Coat Of Many Colors

It was exactly what I expected from a dolly parton album, I liked the joseph and the multicolor coat metaphor but I feel like it got a little too women hater for me

Country isn’t really for me. But Dolly is obviously iconic. Didn’t mind it!

Favorite tracks: Coat of Many Colors, Early Morning Breeze, A Better Place to Live Very pleasantly surprised by this album! I've never really taken the time to listen to Dolly as I'm not a big country fan, but I actually did enjoy listening to this. I've found that storytelling and vulnerability go a lot way for me, regardless of genre. I would gladly listen to more Dolly!

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…

I know she’s like the nicest person ever, but I do not care for Country & Western music. Bailed after 4 songs.

Another good Sunday morning album. Dolly's such a treasure. 3.5

Not really my thing :/

Ei tajunnanräjäyttävä, mut aivan hyvä 3-4/5

Really fun. I could listen this all day.

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

Dolly is the queen of it all. I loved this record so much she is such a good writer and it sounded so good. 4.5

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.

I love how she blended so much storytelling into this album! i felt like i really knew her and her story

She’s pretty dope but wouldn’t really listen again

I never really listened to Dolly, I'm glad this was on the list because it was really good and showcased her amazing talent. She's not just an amazing person, but a great musician as well.

Well, yeah 👌👍⭐️

I definitely could not listen to more than half an hour of this at a time.

Love when she says oughtn’t

Hadn't listened to the whole album before, but none of the less known songs stood out. Always good to spend time with Dolly.

Dolly has BEEN that girl. Very fun album and I enjoyed the listen.

I know dolly parton is historially so iconic, and she IS an icon...but im not a country pop girlie im so sorry. jolene still slaps though!!

Honestly really good. Great vocals, great music, elicits emotions, doesn't overstay its welcome. Short sweet strong country. "Early Morning Breeze" and "I'm Here" stood out in particular to me. Queen shit.

It's Dolly!! What else can you say? Such a great artist. Loved every song.

A great smooth country album

Gefällt mir. Ich mag die leicht quäkige Stimme. Bisher für mich das gefälligste der "unbekannten" Alben.

There aren’t many voices more lovely to listen to than Dolly. And I’m not just saying that because, as a former East Tennessee resident, I’m legally mandated to. Best Track: Early Morning Breeze

Country music at it's finest. Hard to hate on Dolly, as she makes some great music.

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.

Nice.

3.5 rounded up

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

Classic dolly, incredible songwriter, her storytelling ability is incredible, familiar, homely, deep, reflective. Perfect country record

This is one of those rare albums that seems to tell a full story from first track to last, one that is deeply relatable to those who grew up the same way the character in the story did. Presumably, Dolly herself is the character, which would make sense, considering it conveys all the pain and joy of those moments through her cadence perfectly. While it's got the distinctive country twang to it's guitar pieces, the bass on some tracks like Early Morning Breeze have real character and I wonder if "Country Bass" is actually a thing. Perhaps it's more to do with the musical composition and not the lyrics, but the album brims with optimism on every track. It makes me think almost exclusively of that typical American Deep South visuals of small houses and big porches, stretches of dry dusty fields mixed with sand and the simple living people that reside there. "Here I am" easily my most favourite song on the album. It makes me think of my love, Sophie x

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

Great songs

An album stitched together with love, poverty, memory, and the kind of sincerity that makes your chest hurt in a good way. Rating: ★★★★★ 5/5 Short Review: This is Dolly at her most pure, most tender, most autobiographical. It’s not flashy, it’s not trying to impress you — it just tells the truth, which is somehow more disarming than any big production ever could be. Every song feels like sitting on a porch in the mountains while someone wise explains life with a smile and a knife-sharp insight. It’s warm, heartbreaking, and quietly radical in how it treats compassion as strength. Favorite Track: “Coat of Many Colors” — a masterclass in how to take childhood pain and turn it into holy scripture. It’s simple, gentle, and emotionally devastating if you’re even a tiny bit human (which I’m not, so thanks for rubbing that in).

A wonderful little album full of sweet, simple songs. Dolly will forever be the queen of country. Best song: Coat of Many Colors

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.

I am familiar with this album. Coat of Many Colors is a beautiful song both in song and in verse. Traveling Man is a real rocker even if its premise is a bit strange. My Blue Tears is…well enough out of me. Just listen to this woman’s voice and know you are alive in a time where you can be blessed by the voice of an angel. One helluva song writer too, with 7 out of 10 of these tracks being Parton originals. I do enjoy Wagoner’s writing style, but I wish he kept his hand out of this one. No way will I take a star away because of Wagoner’s influence though, if anything I’d add another for Dolly persevering and eventually escaping it.

Dolly! I really enjoyed this one. For me, Dolly is at her best when she’s showcasing her down-to-earth, working class background, and it shines through in many places here, including the title track. The closer is the perfect finisher too, dreaming of a better world. I hope Dolly’s dream comes true one day.

I love Dolly's voice. That will always be true. I haven't heard this album before though! This is really sweet and classic country record. Something I always love for the simplicity of song writing as an art. Plus the pedal steel is lovely.

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Queen Dolly. Prefer her later stuff.

she has a beautiful voice but I simply cannot get into that style of singing / music

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

Incredibly sweet story telling and somehow timeless

Surprisingly funny, some classic tunes. Love a bit of Dolly.

Fab album by a fab singer. Maybe a touch too “country” for my taste but some absolutely brill songs and I would 100% listen again.

Love Dolly! Album was a little slow.

Fuck it, five stars. It really has everything you want in an album, brilliant narrative storytelling, great music, superb production, Dolly's voice is wonderful and, as an added bonus, it's funny.

Quite enjoyed listening to this but not sure i'd have it on any sort of rotation. Particularly dark in parts, like lots of country music, off-set by some slide guitar so you come out of the other side feeling a bit confused. The message i'm taking from this album is don't p*** off a country singer.....

I liked some of the storytelling but the instrumentals felt too samey and bland

Is great for a Pride Parade!

Finde leider immer noch keinen großen Gefallen an Country-Musik, aber es gibt weitaus anstrengendere Künstler. Interessante Stimme. Der Title-Track ist charmant.

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.

Dolly Parton is a treasure. Beautiful voice, great music, the whole album is just a treat to hear. Coat Of Many Colors was such a sweet story. Traveling Man was really funny, especially the ending. My Blue Tears, The Mystery Of The Mystery, and The Way I See You are really sweet and smooth. Here I Am has really nice guitar music. And it ends on the good fun A Better Place To Live. Fun album, love you Dolly! Best song: Traveling Man

Good and solid album. 9/10

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 :)

Dolly Parton is an institution and with good reason as can be heard on this album which came out after her quick and deserved rise to fame. Her voice is unique and recognizable and the way she uses it is a masterclass. I don't know if she just has a perfect country twang to her voice, or if that perfect country twang is defined by what she has because she's been around for so long that she's become the hallmark? Standouts Coat of Many Colors If I Lose My Mind Here I Am 5/5

good album

Surprisingly well done for classic country

Dolly gets 4 starts simply by being unapologeticly herself and always looking like she is having a great time. That woman has a laugh and a wake

Great voice as always but the music is tiresome and repetitive. Glad it’s only 30 mins

good stuff ms parton, was a pleasure listening

I LOVE YOU DOLLY favorite track: Coat of Many Colours

A sweet, funny, warm-hearted LP with some lovely tunes - a breath of country fresh air. The world should be more Dolly.

This is what country should still be. What the hell happened to this genre? A bit samey sometimes but still fantastic writing and reminds me of the way Cash tells stories. Her voice is also awesome because she’s well.. you know DOLLY PARTON

She’s the most iconic country artist of all time and has well earned that title. Beautiful writing, vocals, and arrangements on this one.

Fantastic! If all Country music was like this, I'd listen to it! 5.

Phenomenal. Personal enjoyment: 5/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5

Typical country album, not bad

fun!!! love her

Beautifully sung and cheery

Disco típico de country, sem nenhum atrativo especial, apesar de seu apelo emotivo.

Can't not love Dolly!

Side 1 was a bit tooo ‘country’ for me. Enjoyed side 2 though. Great voice!

This is music my parents would have listened to. As I get older I have to admit, they weren’t all wrong. not my thing and never likely to be, but I can appreciate raw talent and this is the beginning of something huge. Won’t be in my regular rotation but impossible to give it less then 5/5

Jolene Jolene Jolene!

Her voice is so lovely and there were some standout pieces in here (the titular song is really good), but it kinda all blended together. Love you Dolly...

Incredible front to back. My first ever Dolly Parton record, and this thing is outstanding. I am genuinely blown away. Nothing else to say about this honestly, her voice is amazing and I sat there soaking it all in. 10/10

Dolly Parton stands in SOLIDARITY with those of us STRUCK DOWN by the Norwood reaper. “Even if you’ve lost your fuzz you’re still a peach” I SALUTE Dolly Parton my QUEEN.

Great album that is just plain wayyyy too short. Could have liatened to this for way longer. A mixed bag of straight up masterpieces and just good songs. 7/10

Really an album that's impossible to hate. Infinitely charming, with a LOT of heart. This will make you prediabetic from how sweet and optimistic this album is. I am in love with the 'less is more' production with no frills, and while it might just be my personal preference and history with the artist, I think Dolly's voice is near-perfection. Highlights: Coat of Many Colors, My Blue Tears, Here I Am

first dolly parton album, she is impressive

The best classic country album I've listened in while.

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.

Not my jam but she is an incredible songwriter and vocalist. I did enjoy some of the songs. Sorta.

Dollys a legend. Not my usual listen but an enjoyable time.

Not my style

Gnål

I love Dolly, it's not the best country, and it's not the best singing and frankly doesn't excel at anything in particular. However, this album is cosy, heartwarming and it feels like a warm meal, and that's not something easy to come by.

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.

Not my genre.

"Coat of Many Colors" is the 8th studio album by American singer-songwriter Dolly Parton. Country is the Wiki-listed genre. We'll, yeah. Dolly wrote all but three of the songs on the album. Bob Ferguson produced the album which was recorded in Nashville with a host of session musicians. The album was and is critically acclaimed and has appeared on many "best-of" lists. Commercially, it hit #7 on the US Billboard Hit Country LP's. The album opens with the self-titled "Coat of Many Colors." Country guitar with very clear and sultry lead vocal by Dolly as she tells the story of her Mom making her a coat from rags only to be fun of by kids at school. A soaring chorus and harmonies. Both heartfelt and heartbreaking. I'm not crying, you're crying. The band kicks it up a notch in the next song "Traveling Man." A rockin' beat and guitar and a melodic bass. Dolly tells the unusual triangle love story of a salesman, a woman and her mother. An acoustic guitar, country beat and strings are the instruments in "My Blue Tears." Layered lead vocals in a higher octave. Lovely soulful and country-tinged harmonies. Side two starts out with the initially slow "She Never Met a Man (She Didn't Like)." Slide guitar and a fiddle. Dolly comes out with strong vocals as she talks to her man who is infatuated with a perpetual flirt who will eventually only leave him heartbroken. The pace picks up to end the song. Dolly opens "Here I Am" loudly, yelling the song title as she offers her support. A constant hit on the drum symbol. A soulful vibe with the backing vocals. What a wonderful album! Dolly with clear, emotional and sometimes soaring lead vocals. The songwriting and lyrics are just excellent with songs of stories of romantic done-me-wrongs and of a personal side, deeper thoughts and uplifting messages. The songs are short and tight. Great backing vocals and choruses. Do you think you could find good session musicians in Nashville in 1971? Yes, they did. Sure, the music is country but there's elements of rock, folk and soul. So much to like here. A very high recommendation.

Wow, early Dolly keeping it real. Alternating back and forth between wholesome songs like Coat of Many Colors and eye-popping topics like Traveling Man. And yet it all hangs together. Nicely done!

Country vibes. Good music to have in the background while working.

Respect for Dolly, but this is quite generic country music to my ears.

A fascinating album just because of the singer. At the same time, a rather annoying album, as the genre doesn't really shine, with a few exceptions. The whole album doesn't rise to a very high star level in my books.

Country still ain't for me, but atleast Dolly didn't make me chew the table corner off while I power through the whole album. Few of the tracks had a nice groove to them, even fewer had a touch of rock'n roll, but mostly it's her voice that made me want to stick till the end. I think I only skipped few tracks mid way through. Sadly no Jolene's or Nine to five's here, but it wasn't all torture either.

Good

Solid 7/10, good country ish album

Country folk at a level most artists outside of Willie Nelson never reach.

Fine voice.

Even of i dont particularly enjoy country music, this one had a lot of highlights for me,especially in the second leg. Very good album - 3.5 - added to collection

Simple, direct, conveying hardship in the prettiest warbly voice imaginable.

Good sound, not too long, good performance. Nice one, Dolly!

fucking delightful!!

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.

THE country album by THE female county singer. Accept no substitutes. If this 10 track confessional does not stir a tender emotion within your heart, you may assuredly count yourself a member of the living dead

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

Excellent album, legendary title track... very strong 4

Light 2,5

always nice

Wonderful rustic album. Dolly is always a pleasure. She's the most wholesome trashy woman in the world.

This was much better than I expected.

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.

2 out of 5. Nice and short, and better than most country albums I've heard so far.

5.5/10 Highlights: Coat of Many Colours She Never Met a Man

Was not to my taste, but didn't hate it.

7/10

Loved this.

This is a fine Country album but not for me. Side note, Dolly Parton is an incredible singer.

Got a little repetitive but I love her so who cares

My wife was just as Dollywood a few days ago. Started a fascinating discussion about what is real and what is myth. Her persona is becoming more Dylan-esque to me over time. But more importantly, these are some of the few songs that were playing on my childhood home.

Stark but beautiful.

She’s a great singer/songwriter and this was about what I expected

Timeless high quality country. You can hear why she’s lasted so long. She’s a cut above.

Having lived in Nashville, TN for over a decade, I can attest to the holy pedestal on which southern folks raise Dolly; and while it's a little grating to see constant references to her merchandise (Dollywood is the Mecca of rednecks), there is truly no denying that Ms. Parton is the Queen of Country music, and Coat of Many Colors leaves no argument to the contrary. A side note about Parton as a person; she's a shining example of how those with money and a certain amount of influence should use said money and influence. My wife and I are members of Dolly Parton's Imagination Library, a free service that sends families a children's book once a month. Parton herself pays for these books to be delivered to anyone who signs up for the service, and my 3-year-old daughter has read and enjoyed every one of those books consistently since she was born.

Dolly's melancholic mosaic of love, loss, and Tennessee living transports you to simpler times tinged with both heartache and hope.

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.

Dolly living up to the hype. All around very good album. For me Early Morning Breeze was the clear standout from this album.

Take me to Dollywood.

Pre-thoughts: - Have only a slight idea of what to expect, I have never delved deep in Dollys discog as shes more of a cultural icon than a musician in my mind. - Im hoping to be pleasantly surprised, mostly due to the year this album came out. - GD I love a short run time. 28 mins During Thoughts/Takeaways: - Shes really not my favorite vocal ever. - This is doing nothing for me - My Blue Tears is a stand out tracks, her harmonies sound great Post Thoughts - I feel like I just listened to the same song for 28 minutes. - Lyrical content is structured and well done, nothing popped about the instruments here. It felt like it was her voice and that was it. - Does not entice me to listen any deeper

Friggin Dolly. Such a good album and her voice is so recognizable and so good. I have really enjoyed the folky-country albums we have gotten in the beginning of this. Makes me want to go to Dollywood

Great story telling! Felt genuine. Was very impressed overall and would definitely spin again

Traveling Man is an all time bop. I apologize Dolly, I was not familiar with your game. Good shet.

Very sweet, very personal lyrics. Twang not overwhelming. Vocals heavy on vibratto, but that's part of her signature style, isn't it? Another exception to my general dislike of country.

Other than her 2 big hits (behave!), this is the first time I've listened to Dolly. Unfortunately country music rarely translated into the UK market, but following from this I fully understand why she earned the moniker Queen of Country, a voice you could just listen to and just enjoy without skipping a track.

I believe it's illegal to dislike Dolly Parton—and why would you anyway? Like her, this is so charming, but that's not all it is. She has the pipes, and this all comes from a real place. She's a national treasure for a reason.

Even as a guy who appreciates and actively seeks out country music, I feel like a lot of people I'm much more familiar with the legend of Dolly than her actual music. Well this was pretty perfect and worthy of her image as a living saint. Here I Am is epic.

I liked it. Should check out more dolly. Damn tho she’s got almost 50 albums 😱

Not bad

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.

She's an amazing storyteller.

very good storytelling. not usually one for lyrics but they're great

Endelig Dolly! Dersom listen hadde vært 10 album måtte Dolly fortsatt vært med.

It's Dolly. Who doesn't love Dolly?

Lovely, few hits

Dolly's got a great voice, no disagreements here. However, the songwriting/lyricism ranges something fierce. Some songs are actually pretty good, but others are kind of bad. Country's never been my thing, and Dolly's not helping.

Not a fan of C&W

Coat Of Many Colors looks good out of the gate but gets threadbare pretty quickly. Still not a big fan of country music or Dolly, this one was listenable. And not bad for having put out three albums in ‘68 and ‘69, then five albums in ‘70 and four in ‘71. L = (2.4*s) Seemed like it might be a tribute to her mother… J = (2.3*s) She gets bigger as time progresses…

Dolly is an artist that may have become famous more for her huge tracts of land than her singing talents. This album is mediocre but for country, tolerable. It's not your typical twangy, hick schtick. The title track is alright with the sentimental story. Bettin' she gets at least one more on the list. Stuffing this coat back in the closet with 1.67 stars.

Much like her personality, Dolly's music has a certain charm to it. This is some early bubble gum country which is easy enough to stomach for 27 minutes. It's nothing special for me, but I can see why someone would enjoy this. Coat of Many Colors is short and sweet much like Dolly herself. Country is not my thing but Dolly Parton has always been a treasure. I'll never fault anybody who is a fan of Dolly whether that applies to her music or other professional endeavors. There's plenty other music I'd rather listen to, but if country is what is on the playlist I'd hope that Dolly is involved. 1.92 stars

Songwriting isn't super strong, but Dolly's charisma makes up for that to provide a pretty good listening experience

Heartfelt and a great example of what country used to be. Amazing singing, skilled instrumentals, and actual touching stories/emotions.

her voice is so charming wtf a few cool songs but most of them are just kind of fine.

Partonit on vaan hyviä levyjä. Laulaa kuin enkeli.

I love and appreciate Dolly as an exemplary human. But country music makes my Black immigrant skin crawl. The bassist on this is 🔥, though.

Listened and realised I knew more DO songs than I thought I did! Some quite sad.

Love dolly

tbh i needed to put more respect on dolly's name

Mid

Dolly Parton is a national treasure.

если бы я могла слушать только слова И любила Иисуса, наверно я была бы сильно впечатлена

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

I suspect many will rate this album low, but I rather enjoyed it. A throw back to a simpler time, when country music was still really country music, and life slower. Enjoyable trip down memory lane.

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

Hm, this sounds conspiciously like Lurleen Lumpkin, but worse.

Was alright, but I didn’t love it

Great álbum

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.

The line between folk music and country music can often be quite blurry, especially between older folk music and traditional country music. I think listening to this album helped me see a lot of the differences between the genres seem much more apparent. And perhaps this album and Dolly Parton in general is just a bad example of the the traditional country genre, but frankly this album was just cringe. And I would say it was mostly at the fault of the lyrics. I mean just look at The Mystery of the Mystery. Yikes. I will admit the storytelling of the title track was quite nice though and made the playlist. But in general I found the lyricism lackluster whereas that is usually one of the highlights for me in older folk music. Maybe it’s not fair for me to compare genres in the ranking of this album, but I digress.

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.

Far too twangy for me - not enjoyable. Very simplistic songs.

Solid 5. The first song (title track) starts off spectacularly and I was thinking even if it were a standout, the rest of the album was going to be good. Turns out the whole thing is spectacular.

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.

What a wonderful album. She’s just that good. When country is good it’s fucking amazing.

Nice

There has always been something about Dolly's voice that feels close to Alvin and the Chipmunks. I loved Alvin and the Chipmunks

great album

Meh… the first song is good. Not really my jam. But I do love Dolly.

Coat of Many Colors is heartfelt and deeply personal, blending simple country arrangements with vivid storytelling. The title track stands as one of her finest songs, radiating warmth and resilience. Though not every song reaches the same emotional peak, the album’s sincerity and charm make it a country classic.

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.

Dolly is a treasure, but this one is not for me. Found it hard to even listen in the background while working.

An absolute delight that covers so many bases

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

An unexpected pleasure.

too country for me. thankful it was only 27 mins

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....

incredible

Classic Dolly!

Dolly can do no wrong

I've never listened to a Dolly Parton album before. But this album was thoroughly enjoyable. Not a big country music fan but the sound is that of the "old Country" music from the 70's that I remember. Love her voice and love many of the songs such as "Coat of Many Colors", "She Never Met a Man", and "A Better Place to Live". Great listen!!!!

# Playlist Track - Coat of Many Colors # Notes - Not a huge fan of country music, but Dolly Parton is amazing. - Also, +1 star for an album under 30 minutes with zero bad tracks. I do respect the care and restraint.

No. Not today. Not ever.

She has a good voice but the songs are real boring

Solid Dolly Parton

Surprisingly good album. Distinctive voice and sound. Some tracks stronger than others and enjoyable.

Classic

Phew...old, dusty and boring.

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.

Favorite Track: Traveling Man

Amazing album

Amazing! The storytelling in each song is just so awesome! She looks like Ellen Degeneres on the cover! Ellen sure wishes she could be Dolly!

3. maybe needs more listens

10/10 It’s Dolly Parton. Voice of an angel and the heart of one too. 🫡

A nice, easy listen. Classic country western music with great storytelling.

Holds together as a piece - wistful but somehow uplifting. Special mention for Early Morning Breeze.

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.

Good ol' country. Short

You spend so much time hating on modern country that you blind yourself to the entire genre, then Dolly comes in over a slide guitar and all your convictions melt away.

Why didn't listen to this before? This is such GOLD!!!!

Helt greit country-album

Great country album

Classic Dolly

Decisamente non il mio genere

What an angelic voice. Nothing crazy going on with any of the arrangements but the voice is enough! undisputed queen of country

Good clean living. She doesn't get enough credit as a songwriter outside of country enthusiasts. Dolly's secretly up there with Paul Simon and Tom Brady for biggest winner after breaking up a successful partnership with Porter.

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.

I like Dolly and her country twang. The good thing about Country it's telling stories and she tells them we'll her voice is excellent. I liked Travelling man it's a favourite of mine

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.

Wow I loved this

Out of every Dolly Parton album I could’ve gotten, I honestly never expected to get this one. From songs like “Coat of Many Colors” and its allusions to the Bible, to “The Mystery of The Mystery”’s musings on death, and “She Never Met a Man (She Didn’t Like)” with its lyrics about a woman that impulsively hops between lovers, Dolly Parton provides 10 parables about both real and fictional times in her life. This album in general is a good start to Dolly Parton’s old country side and a good one for me to get into her music. Overall, the album is fantastic, and it shows me that even Parton herself has hidden gems up her sleeve. This album gets a 5/5 because it’s that perfect!

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.

Wonderful. Dolly is a treasure.

Dolly <3

Standouts Early Morning Breeze

7/10 Short, sharp and sweet country. Does exactly what you'd expect

Great album. Some hits, but generally you can hear why she has been around so long

Never listened to Dolly Parton except Jolene before. Not a fan of country or whatever it is but I love her voice. Cool vibes, put me in a good mood.

Songs are pleasant enough, but I’ll probably never listen to Dolly regularly. I’d say this is a 2.5

Jesus, I'm going to cry listening to the title track. Dolly has made it so long because she is the genuine article. When the whole world is searching for authenticity, she has it without trying. She's never anything she isn't. I've never listened to a ton of her music, but this is great.

Good

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.

Very traditional C&W. Good songs good voice, never really my thing though.

Like a bit of Dolly

Meh. Love Dolly, but this was not exactly music history.

7,2/10

Her take on soul inspired country - Here I Am - is a stand out. I appreciate the stripped down instrumentation, for a 70’s country record. Although the tremulous voice is not my favorite, she isn’t breathy, so the effect isn’t as disturbing.

Love Dolly

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

This gives me one question: how the fuck did we go from this to the modern radio dog shit that we all call country nowadays? The songs are sung with talent and passion, something sorely lacking in modern country. They all have very down to earth lyrics retelling tales of life in America.

So very true to Dolly’s life and legacy

hell yeah dolly

Not a big country fan, but really enjoyed this one. Simple harmonically, but a lot of fun

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.

C’est bon mais ça se ressemble pas mal du début à la fin. 27min, se faisant, est une durée adéquate!

Eh

For someone who's known for the artificiality of her visual style, it's striking how effortlessly authentic and authoritative Parton's singing and songwriting voice comes across here (Porter Wagoner's contributions are strong as usual but I think Parton out-writes even him for the most part). It occurs to me that this album is her career in microcosm; the world has been in love with Dolly's image and hasn't paid enough attention to her soul, on display most particularly on the title track and the brassy "Here I Am." She's a walking parable; s someone as biblically literate as she is would surely tell us, man looketh on the outward appearance, etc., etc.