Coat Of Many Colors

consistent. but just not my taste.

Dolly can do no fucking wrong, including here. The absolute god empress of country music.

This felt like a very quick album. Enjoyed it as it's a very inoffensive collection of songs. She's a great songwriter.

This was little too twee for me

throw back to when women couldnt leave the kitchen

😭😭😭🥹

good song but hobestly not my type of songs

Killer stuff! Really feels like an exploration of women's relationships with each other. Dolly don't miss.

Hell of a personnel list. No clue about the words but killer voice.

Love me some, Dolly. Always have and always will.

3.5

Great singer. Mediocre album. Nice songs that tell a story.

- It's nice enough, but I don't really love it. I like her voice in the lower registers but find it screechy and forced in the mid-high registers, where she sings most of the time, unfortunately. - The instrumentation is pretty uninteresting minus a few nice basslines, and the album is clearly American -- it could be from nowhere else. - Lyrically, way too much about "mama" -- I just can't relate with that kind of thing. But, I do like the sentimentality and humour throughout, and (especially) the first two songs are really great in terms of storytelling. - That all said, Dolly has charisma that shines through that still makes the experience enjoyable. - It's a 2.5 for me, but I'll probably round up because there are so few women on this list, and she's just so likeable. Also, the album is nice and short, and I really appreciate that after suffering through The Who's Tommy yesterday. It's nice to listen to while making dinner. - Also, something that bumps it up to a 3 is that I listened to the extended version of the album, and the extra songs are quite nice - more melodically interesting than most of the ones on the album proper and with some nice singing in the more soprano registers, where she loses the vibrato.

I mean it’s dolly and it’s country, they go together like cheese and onion

Really not my vibe

Big fan of Dolly Parton as a person from what media I’ve seen with her in it, she seems extremely authentic and strong and talented. But i don’t like this type of music unfortunately. It’s got that country-American vibe that i just can’t seem to acquire the taste for. I enjoyed the lyricsism and the songs are all really cohesivo and clearly of good quality, but I wouldn’t listen to any of them on my own time.

country is truly the art of storytelling america listen to your idols

A classic.

Nice lyrics and stories. Not a big fan of this type of country music.

Pretty good! Might upgrade to 4* depending on how the next week goes with the ratings

Heerlijk even naar Dolly luisteren

2.51 sterne. schon schön aber für die heutige zeit wahrscheinlich zu eintönig über das ganze album coat of many colors aber hat gehittet

Dolly has amazing vocals but didn't like this album

A bit depressing if you listen to the lyrics. The music is pretty boring though

Increíble country te amo dolly eres una reina

No fav song

Yeah, whatever. I guess it sounds fine but it isn't much and am glad it wasn't that long. Don't think it should be in here though.

razmišljao sam da dam trojku i da ju opišem kao jako jako jako visoku trojku, ali nema smisla. dosta mi se svidjelo i baš mi je, koliko god krindž zazvučalo, uljepšalo dan :) za doli parton u stvari sam samo čuo, možda sam znao za neku pjesmu, ne znam, ali ima stvarno divan glas i ovo je bilo lijepo, jednostavno, kratko i slatko

The voice of an angel!

Were I born in US in 50s, I'd probably react differently, but today for me it's a complete miss. Dated poorly and has little to no relevance outside of its homebase. Right after this album ended, Spotify switched me to Joni Mitchell's Blue, issued on the same year, part of the same 1001 list, and boy that work is soooo much better! Cheers Dolly, I have places to be.

just don't really care for the genre Will I listen to again: 0%

If “Coat of Many Colors” won’t get you to four stars, what will?

good country album

The title track here is, hands down, one of the greatest country songs of all time, an absolute tearjerker of a ballad focusing on two of the genre's favorite subjects: God and poverty. I'm a sucker for songs about being happy despite difficult circumstances, and Coat of Many Colors definitely fits the bill. The rest of the songs don't quite match that song's quality, but it's still all very well done country pop. The midsection of the album can get a bit repetitive, with a stretch of songs with very similar structures and chord progressions, but Dolly is a talented enough singer and songwriter to make it work. The back half of the album starts showing off more variety, with the musicians embracing more diverse sounds without straying too far from the country pop mold. This is not the best country album, or even the best Dolly Parton album I've ever heard, but there's still a lot to like about it.

not a big country person in the slightest but her voice is super super sweet and all the lyrics just flow so well

te amo dolly

Not 100% aligned with my tastes, but it’s very pleasant to listen to and Dolly Parton is a freaking national treasure. This pushed it over to five stars.

Album #136 Dolly Parton: Coat Of Many Colors Second Dolly Parton album this week, and unfortunately, both were quite underwhelming. After not enjoying Trio that much, I was skeptical going into this one. Coat of Many Colours has a few things going for it: for one, the title track, which is definitely the best song between both albums, and second, the length, which, being under thirty minutes, should ensure that it doesn’t drag. However, somehow, I still found myself waiting for it to be over. The highs on this album are quite nice; however, the filler is just mind-numbing. I also don’t resonate at all with Dolly’s country twang and vocabulary; it just sounds grating over a full album. I think if I were to listen to a Dolly Parton’s greatest hits album, I would probably enjoy myself, but as far as her studio work goes, there is just too much mid. Best Songs: Coat of Many Colors, Here I Am, Early Morning Breeze Worst Song: The Way I See You Score out of 10: 5.5

I prefer 'new-school' alt-country music to the 'original' 4/10 Will I add this album to my library? no

Ahhhh... that's more like it. Feels like it's been a while since my last 5/5 - I've been on a bit of a streak of mostly uninspiring stuff or worse, absolute stinkers. The previous album I got was close to a 5, but this one hits the mark. Dolly is fantastic and this album shows off her storytelling beautifully.

I do not like country bruh

Short and sweet

A great album by Dolly!

Agreed-- appreciating country music is an uphill battle for me as well. This album is fine -- it's well performed. It's clear Parton was going for an upbeat cheerful vibe, and she accomplishes that. I do have a hard time listening to her voice as well -- she has this fast artificial sounding vibrato that is hard to get past. Given that Parton is a great philanthropist and champion of marginalized people, I really wanted to like this more than I did.

First Dolly album for me, not the sort of thing I typically gravitate towards but was intrigued simply because of how loved she is as a person. Many sweet moments, straightforward throughout, and rock solid as a whole. 1 listen Favorite Track: Title Track

Expectation: -> Dolly's another national treaure. I've listened to a lot of country music but no Dolly album until today. After listening: -> No suprises for a 1/1/71-released 27-minute country album. I'm not hearing any big hits here. Some fun songs, some sweet songs. Glad I listened but won't come back. Track ranking: Traveling Here Way Coat Breeze She Never Better Lose Tears Mystery

Dolly actually does my favorite country song (of which I don't like many) but I didn't like this album much at all. It felt whiney and awful. Granted, country has to be my least favorite genre so it's already fighting an uphill battle for me

This was a really lovely album to listen to, if I'm being honest. There is a lot of passion behind not only the vocals but the lyrics as well in Dolly Parton's music. A lot of this album is Dolly Parton recounting times when she was younger, making a lot of the tracklist feel quite sweet to listen to. This is a very short album, so it's over quite quickly. I think this could have worked better with slightly longer tracks, but I do think they also work well as they are. I really enjoyed the opening track, 'Coat of Many Colours', where she spoke of a time when she was younger, when her mother made her a coat from rags; The other kids made fun of her, but she states that you're 'only poor if you choose to be'. I thought that was a really lovely line in the song, recounting that she may not have had much money growing up, but it was the love that she was given where she was 'rich'. Favourites: Coat of Many Colours Traveling Man Here I am A Better Place To Live

very soothing, loved dolly's lyricism. if I lose my mind is a kick in the heart, makes me miss my momma. coat of many colors very wholesome. traveling man diabolical. 4/5.

Better than I was expecting! Quick and to the point, and funnier in parts than I would have thought. "Traveling Man" was probably my fave on here, but "Coat of Many Colors" "She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)" and "Early Morning Breeze were good as well!

Love you, Dolly.

Nice. It disarmed me. I’m not a big fan of country but this was nice.

Clocking in a 27 minutes, it is really hard to connect with this album. Dolly Parton has a tremendous voice, but I just am not a fan of the genre or this iteration of it. I am sure country fans can show me the way, but until then... she gets a gracious 3.

Coat of Many colors

Nice to get exposed to an album I did not know of. Can't believe DP was on her 8th studio album by 1971. A few nice songs, but this one is not for me.

Jeg kan godt li' hendes stemme. Det gør de klassiske country-numre mere interessante. Men numrene skuffede umiddelbart med tanke på, hvor vild en sangskriver hun er.

4.5

Fantastic Country Album!

Ok. Not any standouts to me.

This felt like nursery rhymes

I can’t believe her mum would do that

country encore, c'est beaucoup trop americano-centré pour du 1001 albums.

Good album. Dolly’s great but I think she could have done with a Jimmy Webb or Lee Hazelwood or Bobbie Gentry to elevate the arrangements.

Some of the more Southern Baptist-tinged numbers make me cringe due to past experiences, but thankfully there's a lot of variety here. She also has an incredible vocal range, hitting every note effortlessly. That said, her vibrato is a little annoying, but doesn't detract too much from the overall experience. Extra points for being only 27 minutes long. 3.5/5.0: Very Good

fantastic

Never really listened to Dolly before but man, she is so talented. Enjoyed every song on the album.

7/10

I get why she’s a legend, everything she does here is clearly intentional and well crafted. It’s too bad I just don’t enjoy it

This is a lovely album that's very well put together. Short & sweet, with catchy hooks and incredible vocal delivery, the record feels like a timeless country hit. There aren't any boring moments or fillers and the runtime is such that you're left wanting more. Really good listen.

Favorite Track: Traveling Man

Yeah it was good! Incredible singing, fun interesting songs, but not my jam

Not outstanding but very pleasant - lacks a signature track to my ears

This is pretty good, and I don’t like this type of country - Dolly is a legend

5/5

I heard so many ”mama”, sweet voice

A short and sweet country album. Nothing too special, wasnt blown away by the lyrics or vocal performances. Found the instrumentals uninteresting. 3/5

I really like Dolly and I liked a lot of this album. It got a little tiring after a while, though.

10 songs 27 minutes no skips I love you dolly

I hear enough country at work. I hate living in the south. Dolly I love you you're a wonderful beautiful kind and good woman but I don't want to hear this.

Dolly sounds so sweet and wholesome here. And I like the Joseph metaphor in the first song. She definitely has a knack for storytelling, but this album does sound a little basic to my ears.

Absolutely amazing album

Love Dolly, but I usually listen to her hits rather than full albums. This album is a nice time, but you know that the hits are Coat of Many Colors and Here I Am. The rest are nice but unmemorable really. Still a nice listen of course.

🪕

Not a fan of this style of music but I gotta give it to Dolly, she’s got an incredible voice, an instrument itself basically.

Even though I don't love country, dolly Parton is still amazing. A great album, and the first song in particular is great.

Short and sweet, this album listens like the distillation of the best of 1970s soft country. It tackles themes like poverty, family conflict, and betrayal through sometimes upbeat but often melancholy songs, and the variety throughout keeps it engaging. The album grows more generic after the first handful of tracks, and there's perhaps too many love songs for my taste, but the country twist of each makes them unique and reminds the listener that, despite our best efforts, we sometimes all bear our flaws. Nevertheless, Parton's vocals brilliantly convey a broad range of emotions that support the varied themes of the albums and underscore her talent as one of country's greatest artists.

My favorite Dolly genre is bluegrass. Rather primitive by her later standard.

Classic country doesn't get much better than this.

I haven't heard any of the songs on this album but they all still felt familiar somehow. Dolly is country personified and her voice is excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the entire album. Its easy to listen to and fits perfectly in my headphones while doing stuff around the house.

Surprisingly decent, felt like I should be drinking whisky at a bar next to a retired coal miner called Red who's having problems with his wife and missed his sons football match because he was buying more painkillers

Ottavo album, si può dire che appartenga a una Dolly Parton ancora acerba vista la sua enorme produzione. Atmosfera country e testi malinconici e allo stesso tempo freschi. Brano migliore: The way I see you

Hyvä ääni ja kivat vibat. Ilman Dollyn ääntä olisi vähän hayday musiikit. Ei huonoa sanottavaa, mutta en ehkä kuitenkaan ostaisi levyä.

13/04/2026 Sorry Dolly. Nothing really stands out for me here. Spotify listeners: 16.5 million

good ole dolly

A wonderful voice which does nothing to me.

Clear-eyed and beautiful.

Dolly and her mama got me crying laughing and singing while I’m sitting in traffic. These people must think I’m crazy

One of Dolly’s incredible contributions to music!!

I love Dolly Parton as a person and everything she’s done outside of music, but I’ve never really connected with her voice, and this album didn’t change that. Some things just don’t always mesh, and this is one of them for me.

This is Dolly before the persona became the point — 1971, lean production, Appalachian roots worn openly, and a voice that’s nakedly expressive in a way her later, more carefully constructed work occasionally trades away for polish. Coat of Many Colors is the sound of a genuinely gifted songwriter drawing directly from her own life, and the directness shows in every track. The title track is the obvious centerpiece and one of the most quietly moving pieces of autobiographical storytelling in country music. Its power comes entirely from simplicity — no melodrama, no overreach, just a woman telling a true story about her mother and a coat made of rags with complete conviction. That conviction is Dolly’s defining quality here, and it’s what makes the occasional cliché disarm rather than deflate. “Traveling Man” could cause an eye roll from a lesser artist. From Dolly it just sounds true. What elevates the record beyond Trio — her other appearance in this project — is the arranging. Pedal steel, organ, bass, and backing vocals work together as a genuine conversation rather than decoration, leaving room for the songs to breathe while giving them real warmth and texture. These are musicians listening to each other, and it shows. Early Dolly is a different and better proposition than the polished crossover version. Authentic, well-arranged, and delivered with a sincerity that makes the familiar feel genuinely lived in. A well-earned four.

80% schlock, 20% insightful. But my own personal biases keep me from enjoying the 20%, as I find Dolly’s voice (tone, vibrato, hokey accent) like nails on a chalk board.

Love Dolly but this was boring

I’m one of those annoying people who goes around saying how much they hate country albums, but I’m starting to realize that’s probably cause I’ve been listening to the wrong albums. These are some of the most beautiful and moving songs I’ve heard in a minute. I was on the verge of tears at points.

this was nice and plesant. dolly's vocals are wonderful, the instruemtnals were nice. i really enjoyed 3 songs, the rest were good background music. 6/10

Ça s'écouterait ben dans l'garage en bricolant. Si seulement j'avais un garage.

Not my wheelhouse, but I enjoyed it a lot! Fantastic voice, and a downright pleasant morning :)

Don't usually like country but I do like this

Not music made for me but I respect Dolly. I liked Travellin Man

Dolly Parton is very talented, not my music style.

Good album with good songs, but Dolly Parton isn't my type of music. I can definitely respect her though because she has a great voice and calcium cannons.

Not my style, was still enjoyable I guess, just not something I’ll probably ever return to

Dont love country but this was good hungover music for a Saturday

Um dos melhores álbuns da Dolly Parton, Coat of Many Colors é contemplado por letras bem interessantes que façam com que eu entenda ele estar nessa lista. Eu não sou muito acostumado ou fã do country, mas com a Dolly Parton eu adoro. A title track receberia 5 estrelas tranquilamente. 3,5/5.

Loved this. Blue grass and gospel roots.

Just a great record. The production is fantastic, the band is great, Dolly's voice and her songs are top notch. Definitely a must-hear country album.

not my thing ma carino

De loin pas son meilleur album 2.5+/5

Very twangy

No snark, no sarcasm. As someone who doesn't like the majority of country and pretty much only knows Jolene and 9 to 5 (off the top of my head) by Dolly Parton.... this is an amazing album from start to end. 8.5/10

Gas🔥

I think it's good country, I really don't have many qualms with this album. I think I'm leaning towards a 4 but it is a hesitant 4 since it's not really the kind of country I personally enjoy listening to, but I'm sure it could grow on me.

Once again as I've said I'm in my Dolly era rn and this is actually not one I had listened to yet. It's pretty good but very short and I just know how much better Dolly can get because I've heard it lol

Lovely beautiful wonderful

it is good no real flaws

incredibly consistent songwriting, great compositions. couldve gotten away with running longer but also doesnt feel like its missing anything significant. 2 somewhat lesser tracks (the mystery of the mystery and a better place to live) arent enough to weigh this down for me.

makes me want to drive through the countryside with some sweet tea.

Good old Dolly. Just a legend in her art. Not something I would reach for, but it was great.

Really good country album. I enjoyed this more than most.

Easy listening

Un álbum de música Country, para el que la voz de Dolly es perfecta. Tiene una voz particular y bella para el género. En cuanto a las canciones, son relajantes, mantienen el ambiente calmado y pacífico, por lo que la mayoría no tiene sobresaltos musicales, mantienen un mismo ritmo. Por otro lado, algunas canciones tienen un fade out que en cierta medida deja incompleta la canción, es decir, fue aplicado muy pronto. Finalmente, a pesar de que no soy fan del género, me gustó el álbum en su totalidad, recomendado.

Me gustó pero no me mato

No standout songs but no bad ones. Maybe could grow on me

She's just such a legend isn't she.

Dolly Parton has that iconic twang. She sings meaning to her songs, but for whatever reason she doesn't land with me.

Oh Dolly, that day you died angel returned to heaven. We still love you and will forever.

Try to find a single bad Dolly song... Just one... and fail.

Early Country is better than early Folk... And that's why I have to give credit where credit is due and give DP 3 stars.

Dolly is goated

Sorry, but it's just boring to me. Dolly is gonna have to get another 1 star from me. The instrumentation is the only thing keeping me alive while listening to this album.

International treasure, and so cheeky

It's Dolly, what can you say. funnily enough every time I found myself "what ARE these lyrics, Dolly", it was one of the Waggoner co-credits - how quickly she outgrew her mentor.

The storytelling and song writing in this album was phenomenal. Dolly is a certified legend!

ok, better than current pop-country

It’s cute, i loved it!

it sounded okay

More like "Album of Many Bangers" amirite?

Good old Dolly

I really like Dolly but I think I enjoy her newer music a bit better.

Still don't like country music

Damn, not into Country music at all. I feel like this is a very important artist for the genre and time period, but it's just not my style. I was considering between a 1 and 2 Star review because a few songs surprised me, but it's not enough to get it to a 2 star. Sorry if I'm offending a Country fan, just being honest here.

I've never been a fan of country music but Dolly is such an icon, I'm so glad I got to listen to one of her albums, otherwise I never would have. Her voice is so calming along with the instruments

Listens: 2 Standout Tracks: Coat of many Colors, Here I Am I still don't really enjoy most country music, but this could have been a lot worse. 27 minute album is short enough that its generally tolerable and there are some decent songs to boot. None of the songs are going to be joining any playlists, but I think in the spirit of listening/experiencing to new music, I was decently happy to listen thing this is a perfectly fine entry on the List.

Dolly Parton’s 1971 album leans into classic country traditions—fiddle, pedal steel, and front-porch storytelling—anchored by her unmistakable voice, even if a few more upbeat tunes would have added welcome variety. The affecting title track remains one of her signature story songs, while “Traveling Man” shows she can holler with the best of them and “She Never Met a Man (She Didn’t Like)” mixes sharp humor with sweet harmonies and pedal steel. “Early Morning Breeze” offers stripped-down charm with some surprisingly nimble bass, and “A Better Place to Live” brings a welcome shot of energy. Around the edges, Dolly throws in curveballs like the possibly-swinger-themed “If I Lose My Mind” and the piano-led “The Way I See You,” small touches that keep a warm, lived-in album feeling fresh.

I know of Dolly as a prolific public figure, but I've never really listened to her music (besides the obvious "Jolene"). She has a singsong, sweet, wise-sounding voice that pairs wonderfully with her storytelling capabilities. Her stories are at times sad, at other times funny (see "Traveling Man"). The songs are simple, but have nice melodies. I particularly enjoyed the style and bassline of "Early Morning Breeze". That being said, country isn't my favorite genre, but this was pleasant to listen to.

Not my vibe but still good music

Ok melodies. Short songs. Overall not bad. And +1 star for her vocal. Quick and shallow vibratos are so nice especially this was in the 70s. Amazing!

great country album. also, its Dolly, so there is an automatic leg up there. i think Dolly's ability to story tell in her music becomes quickly apparent on this album of hers. something about her writing has you understanding people you've never met, places you've never been and relationships you wouldn't have understood otherwise, all on an average song length of about 2.5 mins. pretty great stuff

Really don’t have any complaints with this album at all. With most of us in the group growing up just a couple hours away from where Dolly did, I’d assume that like me, everyone has had Dolly’s music be a staple in their lives or have been exposed to it more times than they can count, so this album feels nostalgic to me even though I’ve never listened to it. I’m going with a four simply because I think I barely knew the title track so it’s missing the hit factor.

How can you not love Dolly Parton?! Both as a performer and a person she comes across as wholesome and someone who loves their craft. The songs have her distinct twang and emotion. This album is music from a different time, but it's a time where music felt genuine. You don't get many people like Mrs. Parton these days.

That was a very pleasant. She has a great voice, and the songs are good classic country. I'll listen to Dolly all day.

It's nota my tipe of músic

muy bueno, es la primer cosa que escucho de dolly parton, para ser lo primero: bastante bien.

Es überzeugt mit warmem Storytelling und ihre authentischer Stimme, wirkt musikalisch aber etwas schlicht und sentimental. Ein berührender Klassiker, ohne wirklich herauszustechen

Beautiful songwriting, classic production and too much vibrato

Country singing with dolly parton. Is there anything else to say?

Not my style but pretty damn good

I enjoyed this but I doubt would ever put it on intentionally….but I do love Dolly

It’s a nice, cozy little country album. I’m glad I listened, even if little stood out to me.

Classic Dolly

These are the kind of albums for which I signed up for 1001 albums generator. An artist that I always wanted to explore but never heard. Loved the bass on the songs, great vibes. Such a great album as a whole. Mystery of a mystery is such a beautiful song. Hearing the album for the first time and I probably would have given it a 5.

Enjoyed this more than I expected. Probably wouldn't rush to listen again, but a few good songs on here

We like a bit of Dolly Parton in our house. Couple of good ones on here. 2.5

Very pleasant listen

Seriously? That was my first thought, followed by honestly RGP what are you playing at now…but actually having now listened this was not as abjectly terrible as I’d assumed it would be, towards the bottom end of the 2 stars but 2 stars nonetheless.

Première musique très sympa et touchante. Malheureusement la suite était un peu trop country et j’ai eu du mal à accrocher

прото тейлор свифт

Rules. This is maybe the first time I’ve knowingly gender-biased my review: I bet this would be 5 to me if I were a woman. Good songs, some bits of really cool instrumentation, and Parton herself sounds excellent on this one.

Country’s calm… maybe a little too calm.

ok

Красивый голос. Но кантри. Нет

Got already

Never listened to any of Dolly’s songs other than the big hits. This made me want to listen to more of her stuff!

Now this is Lurleen Lumpkin level shit. Simpsons: Yes

27 mins wow, this is fine not my favorite Dolly

Very nice.

Beautiful album. Country isn't always my favorite but it's so hard to resist Dolly's charm on this set of songs.

Sappy americana lol, but pleasant

Not really a country fan, so can’t say I will listen to it again, however it was very clear the message about growing up in poverty, and all the thanks she had to give to her momma

I really wanted to give this at least a 4 because it’s St Dolly!

💘QUEEN💘

GIRL’S GIRL

7 - GOOD

very fun

A treat to listen to a full Dolly album. Listened while vacuuming my shag rug.

She's a good lyricist, a good singer, a great person, but this album is just fine. That's a positive - these are kind of ur-country songs that're just nice to listen to, but again, just fine.

She really loves that coat! Overall too country for me in general tho

Love a 30 min album, couple bangers, listened 3 times!

Better than the other country we've had on this list. Still not really a fan of the genre though. Sorry Dolly.

not my favorite country music styles but this was great and fun and I would prefer to be listening to this while wandering around Dollywood. Go Dolly! Love a short yet enjoyable little album.

A 3/5 from me is high for a country album. Nice songs!

Voice of a century. Repetitive songs. Felt like they were all about the same man except the coat song. Thoroughly enjoyed tho.

Love a bit of Dolly !

Dolly sure had a lot to say about her momma. This album doesn't fall into those tired country tropes. It's more earnest and intelligent, sweet, funny, and interesting than that. It's not my favorite kind of music, but it's good. 3.7/5

A little one note, but still lovely. This album being so short helps, any longer and I’d have gotten bored. Dolly is so pure of heart and it shows in her music.

Definitely going to be a multiple listens album once I get the time. There's just too many great songs on this one to not sit down and figure out what to playlist. But yeah. Generally I'm not enamored with the country albums this list picks. For the most part, they're generally fine, but due to how incestuous the genre is, even the most revolutionary albums sound dated and overdone as a result of every artist after them completely ripping them off. This album though is just fantastic. No matter how one tries (And they've certainly tried, oh God have they tried), they just can't copy Dolly into oblivion like they do with artists like George Jones. There's only one Dolly.

Dolly Parton is the closest thing we have to a living saint, and I adore and respect her beyond words. That said, this isn't really my jam. I respect the craftsmanship - this is a woman who wrote most of her own songs (and wrote some all-time classics) and performed them at a very high level - but old-school country doesn't really grab me. Parton does a fantastic job of using her country dialect to make rhymes that shouldn't work work ("Traveling Man" has some great examples), and the backing band is rock-solid.

This was good for what it is. Not exactly in my wheelhouse, but did what it was supposed to do. Not really much more to add. Short at 28 minutes, and some dubious fade outs.

Pretty good. Title track was the best.

I feel like Dolly Parton is one of the very best of country. Her story telling and voice is so sweet and nice, I could listen to her for ages.

4/5 Dolly dolly dolly your voice is so sweet. I've never really listened to country much, but honestly? What a lovely listen. My only complaint is that it's too short.

It’s a Dolly record but not the best one.

I'm not a Dolly Parton fan.

Great musicianship. The album definitely shines on the first tracks. But it's short enough to make up for it. 4? sure, for now

Title track was excellent. The rest of the album was good.

Some gorgeous song, and earnestness that is touching. Coat of many colors was on my very first MP3, back when you had to download via youtube in a shitty quality and could only contain 100 songs, so that one is special to me. I do not think it reinvents the wheel, but I like it overall (especially Early Morning Breeze) and here voice is still poignant and clear.

Okay, title track….Is it endearing or eye rolling pandering? Honestly, no idea. Either way, weakest on the album? Traveling Man…picks up so much. The ability for old country to tell a story in 3 mins!

veeeeery nostalgia sound to me. ive always been a big dolly parton fan and she never ever disappoints, but it feels like the songs here were kinda hit or miss ? a few were eh next to peak fav track: if i lose my mind

Album #43, Dolly Parton, Coat of Many Colors ⭐⭐⭐ I’ve always been a big admirer of Dolly Parton. She’s written some absolutely amazing songs over the years, and a couple of them are on this album. As an album artist though, I’ve never really fully gotten into her. On the surface this is a pretty simple country record, but it does take a few little turns along the way. Most of it is straightforward country, but there are moments where it moves into other styles. The Way I See You leans much more into soul, and If I Lose My Mind moves into more traditional ballad territory. A lot of the album really comes down to two things: Dolly’s voice and Dolly’s lyrics. Her voice is pure gold. She’s a fantastic singer, and the little bits of colour and inflection she puts into lines, the way she bends notes here and there, is genuinely beautiful. Lyrically she’s very strong as well. She’s dealing with some pretty big ideas here. The title track, Coat of Many Colors, is a beautiful song and one of the best songs about poverty I can think of. It’s also one of her most personal songs, and it’s done really well. She can be funny too. Traveling Man is kind of gross when you think about it, but I did find myself laughing by the end of it. There are darker ideas throughout the album as well. There’s a song about a mother running off with her daughter’s man, which is pretty bleak, and If I Lose My Mind deals with a woman threatening to kill herself if she stays in the situation she’s in, admitting that to her mother. These are heavy themes. Later in the album she moves more into her gospel side. I don’t usually mind gospel music, even though I’m fairly agnostic, but her personal religious outlook isn’t something I really connect with. I actually found myself getting a bit annoyed at times. The Mystery of the Mystery feels like a song about willful ignorance wrapped up in religious belief. I respect that those are Dolly’s beliefs, but it’s not something I find particularly appealing in a song. The closer, A Better Place to Live, also has a few lyrical moments that rubbed me the wrong way for similar reasons. That said, it doesn’t take away from the fact that she’s a fantastic songwriter and a fantastic singer. Overall I didn’t love the album and I probably won’t go back to it, but it’s still a solid three stars for me.

Very enjoyable.

Cute little country album. Like her energy and interesting voice. Here i am and early morning breeze are fun.

Love dolly

Great country album - there is like one or two great songs in there and the rest is good

Dolly Parton – Coat of Many Colors (1971) On Day 83, I finally found exactly what I’ve been longing for in the country genre. This LP is among the best albums I’ve heard in this challenge so far. It offers a soft, relaxing, and cozy vibe, serving as a great example of high-level musicianship. The title track, Coat of Many Colors, is a masterpiece we all appreciate, but The Mystery of the Mission was the real standout for me. The vocal performance is incredible, providing a vocal triumph that feels both grounded and immaculate. It’s a lean, focused body of work with zero bloat and total soul. A definitive 5/5.

Dolly is a great songwriter, and this collection features some of her best. It's a notch below Jolene as an album, but every song is good, the band is top notch, and Dolly is in her performing prime. I'm not a huge fan of her vibrato, but I can hang with it to hear these great songs

Definitely not my cup of tea. Twenty year old me would have dismissed out of hand. Today me is much more open minded about music. Several endearing parts like traveling man ‘fetching water from the spring’ and story telling caught and held my attention. Popular music isn’t made like this anymore. 3/5

The only thing I don’t especially care for is her vibrato. But even that I feel is unique to her style. This is a great album. I didn’t even know any of the songs but I felt comfortable in them. Am I a Dolly Parton fan?

its sorta easy to take dolly parton for granted given she is more of a Cultural Institution than a regular artist from a certain perspective, but oh my god man it cant be emphasized enough, any attempt to list the best and biggest Personalities of all singers in the history of recorded music that doesnt include her in at Least the top 10 is not a list worth its salt. both as a writer and performer she maintains an incredible Dramatic Ownership over every single track, effortlessly slotting in as a character no matter what the story is...she projects the sweetest and funniest and most interesting woman alive. and no matter what character she's playing she always displays this incredible amount of narrative and emotional autonomy, not as some kind of fiery rebellion but as this effortlessly bright appreciation for our capacity to make choices and face the consequences, in and out of and around various social structures...a depiction of freedom and the weight it comes with it not as some lofty holy privilege but as something as natural as breathing. and man even if any of the songs weren't stellar (which they somehow just about all are, i especially love the often dreamy B side), literally anything that lets you hear dolly parton sing is worth your time. a warm and poignant powder keg masterpiece

Don't like most country music, love Dolly. Simple songs with incredibly evocative lyrics.

Joyful, just not my style of country.

A jolly old lady is our Dolly, a manufactured saccharine product that looks like an extra from 'Valley of the Dolls' but she knows her audience I guess and she plays to them with an almost naive sincerity that makes you question whether she is actually authentic at all. I've seen her interviews and she comes across as she does in her songs and it's hard to believe that people like her exist but she insists they do and I have to believe it because she says it without a hint of irony. Not my bag but she is an intriguing enigma to me all the same. Bubble gum country that has a heart of gold wrestling with the big questions in a practical twee kind of philosophical way ('The Mystery of the Mystery') but struts a chest that says 'Here I am'. I am not a fan of the music but I don't hate it either, even though I think I should. I can't imagine her on a horse though...

i liked listening to it but i would not willingly listen to it again

Although I would never typically reach for this, I did enjoy it. She has such an iconic sound.

Her 8th album in 4 years and it doesn't disappoint, the musicianship is superb and her songwriting is getting stronger. 4⭐ for me

Actually alright, short and sweet

When songs were stories

09/03/2026 *1. coat of many colours - nice guitar. love the bass and the organ. really lovely lyrics <3 backing vocals are sweet. *2. traveling man - great bass!!! bluesier... love the guitar!!!! 3. my blue tears - like the strings... even though i'm really liking these songs, they've not got that spark for me so far... *4. if i lose my mind - slide guitar is lovely, especially with the strings. *5. the mystery of the mystery - slide guitar and bass great again! love the lyrics and backing vocals. *6. she never met a man (she didn't like) - ngl the songs are all sounding a bit the same now... not disliking it though :) love how dramatic this one is getting towards the end!! *7. early morning breeze - immediately a different sound. the fingerpicking guitar and bass together are great! wow!! 8. the way i see you - very sweet... this album sounds beautiful, but doesn't do much for me beyond that :/ 9. here i am - same as the last one really... her vocals are phenomenal in this one! 10. a better place to live - nice :) really liked this one, but something about it was just a bit same-ish throughout, felt it lacked some energy to push it into something i reallllly loved - especially with the last few tracks, it kindof just fizzled out for me. early morning breeze was a great changeup and probably my favourite off of the album! short and sweet :)

All the other songs aside, Coat of Many Colors is one of the best country songs ever written. Dolly Parton is gem, and we could all stand to be a bit more like her.

No me disgusto. Canciones muy tranquilas y se siente como si en todo el album estuviese contando algo.

Not my prefered genre but have to admire songwriting and story telling in lyrics.

What a banger. Brilliant voice. Great songwriter.

Extremely dull. Didn’t even finish it because it made me so miserable

Cozy and emotional, I like the songs where piano takes more of a forefront but she has a good voice and clearly feels strongly in her lyrics which creates an authenticity that supports the music.

Classic Dolly

Super excited to see Dolly on this list as it needs more country on it. But to have a Dolly album and it not include Jolene should be criminal. Still gets a 5 though because it is Dolly.

Some fine country stuff and there was solid songs for sure but nothing to ride home about.

Good dolly album

Short but sweet. I was familiar with the title track but pleasantly surprised with the variety of the rest of the album.

Not for me

There’s not too many song writers who know how to tell a story like Dolly.

Expected to write a p1sstake review consisting of : 1. Digging up a couple of old schoolboy jokes about Dolly's chest 2. a comment that Country & Western being two genres & I really hate both Man was I wrong and this is perhaps the biggest surprise in the 1001 thus far - an absolute masterclass in songwriting (which a quick Google confirmed was from Ms Parton herself). Travelling Man made me chuckle openly, Coat of Many Colours genuinely hit the heart, and would definitely listen to album again in its entirety 4 stars and two tickets to Dollywood please

Finally some country

I like classic country a lot but this isn't varied enough to really distinguish from song to song. Still beautiful in a number of ways.

country, prima

Dolly is Dolly

Strong vocalizations and soothing sounds coming from Dolly

Really enjoyed this album, Coat of Many Colours is a timeless track.

I genuinely do try to go into every album open minded but, with a couple of exceptions, I really don’t like Country music. This one however I didn’t mind at all. A big part of it is Dolly Parton has a brilliant voice. Overall though while there weren’t any tracks I didn’t like it’s very unlikely I will ever go back to this. Top Track - Coat Of Many Colours

3+ Stars (9/15)

Dolly Parton выпустила «Coat of Many Colors» в 1971 году, и это, пожалуй, самый личный альбом в её дискографии. Заглавная песня основана на реальной истории из детства — мать сшила маленькой Долли пальто из лоскутков, вдохновившись библейской притчей об Иосифе, а одноклассники над ней смеялись. Parton превратила это воспоминание в три минуты чистой эмоции без грамма сентиментальщины. Весь альбом выдержан в том же духе: кантри здесь не жанр, а язык, на котором говорят про бедность, веру, семью и достоинство — без пафоса и без прикрас. Это запись, которая звучит как письмо домой.

Dolly Parton is a living saint. This album has not only songs, but stories as well. It's phenomenal Favorite song: Traveling Man

Very short album of simple country ballads. Probably not one for Dolly fans who only know her pop stuff. Pleasant enough but like much of the (many) county albums on this list, it just doesn’t stand out

It's nice

Nieko blogo, bet vėlgi country

You are the sunshine of my life 3/5

7/10

Verrassend aangenaam. Openingsnummer is een toptrack

No recomiendo oír si tú mamá te abandono 😜 El piano en The Way I See You fue mi cosa favorita, aparte de la voz

Otro álbum en donde sería de mucha ayuda poder calificar con 1/2. Coat of Many Colors es la mejor canción del disco. El resto no llega a ese nivel. 3.5/5

Too damn country and too damn usa but dolly has a pretty voice

A lot of songs about tragic and fairly inappropriate relationships

Fat tiddies

I grew up in a house where this album would be blasted on repeat, so I'm averse to a bit of Dolly Parton - that said this is her eighth album released over 50 years ago and she's still got the beans now, even I can't deny that she's one of the all time greats

Not really my thing, but not a terrible listen. Probably 2.5 for me.

Приятно слышать светлый и добрый голос из пугающего американского захолустья (хотя наверное всё кантри такое)

Nice

Today I listened to my first Dolly Parton album. I don’t know anything about Dolly other than she’s Southern, has a heart of gold, and her tits are as big as her hair. The album was better than I expected. It was heartfelt at times and playful at other times but never pretended to be anything more than it was. Will I listen to it again? No. I don’t like country music. Was it worth the listen? Emphatic yes. I’m better for the experience. 4 stars

Go get it Dolly!

Temo che la personalità di Dolly influenzi il giudizio, è proprio un angelo

Boh parla un botto della Mamma, le voleva bene Ma tolto l’amore e la voglia di dare un abbraccione alla mamma è un po’ palloso

brilliant music from 1971- great country story songs!

Good storytelling but not really my jam. 2/5

Dolly Parton is another one of those artists that I tend to point to as an example of the way country music ought to be, despite having never actually listened to a full album from her before today. Because of that, I really wanted to love Coat of Many Colors, but it unfortunately landed in the middle of the road for me. It never got bad, but I think the title track was the only one on the album I truly loved! Highlights: Coat of Many Colors, Traveling Man, If I Lose My Mind, Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like), Here I Am

Country não é um estilo que ouço muito, porém a Parton é uma exceção, nunca tinha ouvido esse album e claramente tava perdendo muito. A música que nomeia o disco não representa bem seu conteúdo, mas é excelente, a Dolly tem uma voz excelente e que abraça o gênero, não foi coroada a toa, Um bom disco mesmo para aqueles, como eu, não costumam ouvir Country.

Good but sounds the same throughout.

I guess

Dolly is a legend - such beautiful and thoughtful songs honestly. In terms of general enjoyment it’s middle of the road for me.

While country will never really be “my thing,” there’s no denying the skill Dolly Parton has as a singer and songwriter. She weaves together these intimate tales and ideas of womanhood in such a satisfying package, it’s hard not to get a smile on your face as you listen. The melodies and rhymes are predictable, but I think that is part of the satisfaction.

I’m not usually one for country music, but my goodness, this is as close to a 5 star country album as possible for me. Solid 4.75 stars!

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Never been a fan of the country twang. I do recognize that there are some great voices and lyrics in the genre, Dolly included. I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. Her songs are so sweet and sad and funny! Especially this “mama” character that recurs in a few songs. She can be loving, two-timing, or wise, as the particular song requires.

This might have been my first 5 stars. I love Dolly! I love her vulnerability. I love the choices she has made in the last decades of her life- when she had the agency to choose. It was not easy to be a girl/woman in the industry when she started. And just look at the shit she took after 9-to-5. I knew about the size of her breasts long before I knew her music. As a kid growing up in the 80’s there were limitless Dolly jokes. She was the butt of the joke for almost a decade. But her music and her voice is beautiful. It thrills me that Dolly finally got the respect owed to her. She is a true GOAT.

I liked this quite a bit

no

What’s not to like about Dolly?

undeniable

No sé, fíu

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Well, it’s a bit of a bang back down to earth after 2 Radiohead albums in a row, but let’s see… 27 minutes at 10 songs. I respect it! Feels instantly recognisable as Dolly (and country). Doesn’t really do too much for me, but as usual with country, really nice story telling through the lyrics. I kind of get the gist and it does what it is, well, but just never going to get my energy going! Opening 2 tracks the best and a good spectrum between them (3.5)

Legend. Instantly identifiable. Icon. Also her singing is good.

Amazing voice. Nasty bass lines. Trash can music.