Grievous Angel

What a snoozefest.

Not for me

What a lovely album. Harmonies roaring through the sky, melancholy in the air.

too country for me

I liked this, some good country that lent quite rock. Good vocals.

Why did I listen to this album and why am I doing this list. RYM: N Saved a song: N

This goes in one ear and out the other but it was nice listening

Cozy

Nothing spectacular. I wish I had more to say.

Sad musician story, early Emmylou, otherwise meh.

No entiendo el country

Too much country, not enough rock

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A well written collection of songs.

Huh, after praising Gram Parsons, I got him 2nd day in a row. This album didn't feel as special as the previous one, but it was still very decent. He died way too soon.

Not to be a jerk but it feels like if this dude didn't die nobody would care. He can kind of sing, maybe he was great live? I'm here for Emmylou Harris.

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this was a fun country album, there are a few songs that stood out but nothing that changed my life

Typical dull country.

This album sounds like something i would listen too at a bougie restort filled with a bunch of white rich old people in the 80s. Anyways. Not for me.

Too twangy, some off pitch, did not like

Get outta here with this.

Good tunes, cool that Emmylou Harris is on a bunch of this. Love Hurts is a classic.

Kind of just posthumous thrown-together county slop. Some ok ditties mixed in. 2/5

6.5/10

I don't listen to any country, but this is right up my alley. Highly accessible, with a beautiful melancholic quality.

I was really into this album about 15 years ago. It doesn't move me so much anymore but I can't hear these songs without having good memories.

Nice voice, not much else to say.

Remember: country has always been bad, don't listen to r/unpopularopinion

It's a typical 70's country album. Charming in its own way, but nothing blew my socks off.

A pleasant look at country artist origins. Knowing he helped launch Emmylou Harris was a new fact for me. No stand outs but enjoyable.

Perfectly fine country album - good background music.

Man, despite my country ambivalence, I really like Gram Parsons. He’s a master songwriter and performer, and his tragic backstory just adds to the mythology. Pairing him with Emmylou Harris is just amazing. This album maybe has too many country ballads to get a perfect score, but it’s a high four for me

cantri

This has been a real grower for me. Could maybe take or leave a couple of tracks but most I enjoyed and overall I really like the feel, the instrumentation and variety of tempos. And Emmylou just elevates it to another level.

Interesting story. Not very interesting music. May well have been influential but I didn’t enjoy it that much.

Everybody liked Gram Parsons. Hanging around with other musicians, he was the young kid who opened their eyes to American Southern roots music, changing the sound of his friends the Rolling Stones and his short-lived bandmates the Byrds forever. (He also probably wrote Wild Horses. Google that for more) His vision was to create Cosmic American Music, blending all the roots genres together. With this and its (slightly better) predecessor GP, he achieved that -- discovering a brilliant young singer named Emmylou Harris to accompany him. If he hadn't died of an overdose in the Joshua Tree Motel four months before this came out, he could had a career like hers. Critics liked him too, but audiences were indifferent. But like the best flops, it found its way into the right hands, and created the Alternative Country genre that became more and more necessary as mainstream country devolved into a cartoonish and soulless parody of itself. These were not his best songs, it's mostly leftovers, castoffs and a few hastily put together, but the execution is beautiful, and in retrospect they made a fitting coda, particularly the final song co-written with Emmylou. A challenge like may not do this stuff justice, but these are two records I've returned to again and again.

I ordered a tasty and nourishing Flying Burrito but I was served an underwhelming taco. 😭😇 / 5

This was fine. Nice singer-songwriter country-adjacent songs. Weird that there was a live track right in the middle of a studio album.

Hard to believe I hadn’t heard an entire Parsons album. I get why he’s so respected. The genre was more country than I expected. That’s not a favorite of mine, but I can tell that be influenced country sounds that I came to like.

I can't stand country

I like a good honky tonk, but I find country balladry extremely grating.

Pre Listen: Another lad I'm entirely unfamiliar with. I always assume that artists who include just themselves on the album cover, and minimal else, have a bit of an ego. Sometimes it's earned, other times (most of the time) it's not. Unsure of what genre this could be, but judging off of Gram's appearance (who I assume is the guy on the cover) probably some sort of singer-song writer rock. Notable Tracks: Love Hurts - Oh, I actually know a song on this thing. I like this one a lot, I can't recall where I first heard it, but it's certainly the highlight of the album, and my favorite. Those vocal harmonies are simply superb. Post Listen: Didn't think I recognize a song on here. Neat. I think I'm country'd out having got this album. It's a genre I'm normally quite bleh on, don't hate it, don't love it. I've gotten like 3 country albums just before this one, and this one was alright. Gram's voice is alright, the female vocalist he's got with him is a little more talented I think, but both are fine overall. Instrumental work is fine as well, no notes there. The overall sound of the album is a little generic, if you're a country lover though, this is likely one of the most classic ones out there. Didn't dislike anything, but nothing stuck out except for the mentioned song. It alright. I need a break from country music though. 3/5

Honestly, I liked this album. When I heard the first few chords of the first song, I was totally not feeling it. It just seemed like old country that would bring the mood down. But, for whatever reason I can't explain, Return of the Grievous Angel was a pretty good song -- maybe it began as old country and then turned into country rock? This is what I'd expect to hear in gift shop of a Cracker Barrel. And that's the pinnacle of American society. 4/5.

Gram Parsons is one of those guys who people often talked about in interviews in the alternative era, as an influence and whenever something with a country flavour was brought up. I never listened to any of his stuff before. This is nice enough, but does rely fairly heavily on having Emmylou Harris lending backing vocals on pretty much every track. Probably needs a 3.5/5, but I'm going to round down to a 3 for this one as it's not something I see myself coming back to much.

For me this album is more important for Emmylou Harris than Gram Parsons. Some nice songs if you're in the mood for some pretty traditional country, which is what Gram was into at that time. Not particularly cosmic.

I've listened to Sweetheart of the Rodeo and Gilded Palace of Sin and liked them so I thought I'd enjoy this a bit more. I did really like Brass Buttons, Love Hurts, and the Live Medley, though I do prefer the Byrds version of Hickory Wind.

It’s fine

not bad but....idk not for me. I like country well enough but this isn't clicking.

Emmylou Harris, BARF

so no credit for emmylou who basically carried this album?

I thought it was going to be a little painful to get through the twanginess of this album, but I was pleasantly surprised. It felt like the twang really magnified the power of the vocals and lyrics and made the heartache. The harmonies were really beautiful. I had no idea Emmylou Harris was on this record. She is such a musical powerhouse as a solo artist and it was cool to hear her on these songs. “Hearts on Fire” was my favorite track by far, but it will rip your heart out so won’t necessarily be a go-to song for me on the reg. The most interesting part of this album for me was “Love Hurts” and seeing how many people have recorded it. I only knew the Nazareth version before. It turns out the Everly Brothers have the OG version 1960).

7.5/10. Despite being a country album, possibly my least favorite genre, I enjoyed this album a lot. It definitely had an alt- or rock sound to it, which was vindicated by finding out a member of Eagles played electric guitar on a few of the songs. It started with a bunch of energy and slowed down through the back half, but rightfully so, as it became more impactful in its messaging. Strong vocals throughout, especially the backing vocals by Emmylou Harris, that made for a very solid piece of work.

After yesterday's Fatboy Slim experience, this was a welcome change of pace! I'm a big Johnny Cash fan, but I have to be in the right mood for really old-school country. Fortunately, Gram Parsons delivers a wonderful blend of traditional country, honky-tonk, and country rock. One of the highlights is his chemistry with Emmylou Harris. Their harmonies are beautiful, especially on "Love Hurts," a version I already knew and loved. "I Can't Dance" and "Cash on the Barrelhead" were a lot of fun. "Brass Buttons" reminded me of the early Eagles, while "$1000 Wedding" impressed me with its heartbreaking storytelling. My favorite discovery was "Ooh Las Vegas." It has the energy of Johnny Cash and June Carter at a faster pace, with a little Elvis Presley "Viva Las Vegas" thrown in. The closing track, "In My Hour of Darkness," reminded me of John Denver, with its gentle, heartfelt sound and gorgeous harmonies. I enjoyed every song on this album. While traditional country isn't always my first choice, there's enough variety, excellent songwriting, and beautiful musicianship here to make this a record I'd happily own. Favorite Familiar: Love Hurts Favorite Discovery: Ooh Las Vegas Vinyl Verdict: BUY!

Honestly not a fan of the twang. I looked at his Spotify profile and he's one of the origins of country music, so good for him.

Not my genre at all, but for what it was it was pleasant

lovely

Forgettable. Nothing wrong with it but forgot I even listened to it when I was done.

4/10

Fine...just fine

I’ve come to the conclusion that I have way more respect for Gram Parsons on paper than in my headphones. 3 - because respect, otherwise my actual enjoyment is much more a 2 Boolean: um… null

Eh not my thing unfortunately. I like his voice with Emmylou but the songs don’t really hit me.

An important album, that didn't get its due upon release. So great to hear Emmylou Harris duetting with Parsons.

Not bad, the whole duet thing is a decent gimmick with some nice harmonies, but very much became background listening, not my thing Always sad to see a posthumous album

Not really what I was hoping for. I didn’t dislike any of it but seeing the genres and description got me excited 3

A pleasant listen. Nothing bothered me, but at the same time nothing too extraordinary

Not my thing, but I can still appreciate it.

My country music professor told us the story of how gram parson’s body was stolen right off the airplane and I didn’t understand why. I still don’t, but he made some good music

Inoffensive cowboy rock that manages to charm through its solid execution. There’s a reason the country formula is so beloved by some. When it all comes together, like it does on this album, the music feels romantic and homely - which, as a European, is a weird thing to note... The standout feature of "Grievous Angel" is the vocal performances. The male lead has a pleasant timbre and expresses emotion well. You can hear him solo on “Brass Buttons,” an instrumentally sparse song where his singing successfully conveys a bittersweet sense of longing. For most of the album he’s accompanied by a female support singer whose performances are every bit as impressive. Their voices harmonize like they were made for each other. On “Hearts on Fire” the duo sounds so camp and cute it genuinely impressed me. On “Love Hurts” their voices take center stage - it’s probably one of the better renditions of the song I’ve heard. The accompanying band does a good job. While everything stays safely in the realm of country, it’s done very well. I especially like the instrumental fills, which manage to feel musical even while leaning heavily into established motifs. Still, the album plays it too safe to be a real standout. There’s nothing groundbreaking here. The lyrics are clear, relatable and inoffensive. With very little adaptation this could be played on the radio today. I feel a decent 3 for this one.

Not a huge fan of this psychedelic-country fusion stuff. A lot of just sounds a bit underwhelming and isn't really note-worthy in my opinion. It has a nice vibe to be fair, but overall this didn't really hold interest me whatsoever. Highlight Song/s: "$1000 Wedding"

meh

I find myself more than a little liking this entry. Though not usually a great fan of country, this combo of the tragic Parsons and Harris (and Elvis' band) got into my head, and I didn't dislike it.

Listens: 2 Standout Tracks: $1000 Wedding *Reads Wikipedia blurb as I put on first track* *Twangy guitar immediately ensues* First thought: Fuckkkkkkkk. Second thought: God damn it. Third thought: How long is this album? Album: 36 minutes Fourth though: Thank god. 36 minutes later... Fifth thought: Finally...

Big croon for yer nan

Very enjoyable listen, especially compared to his earlier work with The Byrds. I love Emmylou Harris' performance as a backing/duet singer.

Meh

Hey, it's the guy whose buddies stole his corpse and attempted a Very Bad Idea DIY cremation!

Don’t know why but I was digging the twang

It's a chiller of an album, but I don't get all the hype around Parsons.

The kind is music your racist uncle would like

Good

618/1089 - I can see myself returning to this. Overall a pleasant listen with some great duets. Coin toss between a 3 and 4.

Songs are well written and the album is well produced, not many complaints

Such a beautiful, heartfelt, meandering collection of songs. The duets with Emmylou Harris are simply gorgeous.

6/10

I don’t really like this. It’s more country than anything else and it takes a very specific type of country music to click for me. This isn’t it. But I can appreciate the musicianship, the songwriting, and the fact that there are people who are all about this genre. So it isn’t objectively bad, it’s just not for me.

More country. I like the rock-leaning tracks (I Can't Dance felt like it was only a change or two away from being purely a rock-and-roll song) but the slow, almost haunting country isn't for me. Ironically, the songs I liked most were not written by Parsons. I'm not entirely sure why this album made it on here. Maybe I'd get it if I liked country more? I just don't hear it. I understood Dolly being here. I didn't understand this.

Partially known. Pleasant.

Synes denne var vanskelig. Liker mye her, men denne sjangeren blir veldig fort kjedelig for meg. Synes allikevel på det beste at det nesten blir litt Fleetwood Mac-vibes. Karrer seg opp til firern med jevnt over alreite låter og et par ordentlige godlåter, særlig 1000$ Wedding og In My Hour of Darkness.

Jeg er ikke svak for country. Dette gjorde at jeg angret på albumprosjektet

Begynner å lure på hvorfor vi gjør dette. Dette ble for generisk country - helt medium

Greit nok, men litt for tamt for å fenge meg veldig

Yawn. The bit about his wife removing the other singer from the cover was more interesting than the album.

UGH! 😫

Virkelig god!

Lækkert nok, gjorde ikke vildt meget indtryk

Elevator country music

Not my jam. 2 Boolean: null

Country Rock/Singer-Songwriter/Progressive Country Favorite Songs: Return of the Grievous Angel, I Can’t Dance, Love Hurts, Las Vegas Least Favorite Song: I think I’m gonna go with Hearts on Fire So, another Country album. I was expecting to hate this one and think that, once again, country isn’t a genre for me, and how I would think that country shouldn’t have been this popular, especially when white people are using it in this current age are using it towards giving a platform for right wing beliefs or to make some really dumb songs (*cough* Bro-Country *cough*). Or I could go on and on about the twang of it all and just made me felt off-putting with the tracks. But actually…I actually like this album. There’s a couple of slower songs that I just thought that it was just good, but it’s probably not really my overall thing, but then there’s others where it mixes country and rock to make it a bit more unique. Frankly, I think those songs are the major highlights on this album for me. I also should mention about his vocals, as I really like them, and the feature towards Emmylou Harris as well. So, yeah, I think it’s actually a great album. 8/10

Nice work. Emmylou makes this record but some fine work by Gram and Elvis’ back band on at least some songs seed yhis album sreaddle country and pop with swagger and aplomb.