Trio

This turned me into an atheist. Or alchemist. Or whatever the term is that means I'd really like to fuck Linda Ronstadt. Or Emmylou Harris, which I believe some comic referred to as Gram Parsons disease. Whatever. I share a birthday with Dolly Parton. That used to mean something. I find Dolly to be a better actress than singer. Oh, you want a hotter take? Her best performance was in On Golden Pond. Great, now I'm confusing Dolly for Jane Fucking Fonda. Or maybe Dabney Coleman. If I end up masturbating to Dabney Coleman instead of Dolly's jugs I'm just going to run with it. Good Lord these are some strong ass shrooms. My mother was right. Never kiss a rodeo clown. As Dolly would say in her Oscar winning role as Klute, Here You Come Again. And here I go.

Apple Music calls this “a record that erased genre boundaries”. I’m sorry, what other genres are they covering here? It all sounds like country music to me.

Before The Avengers, before the A-Team, before Charlie's Angels, there was The Trio. I'm a simple man, I see a Dolly I give her 5 stars.

Album #700 for me! Holy shit! It's funny this one is coming up today as I was just chatting with my two sisters yesterday about how we need to be a unanimous united front to take down the wicked evil trying to oppress us right now. Feels like some sort of divine intervention or message from the music gods that my assertions are correct - "The Power of Three will set us free!" Also, Linda Ronstadt's hair and outfit is EVERYTHING on this cover. Major cowgirl serve right now, I am feelin' the fantasy!

To start with, three amazing artists with incredible careers. Great, distinctive voices, amazing song writers. But DAMN That was depressing.as.hell. And disappointing - where’s the strong female voice from Working 9 to 5? These are some severely dated songs, even for the late 80s. To be fair - I’m pretty sure these are all or mostly cover tunes, but I mean, there’s a song about a coffin! Although it did make me realize two things - I don’t know if there are trains in heaven, and you just don’t hear people talk about ‘hobos’ much anymore. So much respect, but not for me.

Good voices, boring genre

Could be subtitled "Men Are Bastards" (except JC, he's cool). This is a beautiful joining of three amazing voices, a trio of country/pop perfection

The crossover we didn't knew we needed between three of the best female country singers. This album is pure magic, every song is a banger and both the voices and the instrumentation are beautiful.

What a great album. Nothing revolutionary in terms of country but it's just so easy listening and enjoyable. Their three voices just combine perfectly

Nope. Country is shit. I made it to 1:30 of the first track and was cringing all the way then came the steel guitars. Had to take a vom break. This is very commercial shopping mall music too. Just all the cliches, nothing new or vital and not classic either. I was very sure to put Spotify into private mode for this one. I do not want this inexcusable excrement in my already awful recs. Me listening to the albums on this list: "I literally never want to hear another rap/hip-hop or country album or song ever again". Far from making me appreciate some elements of these genres that had evaded me before it is simply convincing me how right I am to dislike this drivel. And is this not a candidate for worst album artwork ever? Hideous. If you want to listen to an album with 3 greats on it, listen to "Passion, Grace and Fire", or "Friday Night in San Francisco". Still no Isley Brothers. Fuck.

I'll just repeat myself - Dolly Parton is a great human being, a very good singer and an icon of country music. I just can't listen to this genre at all. It's just too much. Sorry

Rest in peace queen, you were one of the greats and will never be forgotten.

God bless her soul Love ❤️

The existence of this album is evidence of a benevolent god.

Country harmonies at their best

RIP DOLLY PARTON

Getting a Dolly Parton album on the day of her passing is crazy. I honestly really enjoyed it and her voice is so soothing. I think this album is def at least 4 stars but personally I just don’t see myself playing it that much. Despite that I think the vocals and instrumentation speaks for itself. Fav Song: Rosewood Casket

Makes me want to go fishing. Huge shout to the person running this site giving everyone this album today

This is a great concept. Three strong artists who dig each other just do an album and crush it. Great vibe and talent. I'm a bit surprised I'm not feeling a 5 vs what I thought I'd find when I first saw what the album was, but I only gave it one listen and am feeling the 4.

Country in its sunday finest, with quite a few choice performances. it's really good but it didn't linger in my mind for too long

“The Blues Brothers” parody of this record’s audience is one of those lies that works because it contains enough truth: cheerful bottles showering the stage followed by tears in beers while the band alternates between the theme from “Rawhide” and “Stand By Your Man”, which might as well be on this covers album, which sounds heavenly while mostly sticking to tropes. The voices are divine, the instrumentation is respectful, perhaps apart from a strange dip into “80’s schmaltz on “Telling Me Lies”. But that song also contains one of those hard bright lyrical flashes that the genre does so well: “You don’t know what a man is/Until you have to please one”. “Hobo’s Meditation” lured out my inner commie: it’s a mighty song. As a whole, this is high-class confectionary.

Trio by Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris features stunning vocal harmonies and exceptional skill. The album is a testament to the trio’s remarkable ability to blend their voices into rich, lush arrangements. Songs like To Know Him Is to Love Him and Wildflowers showcase their impeccable technique and the warm, inviting quality of their harmonies. Although the artistry and craftsmanship are evident, the style of music isn't to my personal taste. The mellow, country-folk sound, while beautifully executed, doesn’t resonate with me as much as other genres might. Despite this, I can certainly appreciate the skill and dedication that went into creating Trio. For fans of this genre, the album is likely to be a deeply rewarding listen. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 0 STAND OUT TRACK - None

too much country.. struggled to listen to all of this!

Miss you,.Dolly :/

Got this one on the day Dolly Parton died, which gave it a particular meaning to me.

Three of the greatest singers of all time collaborating on some extremely well-chosen repertoire, tastefully accompanied and perfectly blended. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris had collaborated and covered each other's material for years and clearly had significant mutual admiration, respect and friendship, so it was unsurprising and yet also amazing that they put together this flawless album. I could listen to it all day. The thing I love best is the lack of showboating; they are singing together to serve the songs, and it is beautiful. Absolutely wonderful harmony singing throughout -- Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt have lots of credits singing harmony on other people's records, and they really know what they are doing. You know the other thing I like about this record? There have been too many reviews where I have had to trade off "music's great, but I am uncomfortable with the awful behaviour of the artist". Here is a record by three major artists who are incredibly talented _and_ well regarded as good and pleasant people. Dolly, Linda and Emmylou are widely loved and admired, for good reason. I am now speaking to all the poorly behaved male artists out there; see gentlemen, it _is_ possible to create great art while still behaving like a decent human being. Pull your socks up! My only criticism of this album is the terrible cover. But apart from that *mwah, chef's kiss*, fifty bazillion stars.

An enjoyable set of legends! I think they shine a little stronger solo, but really good work regardless.

I am going to take a minute to talk about Dolly Parton. I am assuming I got this album today due to the news that shocked the world yesterday, that Dolly Parton passed away at 80. There are so many things about Dolly that make her a legend and icon, a warrior and champion of charity. She tried her darndest to do good in the world, and it showed. This album was pretty good. Easy listening, nice harmonies between the three icons. Nice to get a county album instead of the usual british punk album.

No. 228/1001 The Pain of Loving You 4/5 Making Plans 3/5 To Know Him Is To Love Him 3/5 Hobo Meditations 4/5 Wildflowers 4/5 Telling Me Lies 5/5 My Dear Companion 4/5 Those Memories Of You 4/5 I've Had Enough 3/5 Rosewood Casket 3/5 Farther Along 4/5 Average: 3,73 Very good country album. This was a positive surprise.

They all have great voices. I just wish there were some faster/more upbeat songs. It was fine, probably won't listen to it again.

Varied between dull and hilariously bad (Hobo's meditation was a particularly ridiculous take from Dolly P and her two clones). Dont like country in general and though I can appreciate some of Dolly's songs are well written these were all rubbish.

RIP Dolly. I don't know if this album was pushed by admin or if it was random, but she just died yesterday, so if random, that's kind of wild. Incredible vocals throughout entire album,

RIP

A beautiful country album that reminds me of drives along rural roads in my grandpa’s truck with the radio quietly repeating the songs of country singers now long gone. It may not be groundbreaking, but for its purpose, it’s perfect. R.I.P Dolly

RIP Dolly, a truly unique and admirable person. I was not so familiar with her music, so this is exactly what I wanted to listen to today.

Getting this today of all days, the code behind this list is fucking out to get me. If the Rocky Horror soundtrack is somehow on this list I don't know if I could take it. Honestly probably the best time to listen to an album full of sad ballads. Rip Dolly, I will always love you xx

Those voices. Amazing. Rest in peace, Dolly. The planet was better for having you on it.

Dolly Parton is a national treasure! I've been waiting 287 days but finally got assigned one of her albums. With bonus Linda Ronstadt and Emmylou Harris. I don't even care if the songs are slow. The vocals are outstanding, lots of lovely strings, and I am here for this.

This album is is so 80's just look at that hair. In all seriousness this is the female super group of country and western / bluegrass music. Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris were all accomplished in their own rights and then in 1987 they combined like Voltron to gift the world with this album.

What an incredible combination. These 3 were destined to sing and harmonize together. GOATs of country pop. Beautiful songs, perfect production, great run time, I enjoyed this thoroughly.

Good apart from telling me lies (extremely 80s)

3.5 Easy listening. Calming but on the verge of boring

Extended version is even better - includes After the Gold Rush.

RIP Dolly you legend

No soy mucho de Country, pero como n querer y disfrutar a una leyenda como Dolly Parton, descanse en paz

RIP to a real one.

Album #182: Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Trio ⭐⭐⭐⭐ I think the generator brought us all together today, those of us who haven’t heard this album yet, in memory of Dolly Parton’s passing. Listen, I don’t have much to add to what I hope are decent to good reviews of this album. I think it’s a marvellous, beautiful record. Very soft, very understated, beautifully sung, with some of the best harmonies I think I’ve ever heard, in all honesty. But Dolly really is the centrepiece of the whole thing. While she doesn’t take the lead on everything, her voice is so dominant because it’s so distinctive, not because she’s trying to out-sing anyone else. At least I think so. She just has one of those voices that immediately cuts through and announces itself. It’s not five stars for me necessarily. There are a couple of songs on it that I don’t really love that much, but I do love quite a lot on it. A strong four. Rest in peace, Dolly Parton.

i know this or "coat of many colors" were pushed out to most of us today, but this is a great album even ignoring the tragic recent events of dolly's passing and recency bias. three mega-stars of country music finally being able to come together to record. excellent harmonies, excellent songs. no sense of ego among the three. really great record. have been lucky enough to see emmylou live and guess that is where the number will stay as linda has retired.

Either the generator was changed to give everyone Dolly today or this is a scary case of coincidence. Dolly Parton is gone. Hard to believe and endlessly sad. A genuine totem pole of American music is gone. I still kick myself that it took me this long to hear any of her full records, and this one is real lovely. I love Ronstadt as a singer (not very familiar with her solo material, but I've heard plenty where she's provided her voice) and Emmylou is one of my personal country queens. This is just a really sweet blend of three giants getting together and making some great music. Not much more to say. Rest in peace, Dolly, and thank you.

Review - first time getting an album because an artist on the list had just died. This album is great. Really surprised to have enjoyed a late '80s country album so much but it really was very good. Not familiar with the other two singers but I'll be looking into both a bit more. Very millennial way to think of this, but it's like an '80s version of Boygenius. Score - 8/10 Need to listen? YES

RIP DOLLY

The harmonies are great. This is a little too Dolly forward to get anything higher than a three though.

Nostalgia of the country music in Dad's truck in the 80s and early 90s. Mostly pretty good overall with a dud or two 'Hobo's Meditation's that haven't aged well.

RIP Dolly. Country music isn’t really my thing, but I love her.

It must be very tough to deal with Southern US men! There is little doubt about the legendary status of Parton, and it's nice to learn about Ronstadt and Harris too. Twelve years after Trio, they released Trio II, would be interested to check that one out as well. Trio is a pleasant summertime listen, as the album fits perfectly the mood of a slow June workday – I'm just not enthusiastic about country music. So, please note that two stars isn't a bad rating by any means, I just don't see myself purposefully listening to this album again – not easy to reflect that on a five-star scale.

They've got lovely voices, but the music they make ain't for me.

A bit bland so far. The harmonies are, without doubt, beautiful, but it is just the songs themselves just don't do it for me. An uninspiring cover of To Know Him and I've Had Enough is just dull and passionless. Honourable exceptions - Those Memories of You, Farther Along

2026.08.27.

I've been aware of this album for a while now and have been meaning to listen to it but just never got around to it. It is absolutely gorgeous. Those harmonies alone, I mean come on. Doing research it looks like they only did one other album together after this. I wish they did more, this is a marvelous super group. There wasn't a single song I disliked. Man I have a soft spot for good country. I only wish I could listen to this without crying. The last track especially broke my heart. RIP Dolly, the entire world misses you. To know her was to love her.

I am aware of and like all 3 of these artists. Dolly Parton - I have 2 songs already "liked" on Spotify - her classics "Jolene", and "Coat of Many Colors". Plus I am aware of her from movies and appearances on TV shows throughout my life. Plus I really respect her philanthropy and just being a great, positive person. This review is done the day after she died, so I am overwhelmed with seeing the amount of positive stuff about her. It really is a big loss for humanity in general. The world needs more people like Dolly Parton. Emmylou Harris -I am also familiar with Emmylou - and have 3 songs liked by her on Spotify - "The Light", "Tulsa Queen" and "My Father's House". But I would say I am even more familiar with her because she seems to be the singer of choice as a harmony singer with so many other artists that I love such as Steve Earle, Elvis Costello, Lyle Lovett, Willie Nelson, Ryan Adams and Neil Young. I have even thought that I should make a playlist of all of the songs by other artists on which she sings - but haven't gotten around to that yet - I bet it's in the range of 30+ songs that I already have in my rotation. Linda Ronstadt - Of the 3, I am most familiar with her music, having 15 songs liked by her on Spotify currently. I always thought she has an amazing voice and seems to be able to sing anything. Bottom line - going in I already highly respect these 3 - so I am curious to hear this one as I've never listened to this before. "Wildflowers" is the standout track and the only original on this - written by Dolly Parton. These 3 all have great voices and harmonize together so well. Was interesting reading how they all had collaborated with each other individually over the years and had been trying to get all 3 together for many years. I ended up liking all the songs on this. Yes, it's pretty mellow - but the vocals are the standout on this one. And I'm probably sentimental over the loss of Dolly Parton. Also, Linda Ronstadt is pretty sick and who knows how long she'll be with us. :/ I also checked out "Trio II" and liked their cover of Neil Young's "After the Gold Rush" on there. Funny I have that song liked on Spotify now 3 times - the awesome original by Neil, Thom Yorke's version and now this. Such a great song! I definitely need to dig into their solo discographies even more. Liked songs on Spotify: 11/11 Rating: 5/5

Sweet, fun, sad, simple but beautiful, romantic, and just iconic. These three ladies came together perfectly to make a country album for the ages. It's a solid 4 from me, but I've gotta give the extra one for Dolly today <3 RIP country music queen.

Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt & Emmylou Harris – Trio (1987) On Day 244, listening to this LP was a deeply personal and emotional experience as we mourn the death of the legendary Dolly Parton. Having been introduced to country music in 2017 through her, Don Williams, and "Islands in the Stream" while staying with my grandparents in high school, her voice has always held a special, healing quality. Revisiting tracks like "Coat of Many Colors" alongside this 1987 collaboration reminded me exactly why she became the massive icon she was. Her sweet vocal delivery and magical guitar work shine throughout this record. Her legend will live on forever. A flawless, heartfelt 5/5.

This album was released on my 7th birthday and Dolly died yesterday. Three unique and beautiful voices I've enjoyed separately but never knew this album existed. It's everything it needs to be and everything I need today.

Интересно, что альбом попался мне 26.08.2026 на следующей день после смерти долли партон

Such a lovely album🙏🏼 RIP Dolly wherever you may be🤩

I don't know if it was sheer coincidence that I got this album the day after Dolly's passing (maybe it was engineered that everyone did?) but if you think I'm giving this anything other than 5 stars in honour of the late great Dolly, you're insane

So we get Dolly Parton with her friends Emmylou Harris and Linda Ronstadt the day after Dolly’s passing. Her death is hitting me more than I thought it would. For one, I grew up in the same Appalachian region as Dolly. Eastern KY and East TN are practically neighbors and from my home to her birthplace would’ve been an afternoon drive, round trip. Two, I work in a department of librarians and let me tell you, she is a saint around these parts. Now, I know none of that speaks to her music, but it does account for my appreciation of her music. I grew up hearing voices like the ones on this album all around me. It church on Sundays, at the annual county festivals, my long time babysitter, family reunions around these fire, and of course my grandmother. I grew up and away from country and gospel music but there are a few instances when it can bubble up out of the past and hit me hard. Listening to this album the day after Dolly died was one of those times. I enjoyed most of the album pleasantly, a few good tracks, Wildflowers and Those Memories of You stood out. Hobo Meditation was a fun aside. Then we got to the last track, and hoo boy did the waterworks start. “Farther Away” is one of those gospel tracks that depends on the singer. It can be too much in the wrong hands and YMMV about that. I think Dolly has the voice of an angel though and it was perfect. I’ve heard “Farther Along” so many times growing up in church. My babysitter used to sing it. So did my grandma. I can’t say for certain I didn’t hear it in my grandmother’s voice this morning either. My grandma has been gone for over a decade but I could hear her singing “Farther Away” as clear as could be from the porch in our Appalachian mountain home when that track came on while listening to this album today. 5/5 - This one was getting an inflated 4/5 for Dolly but I’m adding another star for that last track and the memory of my gospel singing Grandmother. RIP Dolly.

I mean it's Linda how could I not rate it 10/10

LOVE THIS ALBUM

Timely … with the passing of Dolly Parton yesterday. These three voices will not be silenced, and this album showcases all of them collectively and individually. Wonderful.

Sumptuous harmonies and sharp arrangements across a collection of classic country ballads.

Cool voice, cool music and cool person

The melodies that Dolly Parton, Linda Ronstadt, and Emmylou Harris were catching all over this album are sensational. Such a great collaborative release with tons of stand out songs.

Una bella combinación de vive 3

Blown away that my first Dolly Parton record should pop up the day after she died. Made it all the more poignant. Tight harmonies and country music are a good combination. I liked it and I'm glad it was today's suggestion.

One of the greatest all Girl Country albums so much talent together

Beautiful voice and strings very much enjoyed love you dolly xxx

Three legendary women in music (served to me the day after Dolly died, no less). Their voices are wonderful together. The songs aren't quite to my style, but it sounded nice for a while.

RIP Dolly. Never really knew your music outside Jolene and the many many covers. This was a fun listen. Strong vocals and country instrumentation I really enjoyed.

7/10

I'm not a big country fan (even when it comes to classic country), but this is probably one of the best I've heard. The three singer's voices really mesh well together and create some beautiful harmonies. Maybe I'm a little soft given Dolly's recent passing, but I think a 4 is fair on this one.

Tits at half mast for dolly

Not a surprise to see this album appear today. Talked about in the 70s but, due to heavy schedules, it took til after Dolly had plateaued after the peak of 'Islands in the stream', Emmylou was making acclaimed albums herself and Linda had guested on 'Graceland' as well as doing Disney duets, for this high profile collaboration to be realised. It's well made, evenly spread out amongst lead singing and a highly satisfying three part harmonic blend throughout. The song choice is good with a nice range of writers and it was bestowed with grammy nominations and awards. Makes a change from nine to five at the time - country purists would have been delighted!

Crazy pull that I got this on the day she passed.

Fantastic collection of songs performed by some of the most talented women in the business.

Heard Before? Yes. Notes: - obviously a vocal showcase and the vocals are uniformly stunning, even if they can't really sell the lyrics of "Hobo's Meditation". - song selection could have been a little more daring, but these safe bets are still great. - the arrangements strive for variety but end up a little bland and formulaic. never truly awful though, and the performances are note perfect. - production is clear and lovely, only venturing too far into cheeseball adult contemporary on "Telling Me Lies". - for a vocal-focused album, they actually give the instrumentals a surprising amount of space to work in. - I'm always happy to leave rock music behind for any genre where triplet time signatures are normal. Verdict: One of the very few supergroup albums in any genre that's worth a serious listen. Listen Again? I'm not opposed. It's a highlight in each of their catalogues.

YES! This album was adorable, beautiful, sad, and so much. Dolly Parton can do no wrong. The three voices blended together so well and those harmonies were to die for. I didn't connect to the lyrics as much (very breakup song heavy) but it's just a great collection that blends together well

Slaps shame it’s over so quick

Nice.

Great collaboration of incredible talent and storytelling

So incredibly good. Really nice to listen to. Especially the parts with Dolly.

I’m not gonna front like I’ve ever listened to a fully Dolly album or any of them for that matter. But this was a GROUP!

they all sound so good together and the harmonies were insane. i loved this sm.

A trio of geniuses so of course it's going to be good.

High quality country selection for a cosy quiet day in.

Trifecta of phenomenal artists.

Amazing vocal harmonies. Only thing keeping me from giving it a 5 is the song selection is not as strong as should be.

so sorry dolly!!! rip!!!

Listening to this album just a day after Dolly has passed hits different. She was a great singer and even a better person <3

Hard to argue with those three.