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American Standard

James Taylor · 2020

45 min · 14 tracks · country · folk rock · pop rock

A warm collection of jazz standards, delivered with James Taylor's signature smooth vocals and gentle acoustic arrangements.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • warm, comforting listening experience
  • gentle background ambiance
  • short, sweet song interludes
  • nostalgic and reflective moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'American Standard' was released in 2020, James Taylor had established himself as a beloved figure in music, known for his introspective songwriting and soothing voice. This album followed a three-year hiatus after his last studio record, 'Before This World', and showcased Taylor's deep appreciation for classic American jazz and pop songs.
Stylistic neighbors
Carole King· Jackson Browne· Jim Croce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 My Blue Heaven 2:43
  • 2 Moon River 3:13
  • 3 Teach Me Tonight 2:58
  • 4 As Easy as Rolling Off a Log 2:50
  • 5 Almost Like Being in Love 3:42
  • 6 Sit Down, You’re Rockin’ the Boat 4:11
  • 7 The Nearness of You 3:52
  • 8 You’ve Got to Be Carefully Taught 2:26
  • 9 God Bless the Child 3:21
  • 10 Pennies From Heaven 2:52
  • 11 My Heart Stood Still 3:27
  • 12 Ol’ Man River 2:53
  • 13 It’s Only a Paper Moon 3:11
  • 14 The Surrey With the Fringe on Top 3:20

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata