Coat Of Many Colors

Country queen in all aspects. Everything she sings is beautiful. A country legend, An all-around nice person.

Yee haw, this album is great. Traveling Man is down right scandalous. I can't believe how much innuendo is on a record with gospel songs. And does the mother end up eloping with the traveling Man at the end? Wild

Great country music from a great country artist

Brings back memories. When the country albums came on in my house, often it meant that we were getting company. So I grew to associate Dolly and Porter and Loretta and Charlie (Pride and Rich!) with happy times.

An absolute anthem of hope and love. A clear voice singing out for love and resilience. Your circumstances shape you but do not define you. Keep hope alive.

Old fashioned country!

Beautiful! So happy that I am finally listening to Dolly Parton :)

Amazing!! Loved it.

classic

love it. simple but elegant, even the schmaltzy stuff is honest, this is why everybody loves dolly parton and we stan

This album was way better than what I was expecting. Dolly’s voice is great and the songs are great stories.

This album is awesome. I will hear no words to the contrary.

A stone cold classic that shows the range of Dolly's singing and songwriting - classic country themes and womanly wants and woes are delivered genuinely by Dolly's signature angelic warble. The one two punch of "Coat of Many Colors" followed by "Traveling Man" is an outstanding way to open the album. This is what I want to hear when I think of country music - strummy or plucky, bluesy or funny, tunes about real life, where a mother might be stitching a worn coat and reciting the Bible one night and running off with a no-good salesman the next.

Great writing

I've been hoping and hoping for Dolly Parton to show up in this project for over two years. And when she finally appeared she didn't disappoint. I listened to this album four times today and I could probably listen a few times more if time hadn't run out. "Coat of Many Colors" is probably the only song I can think of that will genuinely make me cry. It should be the goddamn Mother's Day theme song, I tell you. The song that definitely shouldn't be is the very next one, "Traveling Man," which is, nevertheless, quite outstanding and entertaining. What an amazing pair of songs about mamas! The rest of the album is pure country perfection, and I give special praise to Dolly's performance of "The Way I See You," which gave me goosebumps as maybe my favorite love song ever. I knew she should be here and I’m still so amazed at how she exceeded my expectations. ❤️

Why doesn’t the rating scale go to eleven?

Incredible story-telling and musicianship in this album. Dolly Parton is the real goddamn deal.

I’ve enjoyed a lot of Dolly over the years, but I don’t recall ever listening to this album. This is just a gem from open to close! These songs so clearly demonstrate an optimism-in-hard-times style that has always made me love Dolly Parton so much. Dolly takes us on some pretty rough roads (Traveling Man, My Blue Tears, If I Lose My Mind), but she’s there with us and never leaves us to despair. It’s not all hardship, though, as Dolly can also craft a purely beautiful love song (The Way I See You, Here I Am), or songs of pure optimism (Early Morning Breeze). I’ve wondered how a few special artists like Dolly manage to remain a nearly universally loved icon even in these dark and divided times. This album made me realize that it is that ability to acknowledge but never succumb to the darkness of life. Coat of Many Colors faces some of the worst life has to give and emerges a beacon of hope. Dolly has made my world A Better Place To Live.

Just a regular old feel good album. The title track sets a higher bar than the rest of the album can deliver but there are clear highlights throughout. The bass playing is stellar which was a very pleasant surprise. It's very hard to go wrong with Dolly. She truly is a gem.

Wow! Such brilliant lyrics and gorgeous voice from one of the all time greats.

When Dolly became DOLLY.

Beautiful

Not usually a country fan like this but I loved this album, especially traveling man

Delightful stuff. I've got a big weakness for country music, and this one hits the spot. Light-hearted, uplifting, joyful. Can't go wrong.

I love country music, and I love Dolly Parton. Easiest five stars for me yet.

Its dolly like what else am I gonna give it

Absolutely lovely music. The GOAT. No complaints.

I'm a huge fan of Dolly Parton as a human being. I've never really listened to a lot of her stuff other than the 'classics'. This album was fantastic. Loved every second. Never thought I'd say that about a country album. 🤣

Incredibleeeeeee can't believe I hadn't heard the whole thing before I love her

Dolly Parton is one of the greatest country music stars of all time. Her song lyrics have real meaning, they're catchy as can be and she's a woman with true integrity that she's maintained for over 7 decades of her life. Long live the queen!

Dolly's voice always makes me smile and this album is just wonderful.

It's Dolly, what's not to love!! I was actually a little surprised at some of the subject matter in If I Lose My Mind. I really loved the positive messages. Early Morning Breeze makes me think Dolly also wakes and bakes lol

How can you not love Dolly Parton. She's one of those people whose voice is confusingly magical. This really is a landmark album for her with numerous touching sincere moments (Coat of Many Colors and My Blue Tears being obvious standouts), paired with some truly hilarious moments (Travellin man). She packs SO MUCH into this short album, I could not believe this was only ~27 mins. I could honestly listen to this thing over and over again I don't have a single bad thing to say about it.

Loved it. I'm not very familiar with country, so a lot of this album reminded me a lot of CAKE, which may have been influenced by it. This is the kind of gems I was hoping to find on this list.

I like Dolly Parton, good to jig

My seven year old pricked up her ears when I put this on, put down her toy animals, sat quietly listening then said "she sounds like she's a nice person".

🫶🫶🫶 dolly

Dolly Parton fucking rules. From being in love, heartbreaks, to good ol' days, she covers it all and tells a great story. Really enjoyed this one, I've always been a sucker for bluegrass/folk style country

Dolly is dope even though I don't like country.

Never change, Dolly.

Dolly's got a great voice.

A beautiful singing voice. Her songs get straight to the point. I can see why she is so well-liked in music!

Sweet as honey pie and so goddamn wholesome. If Coat of Many Colors doesn't make you wipe a tear from your face, then I don't think I want to be around your cold-hearted soul. I don't like looking back to my childhood and recalling all the bad jokes she was the brunt of. Even my dad who ADORED her and was not a vulgar man would make comments about her boobs and hair. So glad time's up on that shit. I've not listened to this entire album before and oh boy did it just make me feel nice. Happy that a kind person like Dolly is an American icon. Loved the choir on Here I Am. A Better Place to Live - Wonder why we didn't hear this during an Up With People performance? I hope we see her again on this journey.

moving, alway witty. Peak Dolly

Its hard to believe she was so great at such a young age.

Made me tear up in Lidl

Good old American country. It's wholesome, genuine and every song tells a story. Well produced for it's time, tight harmonies and well written. Dolly Parton is one of the greats.

From a heartwarming tale of a handmade coat to the need in knowing how to improve the world we inhabit, Coat of Many Colors was proof that Dolly Parton was more than the sidekick of Porter Wagoner and that, if she could, she could break out and achieve greatness on her own terms. Across ten stellar, all killer and no filler tracks, Dolly stakes her claim as a rising star and things could only go up from here. If one needs a Dolly Parton album to start from that's not a compilation, it's this one.

Is it possible for someone to be universally lauded and yet still be underrated? For my money, she's one of the best songwriters of all time.

Un espectacular álbum de country, donde Dolly Parton demuestra todo su talento al momento de escribir letras sentimentales, nostálgicas y pícaras, además de mostrar su impresionante registro vocal y carisma. Un indispensable del género.

One of my favorites so far. Never really dug into Dolly Parton as a songwriter but god damn can she put a story to the song. Definitely interesting to hear the stark difference between the old breed of country and a really honest look at poverty, family dynamics, relationship naïveté, etc. when compared to something a little more modern. Really liked Coat of Many Colors, If I Lose My Mind, and She Never Met a Man

Warm feelings

Dolly is a queen. A gem. I love it. Just listening to her wonderful voice is enough for this album to deserve 5 stars, but her messages are really sweet and powerful.

queen i love her this was great

Lovely. Dolly is a legend

I love her singing and listen to her voice all day. Great writing and storytelling on the title track. Great rhythm section. Traveling man and My Blue Tears are great. Great rhythm section. The bass ( baritone?) intro in Early Morning Breeze is sick. “The way I see You” is a perfect song. “Here I am” is such a feel good chorus, probably my favorite tune on here. “The better way to live” another feel good tune. I love that she could do something that sounds so sincerely joyous and

Killer, I especially love the drumming in traveling man and the pedal steel intro to she never met a man.

This woman can do no wrong in my book. Hope to get a lot more of Dolly

Beautifully captured unbreakable spirit. True country.

If anyone rates less than five stars, we will find you and there will be pain

Iconic

My wife is leaving me for Dolly Parton now.

Yes yes yes!!

Here I Am ❤️

Gal got pipes. I wrote off Dolly because "country bad", but honestly this album slaps. There were no bad songs. Nothing overstayed its welcome, the lyrics told clear stories, and again gal got pipes. Likely wont enter my rotation due to religious themes on some tracks. Would love a gay punk version of Traveling Man. Stellar road trip music, 5

Dolly is a national treasure. This is the kind of country music I could listen to all day.

Short and incredibly sweet. Loved this.

Coat Of Many Colors

Just 28 minutes and every song is a classic.

Great

I've never listened to a Dolly Parton album until now and I was pleasantly surprised at how much I enjoyed this album. I think this is an album that I believe must be heard, as it's a very good listen.

Always love Dolly. Her joy comes through her music.

I love her 5 A joy to listen to

Loved the twist in Travelling Man. Super entertaining and her voice is absolutely one of a kind. Also liked that it was short and sharp.

So groovy, her voice is magic. Makes me want to live in 50s and 60s.

I'm giving this a five because, well, I can. It's clever and engaging, even though there aren't any certified hits on it. Totally would listen to it again.

An absolute pleasure of an album from an absolute pleasure of a person.

Go Dolly go. I love an album under 30 minutes.

Hell yeah, Dolly Parton! 'Nuff said.

Rolling Stone lists this as the best country album of all time. I haven’t listened to enough country albums in full to know if I agree but I can certainly understand why it’s listed so high. There were a lot of well written songs here which told concise personal stories (especially the title track). I can also see why Dolly Parton is considered the Queen. I’m sure this was a very influential albums to lots of later country artists, and singer songwriters.

Classic country by a classic (and classy) singer/songwriter. Iconic.

dolly always shines, early morning breeze is one of my favorites

Ok, I really wasn't expecting to want to give a Dolly Parton album a 5. I hate the "we love you Dolly!" sentiment flying around some parts of the internet, and I thought working 9 to 5 is a lame song. But this was brilliant? The first song in particular was just amazing. It didn't really drop in quality, either. Some really nice thoughtful lyrics and that old school country vibe. I'll play this again for sure. 5/5.

An absolutely wonderful collection of songs, with lots of light and shade and lovely lyrics. The title track might be her best song, in terms of words and music, but I prefer the driving rythym of Travellin Man. Brilliant, and much better (in my opinion) than a lot of her later pop records.

Pure and true and uplifting, like the artist herself. One felt the quality just kept creeping up, overcoming concerns about corniness or sentimentality. She's every bit as distinct a writer, as she is a singer. This is timeless, a masterpiece on its own terms, sounding not at all dated and fully relevant. "Mystery of the Mystery" is tops, but every cut has ample merits, particularly "Early Morning Breeze," and "She Never Met and Man" and title cut, too, of course. Refined and understated playing throughout.

I don't know where to start. There's a good reason why Dolly has the best voice of all time in my opinion. On some of the tracks she can even sound like a bird then she has the biggest range of all time in terms of notes she can sing but also style and tone. Dolly is probably my biggest inspiration in most areas of life to be honest. Then we can move to the song writing, story-telling, from the obvious to the abstract, even the track listing starting with a song about her mother's love then on to a story of a mother's sexuality and a heart breaking story of manipulation and betrayal from the travelling man. Oh my GOD it is heart achingly beautiful. Here I am is an absolute anthem, what a message, what a delivery. This album is no disappointment, I guess it doesn't include any of her big party bangers, that isn't a disappointment to me though I LOVE and appreciate Dolly for all her facets. I know she says Coat of Colours is perhaps her favourite of all the million or so incredible songs she's written and you can feel this is a super special album when you listen. Only sliiiiight down side for me is the songs written by Porter Wagoner but it won't bring my score down because they're still performed to perfection by the Queen herself.

Amazing, far too short. God bless Dolly

Luv u dolly

Love this. Has an authenticity that is sorely lacking in most modern country music. A lot of the songs are short, but they are more effective this way. They don’t overstay their welcome or repeat the chorus over and over again.

Good solid fun country music. Nothing to complain about here

short and sweet, just like the queen of country herself.

Perfection

Dolly is such a national treasure. SO MANY ALBUMS! This album seems as good as any to check out her large volume of work. This album speaks to her blue collar country upbringing. Such a great voice! Great classic early 70s country that ranks up there with other country legends from this era.

Almost-perfect Dolly Parton from the 70s - the only DP album I know so a bit hard to compare it to the rest of her work. The album isn't nonstop 5-star but the first half and quite a few second half songs definitely are.

"And people say she's just a big pair of tits"

My kids have been absolutely obsessed with Dolly Parton lately after I picked up an old hits collection of hers on vinyl a few weeks back - so this one is very timely for me. I must say, in listening to her records with my kids, I have absolutely fallen in love with her music and the story of her life. I find myself singing her songs to myself in my head all the time (and my kids sing them out loud). The eponymous song from this album is perhaps the definitive example of how her life and music intertwined to produce some of her best work. My kids particularly love that track, as she adapted it to a picture book that is given away as part of her Imagination Library program, which gives out free picture books every month to any child under 5 - which, by the way, just might be the single most admirable and meaningful charity program I have ever heard of. If you have kids, or are close to any kids, under the age of 5 in the US, make sure they are signed up for the program. It is a Godsend for both parents and children. All her amazing charity work aside, this is the album where she really came into her own as a songwriter. She then went on an absolute tear from 71-75. And then there is her voice. Her voice is able to pierce me emotionally in a way most other country music isn't able to. She has another album a couple years down the line from this one, also based on her life, called "My Tennessee Mountain Home" that I can't listen to without choking up. "Coat of Many Colors" is her at the outset of her best work. Absolutely quintessential country music and some of the most sincere music of any kind you should ever hope to hear.

Masterpiece

A less than bombastic great album, Coat Of Many Colors just has next to nothing to dislike. Dolly's voice is familiar, of course; I was impressed by the quality of the backing musical material, and the ground covered. In less than half an hour, pretty amazing.

Rafraichissant, un bon album Country d'une merveilleuse chanteuse. J'adore et j'ai trouvé que c'était pas assez long 27 min. Un 5/5 bien mérité

This album further supports my ongoing opinion that some of the best songs ever written in western music, across all genres, can be plucked from the first tracks of albums. The album's title track is brilliant - enough to bring a grown man to tears with its gorgeous vocal harmonies, heartfelt storytelling, and beautiful message. Fortunately, the album has plenty more to offer. I haven't listened to much of Dolly Parton but there's just so much to love here. She's an incredible vocalist and songwriter, and there's not a single song on here that isn't worth a listen (or several). 'Travellin' Man', 'My Blue Tears', 'Here I Am' are a few other highlights in my opinion.

Great album. Good old country music fronted by a classic voice.

I'm not sure if this album really deserves the 5 stars. It's not really original, nor is the musicianship particularly outstanding in terms of songwriting. But Dolly Parton just is and always was a treasure to warm the heart. It feels like a sweet, pure and simple pleasure listening to her music and that's enough for me to round up my rating from 4.5 Now I'm going to listen to some more of her stuff.

https://youtu.be/bGv0sMxgLsE Apenas.

Amazing. Surprisingly moving

Beautiful voice, phenomenal songwriting. Iconic

nice

it’s dolly

I listened to this three times. Always happy to listen to Dolly's voice! I found it funny that 'traveling man' followed 'coat of many colors' and definitely believe Dolly was behind that decision. I particularly loved 'here I am.'

Just a masterpiece country album with beautiful production, especially with the vocals and chorus harmonies. Great run time and each song flows beautifully into the next.

Dolly. Love her in so many ways. I hadn't heard most of these songs, and they are very much Dolly, which is a high compliment. At a time when women songwriters and performers had it so tough, she pushed hard. This was genuinely enjoyable to listen to this morning.

Imagine not thinking that Dolly Parton is one of America's finest songwriters

This was the first album in a while I really enjoyed! Dolly Parton is great!

A voice to die for.

The ultimate in feel-good music. While listening to Coat of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, and Travelling Man, I found myself smiling for no apparent reason apart from the joy in Parton's voice. Music therapy for sure.

A masterclass in songwriting, arrangement, and production. Dolly Parton expresses a naiveté that is endearing and allows her to inhabit an almost childlike space of wonder and unrequited love. The musicianship on this album is tight. For me, the bass really shines in an album that is a joy to listen to from start to finish.

Clear and beautiful as a bell

Really solid album with great stories told throughout

Dolly is always great. Such a special voice and songwriter. I was surprised by the bass work on these tracks. Just solid gold.

That is a tight 27 minutes. Lovely. 8 keepers in 10 (80%). 4 stars.

Loved this! Her storytelling is incredible. I miss her.

it is a classic for a reason

The title song is very sweet and earnest, in the Dolly style, then jumps right into a humorous Loretta Lynn type song with traveling man. It reminds me a lot of the Loretta album we had before, mixing funny and heartfelt. These tunes are more of the classic country woman “stand by your man” but performed well. No question why these songs resonated with audiences back in 1971 and are beloved today. Short and sweet. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Two killers open the record (both really sneakily much more than they seem), and there are a few more good ones mixed in with some lesser-built songs. Still, Dolly's performance across all of it is pure, brilliant, and a delight.

We didn't deserve Dolly Parton, and yet we are so lucky to have been blessed with her life.

Traveling man-fav on this album

Nice

Brilliant album, if anything a lil short at 27 mins. Loved the harmonies on My blue tears, And the waltz of she never met a man she didnt love

Lovely songs from a lovely lady. My Dad (born in South Wales, lived in SE England his entire life) loved this era of country, and so I guess I do too. Yes, it's kinda twee, but the vocals are absolutely perfect and the songwriting spot on. Jolene & Islands will forever be the 5-star standout Dolly tracks for me but I could happily listen to this again anytime.

What a gifted songwriter. Traveling Man, Early Morning Breeze, are incredible, and A Better Place to Live is an anthem we need now more than ever. Long live Dolly. We lost her too soon.

Tento, mas raras vezes gostei de músicas country, quanto mais de discos inteiros. Este disco é uma dessas raridades, soa-me atemporal. Poderia ter sido gravado 50 anos antes ou 50 depois que soaria exatamente igual. Algo difícil. Uma preciosidade.

Good golly ms. Dolly! Great album

RIP Dolly, may you rest easy 🖤

Gwan Dolly!

I mean, I admire and love Miss Dolly with all that she deserves, but this just isn't really my genre - BUT YET it's so fucking good that I can't stop listening!

Incredible guitar playing and vocals that don’t quit.

Fiquei me perguntando se a indicação foi devido ao falecimento da artista, mas achei excelente. Dolly é simplesmente perfeita (3,5/5).

RIP Dolly Parton 🌸 You changed the lives of so many people, and the world has a little less light now that you’re gone. You truly were one of the best ones. Now, in celebration of Dolly’s legacy, I’m glad to say that I was able to enjoy one of her albums. Going in having heard only her major hits like Jolene and 9 To 5, I didn’t really know what to expect out of the album, but I can say that I put it on the board as another one of the good country albums given to me by this site. The main thing that sticks about this album is the sincerity and the cozy atmosphere that it creates. Dolly didn’t need to sing about beer and pickup trucks in order to be country, she sang about the simple things in life, the track that shows this best is the title track, my first standout. This song really makes you feel like you’re in the cabin with Dolly, watching her mother sew the coat. The song just feels like a plate of cookies baked by your grandma. The songs on this album all do create their own little atmosphere, such as Early Morning Breeze, my second standout, which creates the atmosphere that the title describes, especially with a very catchy bass line that starts off the song. The song Here I Am, my third standout, is a very upbeat and catchy tune on the album, kind of reminding me of a Cher song for some reason, but I thought that it was a great song. This is the same for A Better Place to Live, my fourth standout track, and another song that is improved due to Dolly’s upbeat attitude, and idea that if we learn to coexist, we can make the world a better place. I think that’s why the album works, it feels like no one other than Dolly could have made it. It feels like the album shows Dolly’s personality through the music, and it shows you the joy that can be found in the simplicity of life. Fly High Dolly, you will be missed. I’ll be putting on that coat of many colors and walking on down to the next album.

Album : 6/1089 Songs known going in : 1/ 10 Favourite song : Coat of many colours Favourite unknown song : here I am rating : 4/5 listen to this while painting a room and it was so good for it, nice gentle vibe but still so interesting. Just pleasant I will listen to it again. Made me smile idk what else to say. The type of country music I actually really like it has soul.

Good

Kind of odd to get both Dolly album's but with Skunk Anansie in between. Strange but nothing wrong with a bit more Dolly after a random break. This is definitely better than "Trio" and gives her more of a chance to shine. The title track is by far the highlight. Such an adorable song it makes me want to cry. Something about this little girl taking so much pride in her mama's hand-made coat despite being mocked by the other children is just so precious. Not many other artists could pull off such a wholesome, sweet little song. Once again rest in peace. Favorite track: Coat Of Many Colors

Musically, country can be quite boring, but this album isn't, thanks to stellar songwriting, and a great voice.

Loved her voice, very fun listen

I wish that I had gotten this album to review before Dolly Parton’s death, because I don’t want it to seem like I’m praising this so highly just because she’s passed. That’s definitely not the case. This is easily one of the best country albums of all time: a succinct 28 minutes, with amazing storytelling and lively instrumentation. The title track, of course, is a contender for best country song of all time—full stop. It’s a truly fantastic and interesting take on love and poverty, with a unique and layered Biblical reference. While none of the other songs are quite as good as the title track, they’re all still excellent. “Traveling Man” and “Early Morning Breeze” have great basslines. “My Blue Tears” has a good brisk, driving back beat. “Here I Am” features gospel-like vocal harmonies. “A Better Place to Live” practically glows with positivity. My biggest critique is that the songs all sound very similar, and use very similar poetic meters, but that’s to be expected from a traditional country album—especially one from a singles-oriented artist. All around, it’s an excellent listen, and a landmark release in its genre. I can't recommend it enough. RIP Dolly Parton.

Thought alot of the recent reviews were just sentimental, but I actually thought the album was quality

Beautiful, simple, complete... Dolly forever.

Primer album de cou try completo que escucho, la verdad me gustó, mas uqe todo algunas canciones porque las otras eran como muy lentas pero bien

Pretty good

The constant vibrato on the voice was a bit much for me but there's no denying the woman can sing. A good album, not my cup of tea usually but there's nothing to not like about the songs in general. RIP 3.5/5

What crazy luck I got this album the day after she died. A pretty damn good classic country album. The songs feel nostalgic even though i have never heard most of them before. The instrumentation creates an atmosphere which dolly’s beautiful voice fits over perfectly you can feel her emotions in every note. I hadn’t really much of her stuff outside of her big hits but the queen of country has made an incredible first impression with this album. 9/10

#16. She was a legend. Listening to this a day after she passed hits different. I will miss you, Dolly.

Too soon.

Cool album, quick and punchy. Never heard hear I am before, what a banger

Lovely. RIP Dolly 4 Boolean: True

very good

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That voice!

Rip Dolly. I really like this album, it has that sweet grandma vibe to it.

Last night we got the sad news of Dolly's passing. I never really listened to her music, apart from having heard the obvious monster hits throughout my life. This was more of the same. Some pretty, some sad, some adorable, but all songs definitely Dolly. Rest in peace to a incredible philanthropist, great actress, wonderful singer, and beautiful soul.

Hermoso álbum. Descansa en paz Dolly, gracias por reinvertir todo en tu comunidad

Album sounds southern/folk. The lyrics of Coat of Many Colors convey a lovely message. Traveling man is a funny story. Next song is pretty. Her vocals sound lovely. It's sweet how many times her mother is mentioned in the album. Early Morning Breeze is a pretty song and I love how the lyrics are all about the beauty of nature. Here I Am is a sweet song. The last song has a great message.

Such a great album. Sincere with a great message. I will listen to this in the future to put me in a good mood if I’m feeling down.

Country isn't my genre. But this is good country. God speed, Queen. We were fortunate to have had you. O7

Yer really gonna do this to me the day after she dies? Not fair man, not fair. I will try to not let her death influence my rating... The album itself was great, some short country songs with good stories. It got a little too gospel in a few places, but her talent is undeniable throughout. A great example of good ol' country awesomeness... What the hell happened country? Why'd you turn into trash?

RIP dolly what a great voice and what a legendary person

I liked this a lot. The title song is great and Early Morning Breeze was excellent. A solid 8/10 for me.

This album was served to me the day after Dolly Parton passed away, which seemed very timely--it's not my musical taste, but I can appreciate the talent and the good she brought to the world.

Feels a little eerie to get this album not even 24 hours after finding about Dolly’s passing. I’m not a huge twang fan, but you can’t deny the charm in this. Dolly sang what she believed, and practiced what she sang, which I think is evident through songs such as Coat of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, Here I Am, and A Better Place to Live. Rest in easy, I hope the mystery of the mystery is what you dreamed it would be.

Saved? ✅ Would listen again? ✅ Would recommend to anyone? ✅ Would buy on Vinyl? ✅

Did everyone get given this album the day after she passed? Or is it totally random? In which case, even spookier. Anyway, I’m a big fan and was truly saddened by her death. I listened to this in a coffee shop while it rained outside and did my best not to cry. I just about held it together:

Classic decent country music, from a decent person. Straightforward singing from a fine voice, simple and straightforward sentiments, simple but pleasant arrangements, playing and backing vocals. Title track is a bit of a weepie, particularly thinking that it was one of her favourites of her own compositions. I don’t put a lot of time into listening to country music, but happy to listen to this. It’s Very Good: Dolly Parton was, it seems, a Good Person, and this is Good Fine Country Music, and everybody should be free to feel Good, and to shed a little tear for the apparent simplicities of days gone by, and the virtues we might aim to live by. 8/10.

love her <3

RIP, queen.

4/5 https://rateyourmusic.com/release/album/dolly-parton/coat-of-many-colors/ I don’t think I have ever really properly listened to Dolly Parton before, aside from a random song here or there. Of course, with her sad passing, it’s completely warranted to make this album the daily listen for everyone. And I have to say that I expected to enjoy it a lot less. The woman knew how to tell a story with her songs! Musically it’s maybe not super interesting, nor really up my alley, but still I can dig it quite a bit.

the mom in traveling man cannot be the same one who sewed that coat

Short and very sweet. Dolly has such an iconic voice. The tunes are nice as well. RIP. 4/5.

The record is short, effective, and catchy. Dolly Parton had truly a unique voice. Favorite track : Coat of many colors

Call your mother and feel the morning sun on your face!!!! Very refreshing to hear a voice and message so beautiful and pure

The algorithm is pretty fire on this app, as Dolly just died yesterday so this is ironically tinely. My mom had Dolly's greatest hits on a cassette tape and I was hooked from the first listen. I have a sister named Jolene and my mom claims that she was named after someone she looked up to in high school, but I think it was Dolly and she just didn't wanna admit she named her after a song. My mom sang Coat of Many Colors at my Grandma's funeral 13 years ago and it still makes me cry every time. The rest of the album is so beautifully written, wonderfully country, and so well sung. I'm so glad Dolly has a solo album on this list. She was truly a gem in this world.

RIP Dolly Parton. Didn't know any of the songs from this album as none of her big hits were on it. But it showcased her talents well, of course her fantastic voice and turn of phrase. It's funny how many of the songs on the album are about abusive husbands whose eyes wander when she had been happily married only once and for more then 50 years until her husband passed away before her. Loving the good short length too. 4 stars

It's not recency bias to say Dolly is and has always been amazing. She brought traditional country music to the mainstream and made it fun, welcoming, and feminine. Too much to say about her, but she was a trailblazer in every way. This album is one of the high points of her career. So many great songs and puts her incredible vocals right on display. So good! Top Songs: Coat of Many Colors, My Blue Tears, Here I Am, A Better Place to Live

My first thought when I saw a Dolly Parton album was that it was an amazing coincidence one of her records had been chosen so soon after her death. Then I realized it was intentional, a deliberate tribute. Dolly is my second-favorite female country singer (after Loretta Lynn), and this album is a wonderful showcase of her talents.

A timely project album generation giving the recent passing of Dolly. Seems like she was an amazingly generous person as well as being a talented singer/songwriter/actress. I haven’t heard much of her music before but this was a pleasant and poignant listen. Probably would have given it a 3 but one extra star for being a super person.

Sadly, this album came up on my list the day after Dolly Parton died. As a non-country fan, this album was surprisingly good.

Will never completely be my thing but so worthwhile. RYM: N Saved a song: N

She’s Dolly.

9/10 – Great

Four stars for the music, five stars for the human. RIP, Dolly.

Album of many talents

We lost a genuine, loving human being when Dolly passed on this same day the album was reccomended.

Brilliant songwriter, unforgettable vocals... Rest in peace Dolly

Iconic musician, beautiful songs, not my favorite genre

A wonderful album by one of country music's all time greats.

Solid Dolly, but a little heavy on the country twang for me. The hidden gem here is the tune Early Morning Breeze with some fantastic drums and a greasy-groovy bass track. Never heard this song but it was really cool. Dolly could really do all kinds of music, she just happened to come to be when music arrangement was not yet developed like it is today. Damn this coulda been a real doozy--need to see if another artist has recorded it. listen to this album all the way through as it's really a museum piece of Nashville country at its early 70's prime.

1971 country Coat of many colors Traveling man My blue tears

She's good but her voice is not an easy listen. Wholesome music

Got this the day after Dolly Parton died. This is a moving and meaningful country album, Dolly Parton was a true talent who lived her life with true grace and humility.

This clearly deserves to be here, but I still don't actually like country music. Pleased to have listened, though

They have to be doing this purposely. Ozzy dies and the day after I get a Sabbath album. Dolly dies and I get one of her albums. This algorithm is cruel. Anyway. This is a great, short and sweet country album that manages to be quite varied across its brief length. What a talent, RIP Dolly x

Love the generator for doing things like this even if it probably somewhat lowers the objectivity. Anyway, great voice an a lovely record. Enjoyes this more than most country outings in this list.

Dolly Parton is almost a mythological figure and it was earned. I have select Dolly Parton tracks that I really like. I don't really go through her entire albums like this but I'm glad I did today.

Rip Dolly

Classic country

Belo álbum Country. A interpretação vocal é sensacional. Ótimos arranjos. QoA Vesper

such a sweet voice rest in peace

7.5/10

Rip dolly

I see you 1001albumsgenerator admin. I was worried about what I was going to post after this, as a renowned hater of country and folk music, but it's hard to deny the strength of Dolly as an artist. Really good album, great lyricist and singer.

Dope

Rest in peace to the queen of country. There’s such fragility and poignancy in her voice at times, and then at others it sounds just so powerful. Amazing voice control that she demonstrated throughout her great life. She will dearly be missed as a musical icon and a immensely charitable person.

Love Dolly, and this deserves to be on the list. I can only listen to so much of any country music, however, so my rating reflects that.

Lindo, como todo lo que hacía ella. Igual espero que aparezca otro más movido. QEPD Nota: 3.9

Good. Worth another listen.

First Dolly album I have listened to and loved it. Great poetic lyrics and musicality!

70s country. Lovely storytelling. Short and sweet.

Peak Dolly- this album was a lot of fun. Dolly sounds great, and I appreciated the heart and humor that went into the songs. As is true of this era of Country, the songs did start to get a little "same-y" toward the end of the album. Nonetheless- still a very good album

decent country album from the late singer

Thank you generator for giving me this album on the day Dolly Parton went to be with the Lord.

Like a lot of people on this site, I got this album the day after her death. I'm not from the US, there will not be national days of mourning, but I love that a lot of people got Dolly today, just like a lot of people got Ozzy when he passed. I think she's helped a bit by the old timey recording techniques, and I think she does silly much better than genuine, but this is a great album.

The last track of this album is “A Better Place to Live”, and darn if it doesn’t sum up Dolly Parton’s way of being an example to us all. RIP Dolly, you did well here.

Odd timing, getting this assignment the day after we learned of her passing. This album is typical of her output at that time. It is a quality country album, with largely original tunes, written and delivered in the signature Dolly style. Production is the typical Countrypolitan of the time (lots of strings and pedal steel), which does date it quite a bit, though her voice cuts through just fine. The song “Coat of Many Colors” is a fine one to remember her by. ADDENDUM 8/27: I am writing to express my dismay at the non-random assigning of either “Trio” or “Coat of Many Colors” to anyone who had not already reviewed them, related to Dolly’s passing. Clearly is going to artificially skew the ratings for these two albums higher than they should be, given the human nature tendency to want to give bonus RIP stars. Only matters if integrity of this list matters. I suspect I know where Mr. Dimery’s feelings on this lie. RIP, Dolly.

Mega cool, damit meine ich nicht nur Jolene, sondern auch viele andere lieder... sehr schön.

Losing Dolly hurts. She’s one of a kind and was so loving to all people. Whether you’re a fan of her music or movies or not, all agree that she was special and good. Her voice on this recording is incredible.

Such a characteristic voice. Rest in peace, Dolly.

3.75 RIP Dolly, Dolly forever

Long Live Dolly

Trio wasn't for me, as most Country music. This album on the other hand really shows how good a songwriter and singer she was. And she was so much more. RIP.

Short, saccharine. RIP. The personal story-telling tempered by odd conclusions. I respect what's going on here, and some of it is very dark. But it's not making me rush to hear more. 7/10

Short & sweet collection of well written songs.

Dolly Parton's music always feels incredibly earnest and honest, and that feeling is on full effect for this album. Though short, it still packs quite the punch.

The good side of country

This album was better than I would have thought. She tells some good stories.

Classic tracks and iconic but just not for me. Rip

Wow..... What are the chances I get this today. 8/26/2026. Less than 24 hours after the passing of Dolly Parton. Now admittedly, I don't care for country music that much, especially most of the stuff released today. However, the origins of the sound and songwriting within the genre that I appreciate is apparent on this album. The first 2 songs "Coat of many colors" and "Traveling Man" was an absolutely incredible intro for this album. And the best part is that it stays emotionally touching and tells great stories throughout its lyrics. Lastly, Dolly has the voice of an angel and this album was a great listen for me. I'll refrain from 5 stars, as I do want those to be saved for the absolute best, favorites and albums ill revisit forever. However, A Strong 4/5 Rest in Peace Dolly.

favorite(s): she never met a man (she didn't like)

RIP Dolly Parton. I’ve never heard this album before but there’s a few cuts on this record that hit you right in the feels. “Coat of Many Colors” moved me a lot; it reminded me of my own mom and the love she carries for me. I also really enjoyed “If I Lose My Mind” and “The Mystery of the Mystery”. Hell of a voice, and a great country album overall.

Rest in peace & power Dolly 🦋

Wow. Given that she passed away recently (RIP), and that I haven't heard any of her output b4, when this was given to me I was strangely enthusiastic to finally listen to her. And what a banger first song that keeps you hooked till the album end. She has such a sweet and mellifluent voice. RIP.

3.5

So hard to rate: especially because I was served it just after she'd died (if that was a result of messing with the randomization: I really wish you hadn't). Very good singer-songwriter (and songwriter-storyteller), lovely album.

Favourite Track(s): The Mystery Of The Mystery The Way I See You Here I Am

RIP Dolly. I don't know much about her music, but I know that she actually wrote her own songs (most of them) and wrote for other people, which I give great respect to. This was an album of short catchy songs, all fun to listen to, and the whole album is less than 30 minutes. The world has lost a great talent and a beautiful person.

När jag lyssnar på detta känner jag att det är svårt att separera artisten från konsten så att säga, mycket med tanke på att hon gick bort igår men jag tror att jag ändå gillar hennes musik mer för att det är hon som har gjort den. Det är mysiga countrylåtar men de är som sagt bäst för att de är hennes.

It's the first time I'm listening to Dolly Parton, I mostly heard about her from American media in context of philanthropy. I rarely listen to pure country, but I definitely like a lot of music with country influences (aka 70's rock). My favourite track from this album is Early Morning Breeze, which I'm adding to my "pile of music" playlist. The Coat Of Many Colors is good as well, and somewhat relatable, the rest are decent but a bit samey. I find her descriptions of nature delightful, but the weird lover-related stuff is cringy. At the beginning I found her vibrato distracting, but by the end of the album I ended up liking her voice. Lyrically I was a irked by The Mystery Of The Mystery with its anti-science message, but I get that religiousness is a natural cause of her upbringing. However compared to some recent albums I had to review at least it doesn't make me want to throw my headphones into the wall. 4/5, with one star deduced for repetitiveness, but all in all it's a pleasant to listen album, evidently high quality for the genre.

RIP my beloved angel dolly parton!!! OH MANNNNN!! I'm inlove with this album, it's so nostalgic and perfect... AW MAN I'M VERY SAD THAT SHE'S GONE... GOD BLESS HER

Actually überraschend gut.

beautiful. phenomenal. rest in peace dolly parton.

I am not usually a big fan of country, but this album was great and would not be what it is without Dolly at the center of it all. The traditional instrumentation and her angelic vocals compliment each other perfectly, and the storytelling and the general themes of love and togetherness are playful, unpretentious, and really sweet. This album just breezes by and is an easy and essential listen. Rest in peace, Dolly.

See will be missed

not well versed in Dolly, but I will be doing some additional listening

While this isn’t the album I’d necessarily choose to highlight the joy that was Dolly Parton there’s no denying this is a pleasant listen.

Just wonderful country music with these little soul and gospel influences that manages to see so innocent at times while firmly planting its tongue in its cheek at others. Lovely.

Loved it, great country that just does what country does best. Short album, but packed with good storytelling and the vocal is obviously iconic. Highlights for me was the title track and ‘early morning breeze’ RIP to the queen of the USA 8/10

4.0

Just superb. RIP Dolly.

The timing of this one was almost unbelievable. The day after Dolly Parton passed away, the generator gave me Coat of Many Colors. It was also album #20 for me and, somehow, the first female-led album I've received. What immediately stood out was Dolly's storytelling. I already knew the title track, but listening to it in the context of the entire album made me appreciate it even more. Her family may have been poor financially, but that coat made from scraps was priceless to her because of the love her mother put into it. There's an abundance mindset at the heart of that story: being rich isn't always about money. That storytelling continues throughout the album. Even when the music wasn't grabbing me, I wanted to hear where the stories were going. Musically, that's probably my biggest criticism. Several of the songs have a very similar traditional country sound, and parts of the album started to blend together for me. “The Way I See You” and especially “Here I Am” brought some welcome musical depth later in the album and became highlights. Then came the closing track, “A Better Place to Live.” Written more than 50 years ago, its message about compassion, understanding, and making the world a better place feels like something people still desperately need to hear today. And listening to it the day after Dolly's death gave it another layer. Compassion and generosity weren't simply things she sang about. They became part of what she was known for throughout her life. At only 25 years old, Dolly already seemed to understand exactly what mattered to her. This wasn't my introduction to Dolly. I already knew “Coat of Many Colors,” and back in the Navy I worked with a guy who played her greatest hits all the time. But I'd never actually sat down and listened to one of her albums from beginning to end. Decades later, the random generator finally gave me one. The day after she died. I couldn't have picked a more fitting album if I'd chosen it myself. Vinyl Verdict: BUY. 🧥❤️

lovely voice, lovely songs, rip dolly, you were one of a kind

RIP Dolly. A beautiful album

76

RIP

Great background music. There wasn't a stand out song to me, but it was all good.

non sono una fan del country ma riconosco la grandezza di Dolly Parton...

RIP Tennessee Queen. Always had a lovely and distinctive voice.

Loved it all. 9/10. Favourite Tracks: - The Way I See You - The Mystery of the Mystery - Coat of Many Colours - Traveling Man - She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)

Getting this album the day after Dolly died is cruel and unusual punishment.

Rest in peace Dolly.

Country music lyrics back then were wild. Songs don't carry on the lore at all.

First song was about how amazing and loving her mother was, second song was about her mother stealing her man.

wish i got to know her more

What a short and sweet album. RIP Dolly. While I loved her like everyone else, I actually wasn’t too familiar with her discography outside of her hits. Right away I adored the first song, and it really moved me (knowing the news that she’d passed away). It was then hard to follow up this first track, which I felt was then hard to strongest, but I also fairly liked the ones that followed. She had such a charming voice, so full of personality.

Like alot of people I got this album on the day of Dolly's passing. That possibly clouds my rating a little bit I did really enjoy this, it's just a really nice album from what always seemed like a really nice lady. The title/opening track was a real standout. Clouded judgement or not, I'm giving this 4*. RIP Dolly.

One of the voices of the South

Classic sound and she has a great voice RIP

Classic and beautiful record

Mysigt. Slump jag fick det idag eller ej? Rip.

Looking at the reviews it looks like the algorithm pushed this album at us all yesterday. Look, Dolly is legendary. You can hate country all you want, the writing was fire. Her voice is both purposeful yet delicate. This wasn't a hard listen- quite the opposite. It was a joy to experience it, as a tribute to her.

RIP. Overall very solid - not super into country but her voice was incredible & makes everything easy to listen to. 4

There wasn’t a better human that Dolly. And she was famous for a reason. This album is one of those reasons. Just not my kind of music but I still enjoyed it.

RIP Dolly. One of the shortest albums ive had so far. I didn't know any songs from this album but they were all very nice. 4/5 Favorite Songs: Coat of Many Colors Traveling Man My Blue Tear Hear I Am A Better Place To Live

🥹whatever behind the scenes finagling went down to gift us all with this today… thank you 💛 Perfect. I won’t pretend this is unbiased, as this is not my typical genre and I’m sure the collective mourning is doing some work here, but this was really lovely. Forever grateful for Dolly Parton’s America, one of my favorite podcasts, for helping me understand her impact and her magic and unparalleled ability to charm e v e r y o n e.

It’s no coincidence that I came across a Dolly Parton album today. It is, however, a coincidence that it featured the song ‘Here I Am’ – the song I used for my tribute ✨ Four stars…

7/10 I'm not a country person but that doesn't matter. I had a fantastic time listening to Dolly for a couple hours yesterday. Rest in peace you absolute legend.

Turns out I don't hate country music. I just hate bad country music. This is such an enjoyable, purely good album. I am genuinely shocked that I like this so much. What the hell. The title track is casually devastating. Travelling man is a fun little bop. My blue tears is enjoyable, breezy, lovely. If I lose my mind is chill despite the subject matter. I could go on. She has such a good voice, such good musicianship, sense of melody, composition... As a person who normally finds country music cloying and annoying and pointless, I'm of the firm opinion that if you don't enjoy this on some basic level there may be something wrong with you. How come this person who I only knew as a wonderful, fun, kind person also turns out to be a bona fide musical genius? And only after she has sadly passed? The world is a weird place.

While I do not like country music, Dolly Parton has always been an exception. Beautiful voice, beautiful lyrics, beautiful album. Dolly will truly he missed. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

Now Dolly Parton died today so this album is apt. Stories told with an voice that is almost instant recognisable. So many albums released by Dolly and the influence she had on the genre I can see why at least one one would have to be included in the list. There is also one collaboration album. Given the news today have to give her a good score. I hope there are not too many Dolly fans for the User submitted album category as there are about 40 more potential albums to go. Only one submitted so far.

It’s either a wild coincidence, or the people in charge of the album generator are very sweet - either way, this is a great wee album. Authentic through and through. Favourite track: Early Morning Breeze

Dolly Parton died yesterday afternoon, and I can't help but think that this is a spectacular coincidence. Anyway, her death is a profound tragedy, and I suppose I must grieve somehow, and this album is great. I’d previously heard Jolene and parts of The Grass Is Blue, and I think anyone who’s so much as dipped their feet in the genre of country has heard this album’s excellent title track, but there’s other great songs too. A personal favorite is the deeply moving “If I Lose My Mind,” just one of many examples of Parton’s incredible depictions of marital strife, something she would become known for. I also like this album’s rendition of “Early Morning Breeze,” which was also a notable cut off of Jolene. I’m also very partial to the romantic, sweet “The Way I See You,” which is an incredibly pretty little love song. Now, obviously this album is a bit short, but I can’t help but think of it in a similar way to how I think of Jolene, for its beautiful songs of nature and its sadder songs of relationships. I really really love this album, and I deeply grieve the loss of this legend. RIP Dolly. 8.7/10 DOES IT BELONG ON THE LIST: YES REASON: landmark album in one of the best careers in music history. Rest in Power.

Among other things, Dolly Parton donated big money to vaccine research during the pandemic, the 'Dolly Parton Imagination Library' has donated around 300 million books to children, she has supported trans rights, and she opposed Trump using her music in campaign events. An amazing human being! Almost as amazing is this album that gets the job done in under half an hour

RIP to a true queen. Not only was she a great person but her music is super devine as well.

RIP Dolly. I'm not a fan of country music at all, but Dolly had such a great voice, and was a wonderful person, that I'm rating this higher.

Something tells me this wasnt random, RIP to such a beautiful soul. This was a beautiful listen too. Standouts are the title track, travelling man, Early morning breeze and The Way I See You (favourite).

Dolly Parton passed away yesterday. In the US, she's more than just a singer; she's a giant. I don't even know who to compare her to. It seems Dolly was loved by everyone in the country, regardless of musical or political leanings. And how many artists do you remember whose death prompted the president to order national flags to be flown at half-staff for a week? This album is considered Dolly's best and one of the best country albums ever. But how does it play if you're not American? Yes, it plays well! Beautiful, sometimes sad, stories about women's lives, sometimes accompanied by simple acoustic guitar, sometimes with complex, even slightly psychedelic arrangements reminiscent of the late Beatles. Her productivity is also striking: this was her third album in a year, and she wrote at least half the songs herself. Yes, each one is less than half an hour long, but that's a plus — they definitely won't get boring. God rest her soul!

Over the course of ten songs and under half an hour, Dolly Parton sings sincerely about heartbreak, her dear mama and many other subjects in such a likeable and endearing way. I find it hard for anyone to hate this record and not be just a little bit charmed by Dolly. The title track was one of Dolly's personal favourites and it is easy to see why. The album does not have the grit that a lot of classic country has, and instead goes for a more clean sound which works perfectly alongside Dolly's cute voice. This would be a great introductionary record to the country genre. RIP Dolly.

Very fitting tribute to get this album the day after she died. RIP Dolly you legend🩷

Hard to review this as Dolly just died the previous day. I'm not a fan of country music however the first song was really tender and I also liked track 2. It did tail of towards the end but I don't want to be too harsh. I can understand why she is so liked but not really my cup of tea. 4 stars out of respect.

In the day we learn of Dolly Parton's passing, I was tasked with rating her masterpiece in one of those weird coincidences. Saying that this is the best country album of all time would sell short how personal and intimate Dolly sounds in the album, which has no major downsides and is a great listen throughout. Rest easy, Dolly! 9/10 [KEEP]

RIP Dolly Parton A beautiful beautiful album. I’m not a country fan, but this was pretty great. That last track pretty much summed it up. Her life, and her message. It was super meaningful to get this today of all days. 4/5 ⭐️ 239/1089

Listening to a Dolly Parton record a day after she dies is an interesting part of this generator. There is a sentimental aspect to say that this album was amazing and all just because she passed. There are times where I don’t understand why an album is on the list. This album is definitely on the list because I think it shows how Dolly has grown as a songwriter. A Coat of Many Colors is a perfect way to start of this album. It’s a perfect old country song it speaks to the poor it speaks to the religious and it’s speaks to those that can relate to it. I heard and felt it deeply. The notes said she got her start singing on the Porter Wagoner show and he would write songs for her but you could feel the shift I think on this album. Dolly was always going to be a star and she ultimately became an Icon.

RIP Dolly, you were a beloved legend. Not my type of country but she was a talented performer and so beloved for a reason. Traveling Man is a banger (can I call it that when it’s country) track.

not a huge fan of twangy country, but she has such a beautiful voice and stories. long live dolly

Well, this would be my first memorial album. She.was a hell of a talent and an actually amazing American. Thanks Dolly.