Top tracks — play these first
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I Got A Woman — This track highlights Kooper's ability to merge rhythm and blues with rock sensibilities, showcasing his powerful vocals and dynamic arrangement.
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Easy Does It — The title track embodies Kooper's signature blend of introspective lyrics and rich instrumentation, making it a quintessential moment on the album.
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Baby Please Don't Go — As a lengthy cover of a classic blues standard, this track demonstrates Kooper's deep respect for blues roots while infusing it with his unique style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and varied arrangements, but its pacing and cohesion are somewhat uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a mid-tempo track that sets a soulful tone, followed by a piano solo that transitions into the next song.
- Several tracks feature prominent horn arrangements, which add depth and texture to the overall sound.
- The last three tracks slow down the tempo significantly, creating a reflective mood as the album concludes.
- 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
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- wave-like pacing and flow
- heartfelt storytelling moments
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1970, Easy Does It was Al Kooper's third album, following his successful solo debut, I Stand Alone. At this point in his career, Kooper had already gained recognition for his work with Blood, Sweat & Tears and The Blues Project, positioning him as an influential figure in the rock and blues scenes.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· The Band· Leon Russell
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Brand New Day 5:13
- 2 Piano Solo Introduction 2:00
- 3 I Got A Woman 4:33
- 4 Country Road 4:25
- 5 I Bought You The Shoes 2:01
- 6 Introduction 0:50
- 7 Easy Does It 5:28
- 8 Buckskin Boy 3:10
- 9 Love Theme From The Landlord 3:14
- 10 Sad Sad Sunshine 5:07
- 11 Let The Duchess Know 3:20
- 12 She Gets Me Where I Live 3:37
- 13 A Rose & A Baby Ruth 3:31
- 14 Baby Please Don't Go 12:29
- 15 God Sheds His Grace On Thee 3:28
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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