🧡

Damn. I got this the day after Dolly just passed. The timing is surreal. But the impact is unforgettable.

RIP, queen

Stunning.

(6 estrellas)

RIP Dolly, she was the voice of country an icon and now a truly legend.

My album of the day. The day after Dolly passed away. Would have played this anyway. What a wonderful lady what a singer and writer. From the album cover to the beautiful songs what a delight. 10 out of 5.

This would’ve been a 5 whether I got it before 8/25 or after. Love this woman and what she stood for and the music she made Playlist add: “Early Morning Breeze”

It’s been all Dolly all Day. Very delightful day. RIP Dolly

Love you dolly ♡

RIP Dolly❤️

Fitting that this is the album the day after her passing. Her purity of spirit shines through with her bell clear voice.

What are the chances?! Dolly passed away earlier today and this is the album I get. This is about as good as it gets. This is a classic. 5/5

music is love

I’ve heard this before, most recently last night as we were going through Dolly’s discography. This is supped to be a random sampling but this don’t seem random since she just passed away yesterday. I’ll probably say way too much about this so I apologize in advance. First of all, Dolly is a national treasure with the voice of an angel and both feet planted firmly on the side of goodness and decency and righteousness. Second of all, she last a multitalented entertainer and artist in music, acting, and writing, and she could have been a billionaire but chose to put her money heavily back into her community and other communities throughout the country. This is one of those perfect albums, where every song is beautiful and heartfelt, rooted in country but covers folk and pop and rock as well, tracked out thoughtfully from beginning to end, and lyrics that can bring tears to your eyes on the best of days.

(Light to decent 9/10) RIP Dolly, you did not deserve cancer... A beautiful record. Not only is her voice stunning, but the songwriting and the arrangements are lovely as well. The bass guitar on "Traveling Man" and "Early Morning Breeze" also really stands out as being some of the best examples of bass in a country song that I can think of! Above all else, the nature of this record is very personal for Dolly, acting as a glimpse into her soul and the story of her life thus far. It's a declaration of herself and I think if you need a place to start for Parton's music this album is the one to do so with.

Unimpeachable masterpiece. She’s simply the best to ever do it, and an icon. It’s rich, varied, fun, her voice is amazing. A joy and a loss we will not soon replace. Sic transit Gloria mundi.

Very good album from a very incredible and singular woman whose loss has been felt through so many corners of the country. You’re out pretty much as soon as you’re in with this one, being only 28 minutes but still runs the gamut of emotions from the title track to something like If I Lose My Mind and She Never Met a Man (She Didn’t Like).

In a not so random assignment, the 1001 album generator timely offered up Dolly's turning point album, Coat of Many Colors. Parton had been flirting with fame as a solo country artist, but was still seen frequently as a duo on television with Porter Wagoner, Mr. Grand Old Opry himself. Coat of Many Colors changed all that and cemented Dolly as one of Americana's great storytellers, established her as a premier singer-songwriter, and country music's hottest rising star. The album is heartfelt, pure in its honesty, and explores everything from the shame of growing up poor to becoming a woman in a strict household. She sang stories about women and told the tales that weren't represented in popular music at the time. Never one to be put in her place, Coat of Many Colors represents a coming out of sorts...not just for Dolly, but for the countless voices she was making sure got heard. I don't know that she ever intended to become the voice of the disenfranchised, the downtrodden, or the underrepresented, but she took the responsibility of it and never let them down. As she said in the album closer, "There's a bit of magic in a simple little smile. Something that just makes life seem a little more worthwhile. And there's a world of meaning in the touch of someone's hand. A gentle touch that lets your brother know you understand."

I rarely give a 5 and I never leave reviews but I got this album a day after she passed and it gave me a poignant feeling for the rest of the day. I hope your singing 9 to 5 in heaven dolly cause Jordan loves ya

RIP Dolly, one of the last true icons. Your music and legacy will be untarnished.

What more can be said about Dolly? She had an incredible voice. I am giving a 5 out of respect to a legend. RIP Dolly.

Classic RIP 😔

This almost definitely would have gotten a 5 under normal circumstances but this hit real hard today.

Rip to a legend. My first full album from Dolly Parton but this was fantastic. Great vocals, great lyrics, great sound. Short and sweet too

Rest in peace Dolly

Dolly is perfect.

RIP

Long Live Dolly Parton! 🕊️🤍🦋 I don’t like country, but I love Dolly, so it’s an automatic 5.

One of the few times where I've honestly wished the album could be longer. Getting this album right after her death is definitely making this hit harder, but I still think this would be a strong 4 without that context.

Dolly :( Incredible album, incredible woman. Title track is heartbreaking/makes me want to call my mom :(

*1971. *Dolly was such a ray of sunshine in the world, so I much prefer her happy songs. *Here I Am and Early Morning Breeze are my favorites here. *Coat of Many Colors and Traveling Man are great starts to the album as well - very different vibes, so you get a quick feel for Dolly's depth. * learned yesterday that Dolly has said she would rather be known as a reader than a singer, so it makes sense that she writes her own song and always tells a story. *Not a fan of the heartbreak songs - Dolly deserves to never be sad. *Also I'm confident Dolly would pull a Hayley Williams and put "She Never Met a Man She Didn't Like" back in the vault. *Dolly deserves 5 stars always. *RATING - RIP Dolly/10

RIP DOLLY!!

Yeah, it is a great album. It's earnest and concise old-time with a pretty high production value. I'm not sure how random it is to receive this album the day after her death but here we are. Her art was always about encapsulating life in a song and, if I base my critique on that mission, this is a 5 from me. I simply cannot separate the art and artist on this one. It'd be stupidly pedantic to try.

A lovely country album from beginning to end that is exactly what I expected from Dolly. A little saucy at times, a little pure, and a whole lot of plain faced goodness.

What a beautiful album The world has lost an icon, long live Dolly 🤍 5 ⭐️

RIP Dolly thank you fir the timeless beautiful musuc and being the light in many peoples life. You brought the world together through song and were the essence of what makes music a beautiful medium.

A lot of artists get docked on here for being bad humans. I think it's only fair Dolly gets an extra star or two for being an amazing human. This brand of country is not my favorite. I find the instrumentation bland and the song composition one dimensional. That being said, Dolly's lyrics are very personal and at times emotional. She brings as much enjoyment to this style of country as I can imagine having. She lived a very philanthropic life when she really didn't have to. We have my daughter enrolled in her book club and enjoy our monthly readings from Dolly. What a great way she chose to go or her father. Rest in peace Dolly.

Dang I got this the day after she passed

Rest in Peace Dolly Parton. You will be missed.

I know they're putting a thumb on the scale by assigning this today but I don't give a fuck. It's a gorgeous record. RIP to a hero.

RIP Dolly, truly one of the greatest human beings of all time. Her music still holds up today, easy 5 stars.

Oh Dolly, you were one of the greats.

Sadly arrived the same day as the tragic news of her passing. If you asked me I'd tell you I don't like country, but between the pongient and witty writing, the variety of styles and consistency in the album, it's hard not to rate it, and this doesn't even contain her most iconic hits. We could afford the price of peace, love is all it costs RIP Dolly

Excellent

No notes. We miss you already, Dolly :(

I don't think ive actually listened to a Dolly Parton album before this one, just her popular songs. I actually really love her music and voice and the sentiment she put into her songs. rip that amazing queen

Gotta love Dolly! Songs of my fellow American peoples

i hope it was intentional for everyone on the site to get this album today :). regardless of her recent passing this is just a lovely album and the songs feel very charming, they're basically stories. on another note, i'm really not liking that this is the first solo female artist we've gotten (to my knowledge), we're fifty albums in, and i feel like i would have had to wait longer if it weren't for her passing.

Probably not random but dang rip dolly!!! Title track had me tearing up quick - absolutely amazing song!!

giving me dolly the day after her passing is psychological warfare

5 stars for the queen RIP

Have to rate it high

If we’re being honest this is the best country album I’ve heard. But it’s still country. Ordinarily I’d give this a four. RIP

It’s a five. RIP.

Dolly Parton - Coat of Many Colours This is story telling at its finest. Heartbreak to humour, grit to rejoicement. It's as open a heart as you could ever hope to loved by and to, in turn, love. 7 tracks written by Dolly, 3 by her very own Colonel Parker, Porter Wagonner, and the whole thing done in under 30 minutes. The playing is sublime but never gets in the way of the star, which is Dolly's voice and her turn of phrase. No matter the sadness of today, it is a perfect album. Favourite track - Early Morning Breeze just beats the title track. The honesty and purity of her voice on this track is just ethereal. Least favourite track - The Mystery of the Mystery. 10/10 today, and probably most other days too.

So sad that Dolly just passed. No sure if it’s just a coincidence this album was next, or if we were meant to hear it. Her music touched the life’s of so many people. Such a great album.

Respect!

I don’t think I’ve ever played a Dolly Parton album before today. Of course, I’m familiar with her hits and well aware of her significance as a songwriter and as a catalyst for many musicians, as well as the role model she has been for many female musicians of subsequent generations. And I’m aware of her tireless social commitment to the poor, to women and to marginalised groups, and of her resistance to exclusion and discrimination. Yesterday it was announced that Dolly Parton had passed away at the age of 80. Reason enough to give her music a listen and to pay tribute to a woman who will leave a gap in US society that cannot be filled. I have little connection to country music. With very few exceptions (tending more towards country rock), the genre reflects a reality that is quite alien to my European, urban culture. Most country music does end up sounding clichéd and saccharine, white and idealised. This largely applies to Dolly Parton’s 1971 album "Coat of Many Colors" as well. But I cannot help but acknowledge her musical and vocal mastery. It’s all brilliantly done. Dolly Parton wasn’t just an icon because she was a good person, but because she was a bloody good musician. I like a few of the songs; a few are a bit too ‘country’ for my taste. But today isn’t the day to play the know-it-all critic. We’ll always love you, Dolly.

As far as country goes this is very good. Dolly would famously say: “It’s expensive to look this cheap”. She being so aesthetically “fake” is one heck of a real person. Don’t judge a book by its cover.

would be disrespectful to give it anything else

Vale What voice 🩵

Beautiful, short and sweet, even got a genuine laugh out of me from Traveling Man. The world is worse off without her. RIP.

Absolutely perfect

What a talent. RIP.

How lovely to listen to this today, and very moving in light of yesterday's events - thank you, Dolly Parton, for your music and for this wonderful album to remember you by on this day.

(7/7) did not know she recorded 49 studio albums and wrote over 3,000 songs. Rest in peace Dolly

RIP QUEEN

I thought this list was random but there Is a .09% chance this album came up randomly. Either way, I'd never heard it and I loved it.

wat een verlies. dit album heeft twee van mn favoriete dolly nummers, namelijk coat of many colours en traveling man, na elkaar. perfect. she never met a man zo heerlijk dit is geen!! rating inflation het js gewoon een topalbum

RIP you beautiful women (I din't care what I would have rated it prior, it's worth the marks anyway)

Maybe it’s because she died yesterday. But I cried the whole time

The world feels a lot less glamorous today. Rest easy Dolly, beyond your country stardom, you leave behind a legacy that very few could match. One of the last true American heroes. You’ll never be forgotten.

Längesen jag blev så ledsen av ett artistdödsfall. Påverkas 5an av det? Ja, kanske, men det är också så satans vackert det här

Dolly just died.

Dolly was a saint. A wonderful human being. An example how you should use your wealth instead of hoarding it. Someone who made the world a better place. My daughter received her first Imagination Library book this month. Reading it to her I teared up, thinking about all of the quality time we will spend reading over the next five years. Not to say we wouldn’t be reading without the IL, but because we’ll always have new books to look forward to. Thank you, Dolly. Your legacy will live forever.

I gorged on this and listened to it 4 times. She was one of a kind

This one hit so hard with Dolly's passing 9/25. I have listened to Dolly my whole life, and watched all of her movies. What a wonderful human she is, a true angel on earth. Her humanitarian soul was kind to one and all, no matter who you are, or what you believed. She lived her life in love and helped people (she could have been a billionaire, but she heavily donated to causes she believed in). Her Imagination Library is one of the best causes ever for children. RIP Dolly.

She died yesterday and I am just gutted. Now I'm crying again. 😭💔 Family lore says that 40ish years ago, whenever a particular Dolly Parton song came on, I would get on my spring rocking horse and just ride and ride. Unfortunately nobody seems to recall which song it was. Anyway, I am truly grateful to have been on this earth at the same time as such a talented, generous, joyful person. She was a treasure. RIP Dolly. I just made a donation to your Imagination Library in your memory. 📚🦋💖

I've had this record for maybe 10 years or so and love it, despite a few kitschy tracks like Traveling Man that don't do it for me. Her stuff with Porter Wagoner is mostly pretty great. There are a couple other really good solo records, too, but this is the top for me. I think the title track is as good as a country or folk or pop song gets. It's an unbelievably devastating story of maternal love and bullying and defiance. On the version of the CD I have, there is a bonus track containing the demo for My Blue Tears and I was sad to find that it doesn't appear on streaming versions. It's so good. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M-Ia84wAC0g&list=RDM-Ia84wAC0g&start_radio=1

5/5 - No doubt boosted by the timing of Dolly's passing, but this was also exactly what I needed to listen to. Definitely belongs on this list. Sincere and beautiful.

Clever old generator threw this up the day after Dolly died and It’s a lovely album.

Dolly meant the world to me and I'm absolutely heartbroken she's left this world. This album is 5 stars, full stop. I will accept no other ratings.

I'm not even the biggest Dolly fan but it's hard to not love her music.

I originally had Coat of Many Colours generated on day 7 before joining a group and having my progress reset. As someone who has been anti-country music most of my life, it was such a wonderful surprise. I ended up giving it a 4/5, but I was admittedly still holding on to some of the anti-country biases at the time. Since it was originally generated, I’ve returned to it quite a few times and I've learned to put aside more of my biases. Coat of Many Colours has become one of the albums I actually recommend to people who say they dislike country music as it certainly helped me open up to country music. It was incredibly sad knowing that this album was going to be generated today. Dolly was one of those artists that you just always expected to be around. Rest in peace, Dolly. "Wouldn't it be great to live and sing in harmony"

Emotional coercion.

Does this mean we get Rocky Horror today?

In the wake of her death, as we're being inundated with second-wave Dolly (9 to 5, I Will Always Love You, Island in the Stream, pop songs all), it's nice to go back to her roots. And, unlike Emmylou or Loretta or Patsy, she wrote most of them. Such a loss in all respects.

I wish it weren't true but our Dear Aunt Dolly is gone. Someone who truly made a difference in this world, was unanimously loved but people of all kinds because of how she behaved. Sorely missed this Mountain beautiful queen used music to stand up and do whats right for all peoples through the music of her upbringing. Whether or not you like country you gotta salute her for being a ray of sunshine and always trying to unite the country around the good things in life. Dolly was special man. I somewhat fear a world without her. And the music was great too.

You will be missed Dolly! We love you!

Amazing songwriting!

I own this record. I love it.

Trying not to let her passing impact how I viewed this listening, but hot damn this is gorgeous. Incredible songwriting, fun instrumentals, and easy to listen to.

Even better than I thought it might be. Perfection.

that voice. and I forget how funny her songs are

my hero

Bien.

rest in peace dolly

I simply cannot objectively rate a Dolly Parton album the day after she died.

Great songwriting. The bass player also stands out.

This is quintessential Dolly. Reminds me of my dad and my childhood.

Fitting day for this to pop up...

Too soon

I am one of those people that says "I'll listen to anything but country". Turns out, that's not true. I do enjoy country! This album is a testament to that. The title track is so sweet and innocent, it made me cry. Then she follows it up with Traveling Man, which had me laughing out loud while still genuinely enjoying the tune. A short and sweet album with no skips. Thank you for this gift! Rest in peace, Dolly <3

A queen lost too soon

Most excellent songwriter, amazing musician but even more than that a very good human being. Wish there were more like her. RIP Dolly

Dolly Day on 1001! Smart move, team. The one I got assigned sure is a beauty— pure country gold, and Dolly at her early best (before all the camp of the 80’s).

Beautiful, feels fitting to listen to this the day after Dolly passed away. Good storytelling. The title song is great. I also really liked The Way I See You and A Better Place to Live.

she will be missed

Loved Dolly, even as someone who isn't that big into country music. Great album. May she rest in peace.

Is this even a question? I would give this all the stars in the sky because none shine as bright as the Queen of Country.

a maior que tivemos RIP

RIP Dolly.

Excellent album with great songwriting.

Here I am, incredible. An album that doesn't waste a second of its time.

Such as sad loss. What a legend. Good at everything she did and a good good person to boot, consistently decent. This was wonderful with such real life tales of woe and perfect stories, especially the title track.

I honestly love this album, it has some moving songs that touched my heart. I am really sad that I listen it because this legend had passed away but glad we can always remember her Fav songs - Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, Early Morning Breeze, The Way I See You 5/5

Turns out I actually love country when it’s good. I grew in the age of modern truck/blue-jeans/beer pop county and couldn’t stand it. R.I.P. Dolly may your beautiful voice and beautiful soul be remembered forever. Thank you leading by example and making the world A Better Place to Live.

I listened to this record a day after her death. What's there to say, great human being, great storyteller. Not my kinda music, but on the other hand I can see the appeal for those who like it. 3.5 for the record, 1 for her. RIP.

The vocal performance is unimpeachable, so I'm going to skip right past that. Parton had a songwriting talent that rivalled any of the 20th century American greats -- Dylan, Simon, Wilson, whoever you want to include. That her melodies were instantly accessible, her stories as simply delicious as a bag of candy and her rhymes perfectly intuitive have conspired, over the years, to conceal her immense talent from casual listeners. Chart success is a limited barometer but it's worth noting that 'I Will Always Love You' (from Jolene) topped the Hot Country chart in the US *twice* and then the Hot 100 again in '94 when Whitney Houston covered it. But again, that's a digression about another album. The diversity on Coat of Many Colors is impressive, as well: the title track, 'Traveling Man' and 'My Blue Tears' open the album with three very different takes on country music and she nails each perfectly. The rest of the album keeps rolling along with the same quality. I'll shout out her band as well, as the backup playing is pitch-perfect. Especially Bobby Dyson on bass keeps the interest high beneath Dolly's stellar vocal performances. This is one of the best country albums of all time, easily. It's also just one of the best albums of modern popular music produced since the dawn of recording. Dolly Parton wrote jams, tear-jerkers and hits but she also wrote songs destined to outlive her name: I propose that songs like 'My Blue Tears' may outlive the memory of Dolly the person (in a very long time, we hope) and pass into the immortal canon of folk music that she drew so deeply from. 5/5, utterly brilliant

wait... the artist. she actually died yesterday at the time of listening.

Great tunes. Lovely melodies and meaningful lyrics

This album and the timing of listening got me so fired up I rage texted a guy who was being anti-Appalachian and essentially told him where he could shove it. A beautiful album.

given to me the day after she died. Absolute legend.

Can't say a bad word about the woman, even before her passing. A gem, thank you.

RIP Dolly Parton 🕊️

Rest in Peace, dear lady

DOLLY 😭 are you kidding I CAN'T GIVE THIS LESS THAN 5 STARS THIS WEEK But also this is literally the first time I've listened to any of her music other than the classics everybody knows. When I was a baby music snob embarrassed by my small town life, I hated this style and would've written it off as "my country grandma's music." Now I hear these songs and feel a compassionate connection to my family and the land that raised them. Am I getting soft and sentimental in middle age? Sure hope so. Thanks for being a light Dolly. 👑

RIP. Sehr schöne Songs, sehr eingängig, und textlich auch tolle Messages. Kurz und macht gute Laune!

Dolly i didn't think you being gone would make me so sad but it did. Your light shines brightly through your music silly or serious I cried in the subway listening to coat of many colours Looooved early morning breeze I don't know if this is my favorite album of yours but for everything, all your work and all that you are and your voice, i cannot put anything other than 5

The album was lovely I haven't really listen to country, especially old county music I added every song to play list, 10 out of 10

RIP Dolly, this album pull could not have been a coincidence

RIP

Dolly passed away yesterday (at the time of this review). I've heard the title track, and loved it, my whole life, but each song on this album is a unique gem. The storytelling, the musical influences, the honesty of each note, all a tribute. Dolly Parton was a gift to this world.

RIP

It was very appropriate and appreciated to listen to this album today. One of Dolly's better early albums. Very good old style country.

I'm giving Dolly a 5/5 in her honor!

That's why she's the GOAT!

R.I.P., queen. <3

rest in peace Dolly, your music is incredible you will be dearly missed

Unbelievable I got this album at random the day after she passed. What a beautiful songwriter and human.

sleep well, dolly. your voice was sweet and tender and your songs are full of love and expression.

This is a beautiful album. I’m not the biggest country fan - especially some of the harmony grates on me. This album is a masterpiece though. Coat of many colors, the mystery of the mystery, and a better place to live are absolutely beautiful. Dollys voice is amazingly clear and feels so real. Five stars - and not just because I got this the day after she passed.

It can’t be a coincidence that this was today’s album. I hope everyone on this got a Dolly album today. RIP to one of the best people to walk the Earth.

An amazing songwriter. Weaving tales of poverty (the title track), faith, love triangles, and infidelity, you listen and wonder where the song ends and Dolly began. Just a clear, sweet vibrato to deliver those tunes. Rest easy, Angel.

Bien.

Coincidence that this is served up the day after Dolly's passing? Regardless this was a good listen and a showcase for Dolly's personality. Sensitive and humorous in equal measures.

She passed away the day before I got this album to listen to. It’s my first time hearing a full album from her, and I can say her icon status is 100% deserved. This is a fantastic album. RIP to the Queen of Country.

(2.75)

Kind of impossible to be objective about this one listening to it the day after Dolly’s passing, but whatever, Dolly Parton is a legend for a reason and this was a great listen.

Dolly you were a treasure. RIP

RIP Dolly!

What can you say about Dolly Parton? She's an icon in country music and in our general culture. She's a lovely human being with a carefully crafted public persona. She will be missed.

Dolly 💔

We've experienced such a huge loss. And this album illustrates just part of what we'll be missing.

This came up in my list the day after Dolly passed away. 😢 How can I give this any less than ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ RIP to the queen.

Surely not a coincidence that this record shows up the day after the Legend died 8/25/26. I suspect many on this challenge had this record show up today. Oh well, certainly is a gift. The first track encapsulates her entire career - she wore a coat of many colors- she was an excellent musician but she was much more than that. She was also a legendary kind and loving person who gave what she could to as many as she could. Many tributes will be offered up over the next couple of days but I would suspect that her musical career, although important, was a means to an end for her at some point and is not the true reason why she will be remembered fondly for many years. Certain songs will remind us of her gift but not many from this record. This is not really a challenging album for the listener. It’s full of stories that seem to touch on aspects of her life with a frankness and aplomb that captures your attention. This album’s production is a little thin but Dolly’s vocals are exceptional especially on tracks like My Blue Tears, Early Mirning Breeze and Here I Am. This is not my style of music and this album comes off almost as a parody of the country Grand Ole Opry style of music popular and prevalent during this time period. It should also be noted that you don’t criticize the work of someone who just died. Time will be the judge of where this album sits in the history of recorded music. Today however, it’s a 5/5.

Sweet, melodic, and just a touch daring, this album encapsulates who Dolly Parton was (just typing in the part tense bright a tear to my eye). She sings about her childhood and the riches she had in her poverty. She sings about love and loss and just enough rambunctiousness. She was truly a beautiful soul wrapped in a beautiful person and shown to the with through a beautiful voice.

RIP to one of the titans of music. I had a hunch I was going to get this album today and knew it was going to be impossible to be objective while reviewing. It should have been an album of raspberry sounds and I would have given it a 5. Dolly was truly one of the greats both as a musician and as a person and she will be deeply missed. Oh and this album is fantastic 5/5

<3

I don’t know if it’s purely coincidence that I was listening to this album a day after Dolly Parton’s passing or if there is a some sort of death push notification in the background of the algorithm. Dolly Parton was a beautiful human being who wrote some of the greatest songs of all time. I admit that “Coat Of Many Colors” made me tear up a little bit. That being said, I don’t think I can handle a whole album of her songs no matter how short. People with vibrato in their voices can be very irritating for me to hear for long periods. Still, I’ll give it five stars.

An extraordinary album, almost biblical. What a loss for this crisis-laden country. May her memory be a blessing.

RIP Dolly. We got this one on the day that she died, and it was clearly intentional by the people that run the site. I'm glad they did it. So many sweet, touching songs on this record.

so many strong moments packed into 27 minutes. not a single bad song on here. her voices shines brightly throughout, and the instruments always bolster that instead of getting in the way or feeling like an afterthought. "Traveling Man" reminded me of the sound Bobbie Gentry accomplished on her album The Delta Sweete, which should really be on this list but isn't. highly recommend y'all check that one out. Dolly was such a beast in many ways, and Coat of Many Colors showcases her musical strengths from start to finish.

Rest in peace diva 🕊🙏❤️

RIP Dolly

classic. rip

Somehow the generator gave me this the day after she passed. I grew up listening to some of her music because my grandmother was a fan, but I never listened to this all the way through. I am glad that I have now. It was short but sweet, and she was definitely a wonderful storyteller. I'll have to go listen to some others now.

Odd to listen to this the day after Dolly passed. I've heard this many a time in the past. The first track is just an absolute stone cold cold classic, and the second track is almost a little bluegrassy and fun in the rhythms (and I don't often like a clip clop beat). In general it's a pleasingly pure album in how stripped back it is, and that leaves space for Dolly's really pleasing lyrics and narratives. Oddly, this is so lyric and narrative forward that it felt a little like country beat poetry to me. In, to be clear, a good way. There's some filler tracks on there; in particular I could take or leave Mystery of the Mystery (strikingly, that and If I Lost My Mind are Porter Wagoner songs, not Dolly). None of that keeps it from being a five: it's bold, plain about its intent, and confident enough to leave space for her voice and her stories. On some days, and maybe especially on a day like this, that's more than enough. Also it's Dolly, so suck it.

vibes

I don't typically listen to a lot of country, but Dolly's lyrics feel so human and relatable (not to mention delivered so sincerely!) that it's hard not to enjoy even if the genre isn't your usual fare.

Adore this album. So honest and pure.

Maybe it's because she just died but this album was sad right off rip. Very good feeling album - very good folk/country album. I felt like there was a lot of gospel influence that made a lot of the moments very powerful. She's also very funny. I thought Traveling Man and She's Never Met a Man were hilarious. For a very short album I was very happy with what I got, didn't feel like anything was missing, and was entertained the entire time. If I were to have any knock on the album it would be that the best songs are all at the front - the first 3 songs were 3 of my favorite 4 on the album, with Here I Am also being a strong player. 9/10 RIP tha GOAT Faves: My Blue Tears Coat of Many Colors Here I Am Traveling Man

God, I didn't expect this album to hit as hard as it did. Maybe I'm feeling sentimental today. Dolly just has that "it" factor. Her voice is crystal clear in the truest sense of the word. Bright and piercing and sharp enough to cut steel. Her songwriting chops are on full display through the first two tracks, and taking us from the tenderness of a mother's love to a stealing your daughter's lover is a great bit. She wears her heart on her sleeve and her songs are honey-sweet and occasionally comedic. She fills this album with color and mirth. The title track is easily the best on the album imo. That mellow steel guitar is a great counterpoint to Dolly's soprano, and it wails sweetly through this album. Dolly's restraint in her singing is also nice. No need to shout from the rooftops, but you can hear the power in her voice. 8/10 but we're getting our tits out for Dolly and bumping this to 5 stars and you can’t stop me. Rest in Peace legend Song Notes: - An absolute heartbreaker of a song to start this album. Poignant and tender and in the wake of Dolly dying it just shatters your heart into a million pieces. The walking bassline is wonderful here. - That steel guitar just cries in If I Lose My Mind. It has some vague structural similarities to You Never Even Called Me By My Name (Edgar Allen Coe), maybe I'm the only one that hears it. - The bass on Early Morning Breeze is FUNKY. - Here I Am has some great singing by Dolly. It's what I was mentioning earlier with her vocal restraint. - For all the heartbreak we're put through, she ends on a high note with A Better Place to Live. The lyrics border on saccharine, but I'm feeling sentimental, and we could use a little bit of optimism these days. Favorite lyrics: "la la la la la, la la la, la la la la" Favorites: - Coat of Many Colors - Traveling Man - My Blue Tears - Early Morning Breeze - A Better Place To Live

Eterna Dolly

Sehr entspannt

Rest in peace Dolly ❤️

I love the title track so much. This is the kind of country music I enjoy. Unsure if the choice was intentional on the date, however it was welcomed nonetheless. A beautiful album by a beautiful person. 5/5

Hard to not give this a 5 based on sentimentality for the woman alone but the songs do just as much to evoke the kind of person she was. One of the best there will ever be to do it.

RIP Dolly ❤️ I’ve never seriously listened to her music before but I loved this album!

anything other than a 5 rn would be wrong.....a visionary😭😭

rounding up because listening to this made me smile and tear up and I enjoyed it

A 4.5, but I'll round up. For one, Dolly is respectful about people's time. I was surprised to see how fast the album looped back to the beginning. From 50 minute Britpop slogs, this was a refreshing palette cleanser. The title song is also beautiful. The Biblical parallels and autobiographical nature really got me. RIP Dolly, you represented the good of America.

There were a few years when I was a kid that my family went to Dollywood for spring break. I had no clue who Dolly Parton was outside of the lady who made Dollywood (you could tell me now that she built it with her own two hands and I would believe you) and my family are not big country listeners, so my experiences with her music were pretty limited -- if she ever came on the radio I would not have known enough to recognize her from another singer. It wasn't until college that I started listening to her out of curiosity, and I instantly fell in love with everything about Dolly's music. Vinyl Me, Please did a reissue of this album when they were halfway competent, and I played it everyday for a week. It's honest and the title track is just incredibly relatable. And now my son says "Hi, Ms. Dolly" to the cardboard cutout that stands in the library advertising the Imagination Library every time we pass it, just to make sure he's not 18 when he hears "9-5" for the first time. The world is less wonderful and exciting without Dolly in it. I've not been this sad since D'Angelo died.

rest in peace, Queen

I gave this an extra star because of her recent passing. The opposite of Michelin Star.

Sure, put this one out there right after her passing. Automatic 5 stars. Honestly though, it probably is that good. I dug it.

Great album. Varied but cohesive. Succinct but satisfying. "Early Morning Breeze" was a stand out surprise. Dolly is a treasure. RIP.

the coolest. thanks dolly.

It’s perfect she’s perfect

This thing is probably a bit too country-politan for my tastes. But it's still very good music and a solid 4.5 stars. I'll round up because its Dolly though and this was the album the creator decided we need the day after her death.

Confirmed: this generator isn't completely random, and the world is worse off without Dolly. 5 for lifetime achievement.

Was going with a four but due to recent events going to round up to 5. She certainly has some pipes and this album showed it.

I am obligated to give her a 5 due to her death and impact on the country music industry

Need on CD. Would be so so fun to listen to on a roadtrip with some Norah Jones and Josh Turner. If I Lose My Mind is the country version of Class of 2013 ugh ugh ugh Will be listening again soon mwah

Beautifully light. Dolly's vocals and the guitar/bass throughout were the highlights for me. I could listen to this on repeat. Her writing and voice evoke the perfect amount of emotion. Favorite Tracks: Coat of Many Colors Traveling Man My Blue Tears Early Morning Breeze

It's Dolly. She's one of the best songwriters ever.

Hard to not love Dolly Parton and everything she does. Just depends on your mood and what you're after in terms of country music. This album wouldn't be my favourite but it still sits high on my list.

A music - not just country legend. What a voice and I’m sure her life experience is reflected in this music. It comes across as very honest and open music.

I've never wanted an album to end so quickly so I can hit repeat.

No notes, fantastic and varied all the way through. Gotta love a short banger like this one ;)

i think the generator knew i've been loving all the country albums it's been giving me, so it gave me another! and i am quite glad to report that this one is also amazing! dolly parton is obviously legendary but i've never really given her a chance before, so i was quite pleasantly surprised by this record being as good as it is! i love this sort of whimsical, bittersweet, and very cozy country, and her voice being as amazing as it is only adds to that. 5/5 i really enjoyed this! definitely deserves to be here

Good golly Miss Dolly <3 Contrary to Disney's marketing the happiest place on earth is actually Dollywood ❗

Dolly before the superstardom. She’s wonderful and brilliant. Coat of many colours is brilliant but it’s not Jolene. This shows the potential. what might (and what did) come. 5 for potential.

I never would have listened to a Dolly Parton a whole album, but for this. I now have soulful country whistful SingAlong music to clean to house to. I previously considered DP the humorously horrible end of the music world, now I'm older, But the human stories and joyful lyrism of her strange warbling and that guitar twang does sweetly grow on you, doesnt it? Great Trucking music. Putting this on the pile of "campy fireside music that makes me laugh and smile." a total surprise.

A musician and a songwriter. It needs to be said, her illustrious career is grounded in her songwriting and musicality as much as perfromance. We saw her about 10 years ago and it was one of the best gigs I've ever seen. She played guitar, banjo, dulcimer and piano. And she played a lot these songs. This is pre I will Always Love You but it is rooted in her Porter Wagoner universe, which she is slowly extricating herself from. Have a look at the titles of the two Porter penned tunes deadbeats, says it all. These are brilliant songs, with the perfect production as always from Bob Ferguson. These tunes resonate, powerful statements of love, loss and longing by a working class woman who has already lived nine lives. And I think this was already her sixth or seventh album. Stunning.

It's hard to critique Dolly Parton; she's an international treasure. This feels like the first album where her wonderful songwriting really showed in full force. And she sings like an angel, of course. I don't understand why Dolly only has one album on this list, though. I would make an argument that Jolene also rates a spot on the list. I mean, it has Joelene _and_ I Will Always Love You On. Dolly claims she wrote both of those songs on the same day, which would make that possibly the greatest single day's work that any songwriter has ever achieved. Is it true? Maybe, maybe not, but I choose to believe it. Five stars, no notes.

I laughed, I cried, I moved 750 pounds of fish while listening to this album at work

storytelling 100% some of the lyrics had me gaggeddddd.

You look over at me. Beads of sweat glisten on my forehead, I am shaking and trembling, every bone in my body is set on edge trying to not just blurt out that they don't make country music like this anymore I love you Dolly, I love you old country albums, I love it when they have a heart wrenching song immediately followed by a song about you mom stealing your man, this album whips ass

No skip bangers

We love you, Dolly. Fly high.

As a rule, I would say that I don't like country music. But I guess I should say I don't like modern country music, as this album was pretty great. Plus, Dolly Parton is the best of what America is. Give this one a listen.

Masterpiece of Southern Rock Country she wrote by herself too

Listening to this album just makes me immensely happy