Coat Of Many Colors

R.I.P. 😭

Solid old school country. (4)

Weird coincidence that I got this album the day after she sadly passed away. It was a nice listen - short and sweet. Favourites: Coat of Many Colors and Early Morning Breeze

Great show of respect for adding this one today 👏 RIP Dolly This is actually a really nice listen, current circumstances notwithstanding

Legendary.

Coat of Many Colors - 4.5/5 Traveling Man - 3.5/5 My Blue Tears - 4/5 If I Lose My Mind - 3.5/5 The Mystery of the Mystery - 3.5/5 She Never Met a Man (She Didn’t Like) - 3.5/5 Early Morning Breeze - 4/5 The Way I See You - 3.5/5 Here I Am - 4/5 A Better Place to Live - 3.5/5 All I can really say is that I hope she rests well. Besides that, it's an incredibly short romp that makes the most of its short time, leading off with the title track that made me emotional now that she's gone. Overall: 4/5 Favorites: Coat of Many Colors

We are as rich as could be, listening to the Coat of Many Colours our Dolly made for us. Legend.

Country made mainstream by Dolly

What a beautiful album. The title track is gorgeous, and a great opening track. What follows is 25 minutes of effortlessly sang country songs. Dolly's unmistakable voice will live on for eternity.

I knew this would be today’s album and I can’t pretend I didn’t cry through most of it.

RIP

Serindipidously I got this one on the day she died. Remarkable person but this is a genre of music I have never cared for. Bumped up a bit from sadness at her passing.

Lovely, and poignant that there were some mortality themed songs

A classic country classic. Dolly’s voice and storytelling are pristine here. RIP.

Dolly may be gone, but her angelic voice will live on forever. Favorite track: The Mystery of the Mystery

Rip lady with a sweet voice

RIP

I couldn‘t believe it: this is undoubtedly Country music but it’s pretty good- better in fact than many of the Singer/Songwriter albums held in high regard by the community and found abundantly on this list. I might even listen to this again. Mind blown 🤯

Did you feed me this because she just died? How can I not give this a 5 now?

Great songwriter R.I.P

A classic country album - all the more poignant given her death yesterday - title track a real tear jerker

Dolly is the master of simple lyrics that are actually beautiful and layered. Couple that with good ol country guitars and you have yourself a winning combo.

Tennessean, actress, Grand Ole Opry member, Country Music Hall of Fame member, Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member, humanitarian, theme park owner, LGBTQ+ icon, country music icon, and hair model for some slightly questionable but undeniably iconic hairstyles: Dolly Parton was quite a lot of things. By the time 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 arrived, she had already released several solo records and a string of albums with Porter Wagoner, but this feels like the point where Dolly truly stepped into the spotlight on her own terms. The title track shows exactly why she became such a remarkable songwriter: simple language, vivid storytelling, warmth, humour, and emotion without ever feeling overdone. And she was still only getting started. 𝘑𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘯𝘦 would become an even bigger landmark a few years later, but 𝘊𝘰𝘢𝘵 𝘰𝘧 𝘔𝘢𝘯𝘺 𝘊𝘰𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘴 already sounds like the arrival of the Dolly Parton the world would come to know. Dolly, we will always love you.

Title song is one that reliably makes me cry every time, and "Early Morning Breeze" is one of my favorite songs that I never hear anyone else talking about. The rest here doesn't live up to either of those two, but it's alright, and besides, two classics are all you really need.

I wish modern country was more like this. Stories about real people doing real things and real concerns. The first track is just so damn real. It shows how most of us live unfortunately. The entire album isn't 100% serious as the next track has a fun twist at the end. Yet you get the feeling and impression she was telling stories that happened to her or someone she knew. Dolly was very good at being authentic with her music. She always wore her wig and makeup as almost a uniform or costume, but she wrote her stuff with an authentic sound and feeling. I'm a bit biased, I grew up listening to her at my grandma's. My mom loved her. I saw her movies and listened to her music throughout much of the time I lived at home. It's been decades since I put on a Dolly album besides this list. Enjoyable to listen to. Well worth the time. Great lady. She will be missed.

What a remarkable soul. Dolly, I miss you so much already 🩷

Got this on the day of Dolly Parton’s death. Kinda weird that the Jolene record isn’t on this list given that it has two of the greatest songs of all time on it. This one has some gorgeous tunes on it as well, though.

Short, sweet, to the point. Solid album.

Enjoyment: 8 Replayability: 9 Cohesion: 8 Flow/Pacing: 7 Artistic Merit: 8 Weighted Average: 8.15 Review: Dolly's imagery springing from her vocals in this album calls back to a classic genre of country rooted in folk. The melodies may be simple but they are nonetheless elegant and remain untouched from the influences of pop. Liked Song(s): Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, If I Lose My Mind, Early Morning Breeze, The Way I See You, Here I Am Disliked Song(s): (None) Recommend? Yes

Straight forward Americana at its finest. All the themes are paraded through, latent Christianity, infidelity, poverty, and of course accidentally sharing a lover with your mother. The. EST thing this album does is say its piece and then getting the fuck out. It’s refreshing as a quick blast of country but I wouldn’t wanna be inundated with it.

I don’t care for country music. However, this is a really good album. Parton has a pleasant voice and her songwriting stays more interesting than what I think of as country music. Great listen.

rest in peace dolly you beautiful soul, lovely listen

I assume that getting this album today was because of Dolly's death and not a coincidence. As for Coat of Many Colors itself, I liked it. The country music about how great it is to have a pickup and be "free" or about getting drunk and killing your ex are awful music, but this short album is sweet, warm and personal. Outside of this project and the hits, I've never really listened to Dolly Parton. I'll have to listen to more. Perhaps after a few more listens I'll bump this up to a 5, but for now it's a strong 4.

With such a sweet voice, it's quite tough not to like this album. Even if some of the songs sound like a continuation of others, there are plenty of deeply pleasing passages in this album, and it ends before you're ready.

Only one woman can make country this enjoyable. RIP DP

30 minutes of perfect Dolly - young, hopeful, earnest.

I usually dislike country music, but this album was amazing! RIP Dolly :( 4.4/5

I enjoyed this album. The lyrics are simple on the surface yet have a depth to them that everyone can relate to.

She's the queen. There's no comparison to Dolly. I love her depth, playfulness and her lyrics. She has such amazing musical talent, but I fall off listening for her because of that signature vibrato. I just can't take it. I recognize her excellence and especially the impact she's had across the world, but she's not one that I'll sit and listen to regularly.

Not normally a country guy, but from the jump, the first song disarmed me and forced me to listen in delight with the songwriting. Not gonna seek out more in the genre, but I'll try to be more open next country album. You'll be missed Dolly

this album is like a hug Fav Song: Early Morning Breeze

Really enjoyed that, especially first couple of songs.

Really enjoyable album. Coat of many colours had such a wonderful message, and travelling man had a real swing to it. Falls apart a little in the middle, but I would listen to the album again

If this album being picked today is coincidence that is crazy

Kjempefin plate som jeg har hørt ganske mye på. Jeg liker ballade-Dolly best (selv om hitsa hennes er gode de også), og det er mye sårt og nedpå på denne plata. Liker dama j tillegg, og det bidrar.

Dolly was so great she made me like a country album, súper sweet

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Delightful, good country folk. 4 stars

A short, sweet album of catchy tunes and interesting, well-observed character vignettes. So short that most of the songs feel cut off before they get going, but still, I really enjoyed this. RIP.

Timely and tuneful. Not normally my thing but some nice songs and storylines which are very easy to listen to.

A fine country lp. 4/5.

Rip Dolly

Linda voz, disco full escuchable de principio a fin, ni me di cuenta y ya estaba terminándose, re cortos los temas pero todos buenos. Sape

Great album

As a kid I was fairly poor - certainly one of the poorest in my class. Clothes? I had pretty much just one pair of clothes. So I got called Tip Rat, Pole Cat, etc, and picked on A LOT. Now, much later, fashion to me is something I look down on as toxic. To me, clothes are for function or comfort. I don't understand the need to wear shirts or ties. I certainly don't want to buy clothes to fit in with a group, and indeed the idea of wearing clothes to fit some trend, or signify your part of a particular group, is something I find insincere. Listening to the first song reminded me of this, a girl proud of her coat despite everyone else picking on it. And I thought of the Barbara Walters interview, where she says she her clothes do not make her, what's inside her does. Treated like a clown, the joke as she said in the interview was on the public, not on her. And that resonates with me, even though we went in opposite directions. I choose my clothes for feel and comfort and ignore the culture around fashion, while Dolly chose hers to reflect on the people who would judge her. Her music was never that big a thing for me. I'm not a country music guy - although I prefer "old" country like this to pop-country about utes/trucks, beer and performative cattle farms - so while this isn't my bag it's also not something I will actively try and avoid. As an album, this was a 3 star for me, but I'm sure I'm not alone in awarding an extra star in memory of a remarkable person.

🌕🌕🌕🌗🌑 Alright, cute that this shows up today, but come on—it’s tough to rank this one any honest way the day after she died, having just seen the miles-long scroll of her good deeds unfurled. I don’t know much about Dolly Parton but what I do know is that she’s an untouchable treasure or some such—a font of love and tough feminine might who put just about every low-income kid through school. Even without it being in the immediate aftershock of her death, given humanity’s enormous debt to Dolly Parton, I’m sure there’s no day when this rating would’ve been easy. Mostly, given how little tolerance I have for both artificially saccharine country, I was just afraid I’d have to dislike Dolly Parton’s work in secret. Good news, though: this one kinda slaps. Sure, I found what I expected to dislike in the music: all the standard chords, key changes, and “happy” keys were here, none of which I can explain my disdain for but which nonetheless seem to be go-to components of mass-appeal babyfood music. I’m even going to toe over the line here and say I wasn’t always a fan of Dolly’s objectively powerful voice, especially when she switches her vibrato up to “Smoothie Grate.” But wait before you grab your pitchforks, because despite all of that, this was far from grating for me—for how samey the music might seem, I thought Coat of Many Colors lived up to its title by delivering a truckload of tones and ideas in a consistent, short, and snappy listen. The heart and soul of this, of course, is Dolly Parton’s own presence. For as harsh as that description of Dolly’s voice was, I think it should come with the caveat that she’s, like, a songbird incarnate. Her quivery vibrato is so dynamic even if it’s not always my style, somehow delicate and clear without losing its forcefulness. What’s great to me, though, is that her charisma carries this through even when she’s practically talking—that little chuckle on “Travelin’ Man?” Come on. Like I mentioned, many of these harmonies also aren’t particularly my style, but I’ll admit they still gave me chills, particularly on “My Blue Tears.” Because I’m always trying to justify why my music taste is objectively correct to the grand cosmic arbiter of all music, our lord and savior Jesus Christ, I did find myself trying to work for me what wasn’t landing (sonically) about the title track, “Coat of Many Colors,” but was working with “Travelin’ Man.” At first I thought it was because the latter has a little bit of edge to it—that taboo and goofy country twist—but I think it’s more complicated than that. A lot of songs here, like “Early Morning Breeze” or “Here I Am,” were also unabashedly happy like “Coat of Many Colors,” but they didn’t feel as syrupy, and I got really into them as a byproduct. This thought is still in progress, but I’m wondering if it’s less about edge and more about palpable passion, drive—ballads generally don’t land as successfully with me, and I’m wondering if that’s the key factor here. Whatever I think, what is actually objective is the fact that Coat of Many Colors is a tight album that packs in quite a collection of characters without sacrificing its singular identity. This diversity is most apparent lyrically: I was pleasantly surprised that there’s just as much spirituality as the usual tales of two-timing country lovers (and I’m sure “The Mystery of the Mystery” is hitting hard for a lot of Dolly fans out there). It’s really astute, in a way, that she can flit between winking taboo tales, the drama of poverty, and the eternal mysteries of the soul and staying down to earth the entire time (couldn’t be me). While the music definitely blends together more, especially towards the middle, there were quite a few glimmers of individuality there, too—the slide guitar was fun on “If I Lose my Mind,” and “Early Morning Breeze” was really funky out of nowhere! Overall, it’s a relief to like this one. It’s cheesy but sweet and hokey but earnest and I thought it had an undimmable joyousness to it. And gosh, it feels weird to use all of these swirling, wordy phrases about an album, a person, that’s just so much more sensical, to-the-point. The world needs more unflagging earnestness, and Dolly’s bringing more than I am, that’s for sure. I would easily revisit “Early Morning Breeze,” “Here I Am,” and “My Blue Tears,” “A Better Place to Live.” 1: Bad | 2: Below Okay, No Desire to Revisit | 3: Good, Conditionally (OR Inconsistent Mix of Qualities) | 4: Great (OR Technically amazing but missing the sauce emotionally) | 5: Amazing

It may be because she died yesterday, because I really do not like this genre of country music, but she has a vibe this woman. There is something so compelling about her and her voice.

Such a loss. She was a great artist.

Great story teller. At times the vibrato can be a little much.

If I recall, we previously got an album with Dolly Parton and two other female singers, "Trio," which I had liked quite a bit. Musically, I don't think this was quite as tight as the three-part harmonies and production on that album. (Although, this album had some musical elements that stood out as well, namely the pleasantly surprising bass parts.) However, this album had a loosely chronological and coherent story going on, or at least enough bits and pieces to make me imagine one. If we are to assume it's mostly true, she starts the story growing up poor in a fatherless home, and she's proud of her mother. But later on, their relationship becomes more complicated as she gets older with more perspective. She leaves home, comes back, and all the while is trying to reconcile her mother's personality, and relationships with men, with her own. You guys know I like these kinds of cohesive threads in albums, and I already enjoy the kind of music she makes. It's a shame She looked like an alien because of her plastic surgery, and it's even more of a shame that she has passed away. 4 stars

Funny coincidence (or, I guess, not, based on what Ray said) to get this album *today*, the day after we learned of the passing of Dolly Parton. This is a very short album (10 songs, 27 minutes). I've had a complicated relationship with country music: disdain, in the 60s and 70s, and even into the 80s, when (to my surprise) my dad started buying a few country albums. My own appreciation of at least some kinds of country music ("alt country," e.g.) didn't really start until the 90s, and with Dolly it came later still, I'd say, in particular because of he voice, which (for me) was an acquired taste that has been a little difficult to acquire. But, like pretty much everyone, I think, I've come to admire her as a person, and as a songwriter, and, yes, even (to some - ultimately, fairly large - extent) as a singer. This album is a nice way to remember her: 10 short, sweet, uniformly very good (and sometimes pushing excellent) classic country songs. I was surprised, when I checked the personnel on the Wikipedia page, just how many musicians contributed to the songs, which is a tribute, I guess, both to the force of her personality and her skills as a songwriter and as a singer. Anyway, this one gets a solid 4 stars from me -- and makes me doubt, even more, the (albeit low) 4 stars I gave to Mr. McLaren yesterday. ;)

Dolly's trembling vibrato is unmistakable. I don't quite love it, but I find myself receiving the pathos in these songs more than I ever have from her. It's easily my favorite of her albums. It's got that positive 70's vibe that I like. And there's a stylistic diversity. It's only weakness, to me, is a result of the genre; country music is very formulaic, overly simple I enjoyed the steel guitar, bass, backing vocals, and arrangements in general.

Pleasant listen, found myself impressed often with the piano and guitar arrangements. RIP 8/10

I love a Dolly album. She's a master of her storytelling craft. Perhaps not the best album of hers but still rates highly.

Hard to dislike, and obviously she passes away yesterday. Beyond the American icon that transends music that she obviously was, she was actually a good country/roots singer songwriter. This is a consistent themed record, and is well, good. 4 Star

Frankly as good a time as any to immediately question why the hell there’s only two Dolly Parton albums on this list and why are neither of them Jolene… or Bargain Store… or Little Sparrow? Maybe even her debut album or some of the Porter Wagoner duet albums! Coat of Many Colors is beautiful and it belongs here but how are you going to make me suffer through six Elvis Costello albums and she only gets two? I miss Dolly already…

So you had this the day after she died too? A nice and pretty gentle country album, headlined by the very good and touching title track. The rest follows in a similar vein- there probably isn’t anything quite as outstanding, but it’s very listenable and perfect if you just want something soothing. I’ll go with a slightly generous 4.

A very pleasant and enjoyable listen. The title track, based on a real story from Parton’s childhood is very touching, and the album is full of great storytelling aided by Parton’s wonderful voice. Dolly Parton is one of those artists that transcended her genre, and this album provides a clue as to why.

A lovely collection of mostly really strong tracks from the late, great Queen of Country, with some nice stylistic variety. That said, I was generally more fond of the acoustic ballad-type tracks. Standouts include the moving title track (brilliant lyrics and melody), ‘My Blue Tears’ (beautiful vocal harmonies), ‘The Way I See You’ (lovely piano and steel guitar parts), and ‘Here I Am’ (fantastic powerhouse vocal performance on the chorus especially). I liked almost every song though. Maybe slightly generous, as like many people I got this the day after she died, but I’m going for a decent 4 stars.

When my oldest daughter was little, we made her a playlist for when she was in the car with us. It was mostly Disney songs but a lot of Dolly to make it less annoying. I hadn’t really listened to a lot of her music up until then but really grew to appreciate some of the songs.

Oh Dolly you will be missed for the country icon that you were, but also for your politics. This album is a really good representation of the working class origins of the country genre and I love it for it.

Old enough to remember Dolly becoming a punchline for some reason in the late 80s and early 90s. Glad the world figured it out in the end. Also that voice. And she sure as shit knew how to write a song.

I was surprised I enjoyed most of it

Rip :(

RIP Dolly

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In the context this is a sad album, yet a showcase for such talent.

Such a great album. Her voice and lyrics are full of innocence and hope

This is difficult to review because of all that's going on. I have never listened to a Dolly Parton album in my life and honestly, it was pretty good. Amazing person, an amazing legacy and great music. The track a better place to live really fits her and was my favourite song on the album. 4/5 for the queen of country, rest in peace

RIP Dolly

This was a nice listen. I'm not a huge Dolly fan, but she's got a beautiful voice and some of these songs are fun to listen to.

A mere 4 seems like sacrilege. Amazing voice and a few great songs, but the highly produced Nashville-baroque sound -- backing chorus, overbearing slide guitar, etc. -- doesn't do her any favors. Favorite songs: Traveling Man, My Blue Tears (I do like the backing vocals on this one), Early Morning Breeze.

Beautiful. A couple of songs definitely hit harder than they would have done if she was still here. Please, everyone, try to make the world A Better Place To Live. Don't leave it to the likes of Dolly.

Low 4 l, enjoyable

It's impossible to find fault with this record. A snappy LP that is easy to spin time and time again which could capture the heart of even the most hardened cynic. Dolly Parton shares a poppy form of country which still impacts the charts today - it's almost a rite of passage for popstars to have at least a token single ripping of Dolly. She knows how to write an iconic song with tonnes of energy and tell a great story while doing it.

This one is a great example of what made Dolly so special. I was never a huge fan of hers and kind of saw her as a caricature of a female country artist. But, in recent years, I've come to appreciate her positivity and her emphasis on the goodness of all people and finding the sacred in the ordinary. That comes through on this one with songs like the title track, "Early Morning Breeze," and "Here I Am." She honestly believed in people and their ability to make the world a better place (most vividly expressed in "A Better Place to Live.") There was no one like Dolly and she will be greatly missed.

Many people remembering Dolly Parton for the kindhearted, open minded person she was, which is totally fair. Seen less tributes tho to the music so I guess this can serve as mine. I mean the voice is the first thing. The clarity, the range - and the bass that features heavily on songs like Here I Am is the perfect balance to her soprano. The woman wrote more than 3,000 songs, while many country singers didn't and still don't write their own songs. Like the very best, like John Prine, her lyrics were deeply humane and affecting. The title track here is one of the strongest examples. This is a short but sweet record that has range, from country rock on Travelin Man to the Denver-esque folkiness of Early Morning Breeze. Goes without saying that Dolly will be long remembered for her place on the throne of country

Iconic character in the history of country, folk and Americana music. She probably deserves even more credit than she gets being truly one of a kind.

She was the GOAT for a reason. Tender country ballads backed up by her amazing voice & lyrics... it's peak, I fear. We lost an absolute queen </3

One of my favorite country albums ever, the title track never fails to make me tear up. I love how she never lets her voice be overpowered by the accompaniment and she shows so much emotion. If they had cleaned up her vocals on this more it would've been a waste.

A little over-produced, as was the fashion of the era, but the song writing and Dolly's pure likeability saves it from being a chore to get through. The album is on the better side of good. Dolly, as a person, was the best of us.

RIP Dolly ... and dedicated to my Mom, who sang this song so many times when I was a kid.

Dolly's Mama sure goes from hero to heel and back quick on this one 😆. Well, we knew this one was coming today, RIP, and not disappointed. You don't have to love country bluegrass to appreciate Dolly's voice and songwriting. A classic album from a legend that showcases her talent perfectly and quickly.

RIP Dolly

RIP Dolly

This is my first time listening to Dolly Parton. What a lovely album. I can see why she was loved. Rest in peace Dolly

Pretty good. Rip

I'm glad nature gave me such a nice day to listen to this album, as it was a nice way to pay tribute to Dolly. It's just her; no real standout tracks, just really sweet country music that can make any day better. She was truly one of the last people alive who everyone liked, and I'm sure people will appreciate her for generations. This is one of the reasons I love the list so much, as it can pay tribute to these artists in a nice way.

I'm not a country fan, but this is very good. Dolly puts so much soul into her songs, most of which she wrote. I'm also a sucker for good pedal steel guitar. Early Morning Breeze has some outstanding bass playing. The song might be considered "psychedelic country," perhaps reflective of the time? The Mystery Of The Mystery hits a little close today, the day after Dolly Parton died. Liked Songs Added: Traveling Man Early Morning Breeze Here I Am

rip dolly

Truth told, I’m not a big fan of her vocal style (although my problem may actually be with the steel guitar - very distracting, and I like the vocals better on the songs without it). But I will always respect her kindness and humanity. The world just lost one of its best.

A charming voice and compelling storytelling overcomes the country genre. Or, maybe, this is what country ought to be.

27 minutes. Great work. Cracking basslines. World's a bit less bright without her.

3.8

Not my usual cup of tea, but it was very enjoyable and covered all sorts of subject in a short run time.

Stories that bring me to tears!

Is it a coincidence that I am being given this album right after her death or is 1001 feeding it to me? I am a fan of Dolly as a person. I am saddened by her not being with us anymore. I feel that she is the type of person that we should emulate in the world, at least to some extent. There is an attraction called Pirate's Voyage in Myrtle Beach, SC that Dolly owns. It is expensive to go to the show but they do SO MUCH to make it fun and worth it for every member of the family. Then they use the profits to fund the Imagination Library which provide free books for children ages 0-5 mailed directly to their house. It is great work and benefits so many families. Looking at the album on its own. Dolly's voice is sweet and light- like birdsong. As a collection of songs, I don't find a coherent reason for all these tracks to live together in the same body of work. I doubt I will reach to the album itself. I am tempted to give it 5 stars because Dolly is the GOAT but in reality I don't think it deserves that musically.

A classic & it’s a solid album but I think there are a couple Dolly Parton albums that I like more A very nice gesture & I will be venturing more into her discography; I underestimated her songwriting but was always aware of her generosity & consideration for other people May she rest in peace

What would Dolly do?

This one really works. 4 4 Boolean: True

Pretty much as good as country can get. Very enjoyable album

What luck. She passed away yesterday, and I had never really heard her music outside of "Jolene". I think I need to stop saying I don't like country because this was great. Probably rating it a little higher because I'm emotional but the songs moved me!

Final verdict The most remarkable thing about Coat of Many Colors is that Dolly takes poverty and refuses to let it be a story about poverty. It’s a story about memory. About parents. About shame. About dignity. And about how children can misunderstand what their parents are giving them until they’re old enough to understand the sacrifice. That’s why the title song is so devastating. The coat was made from rags. But Dolly understood something the children at school didn’t: the value of something isn’t determined by what it costs. That’s Dolly Parton the songwriter at her very best.

1. RIP 2. I wish this album was Jolene instead 3. Fuck the traveling man fr! 4. My Blue Tears rips so hard 5. The Mystery of the Mystery made me weepy 6. She may have been the most competent vocalist and storyteller in the history of country music

:') rest in peace dolly

Dolly proves once again that not only is she an amazing singer but can tell such great stories through her music. She truly was a treasure in so many ways, and this album is one of them.

RIP legend

Short

RIP Dolly, you were truly one of a kind 💔

Really great! She had such a beautiful voice and seemed one of the most genuine, loving and positive people out there making music. Shes sadly missed but this is an awesome testament to her talent

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A true saint. And an incredible talent! I feel like she was more an ambassador than a mere entertainer by the time I gained pop consciousness, so the music was only ever background to me. I figured it was all simple & sentimental anyway. Happy to be wrong! This is great! The simple sentimental stuff is there but by no means is it alone and by god this company can boogie! Great record & I will no longer dismiss the distinguished gentle lady’s musical output

She will be missed. This album is just great old school down to earth country.

RIP

I knew this was going to come. Such a sweet album, filled with pretty melodies, heartwarming lyrics and fantastic vocal performances - Dolly Parton does not get her fair dues as a singer, despite having one of the most heart-renching voices in popular music. Nothing quite as captivating or sonically interesting as Jolene, but you'd have to be heartless and devoid of joy not to enjoy this.

Surprisingly nice. Country, but softer, less what you usually expect in country, and more focused on Dolly's great voice. 3,5/5.

Like anyone going through the generator who hasn't yet come across this album, I received it the day after Dolly's passing. I'm really glad I did. Dolly was a kind, humble, generous, and selfless person. Beloved by everyone. And the world lost a good one with her death. This album. It's not a genre I gravitate toward. However I do have a slight soft spot for 70s country. Fantastic album for what it is.

Pretty and lovely. Nice gesture for this to come up right after her passing

RIP Dolly. Truly a legend.

Timely og veldig fint.

Beautiful album. RIP Dolly

Obviously selected for today, which is one of the quirks i really appreciate with this project. This one does not have any of the true mega-hits, but Coat of Many Colours is great. I'm not a country enjoyer, but Dolly does come off as authentic in ways many others don't. The rest of the tracks are fine, if a bit straightforward.

Listened

RIP to a true American hero.

I knew the 1001 albums would generate DollybParton after her death. And here we are listening to a Dolly's album for the first time. I've always knew how brilliant as a human being she is (dolly's reading project is really beautiful) and she is always a woman of principle, so I've already had great respect because of that. . Listening the Coatbof Many Colors was a really interesting experience. The album is fun and quite variedbin genre - you can identify a lot od rock crossovers leading the lyrics that portray good observations of life. I had to listen to it again and now I want to dig into her discography, so yes, she is also a great songwriter. I only regretvI took this long to find her music. RIP Dolly, role model for life. 4/5

Perfect 70s country album in my book

:,) First track is the standout but i enjoyed the rest as well.

Something about her voice that makes you stand still and listen. Gives you the chills. Sorta like Aretha.

Like I'm going to speak ill of Dolly. Not particularly my style of music, but I enjoyed the heck out of it.

Even if this music is not for you and you don’t relate to any of the songs or any of the people Dolly writes and sings about, this is the perfect album to sit with Dolly’s voice for half an hour and appreciate the power and control she had over her instrument. Dolly was one of a kind.

How can you not love this? RIP to a legend.

Rest in peace. Beautiful succinct album.

I don't know if the 1001 albums site pushed this album today (the day after her passing) or it's just coincidence. Seems too crazy to be coincidence, doesn't it? Absolutely wild that "A Better Place to Live" is just as relevant in 2026 as it was in 1971. Dolly been telling us!!! My standouts: Coat of Many Colors, If I Lose My Mind, Here I Am

It is a great album, and an emotional listen after the passing of the legend she was. It is filled with notable songs and i really enjoyed listening to. old country at its finest. The mystery of the mystery was the out and out standout song. 4 stars

I wouldn’t say that I am the biggest country fan in the world but I got this album to listen to on the day after Dolly died in 2026. I am not sure if it’s because I was feeling a little sad that someone who did a lot of good in the world had gone but it really touched me, this album. A beautifully crafted album I’d say.

So pretty. Loved Early Morning Breeze.

Real songbird

Great songwriting, great singing, very well done classic country album. Easy to listen to and enjoy.

Don't really love country, but every song on this album is a banger. RIP Dolly

Classic.

NOT THE DOLLY ALBUM THE DAY AFTER SHE DIED OMFG 4

I've tried to not let her recent passing cloud my judgement as, like 99% of the rest of the world, think the world of Dolly. Most men of my age would definitely have stroked one out to her on more than once occasion. Anyway, musically, I did actually really enjoy this album. Her voice is beautiful and the tracks are catchy. It's not a 5 star album for me personally, but it's a solid 4.

RIP. What a coincidence this came up on the day she passed

Man. She just nails every song and makes you feel like you lived this shared experience. You can hear the passion in her voice.

Very American Country. So definitely not for everyone. But for those who appreciate a well made country album this may be enjoyable. The key concept of the album seems to be the feeling of longing for someone or something. Whether it might be longing for the past, the future or something in the present. Personally I couldn't really listen to the whole album and fully enjoy it. Although songs like "Early Morning Breeze", "Here I Am" or "The Way I See You" were quite listenable, I didn't find any of the songs to be special or good enough to actively listen to them over and over again. But this is only coming from personal taste and my dislike for country music. I have to admit quality wise the album is great for country lovers and objectively deserves a 4/5. The album starts of quite boring but the last few songs are well rounded and start to alternate from each other which makes them more interesting.

Beautiful album, R.I.P. Dolly Good mix of slow ballads and Upbeat country Best songs: Coat of Many Colours, Here I am, My Blue Tears, A better place to live

Always a pleasure to hear Dolly, refreshing and sweet.

I really liked this. Dolly was just the twang I needed. The album felt wholesome and very down to earth. Exactly what one would look for in a classic country album. RIP Queen

A classic, a legend, and honestly someone I haven’t listened to enough. But today, after her passing yesterday, was a fitting time to give this one a chance. An excellent collection that shows why she is known as one of the greats.

Loved it ahot sweet has all tye great country vibs youd expect.

Country is not my biggest or most favorite genre by any means, but I do think this is competent, consistent, and well-executed for country, albeit shorter. It feels like it goes by a little too fast in my opinion from song to song, like some could have been more developed or even just extended out. Undeniably a great singer in Dolly Parton and good backing band behind her. More of the instrumental moments on side two stand out to me. The lyrics are actually good to me and feel genuine. All around pleasant and relaxing.

This is very fitting considering Dolly Parton passed away yesterday... RIP Best song on the album is obviously coat of many colors, but travelling man is also a good and funny song! Rating: 7/10

Sympa. Country qui s'écoute tout seul. Pas de chanson au dessus des autres. Ecouté le lendemain de la mort de Dolly Parton 25/08/2026.

Pretty good country album, pioneering the genre. Favorites: Coat of many colors and a better place to live

Definitely not my style of music but it's easy to see why Dolly has had such a profound impact on the generations that followed in the country music world.

Great album

This offering from a very young Dolly Parton shows the reason that she was such a revered singer/songwriter. A brilliant album from a genius artist. As well, "A Better Place to Live" might be the song that we need exactly right now.

Strange I was recommended this the day after Dolly's death. Is, and always was, a solid album. 4/5.

A product of it's time. Fantastic. Totally not my thing, but I recognize and appreciate the artistry. Furthermore, at the time ... the loss of Dolly is devastating.

Wonderful Album

Great! Super listenable! Not my normal type of thing, but I really enjoyed it.

Really nice album Good length, good country songs Love you dolly, you angel <3

RIP Dolly

4 stars ez

good country album

sounds like the most classic stereotypical country I could think of but i dont mean that in bad way, originally probably a 3.5/5 but due to dolly parton dying yesterday and the fact that she seemed like a genuinely good person I will round up 4/5.

Ok

R.I.P. Dolly. I got this album randomly the day after she passed away. I've heard a number of her songs over the years and she always seemed like the sweetest woman. This album you could tell really came from her heart. It had it's comedic moments, sadness and all the things life is made up of.

Not exactly the kind of music I like, but I enjoyed it and would listen again without complaint

God Bless Dolly

I assume it was a coincidence, but I received this album on the day after Dolly Parton’s death was announced. Even if her death was not so recent, it would be hard to rate this album without some sense of sentimentality and some difficulty in rating the album rather than the person. So I’ll try to get that out of the way first: Parton’s a good singer and an even better songwriter. She puts so much of her personality into her songs that even though she’s not one of my favorite artists, not even one of my favorite country artists, in a way she is one of my favorite artists. Dolly Parton, 5/5. This album has some really good songs and quality playing and a feel that is modern (for 1971). It’s neither the “too much studio” highly arranged version of country music nor the sentimental, performatively old-timey country. Musically it's pretty simple but really well done. Where it stands out is Parton's songs, a lot of which of sung in the first person. Whether or not she is speaking directly of her own experiences and worldview, her songs feel like the honest thoughts and feelings of a real living person. She doesn't populate her songs with caricatures or present herself that way. Beyond the specific songs, the implication is that the stories we tell through music don’t have to be literally true but they can communicate honestly. Over the course of her career, Parton gradually began to write more and more of the songs on her albums, and with this album if feels like she crossed a threshold where the album is her artistic statement. Purely based on listening to the music, I could rate this album as a 3 or 4, depending on how much I was enjoying it at the moment, but I think that undersells the importance of the album. Parton has been involved in so many aspects of country music, from Nashville and the Grand Ole Opry, various television variety shows, country pop (and even mainstream pop), blue grass, etc. but I see this album as a part of the changes in country music that lead to the emergence of outlaw country and later alternative country. Essential listen: yes Desert island disc: no

Such a beautiful album. My favorite song was "The Way I See You". RIP Dolly Parton

Delightful. Dolly lives up to her reputation. She is talented singer songwriter, and this album demonstrated incredible range. RIP.

A timely suggestion and opened up more of Dollys classic storytelling. Always a pleasure to know more of her fabulous catalogue.

Enjoyable, suprising

Pretty good Nice folk influence This had no effect over my rating but RIP Dolly Parton, you will be missed

I'm kicking myself for not listening to more Dolly Parton until after she passed. What a gorgeous voice to match a beautiful soul. Something about 70's country really gets me, and it still surprises me every time as a former country music hater. This was such a special collection of songs; all of them feel like they go together, but they explore such vast topics in such a short run time. I am now MUCH more motivated to explore more of Dolly's vast discography, as I had a wonderful time with this album. Favorite tracks: Traveling Man, If I Lose My Mind, Early Morning Breeze

Eks verbaas dat ek van hierdie hou. Ek is rerig nie lief vir country nie maar die was 'n plesier. Sy het 'n lieflike stem en van die liedjies is baie witty ek love travelling man

RIP Dolly, thank you for the music

Nashville Sound/Country/Country Pop Favorite Songs: Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, Here I Am, A Better Place to Live Least Favorite Song:The Mystery of the Mystery So…not a fan of country…but this album might slowly convert me. The other opening line would’ve been: I feel like this entry wasn’t randomized for last night, however, given the news of Dolly’s recent passing, I’m not only going to not complain, but I think this is very respectable for the site to do (Context: I got this album at the day of her passing.) I have heard of Dolly Parton’s songs before such as Jolene and 9 to 5, but never did I heard of her full album, partially due to my distaste towards Country. Now that I have, I think part of it has to do with how some country songs (not counting Bro-Country) feels a bit venty in terms of how depressing some of the stuff feels. And while I can somewhat feel this with this record at times, at the same time, I also feel like Dolly Parton is being genuine about some of the stuff she went through, such as Coat of Many Colors as she did grew up extremely poor. There’s that overall feel of levels of authenticity that she would sing in her songs, and frankly, that actually makes me like the album…a bit more than I originally would thought that I would. So…yeah…this one will definitely go into the personal music library. 8/10

RIP to an amazing woman with so much heart and so much talent. As a classic country music lover I was already a fan of hers. I can’t recall the moment I became a fan, but I guess over the years I was simply drawn to her sweet as honey voice and heartfelt songwriting, and this album is a great example of that. My Blue Tears is among my favorite songs of all time. Thank you for everything, Dolly. I will always love you. Top tracks: Coat of Many Colors, My Blue Tears, The Way I See You

RIP :`(

10 songs Getting this album just the day after her death is one of those surreal coincidences. I knew her biggest hits, but I've never been a huge fan of country music. However, getting this album right after we lost her provided me with a great reason to read more about her. I knew she was a big philanthropist, but reading so many stories now about her kindness, humour and dignity, I realize that she truly was a special human being. On top of this she was also an incredible musician, and while not necessarily my genre, I can recognize her talent for both singing and songwriting. In this context I cannot rate the music fully independently of who she was, it just wouldn't feel right. Rest in peace to an exceptional woman, the world is a worse place without her now.

Great country album with so many positive and uplifting messages. Plus her vocals always sound warm and welcoming. RIP Dolly. Thank you for all your advocacy, philanthropy, allyship, and more.

Dolly Forever! Good timing on this one. This is the one that put her on the map.

Excellent!

This was actually pretty amazing to listen to. An extremely sweet set of songs with beautiful storytelling. Dolly paints a great picture and her voice is just as beautiful as the stories she has to tell here. Hits especially hard with her passing now. RIP Dolly Parton

icono

Given her death yesterday, I'm assuming everyone who hadn't already been served this album got it today. Good choice. I've always loved Dolly Parton's voice, although I'm not a fan of the schmaltzier arrangements on some releases. This album does a good job of being true to that beautiful voice. Her sense of humor comes through nicely on "Traveling Man," too. It's hard right now to disconnect my thoughts about the music from those about the human behind it.

Love it, RIP Dolly

NOOOO QUE TRISTE. Q.E.P.D. No sé si lo habrán hecho a propósito pero es muy doloroso que justo hoy me toque escuchar uno de sus álbumes. Me gusta mucho su voz, sus canciones no son una maravilla, pero ahora tengo un sesgo por el aprecio que le tengo.

Rest in power Dolly.

gorgeous, rest in peace doll x

Beautiful music from a beautiful soul. Country isn't my genre but I feel like Dolly's innate goodness and talent just radiates from every track. Rest in peace to one of the most incredible people we've been lucky enough to share time on this earth with.

Solid output, never a bad time with Dolly..

Dolly Parton has some amazing classic Country storytelling. It's so refreshing in the age of what "country" music has become today. I love her sentimental, comedic, glass-half-full, and sometimes broken-hearted stories she tells in her music. The obvious focus in her music is her voice and her stories sung in her iconic vibrato soprano. She has such a hopeful and youthful view in her music which is why it appeals to such a wide audience. This album in particular started very strong with "Coat of Many Colors" which is a song shining with her core mantra of "Be Yourself" which rings true through most of her music and into her real-world personality. It's a powerful statement that she preached her whole life. Confidence in yourself and being proud of who you are can take you places you never dreamed. I received this album in a very timely way which makes me suspicious of if this is a random algorithm or if there is a man behind the curtain pushing an agenda. Either way, Rest in Peace Dolly, your impact on this world was international and though we are sad that you are gone, the world is better because you blessed us with your 80 years of meaningful impact. Sentiments aside, I believe this album's rating deserves an 8/10.

A timeless country icon with a classic record. (Rest in Peace, Dolly!)

Sm upala, da bo Dolly dons. <3 Razen nekaj komadov, v bistvu nism tok familiar z njeno glasbo, bolj z vsem kar je na splošno dosegla/naredila. This was a (sad) delight. Bom še poslušala.

Very sunny, warm country music that’s hard to resist.

Not my personal fav Dolly album, but respect the storytelling here. A day after her passing and it's crazy to see the outpour of love for her, not just the country music community. Here I Am stood out. 3.5/5

Pretty straightforward country, but her voice is fantastic, there are some great melodies and it's very easy to listen to. Traveling Man, A Better Place to Live and the title track were my favourites.

Getting a Dolly Parton album the day after she died feels right.

iconic. RIP to a great.

I hate country! But Dolly Parton is a goddess. Four stars.

Always love me some Dolly Parton!! RIP

The title track is a perfect song and I love the multitracked vocals on My Blue Tears "Go spread your blue wings Go light your blue sky And I'll shed my blue tears" 4/5

Dolly!

Like a warm hug

I found this one really enjoyable. The songs all fit into a pretty similar space but it’s all very charming. Her voice is so iconic. There are some key modulations here and there that keep you on your toes a bit. An old school approach. A really pleasant listen and absolutely classic country instrumentation in the way I love. The pedal steel rips.

The Queen. The one and only.

mid 4 absolute pleasure this, great voice and fun songs

8/10 My only previous prolonged exposure to Dolly Parton (outside of mainstream radio stuff) was coincidentally yesterday, when I reviewed Trio, her album with Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris, which I found to be decent enough country fare, but not really up my street. Dolly sadly passed away yesterday, it’s time to dip into some of her solo work. Based off yesterdays record, I was kind of expecting some fairly middle of the road pop-leaning country, but while Trio was a broader collection of songs by different writers, I was pleased to see that the bulk of this was written by Dolly herself. I think what stood out to me most about this record is how much groove Dolly builds into her compositions. There are moments of more straight country here and there, but with tracks like Traveling Man, She Never Met A Man and Here I Am (a personal favourite), she really puts great power and nuance into the rhythmic side of her work. That rhythm and groove is augmented brilliantly by the work of bassist Bobby Dyson, who pins things down subtly when required, but really gives things feel and punch when called upon to do so. There is a solid depth and range to this record too, with more heartfelt moments like the title track and The Way I See You sprinkled in between the more upbeat moments. I would say that where the album is at its weakest is probably in the tracks written by Porter Wagoner, which feel a bit less personal (obviously) and don’t really have the wit and charm of Dolly’s own work. But they do add an extra bit of range to the record and, with an album that’s only 27 minutes long, any lulls are only brief. Apart from that, the instrumental depth and range across the record gives it an excellent flow and I found that, even on the slightly weaker moments, Dolly’s vocal charisma managed to elevate middling songs to ones worthy of returning to. So while country is never likely to be among my favourite genres, a considered dose of quality songwriting, presented with mountains of charisma and charm like this is pretty hard to dismiss. Fair play Dolly, this is really top quality work. Coat Of Many Colors - A heartfelt slice of country to kick things off. This obviously feels intensely personal and reflective from Dolly’s point of view, and the heart pours out of it. It’s a fairly simple country composition, but she sells it so damn well that it doesn’t really matter. It’s musically pleasant, but the delivery just gives it that boost to give it that extra spark. Traveling Man - And now we’re cooking. This has got such a great groove and almost funky quality to it. It chips along at a great pace, and has brilliant dynamic range. The bass line is of particular note, but yet again, the charisma of vocal delivery from Dolly just gives it that extra boost, especially when she chuckles mid way through a line, which is so endearing. Great track that threads the line between country and blues rock incredibly well. My Blue Tears - This continues to have great pace and zest. It’s more in the standard country wheelhouse, but there are some excellent performances in there. The guitar work is excellent and the backing vocals add depth. I think the lilt and phrasing of the rhythm is really engaging too. If we keep this level of fun up, this record is going to score well. If I Lose My Mind - We’re back in a more stereotypical country vibe now. This is the first track on the record that Dolly didn’t write, so perhaps that’s a factor. It’s still very well executed and some of Dolly’s little vocal runs and uses of vibrato are excellent, with one bit where she sings “even more than I did then” at about 1:30, of particular note. The slide guitar is lazy and cool in its presentation, and the backing vocals are warm and pleasant. Nice little track. The Mystery Of The Mystery - Another Porter Wagoner penned track now, and this one feels more sparse and less engaging than the rest of the album thus far. There are some very nice moments, including some lush vocal harmonies, but it’s a bit too laid back and basic to my ears really, despite being a fairly pleasant listening experience. She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like) - Dolly has a sly wit to her writing, doesn’t she? The chorus here is actually brilliantly written and executed and, as with most of the Dolly penned tracks on the record, there’s a bundle of depth to the development and instrumental choices throughout. The dynamic change of this from start to finish is trickled through beautifully and the piano work dances around Dolly’s vocal exceptionally well. A great track. Early Morning Breeze - Some more lovely bass work here, big credit to Bobby Dyson, and the arpeggiated guitar work is very pretty too. There’s a nice bit of punch and snap to the groove here and the arrangement is very interesting. I’d say this is one of Dolly’s more understated vocal performances, but it’s exceptionally balanced and works incredibly well with the instrumental. Lovely stuff. The Way I See You - I’ve got to give credit to Porter Wagoner here, as this is a better song from him than the previous couple he wrote. There’s a bit more range here and the groove and harmonic blend are very nice. The piano work gives this a really warm central tone on which everything else rests, and the little pauses where it appears from the mix are very cool moments of dynamism within the track. More nice bass playing too. Here I Am - This is an interesting blend of country and soul with a slight edge of rock. It’s got a really funky groove that underpins it all and it roams along in a very free and organic way, before being punctuated with perfection by the ‘Here I Am” refrain, supported brilliantly by the Nashville Edition on backing vocals. Listening to the different instrumental parts dancing around each other shows so much quality and harmonic depth. This is just a brilliant, brilliant song. A Better Place To Live - A nice way to finish things off, this is an upbeat country number that has some nice moments of rhythmic switch-up that give it a cool texture. It’s more of a basic country structure, but again, I think there’s a hell of a lot of fun and energy conveyed through the performances from both the band and Dolly herself, with the vocal dripping with charisma. From a lyrical message point, I’d say this just sums up Dolly’s ethos for life, may she rest in power.

8/10

Not even glazing this was a super fun record. I honestly didn’t see what the draw was to Dolly prior to this, as I really haven’t had a reason to sit down and listen to one of her records front to back, but damn. I wouldn’t say Dolly necessarily was a trail blazer for anything crazy new, but there’s no denying how accessible she made country music to fans of other genres. There’s this level of popability in this one, yet it’s still distinctively country. What I also admire here is a more unique feminine perspective that differs from the traditional female voices before her and at this time. It’s not even that her lyrics are necessarily that deep, (in fact I’d argue the stories are pretty damn simple; but that works here) I think she wears her emotions on her sleeve a lot more than say a Loretta Lynn. The songs are easy to follow along with, they are relatable, and they cover more topics than just another heartbreak.

I get it now this is amazing. Coat of many Colors is just such a beautiful song and a great way to begin a record. I know the story of Joesph and to hear it recontextualized for dolly. It’s amazing to hear the unique perspective that she brings that she brings to the subject matter. Dolly Parton makes it very clear who she is on this record she is excited and hungry and she knows her talent. One thing to note this album is incredibly short like less than half an hour and yet every song has its place and a lot of it is written by her. She is a poet and she can sing incredibly well. If you’re looking for a nice album from the 70s that she’s the force that Dolly was while also being fresh even in the modern country context. I’ll be listening to this for a while and now I have deep cuts.

We all got Dolly's album in her honour but holeh moleh was she a great personality and artist. This is not my favourite album of hers, but it was really enjoyable having it in the background.

RIP Dolly. Flott plata og hugljúf. Algjör snillingur og góð manneskja.

RIP

genuinely a good listen, rip dolly

RIP to a real one

Rip queen

What can I say. It’s Dolly! She is amazing! The lyrics… she can tell a story… her voice… original and pure Dolly… she is an icon. Great album.

En ekstra pga. RIP in peace

This was a very beautiful album, the title song was very moving, and it was musically brilliant throughout, she does not get an extra star for being dead though. 4

What a nice lil album. The whole thing felt like a warm hug. The energy was just so good. No notes really. Dolly is Dolly. Favorites: My Blue Tears, If I Lose My Mind, Here I Am

Not normally a folksy guy. But it hits. Knocking a star just because the sound isn't too interesting to me.

RIP Dolly

Honestly really good album. Certainly not music I’d typically play for myself but gotta respect the greats. Also some sneaky epic blues stuff in here

Really great. My first time listening to Dolly Parton in a serious way, it’s crazy how much of this album exists in country music today

Like Johnny Cash I grew up with my folks playing Dolly Parton's music. She used her powers for good. An example for us all.

I don't want to inflate my rating due to her passing; however, as someone who is not a country music music, I really liked it. You can hear the genuineness in the lyrics and the emotion she is able to convey in singing. My only dislike is that almost all of the songs end similarly and kind of abruptly, and her vibrato is a bit much at times.

En oo varsinaisesti kauheen suuri kantrifani, mut tää oli kyllä todella kova levy! Tämmönen hyvin tehty old school vaihtobasson pompottelu jotenkin puhuttelee ja tässä kyllä riitti sitä. Hienoja biisejä ja hyvin vedettynä, mitäpä sitä muuta tarvii?

Toimii! Ihan älyttömän upee ääni 😍 Vähän ajoittain kuumottava sellain fiiliksen ja sanoitusten ristiriita 😅 Yhtä suloselta kuulostais varmaan vaikka laulais murhakertomuksia 😬 Mut sujuvasti pyörähti kaks kertaa putkeen ja vähän kolmattakin kierrosta. Rest it Power, Dolly! 🫶🏻

Ai että, ihana hyvän mielen levy. Oon imijä hyvää kantrialbumia kohtaan, oikeesti. Helppoa ja kivvaa. Ja oikeesti hats off to Dolly, upea ura ja etenkin kun on kauniina naisena ponnistanut kantrimaailman tähdeksi niin vitsi mitä epäilyä ja vastustusta ja kaikenlaisia kähmijäsetiä varmasti joutunut kohtaamaan. Itseironia joka kantanut varmasti siinäkin pitkälle kuuluu myös tällä levyllä, I like it. Kepeät mullat, Dolly!

solid 4.0.

While the genre isn't my cup of tea, Dolly is an all-time great and I can appreciate her beautiful vocals.

Not a great fan of country music, although there are some stand-out songs in the genre (not least the album Trio, which Dolly Parton made with Emmy-Lou Harris and Linda Ronstadt). Also difficult to dissociate reviewing this album against the recent storm of praiseworthy analyses of her life outside music. The lyrics stand out ahead of the music (like most country music), and are generally entertaining. Would have been a 3, but giving 4 because of who she was.

Enjoyed this one. One usually only hears Dolly’s male hits so was nice to hear some more of her roots alongside the one hit that I know from this track.

What can you say the day after Dolly passes away. The title track is so beautiful.

Notable Textzeile: Here I am, I'm reaching out To give you love that you're without I can help you find what you've been looking for Dass das einen Tag nach ihrem Ableben hier "zufällig" ausgespielt wurde, ist ja fast nicht zu glauben. Ein guter Moment also, sich mal ein ganzes Album anzuhören. Es gibt ja so einige Personen aus der US-Popkultur, die schon immer da waren und je älter sie wurden und noch lebten zu riesigen Legenden verklärt wurden. Menschlich scheint dass bei allem was ich so mitbekommen habe (was nicht unendlich viel ist) bei Dolly Parton ja absolut verdient zu sein. Musikalisch bei den Hits die man kannte durchaus auch, auch wenn es nicht so richtig meine Musik ist. Nun also dieses kurze, nicht einmal halbstündige Album mit Liedern die klassisch Country sind. Religion, Familie, Abhauen mit einem Travelling Salesman. Aber alles eben aus einer dezidiert weiblichen Perspektive, mit viel Witz und Herz. Es bleibt musikalisch absoluter Standart, aber für die Text und für das Leben:

Ungeachtet des Post Mortem Hypes ein sehr rundes Album. Warm, wohlig stellenweise vll sogar ein wenig kitschig, aber stimmig und unaufdringlich gut.

An excellent album from a genuine legend. Beautiful songs and melodies for superbly crafted lyrics. A fitting tribute after Dolly’s passing yesterday. 4

RIP girl. I really enjoyed this. I think her sound is different from a lot of the country we’ve had on this. It’s nice to hear a woman speak about being sad and struggling sometimes. It just feels a lot more tender than some of the male country we’ve had.

Feels like an absolute coincidence, but RIP regardless. I don’t usually enjoy country by this was pretty good, no 5 tho

Quaint Pleasant.

I FUCKING KNEW THE WEBSITE WOULD RECONFIGURE ITS RANDOMNESS TO PULL SOME SHIT LIKE THIS. Fuck, y'all. I'm not going to write a novel here. I love you, Dolly. I love the America you stood for. This album is fucking great. This album makes me want to be from Tennessee. This album makes me wish I'd discovered Dolly's music a little sooner. This album reminds me that country used to be such an interesting, thoughtful, revelatory genre* *i refuse to stand the "akshually you just don't know what country is good enemore!!!!!11!!" because no, no one is writing albums like Dolly wrote anymore, i don't care who you cite. sure, we have some good artists working in the genre today, *but we do not have another dolly* god fucking dammit i hate today i want to go home from work and think about the legacy this woman is leaving behind she was just so full of love and light

Plus .5 stars for the memories, TY Dolly

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RIP Dolly

3.5/5 queen of country

Franchement ça passe bien de ouf

RIP Queen. An icon who gave more of herself than anything else. Sorely missed.

Great as usual

RIP

R.I.P

Rest in peace, Dolly. To judge the album fairly, I will say in terms of country music, this is a laser-focused album. Most of the fat is cut off until you've got just straight up good vocals and fun songs.

I want to end up somewhere between 3 and 4 stars but obviously can't. Her voice is very clear and the songwriting is good. The genre is just not for me. And since we are all here because of her passing, I might just grant that four star review in honor of the many good acts she did for her community. She could have been a billionaire, but chose a style of philanthropy that actually saw her wealth shrink considerably.

Easy listening

7/10

Timely. Poor dolly

🖤💓🖤

Knowing that Dolly passed away yesterday makes it hard not to judge on emotion. Her life embraced so much hope for humanity that I think we could all learn from. “I’d we’d love one another instead and fault / we could all afford the price of peace.” That line stuck with me from A Better Place to Live. I appreciated that for her this wasn’t a lyric but a mantra she lived by. I read an article recently that said exploited Southern stereotypes to become famous. I disagree with that statement. Instead, I think she authentically lived the life that gave rise to those stereotypes. She may have embellished or borrowed stories but her authenticity was what made her Dolly. Coat of Many Colors is a dairy page. Traveling Man is a funny look at love in the Bible Belt, and we all know that one person who Never a Met A Man She Didn’t Like. I had heard many songs on this album but never took the time to listen to it all. My grandfather loved Dolly, and would let a boyish smile when you talked about here. I feel the same way. I’m sorry it took her passing for me to find the time.

Random thoughts: * Ok, so I guess the albums are not randomly selected. They have to sometimes be selected based on news events and such since Dolly passed away yesterday. * I wasn't sure what to expect going into this. But I liked this album way more than I thought I would. * I was familiar with "Coat of Many Colors" but none of the rest. * "Coat of Many Colors" is the best song, as that is Dolly's origin story and her through-line of her life and career. * I did particularly like these songs too: "Traveling Man", "The Mystery of the Mystery", and "Here I Am". * The Mystery of the Mystery reminded me of Let the Mystery Be by Iris Dement. I'm guessing Iris was inspired by Dolly. * Hard to rate this album since country music isn't typically my jam. But I do like classic country much more than the current pop country sound.

Lovely

This was really nice. Dolly had such a great voice. She was always so positive and saw the best in every situation, as seen on this album. The storytelling was great, the musics sounds great, her voice sounds great, it's nice and short too which is always a plus.

RIP Dolly. Country music is not my thing but she was a legend. Uber talented songwriter & storyteller

wenn jhonny&june flat 5 Sterne kirgen dolly auch? country icon! ja Fünferl! und das cover wie gestern die adolf H/Z vier Elemente. c/Users/clemopatra/Desktop/the-four-elements-fire-water-earth-air-adolf-ziegler-1937-v0-652c37rp9ekh1.webp

It’s Dolly. No, not my favorite music, but she is amazing at what she does.

Very good album.

Fav: Early Morning Breeze, My Blue Tears L: The Way I See You 3.5 Here I am but replace every time she says here I am with the “here I am” from Rock You Like A Hurricane. First two songs start out with cool lyrics but kind of boring music the middle songs are good but then The Way I See You and the last song are maybe the worst on the album. Overall pretty good.

Can’t help but like and respect Dolly. Her voice isn’t my favourite but these songs are all so good you can’t deny talent. It’s tight, melodic and ear wormy. Even if it’s not something I would Listen to often it’s still really enjoyable 4.1

Heard this recently. A good debut

Nice album.

Made Only From Rags 1001 Albums Generator 329 (8/17/2026) This is much, much more enjoyable than Trio, and it has everything I want in a Dolly Parton album, namely easy-going and at times overly-sentimental Nashville country pop. After a very strong 3-song run at the beginning (including a crazy bassline in Traveling Man), the album loses a bit of its footing. However, Dolly does a great job of keeping the album tight (even with some songs being less interesting to me, none strike me as real filler), and by the time you get to the almost folksy Early Morning Breeze, Coat of Many Colors finishes strong. 4/5. Favs: Coat of Many Colors Traveling Man Early Morning Breeze Least Fav: If I Lose My Mind

This is a cozy album that touches on a lot of emotions in a short period of time- love, loss, and humor all feature here, sometimes all in the length of a single song. There are some truly iconic tracks here, and they are all masterfully performed by Dolly Parton. Really the main downside to this album is that there are a few songs that feel like more generic country music, but even those are pretty enjoyable. Favorite track: "Coat of Many Colors"

Good and great sound plus a fun moral

Not my favorite Dolly album but always a treat.

Coat Of Many Colors, A Better Place To Live. 7.2/10

That coat has like 3 colours MAX. I really enjoyed the sound of this album, listening on a good set of headphones everything is just balanced perfectly, which leads to this really pleasant listening experience, especially when some background vocals or strings come into the mix. Beyond that the songwriting and performances showcased are undeniably solid, but I struggled to really hone in on any stand out moments, it's all just pretty enjoyable from start to end. Fav Track: 8 - The Way I See You

Not a fan of country music, and am most familiar with Dolly Parton from the “9 to 5” era. But this album is full of simple, plaintive, heartfelt song that really work. It’s really the best of what this genre does - hit an emotional core with simple, direct songs.

Ну наконец-то мне попалась Долли Партон! Очень давно я вижу как её оценивают разные пользователи, а учитывая какой большой величины эта личность - интерес был такой же большой. Штош... Это кантри. ЛАДНО, ЛАДНО, не всё кантри плохое, ладно, я понял. Да, это прикольное кантри. Миленькие мелодии, звонкий и такой же миленький голос Долли, все это создает должную ненапряжную и приятную атмосферу. И вся вот эта пасторальная, южная атмосфера с полями, бризами, воспоминаниями о доме и так далее. ЛАДНО, ЛАДНО, подкупили. понравилось. 27 минут пролетели как 5. Не в последнюю очередь благодаря личности самой Партон конечно.

I’d be very hard-pressed to give you the better between this and Jolene as a showcase for Dolly’s heights as a singer and songwriter and star of the 70s country sound, so needless to say - yes, she is that good. For as much as some of the tracks can flow together a bit too easily, she brings a lot of emotional honesty and weight to her ballads, and a sense of lightness and perseverance as well to the best ones like the title track. Also lowkey highlight for tracks 8 and 9 as a pair, beautiful work complementing each other in difference from delicate cover to big “I’m here” presence. As far as the band, it’s clean Nashville sound, with the expected highs of gospel moments among lush country production, but that doesn’t bother me much by now.

How could you not love Dolly

Good

Great album. Very much classic country, with a few standout hits. The only thing keeping this from being a five is that there are other Dolly albums that I actually like a bit better; in this one Dolly's voice still feels very young and her most iconic singles are still to come.

This was so very lovely just like Dolly! Traveling Man was a hoot!

Really liked it.

A very decent Dolly album. I only knew a couple. I'm very happy we had a decent album of her's in the list - the Trio offering was rancid. Coat of Many Colours, The Way I See You, and Here I Am are the main standouts. Nothing feels forced, even the ballads seem fresh. Light, lithe, heartfelt voice. Jaunty, then mournful. Absolutely superb songwriter, too. Writes from her heart, and can totally understand where she's going with the songs.

Alle Lieder ziemlich ähnlich, aber die länge der LP hat das kompensiert

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