And So: On
Jimmy Webb · 1971
39 min · 10 tracks · country music
A lush blend of orchestral arrangements and poignant storytelling wrapped in Webb's distinctive country-inflected pop melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Met Her on a Plane — This track encapsulates Webb's knack for vivid storytelling through its playful narrative about chance encounters, setting the tone for the album's introspective journey.
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All My Love's Laughter — With its sweeping melodies and heartfelt lyrics, this song exemplifies Webb's ability to blend personal emotion with universal themes of love and longing.
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If Ships Were Made to Sail — The reflective nature of this track showcases Webb's poetic lyricism, exploring themes of separation and hope through metaphorical imagery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends orchestral elements with storytelling, showcasing Webb's songwriting but lacks the strongest cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album features lush orchestral arrangements that complement Webb's vocal delivery, particularly evident in tracks like 'If Ships Were Made to Sail'.
- The lyrics often tell vivid stories, with recurring themes of love and longing, as seen in 'Marionette' and 'All My Love's Laughter'.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- lush orchestral arrangements throughout
- introspective lyrics for deep thinking
- ideal for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- prefer fast-paced energetic tracks
- want immediate catchy hooks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1971, 'And So: On' was Jimmy Webb's fourth studio album, following the success of his previous works. At this point in his career, Webb had already established himself as a prominent songwriter with hits for artists like Glen Campbell and The Fifth Dimension, solidifying his reputation as a master of melodic craftsmanship.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Glen Campbell· John Denver· James Taylor
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Met Her on a Plane 3:04
- 2 All Night Show 3:03
- 3 All My Love's Laughter 4:11
- 4 Highpockets 5:25
- 5 Marionette 2:33
- 6 Laspitch 6:04
- 7 One Lady 3:31
- 8 If Ships Were Made to Sail 2:18
- 9 Pocketful of Keys 4:02
- 10 See You Then 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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