Released 11 years ago this June
Before This World
James Taylor · 2015
83 min · 14 tracks · country · folk rock · pop rock
Warm, introspective melodies intertwine with reflective lyrics, creating a soothing sonic landscape.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- soothing melodies for quiet moments
- reflective listening on rainy days
- dynamic flow with emotional peaks
- introspective soundscapes for solitude
Maybe skip if you want
- seeking fast-paced engagement
- prefer upbeat party anthems
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on June 15, 2015, 'Before This World' is James Taylor's first studio album in over a decade, following 2002's 'October Road'. At this point in his career, Taylor was an established figure in folk and pop music, celebrated for his smooth vocals and heartfelt songwriting.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Carole King· Jackson Browne· Jim Croce
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Today Today Today 3:09
- 2 You and I Again 3:52
- 3 Angels of Fenway 3:18
- 4 Stretch of the Highway 5:32
- 5 Montana 3:25
- 6 Watchin’ Over Me 4:07
- 7 Snowtime 5:48
- 8 Before This World / Jolly Springtime 5:34
- 9 Far Afghanistan 4:04
- 10 Wild Mountain Thyme 2:56
- 11 Pretty Boy Floyd 5:10
- 12 I Can't Help It (If I'm Still In Love With You) 3:53
- 13 Diamond Joe 3:05
Disc 2
- 1 There We Were: The Recordings of James Taylor's Before This World 30:00
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