Grievous Angel

Love Hurts

Pretty good. Love the duets.

This was good. Considered giving it 4 stars.

I want to be kind to this album because it is quite pretty, but I just can not get into country try as I might. Parsons's vocals aren't anything exceptional, but his duet partner does have quite the pretty voice. I won't completely trash this album with a one star rating, but this was not for me. I will say that if you like country I think that you absolutely will enjoy this. That's just not applicable to me haha.

FUN and never heard before

Do I like country music?

Just bad

It's country music, FFS. Can't stand almost any of it.

Country, men et ganske godt album. Specielt Emmilou.

It's a good country album, but please, give the lady some credits, would ya?

Another day, another good album. A few wonderful songs on here. This version of Love Hurts sounds great and Las Vegas is one of the best country songs of this time. Not all the songs quite hit this level of greatness, but it's an overall enjoyable listen.

Þetta er ekki alveg mín tónlist, en það er eitthvað þarna sem vinnur á og mér finnst gaman að hlusta. Notalegheitin yfirskyggja algerlega á innbyggð hallærislegheitin og Emmylou Harris er þarna á kantinum til að lyfta þessu enn frekar upp. Svo er útgáfan þeirra af Love hurts er sú langbesta sem ég hef heyrt.

What could have been. An amazing voice, beautiful songs, riding the crest of a sound that he was born to be part of.

Really great album, and Harris’s duet take it to the next level.

Old fashioned country

Better than Coldplay

It’s all pleasant but it also stops at being average country music. I’d lower one or two keys for many tracks for him. His voice shines between C3-G3 ish, e.g., Brass Button is a good range for him.

old school country with some real blugrass twang. i honestly enjoyed this one quite a lot. i could see myself going back to this, but... country isn't really my genre. its gonna be a three for me, for a nice album i can appreciate

I enjoyed the country and folk vibes, but wasn’t really anything that stuck out or separated this album from others. Mediocre in my opinion, wouldn’t seek out this album specifically in the future.

As good to any other country western album I've listened to. I think western music is to me, as jazz is to most people. It just all sounds the same.

There are few country songs I can listen to, and this didn't have any of them.

Good album

An easy listen. The duet pieces are great. Stand out song - Love hurts

Not my vibe😔

Album tak nudny, że podczas słuchania zapomniałam, że go słucham i kompletnie się wyłączyłam. Gdy zaczęli jodłować I totally lost it… Najlepsza piosenka: Love Hurts

3,5

Didn’t feel like anything special to me. Brass Buttons and Ooh Las Vegas were good. The track order was thoughtful and effective.

There is magic when Gram sings with Emmylou

I was not familiar with Gram Parsons before. Apparently, he was a member of groups like the Flying Burrito Brothers and, more notably, the Byrds. In fact, his contributions to the latter led to the stylistic shift in the Byrds' music from psychedelia to country rock. After time spent in those groups, he pursued a solo career, working alongside singer-songwriter Emmylou Harris and Elvis Presley's "Taking Care of Business" backing band. However, after finishing the mixing for his second solo album, Parsons went on vacation in Joshua Tree, California, where he died after a fatal overdose of drugs and alcohol. For all intents and purposes, Grievous Angel ended up a posthumous release. I will say, this was a decent slice of country rock from Gram, Emmylou, and company. The twanging guitar work, vocal harmonies, and tight rhythm section come together for a mostly solid listen alongside heartfelt lyrics that reflect on relationships that have faltered and musings on death. Even if the lyrics could have afforded more finer details, and that they didn't bother with the trite take on Everly Brothers' "Love Hurts" or the fake live medley with canned applause sounds, there was enough musicianship and personality here to leave me wondering how Gram's musical career would have turned out if he were still alive. At the end of the day, Grievous Angel was a good record, one that I can only assume Gram would have been proud of.

Return of the Grievous Angel - A little more 70s back country than folk for my taste, but I enjoy the twang and harmonies. Not a track I'd revisit or save. Hearts on Fire - Nope. Made it to :43 and stopped. I Can't Dance - More of a classic country-rock track, I always like the piano the best in songs like this, and it's lacking piano. A track like this needs a little soul, and Gram gives none. Brass Buttons - Don McLean would have done this much better. There's just something missing here, and I think it's the lack of heart in the vocals again. $1000 Wedding - Nope. Made it to :40 and stopped. Nope. Medley- OKAY intro is giving me hope, bring in that band Gram! It took 6 songs for Gram to sing with some emotion. This one isn't bad at all good energy and bounce. Listened to the rest but forgot to mention specific songs. Overall it's aight

Pretty happy with this album. Definitely can hear where some modern bands such as Turnpike troubadours might have picked up influences. Ooh Las Vegas was for sure the standout track.

It was gourd

Listened to it without my full attention. Probably would have been more enjoyable if I listened to the lyrics better.

Easy listen. Had never listened to Gram Parsons before and did not know what to expect. Not my favorite genre to listen to, but I mostly enjoyed these songs. Medley Live from Northern Quebec and Ooh Las Vegas were my favorite tracks and excited me the most.

Pre Thoughts: - I have a feeling this is either gonna be gas or abs trash, will be no in between - Not familiar with Parsons work personally, aside from some singles with The Byrds. - I think we're in for something really good, expecting some Laurel Canyon style stuff. During Thoughts: - really giving me a strong adult contemporary vibe. First couple tracks have some cool auxiliary instruments (fiddle, vibraphone) - This sounds like Emmylou Harris on "Hearts on Fire", which give some cred. After some reading, she did a lot of arranging on this albums and was one of his main collaborators. That's cool. - Performances are great on this, lot of sorrow in his vocal. - I think theres something to be said about him trying to pioneer this specific blend of folk, rock and country. You know so many artists followed this blueprint moving forward. - A live cut in the middle of a record is kind of polarizing, in this it feels like it works just well enough for me not to be like ew. - this rendition of Love Hurts feels much more fitting to the lyrical content than the Nazareth version I feel like is the flagship version for so many. - Little Linda Ronstandt action on last track, nice! Post-thoughts: - I think for the time theres definitely some forward thinking arrangements on this album - Would this be the first album I listen to from around this scene/time? probably not, not even second or third really, but i think theres merit in the ideas. - Emmylou Harris's performance was a highlight, I also enjoyed the moody songwriting. - I think it does read as AC which for some reason im wrestling with. I def think this album is worth giving a try at least once. Standouts: hearts on fire, brass buttons, In My Hour of Darkness

It was good, a little slow and really hard to get into to start. Return of the Grievous Angel (shoutout general Grievous) and Love Hurts were both very good

This was a fun, warm, foot-tapping kinda album with great overall writing. Despite a few skips, there’s a lot of tracks to love here like I can’t dance, brass buttons, $1000 wedding, and in my hour of darkness. Loved the backup vox as well

Woke up this morning to George listening to the last song on the album on the speaker— which was very slow and sounded like something my Sito would listen to while cooking up a scrumptious Lebanese dinner. Therefore, I went into this album thinking it was going to be a slow, slog; something that would cause my dumb brain, which requires constant stimulation and silly memes to keep me attended, to quickly lose interest. Well…. I was wrong and overall pleasantly surprised. Return of the Grievous Angel, I can Dance, and Ooh Lost Vegas were my favs songs. Cash on the Barrelhead/Hickory Wind was an absolute bop as well with a Baby Keem-type beat switch— I’m sure Keem draws some his inspiration from this Gram Parsons gem. Didn’t love nor hate the slower-paced songs of the album but I could see myself spinning again due to the mentioned songs I enjoyed. Therefore I’d give it a solid 3** (shoutout Mr. Tarett, my freshman guitar teacher). I’m sure my grandma would give this a 5/5 though. Also, I want to give a shoutout to Ursetti— that’s my lawyer he got me off them charges. **To earn a 3 or greater on the chuck rating scale (CRS™️) the album must be re-spinnaker in its entirety**

Rating: 5/10 Meh.

Album is fine, I just personally don't like the country sound

3/5

There’s only so much of this I can take. Glad it’s only 35 mins long.

One of those albums the great and powerful listmaker probably didn't listen to all the way through.

neat

This just seems like one of those albums that’s on the list primarily because the artist died young from drugs. This is overall a bit twangy for my tastes, but it has Emmylou Harris on vocals, which helps. 2 songs I know, Love Hurts (decent), and Brass Buttons, a very lovely song that is even more lovely in Poco’s version. 2.5 rounded up for Brass Buttons.

Really nice nostalgic vibes, even for me, who was born in 1999 lol! It has some country chords that really got me. Besides, it makes me think of my grandpa (in memoriam), I don't know exactly why, because I never saw him listening to this kind of music. PS: Just saw that Gram Parsons died at the age of 26 from an overdose, with the same age as me rn.

Album was just okay. Nothing really resonated with me and it was kind of boring at times. A little too country for my taste. 2/5 Won't listen again

саундтрек к спанч бобу

It was ok but wouldn’t go back to it.

It’s a no

the country licks in the very first track brought up a lot of preconceived notions, but ended up liking this a lot more than I thought I would. Lots of emotional depth, in sound and lyric. Feels like it influenced The Eagles sound but they were already around in 1974. Modern country is a capitalistic scourge on the art of music and genre of country. Liked "brass buttons" the best. Had definitely heard the cover of "Love Hurts", and "In My Hour of Darkness" sounds familiar. What a dark/prophetic end to a career.

Has this list been made by the whitest man alive? This record is dull, uninspired, tepid.

Such a fan of this country-late 60s rock sound. Title track is excellent. Rest is great. Does emmylou count as a backup singer if she sings every word?

I think I prefer Sweetheart of the Rodeo and Flying Burrito Brothers Gram Parsons to solo Gram Parsons but this still really works too. Emmylou Harris is the ultimate country music glue guy, this album is just fine without her contributions.

I understand how the mournful, soulful country rock that Parsons makes so well can pull at the heart strings, my heart just ain't tuned that way (or I don't have one, either way)

I find this both good and bad Like some, dislike other bits

A little country to start the morning

Kinda ok with country

No country

Not a huge country fan

A fairly middling country rock music album made by a trust fund kid. While the cover of "Love Hurts" is iconic, I'm not sure that is enough to merit this album being on the list. I've never enjoyed country Byrds, The Flying Burrito Brothers, or Gram Parsons 1st album. Emmylou Harris' performance makes the parts of the album worth listening to worth it. Favorites: "I Can't Dance", the cover of "Love Hurts", and "Ooh Las Vegas".

Help me

Loved hearing Emmylou Harris on second vocals. An interesting mix of clean country and soft rock.

An earnest, big hearted record which, as much as it makes me feel bad, does little to grab my attention. Though part of me is attracted to the longing sound of heartbreak and nostalgia over all too brief romance, Gram Parson’s take on these themes is simply not very exciting and far too lounge-like for me. Completely lacks a pulse.

gram parsons a low 3 for me, enjoyed 2-3 of the tracks a fair bit but ultimately too straight up country for my tastes, lovely to hear an early emmylou though who sounds great duetting with gram

The limit of my country music knowledge is K-Rose radio from GTA San Andreas. All My Exes Live In Texas etc. so let’s give this a go. Anything has to be better than the last two records I’ve had to listen to. Well, I didn’t want to turn it off straight away. I can have it on in the background while I cruise around Bone County helping Catalina hold up a liquor store. But as usual, I’ll end up going back to K-DST or Radio Los Santos. Is this enough words now? I can’t think of anything else to write. Oh yeah, two out of five. Standout track - Love Hurts

Not great

eh

the only revelation from this album is that love hurts isnt by some shitty metal band or whoever

Another country/western album. *sigh* not even fun outlaw country. Middle of the road stuff. Bit of humour in I Can't Dance Otherwise nothing to note at all. Best track - I Can't Dance 2 stars

A rootsy country rock record. It's a shining example of what country used to be before it was corrupted by record execs+the ghost of 2000s butt rock. It has great vocals harmonies and good, rootsy instrumental playing.

Everyone involved in making this garbage needs to be punched in the face.

I. Hate. The. Byrds. Why do they get like 6 albums on this list, and then every member gets 2 solo albums too. THEY ARE NOT THAT IMPORTANT!!!! Counting their solo albums they have more spots on this list than The Who and The Rolling Stones combined (and I am not even a big fan of those 2 bands). Their music isn't even that bad, it is always just SOOO bland. I can't stand country, and this album is the most generic country album ever, I am sorry, but I cannot stand this album. Low 2.

Nope.

Not my thing

Not for me at this point in time

Cliche country. Another album to remind why I don't like country music.

Pretty solid, really great harmonies between Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris.

Less than the sum of its parts. Ex-Byrd goes full-on country and discovers future star Emmylou Harris then dies tragic early death. However I find the music underwhelming, despite multiple listens. In fact this time around more underwhelming than before.

The whitest of white people music. “I can’t dance” stands out as a shining example of this. I liked “Brass Buttons”. Also very much enjoyed “Love Hurts” I like the back half of the album better than the starting half.

This album was alright

This is one of the records on this list that I wouldn't have visited without this type of list. It's Not a bad record and I'm glad I heard it but I'm skeptical that I'll ever revisit it.

Some fun countryfied rock and roll. I would listen again, but not quite in my top tier.

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Country music. It is ok but not exciting. His singing is off from time to time

Gram Parsons already wins some points just for being a Byrd and a Flying Burrito Brother, so I figured this one would be worth a spin. Turns out it’s a really solid solo album too. The title track is a standout, with that perfect country-rock mix that shows why Gram was such a big deal in shaping Americana. His cover of “Love Hurts” really hit me though—it’s raw, heartfelt, and way more emotional than the more polished versions you usually hear. Overall, Grievous Angel is a strong listen. Nothing too flashy, just honest songwriting and great delivery. Gram had the kind of voice that made even simple songs feel meaningful, and that’s what carries the album. RIP Gone way too soon... Favorite song: Love Hurt

I kind of enjoyed this tongue in cheek country.

A very good album. Very strong Country n Western style to it, but with a few other influences creeping in.

Country noooooooo. 1/5

oof I generally like country music but this is painful.

I listened to the album, at least the majority of it. It was not a bad listen, but I do not remember the majority of it, and this is also not a genre that I usually listen to. I might revisit it once, maybe. Maybe not.

He has a great voice but I wouldn't go back to this

the second and final album of country musician gram parsons, who unfortunately died due to overdosing on morphine. many tracks are sung together with emmylou harris, another profilic country artist whose music i've reviewed in the past. it's soft and... honestly straightforward classic country rock, but even so, it has heart. unsurprisingly some of the lyrics seem to allude to the tragedy that happened only a few months after it was recorded. it's a nice blend of traditional country and modern (at the time) rock i think.

Грустные песни со сладкой мелодикой и одним из лучших женских бэк-вокалов, что был в кантри.

5/10… Country

I don't get it. I remember reading about Gram Parsons back in the days when you couldn't immediately listen to any music you liked, and thinking he sounded really interesting. People always made the music out to be some mystical, vital combination of country, rock, psychedelia etc that transcended all. I was confused and disappointed when I heard what he actually did. Cheesy, syrupy country with little of the other stuff promised. I'm still confused now. Not sure what people hear in this, but it's not for me. There are people who do country better, and this doesn't add anything else to make it worth my time...

Prettyyy goooooooddddd

return of the grievous angel- 5 hearts on fire- 5 i cant dance- 5 brass buttons- 5 $1000 wedding- omg he died of morphine i care now. 6 medley live from northern quebec- hold up. okay only the first bit is good the second half is okay ig so 6 love hurts- 5 or 6 ooh las vegas- 5 in my hour of darkness- 5 not my style, but this has more soul in it than a lot of country, so ill give it that

“Just another country album” doesn’t apply here - Parsons’ second and final LP released months after his death holds all that is both lovely while still having more modern, rockin’ parts that place it firmly away from your average 50s / 60s record you’d find in a discount bin. This is most elevated by the presence of Emmylou Harris, her backing vocals being the serene companion to Parsons’ intonations that make the two in tandem work effortlessly. There is the expected slow love songs; beautiful though they are, anything new, they are not. But most exciting is both the upbeat, energetic numbers (see Ooh Las Vegas) and those that skirt that fine line between appeasing tradition and stoking that ‘progressive’ flame, especially Brass Buttons. This list brings many many Byrds albums and with them many of their offshoots. This one is unique in being a very welcome addition to represent country music.

2.5 stars? Very country and slow Some songs are pretty, but I’m fussy about country on a good day and this doesn’t really hit. 1st song is one of the my favourites. And then Las Vegas at the end is a fun switch up, a lot more upbeat.

Yea this sure is a 70’s country album. It’s charming, it’s pretty good, but it is not my thing. I really like Emmy Lou’s vocals throughout this but I will never return to this.

Typical country fare. Perfectly listenable, not all that interesting.

I feel ya, man. Sorry your wife did you dirty with the album cover.

You guys are kind of on a rough streak

Let’s get trippy

3.1 - Der Anfang ist schlimm, aber dann steigert sich das Album und rettet sich mit tollen Songs, sowohl ruhig als auch schwungvoll. Highlights: $1000 Wedding, Love Hurts, Ooh Las Vegas

love it. however this dude's story is one of the saddest I've ever heard

This seemed really well-done, and if I were into this style of music (Country Western? idk what it's called exactly), I think this would be a great album. I enjoyed listening to it, especially the cover of Love Hurts, but the sound got kinda corny and annoying after a bit. Three stars.

Meh, not my thing...

Not as good as 'No Other'.

Now this is the kind of country that I like! Emmylou Harris carried a lot of it though.. Favorite track: $1000 Wedding 3.5/5

1.5 Jesus fucking Christ. Country, honky tonk, and power ballads. They don't even flow from one song to the next well. The only thing I knew of Gram Parsons before this was the throwaway joke in Austin Powers and my god I wish it could have stayed that way.

Really nice combo of country and old rock and roll. RIP Gram.

Very cool country rock album.

Genre: Country Rock Gram Parsons’ untimely death is one of country’s most tragic tales. What Gram was looking to do with the genre was bring it back-to-roots, but also bigger, more colorful, and more rockin’. Him and Emmylou do an absolutely amazing job singing on this record, and the tracks they sing are vibrant, well-arranged, and full of life. Taken from us too soon, but not before giving us some absolute heat. 4/5

Gram Parsons is the name on the album, but he’s the second best vocalist on nearly every song.

Honky tonky hot trash

Old classic country

Gram Parsons: "Father of country rock." Pioneered country music performed by rock n roll band. Formed the International Submarine Band in 1966. Joined the Byrds in 1968, influenced their shift towards country. Left the Byrds after refusing to go on a trip to South Africa, allegedly due to apartheid. Formed the Flying Burrito Brothers in 1969. Iconic Songs: "Love Hurts" "Return of the Grievous Angel"

I knew of Graham Parsons before... "Crazy Eyes" by Poco is probably the best progressive country rock songs ever. But, this was the first time I really sat down and listened to him. In a perfect world, this would have been the western country rock that took over the world, and not whatever slop the Eagles put out on vinyl in between world tours and coke benders.

Pretty great

2.5 nothing stood out

Great album!

I must admit, I have a soft spot for country rock, and especially the Burrito Brothers. Some beautiful storytelling here

5/10

It’s okay

"Grievous Angel" is the second and final solo studio album by American singer-songwriter and musician Gram Parsons. The album was compiled and released four months after Parsons' drug overdose death. The Wiki-listed genres are country and country rock. You could put rock too. Parsons labeled his hybrid country/rock "Cosmic American Music." The band featured a young Emmylou Harris on vocals and members of Elvis Presley's "Taking Care of Business" band including Hames Burton (electric lead guitar) and Glen D. Hardin (piano). Other members included Emory Gordy Jr. (bass), Donna Tutt (drums), Herb Pedersen (guitars) and Al Perkins (steel pedal). Parsons was on lead vocals and acoustic guitar and produced the album. The album had critical acclaim and reached #195 on the US charts. "Return of the Grievous Angel" opens the album. The whole country outfit is here: pedal steel guitar, a fiddle, mandolin, piano and multiple acoustic guitars. Parsons opens up the vocals and is joined by Emmylou. Both have great voices. A song about road experiences while traveling across the US. Hard to get much more country than that. Parsons doubles down and goes even more country on the lovely "Hearts on Fire." A slow song with a slide guitar and Parson-Emmylou harmonies again. The tables get turned a bit on the rockin' "I Can't Dance." Piano, drums and not out of place on a classic rock rock and roll station. Speaking of classic rock and roll stations, Parsons defines country rock in "Brass Buttons." For better or worse, this sounds exactly like an Eagles' song or maybe the Eagles sound exactly like this song. Parsons with his nice tenor voice. Emmylou and Parsons do a very nice job covering "Love Hurts." I always think of the Nazareth version but this is good. The original Everly Brothers' one has to be the gold standard. This album covers country, country rock, rockabilly and even ballads. Parsons has a great tenor voice. The vocals of Emmylou Harris really take this album over of the top for me. She's wonderful and a nice start to a long, successful career. The original songs can be compelling with Parsons' storytelling via the music. There is a couple of covers and re-recorded Byrds' and Flying Burrito Brothers' songs to obviously fill an album. That's fine. Overall, this album is great sounding and an example of a good 1970's country rock album. Obviously, if you're a fan of that style you'll really like this.

Herky-jerky, plinky-plonky, twingy-twangy, wishy-washy wank. Plus, somebody smashes a glass in the live medley and the crowd doesn’t go “WEEYYYYYY!” Fucking embarrassing.

Only 3 real standout tracks, but they are great.

Not my thing but go off King.

Love this album, collaboration with Emmi Lou Harris

First time with this album. While not my usual playlist type material, this was an enjoyable listen. I was not aware that the song "Love Hurts" was covered before the popular Nazerth version. I like Parsons' take on it. My favorite track was "$1000 Wedding".

Nice but bland country music

Country isn't my jam but I didn't hate this.

I really just don't care for country music. However, as far as country music goes, this wasn't the worst.

So Emmylou Harris was relegated to a footnote in this album because Parsons’ wife didn’t appreciate their relationship, but this album, delivered right before he overdosed, feels both desperate and sad. It’s got that old-school country sound, but it’s full of heart and honesty. You can hear the pain and beauty of someone who was trying to reconcile his love of country, rock, and soul into something timeless. Historical note: Released posthumously in 1974, Grievous Angel became a cornerstone of the country-rock movement. Though it didn’t chart high at the time, its influence spread wide, shaping the sound of artists like the Eagles and paving the way for Americana decades later.

Controversial opinion but I thought Parsons and Harris sounded bad together, I would've enjoyed this more if it was just one or the other singing

More fun than i was expecting. Can’t argue with his musicianship or songwriting. This is some very classic country-rock.

Ovo mi je isto fino sjelo nekako. Ništa posebno, ali nije ni loše, zlatna sredina. 3/5, 6/10

Music’s good. Didn’t stick out or blow me way. But pretty good all the way through.

2.8 2x, decent enough for country album

Nice country sound from both the instrument choices to the singing. But the singer sometimes feels like he sings off beat and there is something missing when I compare to other country artist i enjoy but I can't put my finger on exactly what.

Calm and soothing country for an early morning drive. "Ooh Las Vegas" was a nice late album change of pace. Emmylou Harris!

Didn't really think much of it because I'm not too big on country ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

Not for me..

Ugh, country sucks. List has a hard-on for this guy. Must be a huge Birds fan given that there are a large number of Birds albums plus Flying Burrito Brothers plus this shitty solo album on this list. It says something that the most popular version of Love Hurts is a cover by Nazareth.

I didn't know James May played country music! Honestly this is really good, and I don't even like country music. Good songwriting (other than Love Hurts, which is only painful because of how bad of a song it is), good lyrics, short album. 3.5/5.0: Very Good

not the type of country id normally listen to but it was enjoyable.

3.5 stars. Father of country-rock, can tell his influence on future artists of the genre. Emmylou Harris works really well with him as his partner. Really pretty duet in "In My Hour of Darkness". Standout is "Ooh Las Vegas" which is upbeat and fun.

Ummm, hated the byrds and the magical flying burito or something Why did he think going solo was a good idea

I'm really not a fan of the country sound. With that in mind, Gram Parsons isn't as bad as some other country artists on the list, but he fully embraces all the traits I don't appreciate about the genre. There's nothing particularly memorable or original about this album, but it does have some nice range, I guess.

i have cried my eyes out to Return of the Grievous Angel more times than i can count. it has a real, genuine shot at being my favorite song of all time. the lyrics are absolutely gorgeous and heartrending. and the country melody is just the best. it may be my favorite, but if i really want to bawl until nothing is left, In My Hour of Darkness is even more punching. knowing that Gram wouldn't live to see the release of this album makes it so heartbreaking and poignant. I Can't Dance is a rocker. the medley is pretty nice too. and most importantly: Emmylou Harris' backing vocals throughout the album are a delight. i really wish they would have had more chances to collaborate, but unfortunately this album didn't come until Gram Parsons passed away, just a few months shy of the 27 club. deserves to be one of the 1001? i love it too much to humor the idea of leaving it off

cowbow mais trop hétéro pr moi

I really like this but man it can be depressing listening.

Emmy Lou Harris kept this from being awful.

Boy I really did not enjoy this. Like I turned it off.

Gram and EmmyLou...Elvis' band...Cosmic American Music.

This album may not be Gram’s greatest, but it’s a beautiful and bittersweet farewell. His voice alongside Emmylou’s feels timeless, nearly not enough of them together.

A lot of really good tracks on this album. The Emmylou Harris duets work so well. Brass Buttons is such a good tune.

More country then I usually listen to. Grew on me. Liked when Emmylou Harris showed up.

Maybe I'm just in a great mood this week, but I really dug this. It's more country than I thought I liked, but the songwriting earnestness of his singing really caught me.

Als je je doodverveelt bij dit album (en die kans is zeer aanwezig) dan kun je gerust de Wiki even lezen. Grotendeels country balads met een vleugje Suzan en Freek omdat er dus ook een vrouwtje meedoet die hardhandig door de jaloerse weduwe van de cover is weggegumd. Ik vind het niet de meest verschrikkelijke country, maar ik kan er nog steeds niet zo heel veel mee. Ik moet wel een hele goede dag hebben als ik hier een 3 van wil maken, dus ik hou het op 2 sterren.

Pretty solid album all around. I’m not generally into the genre

65/100 pretty boring at the start but gets better the further you go into it, some incredible writing on some songs, didn't care for the medley though

Great album, rare instance where the second half was better than the first. This guy basically invented that country folk twang sound.

When Gram Parsons coined the term Cosmic American Music, he likely had in mind a visionary blend of country, soul, and rock - a borderless American sound. But listening to Grievous Angel now, it's hard not to hear “cosmic” in the Lovecraftian sense: as something eerie, indifferent, and unsettling. Lovecraft wrote that “the basis of all true cosmic horror is violation of the order of nature, and the profoundest violations are always the least concrete and describable.” Parsons’ music taps into precisely that: songs that seem to mourn something unnamed, floating between life and death, faith and despair.The album is not a cohesive suite of songs, but a posthumous collage: off-cuts, fragments, and salvaged takes from earlier sessions. It doesn’t feel like the work of an artist executing a grand final vision; it feels like something a drug addict pulls from a crumpled bag, a tragic, accidental testament rather than a planned farewell. That it holds together is impressive, but Parsons was falling apart. He died of an overdose in a Joshua Tree motel just months before release, and his body was infamously stolen and cremated in the desert by a friend. The album already sounded haunted, but his death pushed it fully into the realm of the uncanny.The fake live medley is its own version of cosmic horror. It sounds like a fun studio idea that time has made wrong. It's a staged performance by a band that will never actually perform again. An audience present, but absent; the band is all alone. Chilling. The fact that Grievous Angel is not a complete artistic statement, and never will be, reflects the cold indifference of the cosmos: there is no final act, no summation, only fragments left behind.Another cruelty is the fact that Emmylou Harris's name was removed from the album cover at the request of Parsons’ wife. Also cut from the cover photo, she is another absent presence. That makes her role as the emotional anchor of these songs all the more peculiar. She more than deserves a lead vocal or a genuine back and forth duet, but she doesn't get one.. Her harmony on the final line of “Hearts on Fire” is astonishing - hovering just above the chord, aching with restraint and sorrow. In many ways, she sounds more present than Parsons himself. And him soon gone.Grievous Angel isn’t a finished album. It’s a dispatch from the threshold, a haunted message from someone already slipping out of reach. Its incompleteness is the point. It’s not just Cosmic American Music. It’s a document of cosmic indifference - the universe doesn't care to let you finish. But, even then, there is beauty. 3.5 Among other beautiful things on this album Emmylou Harris’ voice stands out as practically divine. I love her singing. The songs are excellent and I particularly like $1000 wedding. The medley is fun. Extra credit for getting an Eagle involved. I hate the album cover. 3.5/5

2,9/5

Grew on me throughout the listen honestly! I really like the Emmylou vocals throughout, and it’s just some real solid country music with some fun covers and great riffs as a cherry on top!

Fantastic duets. Love me some Emmylou so this was a nice surprise

its just funny to me that the byrds arent my fav band ever when Gram Parsons, Gene Clark and David Crosby were all in the band... anyways im gonna read the Laurel Canyon book to find out if this guy was a CIA covert opp <3

I’d marry gram so we could get drunk and die together

Love the instrumentals, especially the vibraphone on the 2nd track.

Banger

The vocals are lovely, but that doesn't save this from being a bit of a snooze. Highlights: Brass Buttons

Country rock n roll is not really my thing, but I did think the vocals were very good, Emmylou Harris deserves some credit for the album, as the duets really do make it

Good. Very country tinged but strong songs and well put together.

Nostalgie quand tu nous tiens ! J'ai pris beaucoup de plaisir à écouter cet album et à me remémorer de doux souvenirs d'enfance et de jeunesse. L’automne, avec mon grand-père, assis sur ses genoux (parce que je ne touchais pas aux pédales), à conduire son vieux F-150. Les feuilles en moins dans les arbres nous permettaient d'écouter la station de country AM de Presque Isle, dans le Maine. Plusieurs succès du country rock/folk américain se succédaient, dont ceux de Gram Parsons. J’ai aussi cru reconnaître l’influence de Parsons pour quelques succès mythiques de notre Cayouche national!

Le légendaire Gram Parsons... J'aime sa carrière solo, j'aime les Flying Burrito Brothers et je trouve que le seul album studio des Byrds sur lequel il a participé, Sweetheart of the Rodeo, est pas mal leur meilleur.

Le nom m'évoquait vaguement quelque chose mais j'aurais pas su dire même que c'était du country. J'aime beaucoup le son ça fait très Nashville. On dirait que c'est enregistré live ça doit être un fameux "single track". Les duos avec la fille c'est joli. Love Hurts c'est une reprise, ou c'est repris? Ah ben caline c'est Emmylou Harris la voix de femme! (Je fais toujours mes recherches après la première écoute/ critique, pour m'éviter les a priori)

Bon country. Mais je dois dire avoir préféré l’album country précédent, de Lucinda Williams. De plus, le son de la Slide guitar/steel guitar/pedal steel, pourtant un son typique du country, me gosse royalement. Malgré tout, des bons tubes! Brass buttons, 1000$ wedding, In my hour of Darkness. Les duet avec Emmylou Harris sont enchanteurs, je dois dire!

So fucking boring. A pain to get through. Good singing. 1.5.. rounds down to ONE!

Very forgettable

By no means bad, just not for me 3/5

Dope

First two tracks are great country ballads. I like a lot emmylou Harris' voice on them. 3 not exceptional. 4 beautiful as well, first to showcase a very solid vocal performance from Parsons. 5 is solid 6 is kinda fun live medley. Nice vibes all around. Love hurts is a deseved classic for a good reason. Awesome song and version here. 8 a cool drunk song. But music wise it's not really thing. End with another good ballad. It's all nice and everything but not fully my thing I'm afraid. I must admit I was just as impressed with emmylou's contribution to the album than with Parson's. I think I'll call it a 2.5 because it was pleasant but I wouldn't go back to it i think

Forgot about him - solid album

Absolutely zero reason for this to be on this list

4/10

Blind album and artist. Sucks the guy died before this was released and sucks I couldnt enjoy it more I guess.

No standouts, but not offensive

для любителей кантри.

Kinda cool

Very folk/country, not something I would usually listen to but it’s more enjoyable than modern country songs in my opinion. I liked the instrumentals and scratch of his voice

I don't see it. Good for introducing the world to Emmylou Harris.

2/5 Its fine but too repetitive and simple

The harmonies with Emmylou Harris are beautiful. Unfortunately, not all the songs are as good. I really like the opening and closing track, as well as a couple of others. That leaves half the album with songs I don't care for.

I'm a country rock and GP fan so this was an enjoyable listen. Gram isn't particularly a strong singer so at times I found Harris' harmonies to be a bit intrusive and overpowering. Still, it was a good listen and sadly we didn't have Parsons around long enough to hear more from him.

I just cannot listen to full songs... 1/5

Except for the occasional rock beat, this is too much of a schmaltzy country affair for me.

Un álbum agradable e inofensivo. Algunos de los temas me gustaron. Principalmente el medley en vivo que el álbum presenta hacia el final, dónde el sonido de la audiencia en la grabación genera una experiencia mucho más inmersiva, además de que el trabajo de voces en este track me parece destacable, sobre todo considerando que es en vivo. La duración del álbum es muy adecuada y considero que hacia el final del mismo está la mejor selección de músicas. Es un estilo de música que en general no escucho y del cual no tengo mucho interés y este es un álbum que no me resultó destacable, en tanto que no me disgusta ni me aburre, pero tampoco me fue significativo. Leí al respecto que fue el último álbum de Gram Parsons puesto que éste falleció por sobredosis de alcohol y morfina a los 26 años. Es interesante pensar que una música de estas características está compuesta en el marco cultural del consumo de drogas a nivel de sobredosis. Es simplemente algo que pensé al respecto y que me da bastante pena.

Qué gran disco de country. Y leyendo sobre Parsons, resulta que es el padre del rock country, así que puro disfrute en sus poco más de media hora que dura el disco. Canciones de amor, de desamor, de llegar a un punto en la vida en donde Parsons parece decirnos ok, me esforcé y esto es lo que pude alcanzar. No más, pero tampoco menos. Y con eso, estoy contento.

It was fine. The melodies were pleasant to listen to, even though I'm not usually a fan of country (or country hybrids).

No.

Nope. From the first note I knew this was not for me.

Just did not do much for me. 3/10

Very sweet

This was better than I expected. Not something I'd listen to often, but I enjoyed it today. Standout track: $1000 Wedding, Ooh Las Vegas

Meh it was fine

слишком кантри, долго не выдержала (ещё эта девочка блеющая)

I did like the version of Love Hurts but otherwise, too twangy and countrified for my tastes.

Not a bad album. I didn't know this singer but very easy listening country rock genre. A good album..

Decent country album. I like how he sounds together with Emmylou Harris.

Ugh, I can't get with country. Sorry.

7/10 Favorites: Return of the Grievous Angel, Hearts on Fire, Love Hurts

This is a work of beauty.

definitely counting this as an Emmylou Harris album

Good album that successfully mixes traditional country with 60s-70s folk rock, though it can be lacking in energy and melody. Best song: Brass Buttons

I went in blind and it was not what I expected from the cover, but I liked it, the country vibes were great, although nothing special. Don't understand the cult status.

nope i get that its influential and that there are a couple of songs that are recognizable. nope

6/10 This is nicely put together and well delivered, maybe “nice” is as far as I can go. Route one country and country rock, so how much you like it depends on how much you like those. Anchored by the vocals of Parsons and Harris, they work so well together. Best: $1000 wedding

5/10

Favorite: Hearts on Fire

It’s the year of our lord 2025 and the handful of artists who could conceivably scrounge a living wage from music wouldn’t have to worry about doing so even if they had to. It’s always been a privilege to have the time and space to create. Before it was unit sales it was patronage; even if it was limited to just one, an artist has always needed a public. A scan across the charts today reveals a heavy tilt toward another kind of privilege. You need a public far less than you need a public school education. That said, I suppose I should have a problem with Gram Parsons – third generation zesty trust fund kid. Whether it’s because of a statute of limitations on such matters, the incredible tragedy that stalked Gram (third generation wealth carries a certain creed of curse), or the sheer quality of the songs, I don’t know … but I can’t muster the energy to dislike Parsons. Not on principle nor in fact. I first listened to this record after enjoying Malkmus’ “Traditional Techniques” a few years ago and following up on its influences. Then as now, I marvelled at the steady confidence and cleverness of “Return of the Grievous Angel”, a song that teases and pulls its punches in all the right places, waiting until seconds before the bell to land its haymakers. I let myself be swayed by his arrangement of “Love Hurts”; bopped along to “Ooh Las Vegas” and “I can’t dance” (a Tabby favourite). It might be full of wonderfully crafted, beautifully performed (Emmylou Harris is a phenomenal talent of course, and ideal foil to Parsons) archetypal country rock but “Grevious Angel” doesn’t feel like a complete album somehow; it feels short another song or two. Working through it track by track, you soon come to realise that that can’t be true; this record’s short of nothing else but a follow-up. It’s a bittersweet feeling – and one that matches the sentimental tone of what you’re hearing perfectly. Enough so that you might fall a little bit more in love with Gram Parsons again. In principle and in fact.

Unknown to me until I listened. Country! And rock! But mostly country. Good stuff and a good history if you read his bio.

I was genuinely looking forward to this, on account that I had no preconceptions, and no knowledge of the artist. But it's country rock, so in the bin you go... Heard before ❌️ feels like I have though Listened this time ❌️ a bit, but no Revisit ❌️ Just no ★☆☆☆☆

Very great country album. It's a shame that Gram Parsons didn't get to see its release.

Mostly enjoyable. The Love Hurts cover was interesting, and the Emmylou Harris song is pretty good, but it didn't blow me away.

Solid album particularly Emmylou Harris. Standout songs: Hearts on Fire Love Hurts

Best song: Love Hurts This may be someone's thing, but it is not mine. At least I learned Love Hurts wasn't written by Nazareth. I never cared but now I can say I know.

Day 1 First listen- Great country album! I thoroughly enjoyed all of the tracks. Highlight: In My Hour of Darkness, Return of the Grievous Angel, Hearts on Fire and Love Hurts! (4/5)

Meh. It's listenable, but out of all the country albums out there, it's certainly one of them. None of the songs really grabbed me or made an impression on me, and Gram's voice was a tiny bit grating to me at times for some reason.

I enjoyed this more than I thought. I really enjoyed the duets with Emmylou, what a legend. The Love Hurts rendition hit all the right tones for me.

This is my analysis which is consistent across both listens: Return of the Grievous Angel : too repetitive to the point of annoyance Hearts on Fire : too repetitive to the point of annoyance I Can't Dance : too silly Brass Buttons - too repetitive and forlorn to the point of annoyance $1000 Wedding - what is even going on Medley - Now this has some legs, why isn't this whole album recorded live, 5/5 song Love Hurts - Still a little too repetitive but the backup vocals works better on this song Las Vegas - still too repetitive but pretty darn catchy In My Hour of Darkness - is the first half of the album really so bad, because the second half ain't bad Repeat

Wasn't really feeling country when this was suggested. We'll see how it goes. Wait lol this is the guy behind that awful byrds country album. Listening thoughts: -Good sad country opener. Emmylou Harris really elevates this. -Alt country vibes help a little. I thought we were headed for trad country, but I can probably roll with this. (On the other hand, how much trad or pop country has made this list? Just Willie Nelson? Not that I'm complaining; most of it's bad. But seems like an oversight) -nice slow country on brass buttons -Love the energy on ooh las vegas -I like how grave he gets ("In my hour of darkness" without embraces the full minor key bluesiness of Townes). Does this album tell a story, wherein he gets increasingly desperate? Something to listen for on a second listening. -Updating: yeah it seems to capture the feeling of returning home at the end of your rope, and being confronted with a lot of things you did wrong. As your demons begin to drag you down, you try to run away (Ooh Las Vegas). Ultimately, it's not enough and you hope for external salvation--which for Gram Parsons didn't arrive (at least not in a temporal sense: he died like a year after this album) Review: This is pretty good old alt-country. There's none of the Townes van Zandt spark or John Prine brilliance, but its good. I'm tempted to round my low three point something to a four just because it's fun to reward new out-of-the-blue discoveries. But I think it's hard to imagine coming back here much. It's definitely got more soul to it than the Byrds album where they couldn't decide if they were watery soft rock or watery country. The near cohesive storyline, I've decided on the second listen, is good enough, alongside Oooh Las Vegas and Emmylou Harris, to round it up to 4 stars. But it's close and he doesn't even get three without Emmylou Harris.

I'm not sure I'd describe this as country (as 1001 Albums seems to do), but solidly within the folk rock tradition of the time. With that said, the thing that makes it stand out from the other bands in that genre is the one thing that isn't in the name, Emmylou Harris. Otherwise, Gram Parson doesn't do much to distinguish himself from the pack on this one.

I enjoyed this very much- even more after I discovered Emmy Lou was doing the female vocals. Very good album.

This was surprisingly very good. Country as it should be.

Twangy, but better than the crap that passes for country music today.

Kind of a country version of Val Doonican. Tedious and bland.

Great songs, great singing. Emmylou Harris’s voice is sent from heaven. Many songs on this album have been re-recorded and made famous by others. I think it’s more than meets the eye. But sometimes the sound borders on church camp — potentially grating, a little reminiscent of Donnie and Marie. I need to give this another listen. It’s a 3 for now.

Oooo Love Hurts and so do my ears! Jk, it’s fine

3/5. It's not anything fantastic but it is a short and sweet album of some pretty solid soft and country tracks. There is an air of promise in these songs, a naivety of a brighter future despite the dark times. It makes that much more meaningful considering Gram passed away before this was released. Granted without Emmylou, this album would not be as good, as she does bring the much needed vocals to elevate this music. It was a nice listen, and I might grow to enjoy it, but as it stands it was a good listen. Best Song: Return of the Grievous Angel, Heart On Fire, Love Hurts, In My Hour Of Darkness

Somehow it feels possible for me to understand what distinguishes exceptional country albums from ordinary ones. To me, this is very very bland and not interesting at all. No song that stands out at all, and Gram sounds like the most generic country singer there is. Just don’t the see why this among all country albums deserves a spot on the list. Weak 3.

This album really grew on me. At first, it passed me by like a generic country album, but I gave it another shot and I’ve listened to it quite a few times since. The opening track is probably my favorite on the record. The backing vocals by Emmylou Harris are one of the album's highlights. Other than that, it’s a short and sweet country album. Too bad Gram Parsons died before he could make more music. I'm torn between a weak 4 or a strong 3, but I’m going with a strong 3. After a few re-listens, there aren’t that many tracks that stand out, but it’s still a nice country album. I'll probably listen to it again.

Country not bad! Sad story

Songs: Return of the Grievous Angel, Love Hurts, Medley Live from Northern Quebec

Solid country influenced rock, will return.

Nothing wrong with some twangy country music.

Absolute classic. Without Gram Parsons there isn't alt-country (though some may see that as a good thing) and Ryan Adams essentially made his first album sound very close to the sound here. I mentioned in my review for the Flying Burrito Brothers and Sweetheart of the Rodeo that I preferred Gram Parsons solo material to those albums and that stands true. Parsons and Emmylou Harris sound great together and it's hard to replicate what is on this album, as still feels very original.

Entry into county music. Good for background but not in rush to listen again. Didn't quite catch wehn album ended and spotify shuffle began

3.5 Another one that was often reference but I’d never gotten to hear. Surely had a good influence to better country/americana, and Emmy Lou Harris sounds phenomenal, but reminds me most of Jackson Browne and suffers a bit in that comparison. Favorites: “Cash on the Barrelhead”; “Love Hurts”; “Ooh Las Vegas”

Yet another one of those artists where I like who they influenced more. I get why he’s influential, I just found this album a bit dry and… dull. Give me Gene Clark over this, any day. The Byrds and the Flying Burrito Brothers too. I just don’t get the appeal of this record…

Off the cuff remark: I recognise some great storytelling in the songwriting and perhaps it's a right-time, right-place thing and recognise his obvious influence on other things I like, but as much as I try to listen to Gram Parsons that whole country thing gets on my nerves. I keep trying.. Standout track: struggle with this but perhs $1000 Dollar Wedding Revisit?: I daresay I will try to like Gram Parsons again, but...

I've already had to put up with The Flying Burrito Brothers' bullshit, I really didn't need this one too.

clearly an album of a relationship. Less Byrds more Burritos

Knew nothing about this one as well and really loved it. Felt like a time capsule

It's really good to see Gram Parsons on this list. His vocals combined with Emmylou Harris on 'love hurts' and 'in my hour of darkness' are sublime.

Less rock and more country. I hear his influence in the band Pavement's music. Love Ooh Las Vegas.

Rating (1-5): ✩✩✩ Will I be listening to this again: Maybe What do I like about it: It-s country/swing which is something I like >w< What I dislike about it: I don't think it was Higlighted songs: Return of Grievous Angel, Hearts of Fire, Love Hurts, In My Hour of Darkness

Enjoyed.

Felt very 'Mighty Gemstones' listening to this. Bit too god fearing country for me.

3 - decent country rock

Pleasantly surprised by this album, unsure of what I was expecting but it’s a good collection of country songs. Nice melodies and instrumentation. Easy to listen with chilled vibes. Will delve further into Gram Parsons’ discography!

One more vote for EmmyLou Harris. "Love Hurts" is indeed a killer track. "I Can't Dance" is amusing. Gram Parsons (no relation to Alan Parsons?) writes compelling songs, just needs a little more... passion, I guess is the word. Some good stuff on here, nothing that really made me want to go back and listen again except for the two I mentioned. And interesting that the first album I've ever heard from Gram Parsons is also his last album. Another live fast die young guy, what is the issue? Too much pressure at too young an age?

Quick little Americana album. Lots of country twang to it without being too country. Love the duets with Emmylou. Very enjoyable album

No me gusto

I can tell it’s high-quality. Emmylou Harris sounds great. I kinda like a couple of the tracks, esp his cover of “Love Hurts.” But country rock is really not my jam, and at least two tracks are straight country twang which I really dislike. 2.5 stars

I had seen this album cover around back in the day but never sat down and listened to it. I'd rate it as a decent way to start the morning. :-)

Emmylou Harris is the main draw for me on this one. The songwriting and Parsons' vocals are good too, but there's a part of me that dislikes it simply because I think it helped create the template for a lot of really corny country music that would come later.

Except the entertaining "I Can't Dance" and "Ooh Las Vegas" almost good old-fashioned country. Thanks to this list I surprisingly discovered the original version of "Love Hurts". But I still prefer the later "Nazareth"-version. Weak three stars. 2,5

Got it, not really listened to it.

Had never knowingly listened to him before. Recognized a few songs. Solid stuff.

Man this is really good. Emmylou not being credited is fucked up. I wish it had a few more bangers, I think that’s what’s holding it back from being a 5

Country is the USA's folk music - a little more strident, a little more industrialised and a little more melodramatic. This album does a great job of straddling that line and grounding the potential excesses of country with folky sensibilities, occasionally allowing Parsons' psychedelia to add another dimension in what is an enjoyably diverse record which always returns to its roots. Favourite tracks: Hearts on Fire, Brass Buttons

3/5 I think

Not for me this. Flicked through a few songs but couldn't give anything more than a few seconds. Maybe something Nana Misty would be into

Not really my vibe. I do like a bit of country but this didn't resonate with me

Maso

I think it’s a 3 but not for me‽ like a 2.75 I might consider to play this again

Fun, but not catching me.

All cards on the table, I wasn't paying attention and threw myself into this album, thinking that Gram Parsons was part of progressive band Emerson, Lake & Palmer because I forgot the P was Palmer, not Parsons. I was very confused this was a straight country album instead of progressive rock, but once I righted myself, I enjoyed Grievous Angel. It was super mellow and had fun lyrics. Emmylou Harris' vocals were fantastic and brought a lot of flavor to each song. I had a great chuckle at the "Love Hurts" cover. Did this deserve to be on the list? Maybe, maybe not, but I didn't hate it.

Considering this album includes Emmylou Harris, who I am definitely enamored with, I wish I liked this album more than I did. But I guess one thing that I've learned is that I'm not really super into the "alternative country" approach of this time period. It was okay, but nothing that I found particularly great.

I like his voice. Sounds refreshing. I love the fiddle. Reminds me of summer. I Can't Dance is super fun. Brass Buttons is so pretty. Medley Live from Northern Quebec is fye i liked the yodeling. I like this album. its pretty. ooh las vegas is fun af. hour of darkness reminds me of a lot music its gotta be major inspo. fire album.

This demonstrates all the things I don't like about country. Rating: 1

This is #day294 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... I'm just tired of the abundance of country on this list. I really am. That whole truckers and kickers and cowboy angels thing isn't my jam. I don't relate to it. I was about to drop this album in the middle, but then there was the bluesy "Brass Buttons," which was kind of beautiful, and the cover of "Love Hurts" was also sweet. This is a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day295.

3.33

The sounds feels a little like if the rolling stones went country instead of with the blues. Emmys backing vocals are sublime. Highlights include "I can't dance" and "medley live from northern Quebec"

Pretty good! Parsons and Harris make a nice vocal duo, with his rich baritone and her twangy southern twang balancing each other nicely. The lyrics are melancholic and sad, which is about what one would expect from an album called Grievous Angel.

Really solid country album, this is the stuff I’m looking for. What really has a good country feel, raw emotion that isn’t just pop songs liek what is on the radio now. The guitars, duets, and feel seems more genuine on this than a lot of other music I’ve heard.

„Grievous Angel“ ist das zweite Soloalbum des US-amerikanischen Musikers Gram Parsons, das im Januar 1974 posthum veröffentlicht wurde. Die Aufnahmen fanden im Sommer 1973 in den Wally Heider Studios und den Capitol Records Studios in Hollywood statt. Parsons, bekannt für seine Rolle in der Entwicklung des Country-Rock, produzierte das Album selbst. Das Album umfasst neun Titel, darunter sowohl Eigenkompositionen als auch Coverversionen. Zu den bekannten Songs zählen „Return of the Grievous Angel“, „Love Hurts“ und „In My Hour of Darkness“. Emmylou Harris, eine enge musikalische Partnerin von Parsons, ist auf fast allen Liedern als Duettpartnerin zu hören. Musikalisch bewegt sich „Grievous Angel“ im Bereich des Country-Rock. Das Album kombiniert traditionelle Country-Elemente mit Rockeinflüssen, was für Parsons' Stil charakteristisch ist. Insgesamt bietet „Grievous Angel“ einen Einblick in Parsons' musikalisches Schaffen und seine Interpretation des Country-Rock. Das Album zeigt sowohl seine kompositorischen Fähigkeiten als auch seine Zusammenarbeit mit anderen Künstlern. Es ist ein bedeutendes Werk in seinem kurzen, aber einflussreichen musikalischen Werdegang.

Aside from the fact the man betrayed his wife, this album definitely leans more into Country, not Rock, and that's a no-no. Favorite Track: "Oooh Las Vegas".

A high 2. Had moments but never truly got into it

I really hated this one. Felt like I was back in South Carolina in the worst of ways. I did like the wiki tea on the widow removing Mary Lou from the cover on some petty vibe

I liked the faster paced songs. The slower ones just dragged. Ooh Las Vegas was pretty good.

Suena bien, como toda la música country pero nada que me interese seguir escuchando muchas veces mas.

Country-style music might be a thing in America. I'm not really into it.

Reminds me of childhood

Very average and forgettable

Some tasty country rock ditty’s with a mix of some really cool wordsmithin.’ Super fun to hear a young Emmylou Harris. Tracks can get a bit repetitive, but neat guitar and steel pedal work. Also, respect to Gram, fellow UFO admirer.

Not very exciting, but I appreciate the singing and guitaring quality