Don McLean
Don McLean · 1972
35 min · 10 tracks · folk rock
Intimate acoustic melodies weave through poignant storytelling, reflecting personal and social themes with a gentle folk sensibility.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- intimate storytelling with acoustic melodies
- steady mid-tempo reflective moments
- gentle narratives for thoughtful listening
- poignant themes for quiet introspection
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy tracks
- prefer standalone hits over cohesion
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1972, this album marked Don McLean's follow-up to his breakthrough record 'American Pie' from 1971, showcasing his continued evolution as a singer-songwriter. At this point in his career, McLean was solidifying his reputation in the folk rock genre, leveraging the success from his earlier hits.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Dreidel 3:48
- 2 Bronco Bill's Lament 3:40
- 3 Oh My What a Shame 3:30
- 4 If We Try 3:37
- 5 The More You Pay (The More It's Worth) 2:55
- 6 Narcisissma 3:56
- 7 Falling Through Time 3:48
- 8 On the Amazon 3:21
- 9 Birthday Song 2:38
- 10 The Pride Parade 4:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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