Deliverin'
Poco · 1971
39 min · 8 tracks · country music
A harmonious blend of country rock and heartfelt melodies that captures the essence of early 70s Americana.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Guess You Made It — Opening with an infectious groove, this track encapsulates the band's signature blend of harmonies and instrumentation, setting the tone for the album.
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Kind Woman — This poignant ballad showcases lyrical depth and emotional resonance, demonstrating Poco's ability to weave storytelling into their music.
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Medley: Hard Luck / Child's Claim to Fame / Pickin Up the Pieces — This medley highlights the band's musical versatility and skillful transitions, seamlessly blending multiple themes into a cohesive experience.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases solid songwriting and performance but lacks the standout cohesion of their work.
What we noticed
- Tracks 1 through 4 maintain a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the final four tracks introduce varied tempos and arrangements.
- Vocal harmonies are prominent throughout, with lead vocals often shared between members rather than assigned to a single frontperson.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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, consistent energy levels
- narrative-driven storytelling
- long, immersive listening sessions
- gradual builds and payoffs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Deliverin' is Poco's fifth studio album, released in January 1971, following their successful album, From the Inside. By this time, the band was solidifying its place in the country rock genre, building on previous hits and showcasing a refined sound as they navigated lineup changes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Eagles· America· Firefall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Guess You Made It 3:55
- 2 C'mon 3:35
- 3 Hear That Music 3:10
- 4 Kind Woman 6:03
- 5 Medley: Hard Luck / Child's Claim to Fame / Pickin Up the Pieces 4:39
- 6 You'd Better Think Twice 4:14
- 7 A Man Like Me 4:11
- 8 Medley: Just in Case It Happens Yes Indeed / Grand Junction / Consequently So Long 9:51
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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