Grievous Angel

Pretty cool and quick

Strictly only really remember Love Hurts from Veronica mars. Fairly enjoyable album

found the album boring but the wikipedia dive interesting

Relaxing

The songs are solid and the performances are, too. Emmylou Harris' voice is a big part of what I find appealing on this one.

Wasn't really feeling this, much like the Flying Burrito Bros, but it ended with a few good tracks so I will award a low 3.

Good country I guess, not saying much for me. Will I listen to again: 0%

The Good: It is Angelic? The Bad: No it’s not? The Ugly: Anything grievous is, as the dictionary will tell us, no fun thing… I had never listened to anything from Gram Parsons, yet I had read his bio a while back while I was listening to Emmylou Harris’s album Pieces of the Sky, which is also on this hear 1001 list. Anyway, to me, this sounds country, but very acceptable, almost easy-listening. My ears perked up when I heard “Love Hurts”, which I thought was written by Nazareth, but turns out that this was written by a husband/wife duo who’d I’d never heard about either, which lead to another visit to wikipedia… All in all, though I don’t want to like the album that much, I fear that a 4* is in order… does that turn me into a redneck? Also, RIP Gram Parsons, your grievous angel finally came a calling I guess...

Not my style, but he seemed adept at the twangy country.

Gram Parsons. Another very familiar name that i don’t think I had ever listened to before. Very California-style country-rock. I thought for sure it was Linda Ronstadt singing with him, but nope, Emmylou Harris. Very pretty. Hearts on Fire is my favorite track. Overall mellow and enjoyable.

C’est le genre d’album difficile à détester, dur à adorer, c’est mollo pas mal égal partout, soft country à souhait. Shootout au Medley Live from Northern Quebec, première mention de la Belle Province dans cette liste

bonus track: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_6HzoUcx3eo 1/5

Not that bad

Don't really like the country aspect but I will admit it's quite a vibe 1/5

Not my style of music, but there are plenty of iconic things that came from Gram's work.

Boring country rock. Wish there was more to this proj.

This is a country album, I don't get where the "rock and roll" part of it comes in, other than the Nazareth cover of "Love Hurts" which is completely unrelated to the cover of that song here. Was this the beginning of the end for country music? It sounds like it could have come out much later; it's much more modern than the date would suggest. I mean that in a disparaging way, of course, because modern country music is absolute garbage. The themes in here aren't as stupid as modern country but the sound is very very close. I think the only redeeming song in here "1000 dollar wedding" because it at least tells a novel story. The rest of this is pretty forgettable and generic sounding. I don't get where the accolades come from other than maybe pioneering the path to making a genre shittier.

Sometimes you CAN judge an album by it's cover. This was bad.

Country isn't something I actively listen to, it was quite a nice album overall, the harmonies were good.

Great country rock album that is easy to listen to.soothing voice and calm sounds makes it enjoyable. Recommended.

Falling asleep

I was reading Parsons bio and I can't believe he died so young. He had so much potential. It's not my type of music, but there were some songs that I did liked, one of them being "Love Hurts".

Great retrospective of a great artist gone too soon.

I would give it a 2 but for Emmy Lou Harris and the steel guitar playing. 2.5/5

It’s country rock with a little sparkle, but still firmly country. I didn’t hate it, and I can tell it’s solid. Just didn’t do much for me. Short runtime helped. The real standout is the story about the body theft after his death - wilder than anything on the record. Setting a coffin on fire in the desert is a hell of a way to go out. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Return of the Grievous Angel - Love Hurts - Ooh Las Vegas

Cowboy music

Back to back country albums for me. Too bad none have been stellar. New name and sound for me - pretty good. an OK listen #529

Nothing very exciting, but not bad at all

Felt like a real middle of the road 70s country album. Not really much to pick apart and complain about, but nothing that had me wanting more when it was over.

I didn't know anything about Gram Parsons. The vibe is country'ish rock, with slide guitar and such. I liked the intro song: Return of the Grievous Angel. I liked Emmylou Harris' harmonies on all the tracks she's in. I didn't in particular care for his cover of "Love Hurts" -- I prefer the Nazareth version.

Mainly appreciated this as an influence to other bands and artists like Uncle Tupelo, Wilco and Sturgil Simpson. Schmaltzy at times. But, I'm in a bit of a schmaltzy phase.

Earnestness strikes again in the form of occasionally competent country - but is ultimately undermined by just how overly drippingly schmaltzy many of the songs are (Hearts on Fire, Brass Buttons, Love Hurts). I mean, I get where Father John Misty might have gotten inspired, but the irony in a lot of his songs (Mr. Tillman, When You're Smiling & Astride Me) really saves it from being so cloying that you want to plug your ears. An uncredited Emmy Lou makes a few songs (the opener, the live medly, Oooh Las Vegas) almost enjoyable.

There were a couple tracks I didn’t hate. But for the most part this was way too “country” for my tastes.

Interesting enough to give a second listen. Some fun and some sincere songs. 3.5

Better than I thought. 3+

Not bad. I liked it better than the Flying Burrito Brothers album from a a little earlier. I like Emmylou's accompaniment. Maybe 3.5*?

A clear case of, this is completely unacceptable. I can't stand it. Country music can hardly get any worse.

It's country music, which already has me rolling my eyes a bit, but it was decent for all that.

I’ve only listened to his greatest hits, which I loved. This album has two totally different vibes. It’s a honky tonk ripper and a sad ass country album. A lot of the hits I’ve heard covered by other people.

Turns out I love this guy. Already had his albums w the Byrd's and the Flying Burrito Brothers, just didn't know either was him. Also had Emmylou's debut album too, I think I'd given them all 5s, and here I'm doing it again. Something about the slide guitar, the harmonies, that western rock fell good feeling. This is a top genre for me

Not really my thing and it was heading for a 1, but I thought the album finished strongly with the last few tracks. 4.5/10

Aardig album. Sommige liedjes zijn wel geinig, maar ondere ook wel een beetje "zeurderig". ***

## In-Depth Review of Gram Parsons' *Grievous Angel* Gram Parsons’ *Grievous Angel*, released posthumously in January 1974, stands as both a poignant farewell and a landmark in the evolution of country rock—what Parsons himself called “cosmic American music.” This review explores the album’s lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, concluding with a balanced assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. --- ## **Lyrics** *Grievous Angel* is a tapestry of personal reflection, heartbreak, and Americana storytelling, with Parsons mining both his own history and the broader tradition of country songwriting. - **Autobiographical Depth**: Songs like “Brass Buttons” are deeply personal, written about Parsons’ mother as she lay dying, and deliver an emotional honesty that is both raw and poetic[3]. “$1000 Wedding” recounts a tragic, failed marriage, its funereal imagery and narrative structure evoking both sorrow and resignation[3][4]. - **Classic Country Themes**: The lyrics often dwell on loss, longing, and the search for meaning—“Return of the Grievous Angel” follows a cross-country journey back to a loved one, encapsulating the restless spirit of the American road[1][4]. - **Collaborative Spirit**: Though not all songs are Parsons originals, his interpretative skill is evident. The duet with Emmylou Harris on “Love Hurts” strips the song to its emotional core, transforming a well-known standard into something uniquely intimate[3][5]. ### **Pros** - Lyrically rich, blending personal pain with universal themes. - Parsons’ voice, paired with Harris, brings a haunting sincerity to every line[1][3]. - Narrative-driven songwriting gives the album a cohesive, story-like quality. ### **Cons** - Some tracks, like “Medley Live From Northern Quebec,” feel less authentic due to added crowd noise and lack the lyrical depth of Parsons’ originals[3][5]. - The brevity of the album (just over 30 minutes) means some stories feel cut short or underdeveloped[3]. --- ## **Music** Musically, *Grievous Angel* is a masterclass in genre fusion, blending traditional country instrumentation with rock and folk sensibilities. - **Instrumentation**: The album features a stellar cast of musicians, including James Burton (guitar) and Byron Berline (fiddle), whose playing is both technically superb and emotionally resonant[5]. The arrangements range from the rollicking energy of “Ooh Las Vegas” to the mournful balladry of “Brass Buttons.” - **Vocal Harmonies**: The interplay between Parsons and Emmylou Harris is central. Their harmonies, especially on “Return of the Grievous Angel” and “Love Hurts,” are widely regarded as transcendent, elevating the material beyond standard country fare[1][2][3]. - **Authenticity**: The album’s sound is rooted in classic country, but with a looseness and warmth that feels organic rather than calculated. Even the covers and older compositions are given new life through Parsons’ arrangements[4][5]. ### **Pros** - Exceptional musicianship throughout, with each solo and arrangement serving the song’s emotional core[4][5]. - Harmonies between Parsons and Harris are a highlight, often cited as some of the finest in country rock[1][2][3]. - The album’s pacing and variety keep it engaging, moving seamlessly from upbeat tracks to somber ballads. ### **Cons** - The “live” medley is marred by artificial crowd noise, which detracts from the otherwise genuine feel of the album[3][5]. - Some songs are reworkings of older material, which may give a sense of creative stagnation to listeners seeking all-new compositions[3][4][5]. --- ## **Production** Produced by Parsons himself, the album’s production is understated, prioritizing clarity and warmth over studio gloss. - **Organic Sound**: The production captures the intimacy of a live performance, with minimal overdubs and a focus on natural acoustics[5]. - **Studio Choices**: While most tracks benefit from this approach, the decision to simulate a live setting on the “Medley Live From Northern Quebec” is widely criticized for its inauthenticity[3][5]. - **Posthumous Editing**: After Parsons’ death, his widow Gretchen Burrell made several controversial decisions—removing Emmylou Harris’ name from the cover, altering the artwork, and cutting several tracks meant for the final release[3][4]. These choices arguably compromised Parsons’ original vision. ### **Pros** - Warm, unpretentious sound that highlights the strengths of the performers[5]. - Production choices generally serve the emotional tone of the material. ### **Cons** - Posthumous alterations and omissions (notably the removal of three tracks) limit the album’s completeness and possibly its coherence[3][4]. - The faux-live track is an unnecessary distraction[3][5]. --- ## **Themes** *Grievous Angel* is suffused with themes of loss, longing, mortality, and redemption, all filtered through Parsons’ unique vision of American music. - **Mortality and Farewell**: The album’s release shortly after Parsons’ death lends songs like “In My Hour of Darkness” and “$1000 Wedding” a haunting, almost prophetic quality, as if Parsons was composing his own epitaph[4]. - **Cosmic American Music**: Parsons’ ambition to blend country, rock, soul, and folk is realized here, making the album a manifesto for his “cosmic American music” ideal[4]. - **Love and Heartbreak**: The duets with Harris, particularly “Love Hurts,” explore the pain and beauty of romantic relationships with rare emotional clarity[1][3]. --- ## **Influence** Though *Grievous Angel* was not a commercial success upon release, its legacy has grown exponentially. - **Genre-Defining**: The album is now widely regarded as a cornerstone of country rock and Americana, influencing artists from Ryan Adams and Beck to Fleet Foxes and Kings of Leon[1][4]. - **Emmylou Harris’ Launch**: The record introduced Emmylou Harris to the world, launching her into a legendary career and cementing her as a torchbearer for Parsons’ vision[4]. - **Cultural Impact**: The album helped bridge the gap between rock and country audiences, drawing in listeners who might have previously dismissed country as old-fashioned[4]. --- ## **Pros and Cons Summary** | Pros | Cons | |---------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------| | Lyrically rich, emotionally honest songwriting | Artificial “live” track detracts from authenticity | | Superb musicianship and arrangements | Posthumous edits and track omissions | | Iconic vocal harmonies (Parsons & Harris) | Some reliance on older material | | Warm, organic production | Short runtime, leaving some stories underdeveloped | | Genre-defining influence; bridges rock and country | Album’s original vision compromised by widow’s decisions | | Introduced Emmylou Harris to a wider audience | Cover art and credits altered for personal reasons | | Poignant, cohesive thematic content | Not as unified or ambitious as Parsons’ debut (G.P.) | --- ## **Conclusion** *Grievous Angel* is a bittersweet swan song—an album that distills Gram Parsons’ vision of “cosmic American music” into a concise, emotionally resonant collection. Its blend of country tradition and rock attitude, its lyrical vulnerability, and the sublime partnership with Emmylou Harris have made it a touchstone for generations of musicians and fans. While not without flaws—most notably the posthumous meddling and the questionable “live” medley—the album’s strengths far outweigh its weaknesses. *Grievous Angel* endures as both a personal testament and a cultural milestone, its influence echoing through the decades in the work of countless artists who followed in Parsons’ footsteps.

Country - the annoying kind

This was fairly pleasant country. A generic album with a sprinkling of stand out tracks. Not my bag but it passed without any objection

Gram Parsons, figura clave del Country Rock (término que jamás le gustó), tanto en solitario como con The Byrds o los inigualables The Flying Burrito Brothers. Este y GP han ganado enorme consideración con los años, y con toda razón figuran entre los mejores discos Rock. Aportaciones clave de Emmylou Harris y parte de la banda de su adorado Elvis. Su voz no es la mejor, pero suena sincera y emocionante. El tono general es pausado y meláncolico, desde la inicial Return of the grievous anges y Hearts on fire. Aportan algo de brío I can´t dance y Ooh Las vegas. Incluye además un falso directo con Hickory Wind ( de Sweetheart of the rodeo) su canción por ontonomasia (cuenta con una historia propia pues fue la que los Byrds tocaron en el Grand Ole Opry en vez de la versión de Life in Prison de Merle Haggard , quien luego se negaría a producir este disco de Parsons por entender que seguía una corriente alejada del country) y Cash on the Barrelhead de los Louvin brothers. Sobresalen, muy por encima del resto: 1000 $ wedding y Love Hurts, dos temas enormes. Un disco que tuvo escaso éxito pero gran influencia y (desde los mejores Stones hasta Wilco). Su prematura muerte ayudó a crear el mito.

Wow. So I'm not a fan of country overall. I enjoy the old stuff. Willie Nelson was always played growing up. I can't make it through a whole song so far. I'm hoping the lady singing has a solo song in this, she sounds alright then the guy starts caterwauling and I'm done. His subdued stuff is ok, Brass Buttons was decent as was $1000 dollar wedding. Neither will make it into my rotation but they are bright spots for me. The album is better after the first couple of songs. It does make me want to listen to George Jones again.

Chad

Wasn't feeling it

The gem of this album is Emmylou Harris and it sucks she didn't get the title recognition. Gram Parsons was definitely onto something with country in a more rock format. This doesn't quite get as close for me as, say, Wilco, but it's still a good listen. Might be 3.5 for me.

Don’t really know what kind of music to call it but I enjoyed it

8/10. It's a great country rock album. It's sad that it's a posthumous release. RIP.

Inoffensive; a lot of it make me think like I was watching a 70s American movie.

Although I’m not that well-versed in country/adjacent records, I feel Grievous Angel is quite the good one. Haunting honesty overtop pleasantly detailed arrangements ranging from silky to rugged. What Gram himself may have lacked in vocal technicality, he more than made up for in his simple-man charm and absolute knack for delivering on vulnerable narrations. Especially with gang vocals or along with female-accompaniment, Gram’s voice becomes an understated weapon that perfectly glues his songs together. There are really good songs scattered all throughout this album. 8/10

I'm surprised so many people hate this. I honestly don't think people are listening which is so weird to voluntarily decide to listen to 1001 albums and then just dismiss an entire genre. This is a good album. I listen to this a lot. It deserves a spot here more than a Deep Purple live album. People dismissing this out of hand is pathetic.

Was not feeling the first half of this album (not a big country guy), but I felt like the Side 2 songs were all really good, particularly Love Hurts and Ooh Las Vegas. Brought it up to the low 3 territory.

I've got high expectations here given how much I love his work with Flying Burrito Brothers and The Byrds. Honestly, I've got an unexpected soft spot for old time alt-country rock. I LOVE the twangy guitar, raw vocals, thumpy lugubrious bass lines, and fiddle. Absolutely love Brass Buttons. Hey, its that Nazareth song! Very stripped down and beautiful vocal duet (not actually sure if that's the right term when the vocals are in parallel). Ooh Las Vegas is great. Gotta give this another listen. First impression is this is extremely enjoyable. Second listen confirms the first. Great album: solid 4 for me

Another country/Americana album that is just ho-hum. Cool to see Emmylou Harris on here. Wasn't super excited at the start but it was an easy album to get through. No real complaints. One song sounded like a Jackson Browne track. High 2/low 3 here.

Back to back country albums. I like the genre "Cosmic American Music". And shout out to our girl Emmylou Harris for featuring in this album. This whole album just made me want to grab my sweetie and hit the line dancing. Again, not my jam but still nice to listen to. Ooh Las Vegas was an absolute twang.

Weird I had just listened to Daniel Donato's Cosmic Country on the Roo lineup when this came up, and he apparently popularized Cosmic Country. I will say this is a little bit more country than rock n roll or anything cosmic. I do like Emmy Lou's vocals. She had an album on here not too long ago.

"Love is like a stove. It burns you when it's hot." Lord protect this man from the things I want to say.

I kept expecting this to be something it wasn’t. My daughter cried a lot during it. She wasn’t a fan. I didn’t mind it.

Apparently he's amazing and deserves a few slots on the Top 1001, but I don't hear it. From what I know historically he helped create the country rock sound that formed in the 70's, so he has legacy. His name is revered but it's just not my sound, twangy guitar and country misery. I love Emmylou's voice backing him up though, she made it tolerable. "Love Hurts" is a classic song, though I prefer the Nazareth version. I didn't enjoy this one bit.

3/10

46/1001 Country music. Even when they are not singing about going on down the freeway, sitting on porches, alcoholism and comparing an attractive girl to a flower, it sounds like they are anyway. Lauded way beyond its worth, this is a deeply dull album, I simply cannot see the attraction. Always seems to crop up on best-of lists and frequently gets billed as "alt-country". Maybe it just doesn't translate to the UK that well, but I fail to see anything alternative about this, save for the fact his lifestyle led to his early demise on a lethal drug and alcohol bender. Yeah, he was in The Byrds - right about the time their albums frequently became a pile of unadulterated cack. Even the cover looks like a badly done funeral order of service. Yuck. Next.

Nice, easy going country folk rock. Reminds me of Kris Kristofferson with Rita Coolidge. Love Hurts is a nice version.

I don’t think I had ever listened to this before. Will definitely listen again.

Shite

Feels like a very average country album to be honest, nothing too spectacular or exceptional. Good listening but not for me.

Country is a genere that doesnt necesarilly pops out to me as interesting. Ooh Las Vegas was the highlight, and the backstory of the widow rearranging the tracklist before it was released and swapping out songs that had Emmylou Harris in them and the original album cover so it was just Parsons alone. 2/5

mid to solid country with some standout tracks. bonus points for the crazy lore on this one with emmylou harris. #spyboy

Light/decent 8/10 Emmylou and Gram worked so well together, definitely special RIP

sacred relic. refined humanity.

6/10 Completely serviceable though no where near one of the best Country records in the canon. Greatly admire the layers and details of it all and it’s all quite nice, but it can get too buttery and resemble the most overly sanitized aspects of Country music at points. 🤠

Really beautiful country rock

Solid Parsons, although a little on the slower side. Like the addition of Emmylou. 3/5

I really couldn't get through this one. It was bad. No, thank you from me

No, thank you

The country entries on the list so far have been very hit or miss, but this one is 100% a big hit. Great songwriting, love the combination of their voices.

I feel like I am 100% the intended audience for this album. Emmylou Harris is the best part and most definitely what takes it from 4 to 5 stars.

This didn't really do much for me. Felt a bit generic. Not sure why it's on the list. The standout song is "Love Hurts" and even that song isn't that great.

Not a fan of country music, generally. This isn't the worst I've heard, though. 2/5

I had no idea what to expect. I think I was thinking this would be more prog synth stuff. But it was pretty awesome old country. Honestly loved the album.

Not my favourite, but I’m not a big country-ish fan especially from this era.

Twangy and sad/sleepy. Which works on Love Hurts but not really otherwise.

2.75

Who dafuq is this guy

Listened Before? N This was interesting and had some really good songs. Hearing a young Emmylou Harris was cool, and the fusion style was cool. I'll revisit this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: Return of the Grievous Angel

ca serait un 3.5. Hier je le feelais moins alors ca va être 3. J'aime ce son, certaines chansons sont un peu faibles comparées à d'autres sur l'album. Je crois que je préfère son album précédent

Je ne peux pas dire que c'est pas bon, mais c'est clairement pas mon jam. Je l'ai écouté deux fois, et je n'en sort pas de moment forts à part le hit Love Hurts. Belle complicité entre Gram et Emmylou mais ça m'atteint pas. Pas désagréable, mais il ya beaucoup de choses désagréable que j'aime beaucoup plus que ça.

Découverte intéressante, que ce musicien. Ça m'a permis de découvrir au passage The Flying Burrito Brothers, dont le premier album du groupe, que j'ai préféré à Grievous Angel. Un musicien qui meurt à 26 ans d'un overdose de morphine et d'alcool dans le parc national de Joshua Tree, ça crée un certain aura d'intérêt!

S'accompagne bien en mangeant un bol de sable ou en regardant des barbus se casser des chaises sur le dos. Ça m'a rappelé l'épisode où Homer rase de tromper Marge avec une chanteuse country pis j'me dis qu'y'aurait dû parce que fuck toute si y faut écouter des affaires de même. Mention honorable au medley live du "northern Québec" avec la gang de jambons débiles qui crie pis qui applaudit aux 4 secondes. J'étais prêt à aller dans le 3 étoiles mais ça, ça m'a aidé à trancher.

I often don't like country but this was pretty great.

Nice enough, I like the harmonies with Emmy Lou Harris but not really for me overall. Quite forgettable

Solid country music album

1.5/5

Classic country, easy listening, lovely harmonies, and a nice discovery in general.

This is a tough one to rate. I’m not a fan of that pedal steel classic country sound generally. But their voices sound great together and there is something appealing about this, particularly the second half with the live medley and Love Hurts. Really want to give a 3.5 but what the hell, I must be in a good mood

Pretty solid for country rock which admittedly isn't my favorite. The lyrics approach cliche at points but do enough to stick out that it isn't a deal breaker for me.

I think I'm really into country and folk but I never actually gave it a try, its always a welcome surprize to listen to albums with this vibe, very cool

I tried hard to put myself in the place of temporal denizens around when this album came out, but I just didn't think it was that exciting. If I were a movie director and needed a backing band for a scene in a country bar in 1974, I would choose Gram Parsons. It's exactly what you'd expect, and conjures images of red blooded Americans drinking bud heavy while leaning against a long wooden bar complaining about hippies at 1 PM on a Tuesday. Gram is obviously very talented and prolific (he also had a crazy life), but this shit is pretty standard. It is not bad, just not not boring. Plus, I give him demerits for supposedly being the catalyst for "country rock". Thanks for nothing, Gram.

Emmylou Harris is a national treasure! $1000 Wedding is really touching. The medley is fantastic. And that version of Love Hurts is amazing. I'm all in when the slide guitar is allowed to just jam. Overall, I'm half and half on this one.

As my 4-year old says, “oh my jeez”! Where has this gem been hiding? Maybe it never stuck out to me because of the terrible album cover his widow chose. I think every album needs a steel guitar and Emmy Lou Harris harmonies. Standouts: “I Can’t Dance”, “Brass Buttons”, “Love Hurts”, “Ooh Las Vegas”

This is riiiiiiiiiiight up my alley. In my opinion, it’s a rare song that can’t use a little more steel guitar. Gram had a knack for finding or writing songs that are old or just sound old. He had a weird timeless sound that woulda been totally at home in Bakersfield in 1960 or Austin in 2025. His voice isn’t much to write home about, but that’s why you bring in an angel like Emmylou. Hell, Dylan did the same thing. I like every one of these songs. Some of the takes are a little boring, but the players are all aces. I wonder what Gram coulda done if he kept himself together a bit more or lived beyond 26. I appreciate that between the Byrds, Burritos, and his solo recordings he was pretty much responsible for creating this genre that’s one of my favorites. Fairly cool I spect.

all time fav country

I was not expecting country-twang.

Never listened and really enjoyed this

It was okay.

Je trouve dommage qu'Emmylou Harris ne soit créditée que pour une chanson (du moins, sur Apple). Sinon, j'ai beaucoup aimé l'écoute, ce sont des pièces solides et tranquilles, touchantes, où perce la joie de la musique même dans les moments plus sombres

This was really good. I had the other Gram Parsons album, "GP". It seems like I had the wrong one! Nearly every track on this album is recognisable and familiar, and rather beautiful if you can get into the countryness of it.

Not what I expected. Enjoyed!

Pretty good for the genre. Emmylou is great.

Aw gee shucks, more good ol' country. He's got a nice voice at least, I'll give him that.

Ironically I did not dislike this one but it won't be added to my library hahaha it's not my thing.

Cool album with a smooth-country feel to it

Surprisingly good, country's not my usual taste but this album is fine

Some nice tunes

old country. I guess a forerunner

Great production, fun country. Did he write Love Hurts? Light 4

Great example of early country rock. Excellent songs and a fantastic vocal partner (Emmylou Harris). Not as successful as the Eagles, but clearly this album helped pave the way for an entire genre.

Good country rock, but as an album it definitely feels slapped together. Given his tragic death it seems like this is exactly what happened. I wish he could have kept working at the "cosmic american" thing but I think others have done an excellent job taking the baton and running with it.

not my thing but ok

A pretty stripped back country production, with some help from Emmylou Harris on vocals. Not super memorable otherwise.

Not for me

Gehört eindeutig zu den besseren Country Alben. Bereichert durch die Harris und eine fast perfekte Produktion zeigt sich hier dieses Genre von einer sehr niveauvollen Seite. Harmonisch und angenehm

The story of Gram Parsons is way more interesting than this album.

I can get down with a little country, but this one didn't do much for me. Didn't feel it.

cool country, low 4

Not really my speed but there were some nice songs

Not my style, too intense and repetitive for me.

Perversely, this album had belatedly prompted me to recognise Emmylou Harris’ true worth

3.4

I suspect there was little country rock music when this album was created, although it is commonplace today. So this may have sounded new and different in 1974. This artist never made it commercially; perhaps if he didn't OD he eventually would have been successful. He certainly had lots of assistance from top songwriters snd singers. I liked some if the songs on this album, and would give it 3.5 stars if possible.

What on earth -- Emmylou Harris is this old!??!?! I thought she was like, 28. Maybe I mixed her up with the Vance Joy song 'Emmylou'. That's pretty bad if so. Well, this enterprise continues to be extremely educational. As for the main man: I had never heard of Gram Parsons before. More country. But sad duet country! (With Emmylou!) That's the pinnacle of the genre. However, pinnacle of the genre still gets a 3. Sorry. Highlights: '$1000 Wedding', 'Love Hurts' (another cover)

Had headr the name, but didn't know where from. So had no idea what to expect, until the first bar of the first track. And for country and western it was surprisingly OK, except of course, for the total annihilation of Love Hurts. I don't believe I've ever heard a worse rendition of that particular classic. In general ok, but not my bag. 2

Shockingly bad

No, never again. Cliche ridden rubbish. I cannot see any entertainment value in this dreadful genre.

Ugh. Just a generic country rock record, except the singer died. Nothing else standout about it.

Just good country music

Yay country... 🫤 Yeah nah, this might be the first 1⭐, I'm sure it's very clever but two songs in it's bringing me out in a rash, really hate this type of country music soz. Landed at ⭐⭐ = don't like, wouldn't buy, recommend or listen to willingly again 😆

Not my fave

This was perfectly fine, but it didn't do anything for me at all.

2 out of 5. Too country for this suburban vermin.

nice old time country album with a bunch of classics

1 star, bored

Varmaan asetti perustuksia modernille poppikantrille? Aika ok mutta jää minusta vähän ulkokultaiseksi.

Huomattavan kaunista laulua; ihmeellisen luonteva hahmo. Sävellykset ovat ajoittain vähän mutkikkaita, minkä vuoksi esimerkiksi I Can't Dance erottuu raikkaudellaan, mutta kokonaisuus pelaa.

This was indeed grievous

Country frel

2.5

Fucking dire. I'll admit that Country music is not one of my favourites - but, that being said, I've listened to several albums from that genre on this list and can at least appreciate them and notice some musical value. Somehow I made it all the way through without turning off - more due to being preoccupied with something else rather the music grabbing me - so I'll give it 2 stars!

Seems like a B or C album even back in the day, sounds ok but pretty basic cheesy/corny lyrics on any song that isn't a cover, very big "meh" or shrug. Reminds me of corperate country today in that regard.

3.5

Nicht mein Genre, aber dafür ziemlich geil

Musikalisch geht’s sicher besser aber was soll ich sagen. Ich Liebs

Gäsp sa Jesper. Nåja, det är ju alla fall inte rap eller hiphop.

A little too country for my taste but set the stage for country rock artists like The Eagles.

Yeah, this is a big heaping pile of honky tonk.

Not my favourite. I just didn’t really like the sound of it and it felt a bit boring. 2 stars

Not my taste at all. I will probably never listen to it again. It did expand my music taste and possibly deserves to be on this list. I wouldn’t know though.

Too country for me

Great album. Too bad he threw it all away due to his drug habit. One of the most important things he did was discovering Emmylou Harris.

country --- i don't like so much but there are some good tracks. Interesting story about the life of this character

Apparently "it is viewed as a successful example of the hybrid between country and rock and roll Parsons called "Cosmic American Music," I think there must be some malfunction in the streaming service, the rock and roll part seems to missing, all I'm hearing is country.

Good old school country, no complaints at all. Good songwriting

Decent album.

Among the options we have on the 1001 site, we should have the option to limit just 1 country album per week maximum.🙃 Take it seriously. I bet it's not the worst country album we have here, but after listening to all the albums that influenced it and all that was influenced by it (in a genre with less variability), it is normally an awful experience.

Dull

So warm that it melts any heart, "Grevious Angel" brings us a sincere, incredible and sweet country rock. It's a shame that Parsons left us so soon, he was a talented artist and had a promising future. The addition of Emmylou Harris' vocals (and I don't know why the fuck she wasn't properly credited on the album) brings a brilliance to the album worthy of its artists.

2.5/5

A country, folk, rock mashup with a few uptempo jaunts, slower classic-types, and some in between. Cosmic American Music has always been better to me in name than sound, but this may have me come around a bit. Wonderful singing throughout with a lot of duetting/harmonizing between Gram Parsons and Emmylou Harris who complement each other well and have a nice chemistry - as a guy who usually values vocals least, these ones drew me right in. The musicians are strong , it has the right amount of twang, the country shuffle’s just right - it really achieved what it sets out to do. Sometimes I can really dig it, but also find a few tracks a bit dull.

A plaintive twanging cry from one of America's founding alt-country fathers, released posthumously (kids, don't do heroin). This was a very pretty call back to times when country wasn't about trucks and beers and jeans, also shone a major spotlight on Emmylou Harris. A nice listen.

Саундтрек для Горбатой горы? ;)

I don't know what I expected Gram Parsons to sound like but it wasn't this. I appreciate it for what it is, but it's too twangy throughout for me. There are a few standout tracks, but I don't expect to listen to this again as an album.

Emmylou’s angelic voice is great and overall this is good fun and highly polished (“Brass Buttons” and “Hickory Wind” are particular highlights), but the claiming that was some “big-bang” invention of a genre feels a bit much, though clearly he expanded the boundaries. Plus, it feels slightly contrived (overall, rather than just the faux live cuts). His back story makes it hard to credit fully. And anyway GP is, straight-up, a superior collection of songs.

Unfortunately, his useless widow changed the cover and track listing, thus destroying the original concept of the album. Sad.

Unexpected as I had never heard of Gram. Loved this album.

★★★⅗

2-3

Big fan of 70's country. This is a solid country rock album with one iconic slow jam on it. Is Gram Parsons underrated or an unsung hero of 70s country music? Maybe. Probably not. But this is a really fun album.

Nudne country

Ein kurzes Album, bei dem leider auch nichts hängen bleibt. Es war spannender, die Lebens- (und Todes)geschichte des Sängers zu lesen.

I recognize the name. This opening song is not what I expected 😂 I had a completely different sound associated with this name in my head. I need to look this guy up. Still not sure what’s happening here but this is a mix of Americana like I’ve never seen before.

Kinda music you would find at a run down bar in the country where beer costs $3. Not bad

A good album, I liked $1000 Wedding the most.

I liked it more than expected. Near the end I heard enough. But the first half I really liked. 1000 dollar wedding sounds cheap these days

This is a genuinely important album. The mix of rock and country that Parsons made here influenced countless numbers of groups - crazy how influential this album is. It's a great album and Emmy Lou Harris' backing vocals are sublime. Best Tracks: Brass Buttons; $1000 Wedding; Ooh Las Vegas

Posthumous album from one of the progenitors of "country-rock" (sounding way more country than rock, though). Emmylou Harris' vocals are to be heard everywhere, accompanying Gram's voice. Which is nice. Most highlights are to be found on side two on this one: There's the lively "Live Medley From Northern Quebec", a cover of the saccharine "Love Hurts" that's not exactly the one I would go to (apart from the Everly Brothers release, that would be the Roy Orbison version for me)... but I guess the song is properly covered at least. Then you have the cinematic, exhilarating and fun-as-hell "Ooh Las Vegas", followed by the touching closer "In My Hour Of Darkness". Not bad, but compared to the *GP* LP, or to Parson's accomplishments with The Flying Burrito Brothers, we're clearly a notch below in terms of overall quality. Parson's "Cosmic American Music" always risked coming off as a little mundane musically speaking, quite ironically given the name (a risk it shared with C&W, generally). And here it straddles that line a little further than on previous releases. Guess the fact it was a posthumous album helped rehabilitate it at some point down the line... Oh, you do have some stellar arrangements once in a while (the fiddle on opener "Return Of The Grievous Angels" ; the vibes on "Hearts On Fire"). But the chord progressions and the artistic intents are pretty predictable, even in the most effective cuts. The record is varied enough to wake you up from time to time. But never enough to give you decisive jolts of energy. Apart on "Ooh Las Vegas". I really like that one. But it's not enough to make me "keep" this otherwise nice record in my list. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of essential albums 8/10 for more general purposes (5 + 3) Number of albums left to review: around forty, as I've gone over the 1000 line and this generator is including albums from all editions of the book Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 455 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 271 Albums from the list I won't include in mine: 328 (including this one).

I didn’t hate this. But it didn’t really keep my attention for the most part.

Country isn’t my thing, but this is a good country album, so I feel it deserves a 4. I also enjoy the cover of Love Hurts.

Ugh. I dislike Country music, and this album is no exception. I think Gram Parsons was influential in bringing a country sound to many bands he worked with, but I doubt this album was.

Not nearly as good as the Beatles

Ok country album, a bit bland at times.

So this album was part of the “long hair” mash up between country and rock that started in the early ‘70’s. Emmylou Harris and Gram’s vocals are just perfect. Makes one wonder what would have happened if he could have rode that huge wave of country rock for the rest of the 70’s.

I expect more out of a genre name like "Cosmic American Music." The harmonies are nice when they're present.

What a voice

Las Vegas was the only fun one. Just dreary otherwise. I think Spongebob has ruined that specific kind of distortion for me

dit is het niet... zoveelste country plaat...yuk!

I don't know how to really justify or even explain why I did not enjoy this one beyond the fact that it sounds like the typical tropes of country which aren't too painfully interesting to me. It's not "bad" but it's nothing I care about really

‘I can’t dance / I guess, I’m just one of the unfortunate few,’ sings Parsons. I guess we’re some of the fortunate many who have discovered this artist. I’m not so sure I care that it’s a fusion of rock and country - big deal - that’s not his (or hers, Emmylou's) genius. It’s that it’s got soul, humor, voice, pluck. And he can sing, just enough, intimately, consistently, quietly. These songs story so much really - for that, it gets my appreciation.

smooth vocals of gram parsons, duets with young up and coming emmylou harris, this is a quality country rock album, start to finish. released posthumously after parsons’ fatal overdose in the tail end of 1973, this album has slower numbers as well as more upbeat songs all anchored by parsons and harris, whose voices work well together.

This pretty much rules.

Great voice and feeling. The fact that Emmylou Harris isn't mentioned is wild considering how all over the album she is. Worth being on the list. Didn't blow me away but good example of country.

The story of the album release is messed up. I don't care for his voice and feel that the Emmy Lou Harris vocals keep this interesting. The production and mixing is pretty good. His voice on $1000 wedding is better. Ooh Las Vegas has some bounce. In my Hour of Darkness sounds okay, I just want a dash more feeling in his vocals and a little more stripped down sound. This overall isn't my style, not enough folk or grit in here. Too shiny. This album makes me think of a vinyl brown couch.

Have a soft spot for country but it’s fading

Pretty excellent, I enjoyed the country sound but it wasn't completely over powering

Not wholly dreadful, but the best part of this is Emmylou Harris singing, not dear old Graham. There are moments of real charm and beauty, and many more moments of yer basic hoedown.

My first reaction is that this reminds me of a lot of the country-tinged oddities we saw in all those 90s pop/rock bands like the Gin Blossoms or Wallflowers (most favorably done by the Gin Blossoms with "Cheatin'").I really like this fusion, though this feels a little too pointed at it at times. The vocals are wonderful when Gram and Emmylou entwine around each other, though Gram occasionally falls flat on his own. On the whole, this left me wanting more.

more country that is just ok but not for me

2/10 I can't with this. I want to buy the record and throw it in a river. 12-18-2024

So bloody boring; and clearly there are two people of equal prominence on this. Quite funny that Spotify only credits her on one of the tracks.

Gram is great! He was gone way too soon, much like Croce, I often wonder what could have been. On a separate note, it is a crime that Croce didn't manage to land a spot on the list! Fantastic Album!

Album 625 of 1001 Gram Parsons - Grievous Angel (1974) Rating : 2.75 / 5 It had its moments but just not really for me, overall. Emmylou Harris was nicely featured.

Wow, this was really good!

Kinda boring but I get how people could love this album

A lot of really impressive music and wholesome vibes that I, as a European, have no way of relating to.

In a nutshell: justice for Emmylou Harris. Great lyrics. Gram sounds vulnerable and sincere, albeit twangy. Quite impressed by Emmylou’s contribution to the album. It’s a shame that she didn’t receive the proper credit at time of release because of Gram’s jealous widow. I don’t like country in general, but based on the backstory I can see how it’s important to the development of the genre. Overall: 3/10

願榮耀歸給天上的父，願祢的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。求你赦免我們的債務，作為我們日用的食物， 如我們也赦免了我們的債務人一樣。王國、權力和榮耀，直 願榮耀歸給天上的父，願祢的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。求你赦免我們的債務，作為我們日用的食物， 如我們也赦免了我們的債務人一樣。王國、權力和榮耀，直 願榮耀歸給天上的父，願祢的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。求你赦免我們的債務，作為我們日用的食物， 如我們也赦免了我們的債務人一樣。王國、權力和榮耀，直 願榮耀歸給天上的父，願祢的旨意行在地上，如同行在天上。求你赦免我們的債務，作為我們日用的食物， 如我們也赦免了我們的債務人一樣。王國、權力和榮耀，直'l lasv vegas

I've gotten way into country music over the past few years, and one of my big hopes was that I would learn a lot about some older country to check out. Mission accomplished here. 8/10

This was a nice calm country record. I really enjoyed. Not too many country albums on this list and I fucking love Emmylou. Good range, writing, lyrics, vocals, instrumentation, production, and arrangement. Just a really solid project. 4/5

Luckily the album was short. Brutal cover of love hurts.

Not my thing but I can't argue with that first track. Emmylou Harris is a star here. I had the Burritos last week and I enjoyed this a lot more, I think as country rock took a back seat in favour of straight country, which I can tolerate much better. The Love Hurts version is fine but I prefer Nazareth. The more rinky dink Elvis Vegas band songs stay on the right side of rinky dink and are toe tappers. Will it be a low 3 or a high 2? Only tomorrow can decide.

Yee haw! It's ok I guess, but I'm not a country guy. Biggest highlight for me was the moonshine fueled chicken-pickin' guitars, otherwise nothing really stands out on the album.

2.5 rounded to a 3 It’s fine, some great songs, but I’m just totally removed from any context about what makes it worthy of being on this list.

Loved. Sweet country lilts and harmony with young Emmylou Harris. So much hope.

Pretty chill, but I am getting tired of Emmylou Harris's voice. Also this guy was in the Byrds.

I enjoyed a few songs but for the most part this was kinda dull, I usually like this vibe of country tho

5/10 - No way they cover a different song on the 1001 albums. They could not find another album that did not cover a different albums song. Its also just generic country. Grievous angel as a name saved it from a 4/10

I've found that I tend to like country a lot more as a full album than I do when an individual song pops up while listening to a playlist. As an album this was probably a 4, but I'm gonna give it a 3 because I don't think I'll listen much in the future

What an album cover. Despite its 36 minute run time this album still feels like a slog. There seems to be no cohesion with the track sequencing. Love hurts is the obvious standout track but even this only feels suited to be included in some movie or tv shows soundtrack and not much else. There are some catchy moments but the songwriting is basic and mostly doesn't seem to be saying all that much.

Who knew Gram wrote such good music....oh I guess lots of people knew this.

Ok for country some good song but traditional

It was actually really good

Second country album in a row. I don't like country.

Good record.

I didn't care much for the music, but the guy has a fascinating Wikipedia page about the theft of his corpse from the hospital, followed by a partial cremation.

I'm not familiar with Gram Parsons, but I have reviewed The Byrds' Sweetheart of the Rodeo, and I thought it was fine. I've also reviewed two Emmylou Harris albums (and Trio), which I really enjoyed. I think I have a little bit of an idea as to what to expect from this album, and based on what I've read about, I'm excited to give it a listen. Overall, I thought this album was fine. I think the songwriting and Emmylou Harris's vocals were the best things about it, and it was pleasant enough to listen to, but this album wasn't really my speed. I understand the historical significance of this album as a cornerstone of country rock, but this album's sound just didn't land with me, and I wish I could pinpoint more specific reasons why. I'll reiterate that Emmylou Harris's singing is phenomenal, and I really loved her singing on the duet of "Love Hurts," which is infinitely better than the Nazareth version that seems to be more popular. As far as the songwriting goes, "$1000 Wedding," "In My Hour of Darkness," and "Brass Buttons" were all fantastic. The somber mood of those songs was really great, and I think Gram Parsons's premature death gave those songs some additional weight. Musically, this album was fine, and I thought there was some decent pedal steel guitar playing, but nothing really wowed me. While I consider this album worth my time to listen to once, I can't really see myself firing it up again.

Never heard of that guy before. Now I know why.

This is fine. I'm probably missing some context about what makes it important. No plans to revisit this one. The version of Love Hurts here is nice enough at least.

# Album Name: Grievous Angel # Artist: Gram Parsons # Rating: 3/5 # Comments: Couple of decent songs like las vegas and grievous angel but it never leaves the station. Its one constant level of country. Meh. Just OK. # Top Tunes: Grievous angel / Las vegas # Would I listen to it again? Nah.

Where do I start. This is the album that gave me an appreciation of old country. It is timeles and perfect. I had not listened to it for years but as each song came on , it produced a smile to my face. One of those albums I don't own but absolutely must

Country is not really my genre.

first listen i like it but flying burrito brothers is best

Ei minulle tämä.

Not sure what or who this is. A bit country, a bit not.

This 70’s country album comes on strong with Gram Parsons later cuts on the album making this a 3 star rating for me.

So, another country album in a mountain of country albums. I am very split on the genre as it seems to vary from downright irritating twangy twang to proper emotional exploration rooted in the experiences of real people. This album does both those things, but it doesn't do the latter to what I would see as a good standard. There are enjoyable moments and the vocal harmonies on songs like Love Hurts are pretty good. Some songs feel like they drag on, like Return of the Grievous Angel. Overall, Grievous Angel is just an average country album with a few brief standout moments.

A triumph in the country rock genre.

I wasn't expecting this to be an old school country album. Return of the Grievous Angel is a good song. I Can't Dance has a nice guitar solo. Medley Live from Northern Quebec is also great, particularly the second song Hickory Wind. Nice Love Hurts cover.

Легкий мягкий кантри альбом для вечерней посиделки

This was a very enjoyable country album. Gram Parsons has a very nice voice and Emmylou Harris adds a great element with her backing vocals. It's strongest in the middle of the album, wow what a stretch of good songs

A lot of albums that sound like this end up in the 'I don't mind it, ooh that part sounded nice...but would I voluntarily listen to this? Not sure'.

-wow I have suddenly been listening to a lot of country music because of this project thing… never thought I’d see the day -this is pretty good, Emmylou Harris was a nice touch for the most part. The second half was probably my favorite -Favorites are I Can’t Dance, $1000 Wedding, and Medley Live from Northern Quebec

Heck yeah! GP and Emmylou's voices together is a thing of magic. Love these songs.

Some old style country music I didn’t hate but didn’t like

I guess he influenced everyone...I don't get it myself

Wasn’t very familiar w gram parsons other than the fact that he was a good friend of Keith Richard’s. I like his sound

I just dont care bruv. Like another comment said, the story of the lead singers widow disliking the other lead singer so much that she removed her from the cover and reduced her writing credit on the album is more interesting

Grew on me as album progressed

Emmy Lou Harris carried. Great harmonies and pretty cheerful, playful stuff. Nothing special, but done well and very comforting. Fav Songs: Return of the Grievous Angel, Love Hurts, Hearts on Fire, Ooh Las Vegas

Excellent album

Solid, classic country record. Some good tunes on this one that I connected with - "$1000 Wedding" and "Love Hurts." The album is a whole is a pleasant listen and really easy to enjoy. This 1001 project has certainly opened me up to the world of country that I previously was [adamantly] against. This is a record I'll come back to in the future.

solid classic folksy country stuff. Emmy Lou is the best part though.

Discovered this dude while on a patio in big sur with hanna and the parker-zimmermans. A band playing slide guitar under redwoods with sun splitting thru the tree fronds onto the deck. 5 STARS

What kind of name is Gram?

Twangy country is really not for me. There was some nice tracks, Emmylou Harris vocals were very complimentary to Gram Parsons. I find steel guitar very annoying. Pleasant enough, not for me though

Never heard of Gram Parsons before today but I quite enjoyed this album. Easy listening. Shame he died young and never reached the fame he could/should have had

Decent record, good songwriting and playing. Nice, concise album.

Perfectly pleasant country music. I don't really care for Country, I have learned very much in this process. I can see it is pleasant and why people find it enjoyable it just rarely hits me. This didn't either. I was glad it was short

Yeah pretty good to be honest but still just generic country for me, but nice to have on.

4.1 - I know this won't be for everyone with the very distinctive style, but I think with more listening I could enjoy this even more

I like the style but nothing particularly striking from this album. I guess it gained significance because of Gram’s death. Second half of the album from the live track onward much better than the start which was quite slow and by the numbers to me. 3.4/5

Strangely I’d never heard of this despite growing up with my mother’s late ‘60s/early ‘70s country LP collection. It sounded very generic country to me to the point of being a little tiresome. A low 3.

I wasn’t sure what to expect from this as it’s not my genre of choice but this is a lovely album. Even the covers are rendered beautifully and the contrast of f the two voices is bliss

hits my upper limit of 70s slide guitar tolerance

A little too country for me but still lovely with some fun tracks

A rare gift of musical greatness enhanced by the addition of Emmylou Harris vocals makes this an enchanting treat.

good country rock combo

Was okay.

The Roots. Where have you been all my life? Love their mix of live instrumentation plus some drum and bass elements. I even hear traces of Bad Brains on a couple tracks. Wonderful, vital, revolutionary.

Ooohn nice. Emmylou Harris is one of my favorite country artists, glad she's on this project. I love 70's country. It's got such a nice timbre to it. I will say I've heard better 70's country albums tho. The first half doesn't quite have the hooks I would hope for. It's fun tho. $1000 Wedding is fantastic. And basically from there on it was on the up and up

Favorite Track: Love Hurts

Absolutely no redeeming qualities in this one. Terrible.

Sounds interesting

Some good songs and overall easy to listen to

I am not a country fan, but I really enjoyed this album. This album is the epitome of that early 70s grimy, gritty Americana feel. Makes me want to drive a convoy through Tennessee.

Not something I normally listen to, but happened to throw on my headphones at 2AM while my baby was screaming. It was relatively calming. Two tears out of five.

This was some good country— something I could hear on Mojave Radio

I have a sudden urge to head south

Quite the irony here that most of the negative reviews on this album come from people that give five stars to the boring, pablum laced unoriginal pop of the modern era. Without irony. I don't need to defend this work, other reviewers do a better job. I'll just add that Emmylou Harris' addition is nothing less than spectacular. I'll just close with a recommendation from Tyler Mahon Coe - "If You Don't Like Gram Parsons Then Fuck You."

This was good - country is a genre with massive peaks and crushing troughs. This is peak, great lyrics and melodies, some haunting lyrics

pretty cool. i had listened to The Silver Tongued Devil and I right before this and they worked well together

Een beetje saai en braafjes. Mag wel wat meer pitVerder wel geowon prima americana plaat

A back loaded album. The first part is good but from the live medley on it is just fantastic. He gets to retain a sort of cool factor because he played in the Byrds and hung out with the Rolling Stones but I wonder if he would have had more success in his lifetime if he had aligned himself with country musicians more. It's not like his sound is that different.

Hyvää kantria, mutta ei oikeastaan mitenkään poikkeavaa. Ihan perus. Parhaat: Love Hurts

3.5

Godfather of AltCountry! Own it!

I've never really taken to Gram but listening to this today it's pretty good to listen to- progressive Country I'd say. Musically diverse and well produced it holds your attention. Emmylou Harris is a major part in this and I'm an instant fan. Shame he died so young.

Not bad, just not my bag

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