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That’s a voice suitable for the Queen of Country I did like this album, lyrics felt very personal in this one. Dolly’s vocals are outstanding as well; I’m usually not huge on country but damn I would listen to this 100 times over some modern bro country. Also wow 27 minutes for the entire album? That’s gotta be one of the shortest on the list. For better or worse even if you hate this album it’s over quick. I don’t think there’s a ton of variety in this one but all the tracks sound pretty good. I do think I’d be harsher on this one if her name wasn’t Dolly Parton but at its core it’s an above average southern country record, nothing more nothing less. Definitely on the higher end of 3 but alas
“You can be the ripest, juiciest peach in the world, and there's still going to be somebody who hates peaches.” - Dita Von Teese
Don't care for country but she has a good voice. Creepy cover
Love Dolly, like this album, easy to listen to.
I know Dolly Parton is big in America. I'll miss the cultural background. Nice, but nothing more than a...
I enjoyed some of the songs. Country isn’t my favorite, but I do enjoy this era.
Dolly and her voice are a gem.
Just a very simple album to enjoy. Some easygoing fun. Didn’t know Dolly could slide like this though. The accent adds a surprising amount, especially the moments when she plays it up. Faves: Coat of Many Colors, A Better Place To Live, Here I Am, If I Lose My Mind
Album was a perfect length and felt whole, not my kind of music but I can appreciate the album for what it is
Dolly Parton sings like a sheep. A very tuneful sheep, but a sheep nonetheless. Honestly though, decent voice, major overuse of vibrato. Country music isn't my thing, but this was pretty easy to listen to. There's some fun stuff going on with the bass lines, and the tracks overall are reasonably interesting. There's not a huge amount of variety, I got excited at the start of "The Way I See You" because it had different instruments, but that didn't last more than the first few seconds. As far as Country goes, this was alright.
mucho más dulce de lo que me esperaba <3
It’s Dolly, but just not my thing
Enjoyed more than I expected to, but it’s Dolly!
If this was anyone other than Dolly Parton I would be giving it a 2. But I’m not gonna be the asshole that gives Dolly Parton a 2.
A country music album that fully embraces its Tennessee roots. Dolly’s fame is well deserved as a singer & songwriter. She’s extremely accomplished as an artist and the songs on this album all tell a story that I imagine is very personal to Dolly. Fantastic range across the songs and a tone that is easy on the ears. Good listen.
Am I the only one who reads the reviews in foreign languages and tries to guess at what they mean, even though I don’t speak the language? Here we go! Gefällt mir. Ich mag die leicht quäkige Stimme. Bisher für mich das gefälligste der "unbekannten" Alben. My guess: ”Give me more. If I die, let it be listening to The Queen. The only song that ever gave me more pleasure than this was ‘unbreak my heart’. Amen. Bwah ni zo waw. Geen fan van country. My guess: “Boy, I was not wowed. Guess I’m not a fan of Country” Для такого конченного жанра старушка неплоха My guess: “No matter what your musical taste, this will suffice, for it has both country and western.” Zevenentwintigeneenhalve minuut Dolly Parton kan ik hebben, zo blijkt. Dolenthousiast kan ik er niet van worden, maar op het country spectrum bekeken vind ik dit nog wel te pruimen. We hebben slechtere gehad inmiddels. My guess: “ Seventeen and a half minutes of Dolly Parton and I feel empty and blank. Dolly-enthusiasts have many words for this feeling, as do others in the country spectrum, a feeling like being in the night and having paralysis. What will happen when I turn the record over and play the other side…” 2. Cuntry. Oops, I think this is still in English, actually. Tää oli aikas jollotuksia täynnä koko levy. Ei ollut hyviä biisejä ja Dollyn ääni on aika erikoinen. Ei tarvi toiste kuunnella… My guess:”That Oli is always telling me a story that makes him crack up laughing. He used to have a hair salon that Dolly now and then would visit. He was styling her hair for this album cover when the craziest thing happened …
I am once again surprised by a Country album. I enjoyed this quite a bit, Dolly tells a fine story and her voice is lovely. I don't foresee buying a gun rack for the back of the Jeep anytime soon, but this Country stuff ain't so bad y'all.
I mean, it's Dolly, what's not to like.
Ok album, nista spesl, prva pisma dobra, sve dalje je ok. Sad mogu rec da san poslusa Dolly Parton album. 6/10 Najdraza pisma: Coat of many colors
Love a good Dolly album! Highlights: "Coat of Many Colors", "Early Morning Breeze" and "The Way I See You"
Agradezo terme metido na movida esta dos 1.001 discos porque a ver de que outra maneira ía ter acabado eu escoitando un álbum completo de Dolly Parton a estas alturas da vida. Non termino de entusiasmarme con este Coat of Many Colors, pero si atopo nel cancións preciosas coma 'She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like), Here I Am ou especialmente o tema que dá nome ao disco. But they didn't understand it and I tried to make them see That one is only poor only if they choose to be Now I know we had no money but I was rich as I could be
ugt vibes
I really don't like country music, but Dolly does make it tolerable for me. She really does have a pretty voice. There's something about her that just makes me smile. Maybe it's the wholesomeness. Still not a country fan after this one, but for what it is I thought this was nice.
its dolly i can take it or leave it
I love the songwriting and instrumentation on this, but I do not like Dolly Parton’s voice. I love her as a person though. Wish she wrote more songs for my favorite vocalists.
It's fine
Good but not for me
Dolly Parton is a legend, due to the uniqueness of her voice it can make each song sound similar
I don’t enjoy the slower songs. I’m more of a Dolly’s greatest hits guy.
Short and sweet, nice!
Pleasant and comfy. Nothing too crazy. 6/10
This was a very gentle album, a nostalgic feel. Favourite track: The Way I See You
Really solid. I’ve enjoyed most of these older country albums on the list. Rating: 3.2
It was fine, no takeaways from me, but I could see where people would enjoy this.
Дата прослушивания: 17.01.2026 Время: После „Bitches Brew“. Сейчас я очень уставший, поэтому много мне писать лень. От альбома веет вайбом старого американского ранчо. Чувствуется, что музыка из 1970. Этот альбом был в отличие от «Bitches Brew» хотя-бы музыкальным. Это я могу назвать музыкой. Композиции неплохие, но не мое. Еще раз слушать этот альбом я не очень хочу
Pleasant
Dolly rules. This album has quite a few awesome songs, but too many about God and the Bible, for me.
I know relatively about Dolly Parton, so this was useful education. Interesting that Dolly says the title song here is her personal favorite song (career-long). The melodies are fine and it has a folksy story-telling vibe.
Dolly is a singular voice and cultural icon, so I'm glad to see her on this list. Even if few of the songs resonate.
Wanted to like this more than I did.
not a REALLY big fan of country music . However, this was a good one
Gotta love dolly
Dolly is so good, this was a little middle of the road for me. Easy listening, some great tunes but not anything that’s going to stick with me for too long. Just a solid country style album.
5/10
love her voice but damn if i hate country music overall: 3 favourite track: she never met a man least favourite track: if i lose my mind
⭐⭐⭐ Första spåret Coat of many colors är en av mina favoriter från Dolly, en fin hjärtskärande låt. Albumet är annars definitionen av short and sweet, bara 27 min långt och bestående av "söta" låtar. Konsekvent arrangerat och producerat, inga stora gester utan nedtonat och enkelt vilket gör det trevligt och skönt att lyssna på. Dock saknas spår som riktigt sticker ut, förutom då spår 1. Möjligt att det kanske växer om jag i framtiden ger det fler lyssningar.
Этот альбом, пожалуй, лучше всех других кантри-альбомов, некоторые песни были даже очень хорошими, голос Долли Партон здесь молод и притягателен. Тем не менее, это всё ещё кантри-альбом. Лучшая песня: Traveling Man
A fun little country album. Dolly's voice is beautiful; making it an enjoyable listening experience.
Good collection of mostly original songs from Dolly but I never really FW the vision.. Favorite Tracks: Traveling Man, She Never Met A Man, The Way I See You
Country has never been my thing but I will admit it’s hard for this album to not put some sort of smile on your face. It’s so optimistic and sentimental. It’s not really the kind of thing I’d come back to but I do appreciate it for what it is. 3/5
what a woman
Damn, it's 1971 and Dolly Parton already has multiple albums under her belt before her Coat of Many Colors appears. For listeners of a certain vintage, she's mainly become in our minds all these things that are more 80s, 90s, and beyond than a country singer from the 60s/70s. The concerns reflected in the music are from a different time and place — and there's something about the clarity of it that makes the reflection feel more like a window. We can't measure the extent to which this is actually the case, but I feel it more with an album like this versus Tago Mago, Fragile, or Tarkus (all of which also share that release year and which I enjoy, but that bend the light of their truth in a way that feels less like a window and more like some hybrid mirror-meets-irregular-optical-device). Anyway, this is the first time I've sat and just listened to Coat of Many Colors, and the title track had me shook. The rest of the songs aren't bad either, though they had less of an immediate emotional impact. This record certainly serves as a reminder that Dolly's popularity was well deserved a long time back — and to think she hadn't even dropped Jolene on us yet.
i really enjoyed this album. her voice is incredible and i've never been in a situation to listen to more than just her hits but every song is its own hit. she's incredible in that way. i will continue to take the mystery of the mystery and she never met a man (she didn't like) with me :)
Zevenentwintigeneenhalve minuut Dolly Parton kan ik hebben, zo blijkt. Dolenthousiast kan ik er niet van worden, maar op het country spectrum bekeken vind ik dit nog wel te pruimen. We hebben slechtere gehad inmiddels. Binnen z'n stijl zou dit album dus redelijk hoog scoren, maar in het grote geheel zou ik een beetje zitten te jokken als ik dit hoger geef dan een 3. Ik ben er ook weer niet heel rouwig om dat het voorbij is namelijk. Een moetje, maar geen vervelend moetje.
Country but not too obnoxious about it. Good tunes and messages. Mommy issues.
I liked it, but it was kind of boring. 3/5
Short and sweet. The title song is a standout.
Sweet lyrics, although I think I don't like country sorry Dolly 😔 3/5
Short and sweet. I enjoyed but not enough to go beyond a 3.
Warm, gently swaying grooves built from soft acoustic guitars, light percussion, subtle bass, and occasional fiddle or mandolin accents, with vocals delivered in a clear, tender, storytelling lilt move this country-folk album like sitting beside a wood stove while a close friend quietly spills her heart—comforting, intimate, and glowing with a humble, lived-in warmth.
Dolly Parton is, by all accounts, an amazing person, and has written some great songs. But nothing on this album grabbed me much. The wisdom on offer is a bit too simple and folksy for my taste, and none of the songs stood out much for me
Dolly Parton er auðvitað bara legend en ég er enn ekkert ógurlega hrifin af kántrý
Ég veit ekkert um kántrí en veit þó að þetta er solid.
The storytelling is very interesting. Beautiful voice as well
I liked it, not the best Dolly songs but still an enjoyable album.
There are two BIG reasons to like Dolly Parton: her selfless funding of the COVID vaccine research and the earnest lyricism of her music. Sometimes, on this album, Dolly ends up sounding like Alison Krauss, the type of country folk that I'm fond of, "My Blue Tears" being the perfect example. But other times, it drifts into the type of country western that I can't stand. You know the type: overly polite melodies, syrupy sentiment, and that mournful pedal steel guitar sound. The kind of thing that always seems to be on TG4 when you're skimming TV channels, skipping quickly past. But for some reason, I find myself overlooking my contempt for country western in favour of Dolly. There's something undeniably genuine about her - warm, sincere, and bright - and it comes through in her music. "Here I Am" captures that best on this album. I still don't like country western. I probably never will. But Dolly's songwriting is sincere enough that, if she happened to be on TG4, I might actually stop and watch for a bit.
I’d give this a 2.5 because it was better than rubber soul but there aren’t any bangers here I’d come back to listen to. Nice album though!
Astoundingly good vocals and incredible storytelling on this record. The well-known hit was my favorite. At just over 27 minutes, it doesn’t overstay its welcome. Also included a few lyrical themes that surprised me for a 50+ year old record. I’m not a country fan at all, but I enjoyed spending a little time with this one.
It's a country album which is not normally my thing but I liked it a lot more than I thought I would. She has a really good voice. It sounds like someone singing who happens to have a country accent as opposed to someone trying to force an accent to fit the vibe of country which I hate. She is also a good storyteller.
I usually say "I don't like country" but this was the type of country I can get down with. Dolly has so many known songs, and so many albums I haven't known where to begin. Nice to hear how she tells a story across the album.
I like Dolly but she’s always sounded like a cartoon mouse to me.
Talented country singer but dislike country music
I think a fair summary of this album is that it’s exactly what you’d expect from a Dolly Parton album. It’s fine but a bit too old school country and western for me and likes the punch of a 9-5 or Jolene to lift this beyond just being a reasonable listen.
I do love Dolly's voice, and I enjoyed the album, though I don't think any particular song stood out over any other. I liked it enough to listen to the album twice, yet nothing has really lodged itself in my brain. I am however now hugely curious how many times Dolly had written "Mama" or "Momma" into her song lyrics... I am still looking for the Dolly album that I can really love, because I think there's probably one out there. I think this is really a 2.5 album for me, but I'm going to give a generous rounding up as it's better than a 2. 3/5
Old school country music, lots of twanging guitars and Dolly’s unmistakable voice.
A sweet little album. I found the songs pretty simplistic with nothing I'd heard of, but I guess she couldn't write bangers all the time. Probably great if you love country but it's not really my bag. Due respect for all she's done though.
What a woman, it's a lovely album but country isn't really my thing and even though I'm sure the song writing is delightful it just doesn't really move me when the musicality is one dimensional.
3.25 war ok, insgesamt sehr kurz und alle songs haben sich gleich angehört, war aber trotzdem voll gut. hab jetzt nicht so arg auf die lyrics geachtet, die sind wahrscheinlich aber etwas problematisch, wie bei vielen aus der zeit, hatte aber nicht genügend energie mich darauf zu konzentrieren. country und folk wird ja immer extrem gehatet, ich versteh das aber nicht wirklich, da vorallem bei den ältere alben, echt gute dabei sind. von neueren habe ich, außer von lanas zwei neueren songs, keine ahnung.
I love the sound of Dolly Parton’s voice! And I love the stories she tells in her lyrics.
Dolly Parton is outstanding at what she does, but the genre itself just does not do it for me. Too many of the songs blend together, relying on the same banjo, basic drum patterns, and simple guitar work. That said, Dolly’s voice is flawless. On tracks like “Coat of Many Colors” she is genuinely brilliant. There are also moments where she pushes country into more interesting territory, like “Traveling Man,” where the electric guitar and strings actually add some bite. Unfortunately, those moments are short-lived, and it quickly falls back into familiar, predictable territory. The strength of the first two tracks keeps this album from dropping lower, but it never justifies a higher score. Solid, well-executed, but largely unexciting. 7/10.
A whimsical, joyous, rebellious, nostalgic and calming nature comes from this album. Very much enjoyed the opening track of the same title as the album, it brought up emotions of gratitude, unwavering love and guidance that mothers have towards their children. All in all a soothing listen for whenever you just want something fun and purely calming.
I liked this, it was pleasant. Didn't blow me away by any means. Dolly has an excellent voice, great person, easy songs to listen to, etc. Lots to like. But there's nothing special about it for me. Decent.
I like the lyrics of Coat of Many Colors
Travelling man and A Better Place to Live are my favourite tracks.
I like country music, but generally not popular country. But Dolly is a treasure.
Um, well this sounds just like the music my grandad played on a Sunday morning in the 1970s. As he grew up in one of the poorer parts of London before joining the navy and fighting in the war, I think he related to the stories told in country music about hardship and loss. And they are good stories, well related by the talented Dolly. I don't especially connect with these songs myself, but I do appreciate the skill and craft that went into making them. My grandad didn't necessarily have the coolest taste in music, but his C&W collection was infinitely preferable to my uncle's Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull albums, which scarred me for life 😬 I miss my grandparents and their tasty Sunday dinners...
Dolly Parton. Nicht mehr, nicht weniger. Kann man gut hören, muss man aber auch nicht.
Not the style of country I'm into. 1 point for Dolly being iconic. 1 point for songwriting. 1 for it being a 27 min album. 3/5.
Country isn’t really for me. But Dolly is obviously iconic. Didn’t mind it!
Although I do not like country or think this album has influenced me to listen to it more, it was well done. It reminded me to appreciate the things that I have in life and stop envying others.
Very pleasant. I might rate higher upon further listens. Made me think of Robert Altman's "Nashville"
Better than I thought. She can sing. It is probably a two but that rack…
Not really my thing :/
Ei tajunnanräjäyttävä, mut aivan hyvä 3-4/5
At 27 minutes, this album is straightforward and concise. Dolly Parton’s songwriting is very focused while also being pretty sappy at times. Songs like the title track are full of heart and other tracks can be a little too on the nose. This isn’t a bad album at all, but it left me wanting a little bit more.
A pretty generic Dolly Parton album, nothing special but still very good
This was absolutely lit! Not sure I’ve ever listened through a full dolly album and it was awesome. She can sing and she can TELL A STORY! More 3.5 to me but like a real solid 3.5. Almost a 4, but it’s almost too short and the genre isn’t my fav still.
Love when she says oughtn’t
Gefällt mir. Ich mag die leicht quäkige Stimme. Bisher für mich das gefälligste der "unbekannten" Alben.
Dolly Parton has such a great, unique voice, but I'm not a big fan of country. I truly enjoyed listening to this album but I doubt I'll return.
Щось про маму.
Shockingly good run of tunes here. I completely forgot that old country was really just folk extended. There are some really lovely arrangements and I can see why people love Dolly. 6/10
later
Easy-listening country rhythms with acoustic guitars; good lyrical storytelling
Nostalgic
I've never listened to Dolly before and was surprised about how much I enjoyed this! I am not a country music fan in the slightest but this album was enjoyable.
Never heard anything by Dolly Parton and I don't generally like country music. This was really enjoyable. Probably not something I'll listen to again but I'd be lying if I said I wasn't disappointed when the album ended.
I enjoyed this album fine. This is not music I typically gravitate towards or listen to regularly but I found this to be pleasant and enjoyable to listen to. Nothing groundbreaking but still very Dolly! I probably wouldn’t listen to this again but I enjoyed it nonetheless.
I get that she’s a good songwriter, I just don’t like it and I can’t listen to that voice for more than a few minutes at a time
Short & sweet 7/10
Pretty good 70’s country. Dolly was in her prime here. Admittedly some of this does blend together for me but it’s still a fine (quick) listen. 6/10 Favorite tracks- “Traveling Man” “Here I Am”
I have never heard a bad Dolly Parton song, but some tracks, like “Early Morning Breeze” are truly transcendent, while others seem like they require a passion for country music (that I lack) to truly appreciate and sit with. It’s such a short album so there’s not much room for error, which makes it hard to give a rating. I’d say this one is on the better side of 3 for me.
Для такого конченного жанра старушка неплоха
Tolerable country
Best Track - "Here I Am"
I never really have any strong feelings either way about music like this. Some of the bass playing and especially Dolly's voice are very good here though and elevates this album. A high 3
Surprisingly funny, some classic tunes. Love a bit of Dolly.
Title song is a classic. I remember hearing it as a little one and wanting a coat like it myself. "A Better Place To Live" shows Dolly's been true to herself for a long time. All that said this album lands differently to 2025 me than 1975 me, as it should.
Schöne Texte, nervige Stimme
I don't like Country. But I dlo like Dolly. The world needs more Dollys.
Easy listening old country music. It contains some enjoyable and funny songs
Okay short album . Dolly parton has a great singing voice!
Dolly Parton
Not my favorit Dolly Parton album. But she still knows how to perform :)
good album
Great voice as always but the music is tiresome and repetitive. Glad it’s only 30 mins
Typical country album, not bad
Jolene Jolene Jolene!
V/Rv
Hmm, actually decent for C&W. Coat of Many Colours is sweet story, Traveling Man is a humourous track. Oh, falls off a cliff after track 2 - generic C&W dirges. Best track - Traveling Man 3 stars for 2 decent tracks
Found this to be quite sweet and pleasant, though I probably prefer other Dolly Parton efforts to this. An album that I expect I'll enjoy in the moment but quickly forget about.
Dollys a legend. Not my usual listen but an enjoyable time.
Highlight Song/s: Coat of Many Colors and The Way I See You One of the most majestic voices EVER! This album is nothing too crazy or radical but every album doesn't have to be that.
Good
Fine voice.
As I continue to catch up on the 1001 albums to hear before I die series, I wanted to talk about some good ol' fashion Dolly Parton. I don't think Coat of Many Colors is anything crazy by Country and Dolly Parton standards, but it is still a solid album in her absolutely massive catalog. Thankfully this project is extremely short and to the point, despite it not having any of Dolly's best written or performed songs in my eyes. It shows her at one of her creative highlights but I wouldn't call this one of her best releases out of the very limited stuff I've heard. It is good, but don't expect a masterpiece here unless you are a ride or die for this country gal.
Respect to Dolly Parton, her voice is iconic and her songwriting can be brave, but... when I tell people I like country music and they roll their eyes, this must be the kind of thing they think I'm talking about. It's not.
Good album. Not my favorite Dolly album though.
Dolly e ein søting hu Beste sang: Coat of many colors
Despite my previous comments about country music I don’t mind some of it. Dolly is definitely one of the best of the genre and this album was a pleasant listen. Certainly also helped by being under 30 minutes, but it also sounds much better than some of the others that have been on this list.
It's really hard to separate this from my preconceived notion of what it was going to be like. She's got a great voice but the songs themselves are a bit hit and miss. I'm not 100% sure whether "Man will seek the mystic rails of the mystery" is deep or doggerel (though I've got a suspicion.)
In the end can't bring myself to score Dolly a 2 but I was tempted. Just didn't click with me
I always think of Dolly Parton as a character, or even a caricature, rather than an artist. That is quite unfair of me, and mostly due to never really listening. I liked this.
5.5/10 Highlights: Coat of Many Colours She Never Met a Man
Was not to my taste, but didn't hate it.
She’s a great singer/songwriter and this was about what I expected
Nice album and good to listen.
This is good. I want to like it more. I believe that Coat of Many Colors and The Mystery of the Mystery are two of her best songs. I would rate it a 4 but I can't quite get there and believe that to rate it that high would be being subjective due to my feelings about the paucity of country music on this list.
I liked it. Should check out more dolly. Damn tho she’s got almost 50 albums 😱
Yipp yee yip yaw
Not my cup of tea, but she writes a good song. She is what she is and thats ok. Guilty pleasure this was
Given these sweet little ditties, why are American hillbillies so, 'muh guns, muh racism, muh Trump'? Obviously not Dolly herself, she's a sweetheart. They ought to take notes from A Better Place to Live. This was surprisingly much better than I expected. Quite upbeat and because it was short, it didn't become repetitive and annoying as country is. Not something I'd choose to listen to, but really, she's okay.
Lovely, few hits
Songwriting isn't super strong, but Dolly's charisma makes up for that to provide a pretty good listening experience
her voice is so charming wtf a few cool songs but most of them are just kind of fine.
tbh i needed to put more respect on dolly's name
Mid
I always considered Dolly Parton as a country singer and never gave her credit for being songwriter as well. Many of the tunes on this album were written by her. Some of the tracks tell little stories, which were enjoyable. Overall this short album was pleasant listening standard country music.
Hello, Dolly! We all love Dolly-the-human, but do we love Dolly-the-album? We think it's OK. Yet another album that evokes... Children's Favorites. Nice messages, very inviting. Highlights: 'Coat of Many Colors', 'A Better Place to Live' (surprise surprise, I like the la-la-la-las)
Fine I think? Honestly I wasn't really listening. Sorry Dolly. 3/5
Not really my favorite style but some nice tunes nonetheless such as here I am. Reminded me a bit of Janis Joplin at times. Some songs are such timeless style defying classics that it feels almost like AI lol
Was alright, but I didn’t love it
Pendlat fram och tillbaka. I grund och botten tycker jag inte dettar särskilt bra. Diggar Dolly dock. Men musiken här är rätt trist. Landar på en trea, men det är fan på gränsen. Min första känsla var en tvåa!
Aldrig varit riktigt supersåld på Dolly. Antar att hennes röst är aquired taste och den resonerar inte alltid med mig. Den fungerar ibland och vid vissa tillfällen är den riktigt cool, men inte riktigt över ett helt album. Men det sagt var detta ändå hyfsat okej lyssning och om inte annat föredömligt kort.
You get a steel guitar, and you get a steel guitar! Lots of songs about love and heartbreak; classic country/western music and themes. Dolly has a nice voice and is a documented wonderful person, but I can't give this more than a 3/5 due to the simplicity of the music and basic formulas of each song.
Classic Dolly listen, quite the variety of subjects, good songwriting, music sounded good, just not my jam
This one is good. Not my type of music but it was good enough to listen to and enjoy. 3 stars.
Great
She has an amazing voice. A great classic country album.
Dolly's voice is not my cup of tea, but you can see why people love her so much.
There has always been something about Dolly's voice that feels close to Alvin and the Chipmunks. I loved Alvin and the Chipmunks
I feel almost unqualified to rate a legend, knowing what great things she had coming. I heard elements of mountain music, gospel and the steel guitar that makes it classic country, with the storytelling that makes it classic Dolly, but nothing stands out as much as the title track.
Good classic country. Nothing to hate here. But not enough to make me listen to it again.
Like with most Country on this list for me, it's cozy and reminds me of Fallout New Vegas and GTA San Andreas. Make me nostalgic. have built up a Pavlovian response to slide guitar haha It's not amazing composition wise for me. It is a Story based genre like blues, folk and similar genres; and I'm not a big lyrics listener. But the music put me in a nice mood and Parton has a beautiful voice. She definitely influenced allot of country singers
Dolly is a national treasure and I had high hopes for this album. Especially after the first track, I really liked that one. Unfortunately many of the other songs didn’t live up to the title track. I’m going to say 3+ stars, but not quite enough to round up to 4.
I mean it’s Dolly so it’s an automatic 3 stars, but it’s not an album that I’d put in heavy rotation.
In general I liked bits and pieces of it and I do like Dolly's voice but a good piece of it just kinda went in one ear and out the other. If the instrumentation had been a little more dynamic I probably would have liked it more....
Solid Dolly Parton
Surprisingly good album. Distinctive voice and sound. Some tracks stronger than others and enjoyable.
3.5 nice!
6/10 Favourite: Coat of Many Colors Least Favourite: She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)
Obviously better than typical/modern country sounds. This album tends to fall in to the pattern of Dolly singing something that is soon followed by a chorus, which gives the songs an all too similar feel. Traveling Man was the stand out as its subject is quite entertaining and it breaks out of the pattern the rest of the album follows. I can see why Dolly gets to have a theme park and sell cake mix.
It’s fine.
3. maybe needs more listens
A nice, easy listen. Classic country western music with great storytelling.
Not really my style but I enjoyed it. Clear lyrics, kind of catchy. Especially enjoyed traveling man
Lovely voice and enjoyed it more than I thought I would.
det här var ändå najs. känns inte renodlad country men jag kan ha fel
It's pretty shit, but I can't give Dolly less than a 3.
Helt greit country-album
Great country album
Classic Dolly
Yeah, she's pretty good.
3.5/5. Redelijk
Not my favorite genre of music, but Dolly is a such a gifted storyteller that I enjoyed it anyway. Traveling Man added to Liked Songs.
Not my favorite (probably just my mood today) but Dolly Parton has such an incredible voice. I need to add this album to my lazy summer day rotation.
I generally do not like country, and this 1,001 experiment has taught me that I generally don't like singer-songwriter/folksy music. I also hold a general distain for a vibrato. And here we are with what is basically a combination of those genres featuring a vibrato. But it's Dolly Freakin' Parton, y'all. And it's Dolly Freakin' Parton's favorite song. So, while I don't particularly enjoy it, it is undeniably really, really good. Influence 4.5, hits 3, quality 4.5, I just can't do better than a 2. God, this thing needs half stars.
It's Dolly! Dolly's great, but I really wouldn't ever choose to listen to her music.
Dolly <3
Standouts Early Morning Breeze
Bien sabrosito. Me dió como ganas de irme a una granja a criar vacas y cochinos
Dolly has a great voice and it shows on these songs. Having said that, the album is pretty samey - there’s a lot of steel guitar and fiddle going on. A lot of the songs are even in the same key and most are pretty simple 1-4-5 structures. Notables include Coat of Many Colors, My Blue Tears, The Way I See You, Here I Am.
7,2/10
Not a bad album. Dolly Parton can sing, but it's just not music I care to listen to. 3/5
Favorites: Coat of Many Colors, The Mystery of the Mystery, She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like) I want to thank the state of Tennessee for Dolly Parton. Even though I'm not the biggest fan of country music, this album gave me a sense of comfort that made me feel super warm inside. Her voice and songwriting is so charming, and she was able to put so much of her charm in a mere 26 minute long album. So iconic. 7.5/10
Solid country album. We enjoy some classic country. The common issue, however, through most of them is that all the songs kinda sound the same-y. I guess back then, country artists didn't like straying from the formula too much, and lots of the album tracks (including on this one) follow the same structure, the same major chords (in occasional differing order), and the same instrumentation. That being said, I still like country and it's a good album. Just nothing spectacular.
C'est du bon country mais vraiment pasnl convaincu d'y retourner. La première toune est bonne La deuxième est dans un style emprunté de Dylan fin 60s.
норм.
Can’t really knock Dolly can you
I've never listened to this album (9). I love Dolly! It was a good one, but a bit short and not the most memorable tunes of her catalogue.
3.5
Sweet and pleasant enough.
3.25
Not my thing but good for what it is and she seems like a very good egg.
Der unverwechselbare Dolly Parton Sound. Ist angenehm zu hören, wird aber nicht in meine Highlightsammlung kommen. 3/5
8/29/25: Not gonna lie, although I love Dolly, I was expecting more country disappointment. Ugh. Just men. Always gotta ruin everything. Anyway, next time let me just sit down and kindly shut the fuck up because oh my. I’m moving my Caucasian hips left and right restoring the smidge of Honduran left in me. YEEEEEE HAW. She really knows how to pull you in and just convey her emotions to you. Her twang. It just brings warmth to my heart. #gay4dolly
Not a country girl, but this is nice
Country classic. Short album but cornerstone of female country musicians of the time and future. Considering it was up for CMA country album of the year thought I would recognize more than the title song.
One of the joys of this app as never heard of this album, let alone would have played it.
Never really listed to Dolly she's pretty enjoyable but dude country better
There is a reason that Dolly is so beloved
This shit is damn good. Would love to hear it on a scratchy record. Good stuff dolly. I rate this a 3.5 (above Willie), but can’t do halfies
Caca i do't like it
5/10
Dope for country.
Pretty solid and a short runtime too which is always a plus. It got a little worse after multiple listens since everything sounded the same. Luckily, Dolly carries with her vocals and songwriting so there wasn't anything to hate. Top 3: Coat Of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, and The Way I See You 3.50/5
Я поважаю Доллі Партон, але такий кантрі-сторітелінг веселий мені не те щоб прям не подобається, але й якось прям кайфанути від такого не можу.
so upbeat and fun
I am not a fan of Dolly Parton. It’s mainly her voice which kinda grates on me. I’m also not generally enamored of her as many others seem to be. That all being said, this was a fairly decent listening experience. I really enjoyed “Traveling Man” a lot, but it was an outlier in style to the rest of the record. There were many well written and performed songs, but by the end it sort of devolved into positive affirmation tunes that I didn’t really care for. I’m giving it a 3, but it’d be a four if I could just tolerate her voice more than I do.
Well I'm giving this classic country album my top rating (which is three stars, as I can't see how anyone could like country music enough to give more than three stars to it). I particularly liked the song about the travelling man who went off with the mother. I may have even heard the coat of many colours song before!
No me gusta mucho la música country, ni tampoco me atrae demasiado la voz de Dolly Parton. Considero que este es un buen álbum, sobre todo por las letras que tratan del contexto socioeconómico en el que creció Parton. Sin embargo, no conecté con el material, a pesar de que sea un buen trabajo. Al menos la duración del álbum es corta y la experiencia de escucha es consistente.
Always a pleasure to listen some classic Dolly.
Some solid country pop songs on this. Some might be worth a second listen.
First listen
Outstanding first song, the other ones are nice.
Good LP. Not my style
Ganz nett und gefällig, aber ein bisschen zu lieblich/harmonisch.
Dolly’s voice soars in this sparse but pristine gem from 1971. Her songwriting range is exemplified in “Coat of Many Colors”, a narrative about the richness of love and self-worth versus “traveling man” about a mom’s betrayal of a daughter with a two-timing man. I was unaware of this album before and I feel a surge of appreciation for Dolly’s songwriting and vocal talent after listening.
🙂
What dolly parton does in the album (in terms of sound and style) she does very well but there is a definitely a lack in variety.
it's also repetly but was a good álbum
Excellent singer / songwriter mostly about peace and love, but lots of country twang.
Coat of Many Colors...meh. Nice story. Traveling Man...dynamic. I actually believe her. Johnny Cash-esque storytelling. Hello Early Morning Breeze bass line. The Way I See You...turning point on the album. More poppy country. Could be a chart topper in the early 90s. Beautiful song. Just kinda boring, musically. Same cookie-cutter country from the late 70s-80s. Lyrically ok.
Out of this album I’d only heard Coat Of Many Colors before so listening to that and then Traveling Man right after was so fucking funny. Best song: Coat Of Many Colors Notable(s): Traveling Man, She Never Met A Man
The title track is a pretty powerful song and relatable probably if you came from humble beginnings or maybe were raised by people that came from humble beginnings. Dolly is another one that (like Ray Charles) sounds pretty much effortless and clear with how she sings. Not really my type of music, but I can definitely appreciate and recognize the talent.
Dolly Parton is surely a great singer, but this album reminds of cowbells just a little too much. I don't have a problem with listening to any song on this album, but when they are in a consecutive line I don't hear many difference in them. Like most of it starts and ends the exact same way🤷🧑🌾. Favourite song - Coat of many colors
3/5
Was ok but not the best
Nice stuff
Pretty boring album, title track and Here I Am are bangers though. 6/10
Ese año Dolly publicó no uno, ni dos, sino tres álbumes: este y The Golden Streets of Glory y Joshua . Incluye un clásico como la titular y autobiográfica Coat of many colors. también My Blue Tears que luego versionaría en su disco con Emmylou Harris y Linda Ronstadt, Traveling man (nada que ver con la de la CCR) un temazo estupendo o Here I Am. Otros temas que lanzó fueron She Never Met a Man y The Way I See You. Se trata de un disco especial, pues fue un retorno al éxito y despegue para lo que vendría después.
Easy listening
Absolute icon. Fun to hear the early days
3/5 Young Dolly is definitely more on the country side that she will be with future songs like 9 to 5. But she still shows off her singing chops and the songs are pleasant to listen to if a bit sacharine. Favorite track: Coat of Many Colors
First track is a gut punch. My goodness its beautiful. Album shifts gears after that with some Honky Tonk Country via Travelling Man and it seems some normal transmission. I'm not a massive country fan but this one brought back some memories of my late mother, mostly the lyrical content. + 1 star for that Dolly. Coat of Many Colors was the Gem.
And people say she’s just a big pair of tits
Only really knew a couple of Dolly Parton’s biggest songs going in (and none of them on here) but this was really decent. Lean and super melodic, deceptively simple, this was a real easy listen even though I don’t normally listen to any country.
A great country album. Very high three for me
Enjoyed this, just didn’t have any tracks that grabbed me
if i'm being honest i probably won't listen to it again which means i'd usually give it a 2, but i think that undersells it
This album is very quaint. That's the best word I can think of for it at the moment. Just kind of old-timey little country vignettes that are short but pleasant to listen to. It's your typical old school country fare. You know what you're getting with Dolly and it's pleasant and doesn't overstay its welcome. Standouts were "Coat of Many Colors," "Traveling Man," "She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like)" and "The Way I See You." I enjoyed this album, but probably wouldn't listen to too much of it again on purpose. Wouldn't complain if it was on though. 3 stars for me but really really close to a 4.
Dolly telling stories about men. One song really grabbed me and that was Early Morning Breeze, that bass intro was gorgeous.
Lamentablemente gente soy un chico country y no le puedo ir en contra a dolly parton, no es su mejor disco y temas pero siempre tiene un no se que que me atrae.
An icon, I don't hate it, I don't love it. It's as 3 as it gets.
Dolly might be the female equivalent to Willie Nelson lol everyone loves her and she is just a good person and she's been around forever! I love me some dolly and she is a great country singer and she is beautiful! This was a pretty good solid fast album!
This is my first Dolly Parton album to listen to. I'm not exactly a fan of country music, but Dolly's a legendary icon. Not an album that I'll add to my rotation, but can't deny the reason for her legendary status. Also, there are a lot of songs about "Momma". Best Songs Coat of Many Colors If I Lose My Mind Early Morning Breeze Here I Am
Hay Day-ahh musik. Standard country som man tänker sig det, men lite mysigt.
Цей альбом зробив Dolly Parton успішною кантрі-співачкою та й загалом представив як одну з головних авторок жанру у 70-х. І причина тут максимально проста. Замість великих драм чи пафосних історій, Dolly щиро співає про прості та зрозумілі речі, такі як бідне дитинство, родину та маленькі радощі. Наприклад відкривашка, це історія про пальто співачки (коли вона ще була дитиною), що було зшите її мамою фактично з купи мотлоху. Вона легко могла б подати це як сумну розповідь про злидні, але Dolly подає її як теплі спогади з наївним дитячим почуттям гордості, навіть при тому що в пісні також розповідається як з неї сміялися через те що вона ходить в лахмітті. І в таких рамках побудований й весь альбом. Тут багато пісень про непросте життя, але майже немає відчуття безнадії чи відвертого суму. Ну й звісно, родзинка цього альбому це витончений спів Dolly з легким тремтінням під час найбільш емоційних моментів, що прикутує до себе всю увагу та змушує історії звучати більш переконливо. Зрештою, ця проста концепція щирості та вміння знаходити красу в абсолютно звичайних речах, що відтворене з максимально природною чутливістю у формі зрозумілих та цікавих історій, й зробило альбом одним з головних кантрі альбомів.
Good intro to dolly parton, a bit too country old school for me but good background music 5/10
Off the cuff remark: Another country artist I want to like, and she gets closer than most. Often quite funny as well as bitter in her tales here. Standout track: Early Morning Breeze stands out as a little different Revisits?: Unlikely to choose it, but if it's on it might be nice in the background, at the right time!
Some classic Dolly Parton songs and some lesser known but good ones too. This is a great album if you like Dolly's work. Reminds me of when I was a kid in the 80's and she was super popular.
Whilst I probably didn’t care for most of the songs on this album, I adore Dolly’s voice. It’s so unique and amazing to listen to. I don’t care what she’s singing, I’ll listen to it. As for the actual album, it’s mostly kinda meh country but it gets 3 stars because I could listen to Dolly sing mediocre country songs all day
A vibe in many ways. Nice to get to know the title track.
Cava album! Niet per se mijn ding, maar aanhoorbaar. 2.6
I'm not really a country music fan but this is REAL
I'm kind of whatever on this
Short but good. Really enjoyed the first couple of songs.
Strong 3
The coat of many colors indeed. It has a '70s vibe, gospel sound, and country roots by a powerhouse of a woman.
An unfortunate truth of many a Dolly album -- the ratio of killer to Nashville by the numbers filler skews to the latter. While this album fares better than most - the first three tracks are far and away better than the back half with the title track reigning supreme. Still - a hot to hear.
Lovely voice and storytelling. Dolly's charm comes through on every song.
I had high hopes after the first few tracks, but it loses steam pretty quickly.
Old School country. Light on the music side which requires her voice and "stories" to carry the day. Dolly has a unique voice but it is far from great and her 'storytelling" is solid but quite simple. But man what a career. 2.5 rounded up to a 3 because she is so damn cool.
The title track to this album is, of course, one of Dolly's all-time classics, and apparently this album as a whole is also regarded as such. I'm not sure if I am completely sold on the rest of the album quite so much. "My Blue Tears", "Early Morning Breeze" and "The Way I See You" I do especially like, and to a lesser extent "The Mystery of the Mystery". "Traveling Man" and "She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)" fall flat for me. The remaining three tracks I don't really feel strongly about. On this album we do have a song that is one of her most famous and one of the best showcases of her storytelling talents. There's also on several songs the lovely ability to evoke romantic and familial connections and connection to nature through very simple lyrics that I consider characteristic of Dolly's music, and her lovely voice throughout. But on an album that's only half an hour long, only about half of it is really good material to me, which seems like not a lot. Unfortunately I don't think I can go above a strong 6.5/10 here.
While I'm not much of a fan of country, I have to commend Parton's storytelling. Her lyrics paint interesting stories and make the songs interesting enough to keep going. The album itself is pretty short, and all the songs pass pretty fast too. All in all, it's a pretty easy listen. If you don't like country, this record likely won't be for you, as it leans very heavily on the classic country sound, as trademark as it gets for the genre. Parton's singing and songwriting make the record worth listening to, even if I won't be coming back to it any time soon. The standout track was "Coat Of Many Colors", as it tells a moving story about her and her mother. "Traveling Man" was also nice.
Dolly is awesome, but I'm not sure about this one.
Not the biggest fan of country but I liked this, great vocals obviously and some really nice storytelling. Wasn’t blown away by the instrumentation most of the time but that’s understandable when the songs are basically carried by Dolly Parton’s vocals and guitar as-well to be fair (and the lyrics), it sounded a little like generic country but just much better for the most part and for 1971 it has definitely aged well. Also, 1 minute shorter than pink moon which is crazy. Favourites: the first two songs. Overall, 6/10.
Better than I expected.
Not my kind of music but it's well-made and short Favorites: Travelling Man
Honestly expected a little more but I enjoyed it
I honestly expected to enjoy this more overall but it was still good.
dark & charming
Nothing super memorable on this album for me
3.5 stars. Some good ones on here. Traveling Man is a blast. A better place to live, cheesy but accurate, if only people understood that one. She Never Met a Man was great. Love that you can clearly hear the bass and it is a driving instrument in a lot of these songs. Would listen again.
Doesn't miss but sometimes a tad boring
I know I'm going to sound hypocritical after my previous review, but I enjoyed this. It's still old school twangy country but it's so much more enjoyable. It's more fun, it's more upbeat, it's livelier. Also Dolly Parton's vocals, which I've always loved, absolutely shine through here. This album has just reinforced my opinion that she's just a bloody good singer and songwriter. She's got a great vibrato, her voice could cut through glass, spot on pitch. She's just great. My favourite track is 'She Never Met A Man (She Didn't Like)'. It's a slow ballad and Dolly sounds fantastic. You can always hear the emotions in her voice when she sings. She manages to take a repetitive and pretty boring genre and makes songs that are poignant and fun, and her vocals only add to the tracks. Now, again, this is still old school twangy country, but the run time is only 27 minutes long so before it starts getting a little too samey, it's over before you realise.
This is a quaint little album, really feels like looking into another lifetime. But I know Dolly is one of my mom's favorite people so I suspect that it can't be too far removed from present day. I think the messages are pretty timeless, even if the specifics are a little dated.
121/1089 - Sounds like she's singing through a fan. Lots of songs seemed to blend into eachother but it wasn't bad.
I'm not the biggest country music / Dolly Parton fan, but I liked this one. 3.5 out of 5
It's pure.