Everybody's Talking
14 tracks · traditional folk music
A vibrant tapestry of traditional folk melodies woven with harmonies that resonate with the spirit of 1960s America.
Top tracks — play these first
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Hard Ain't It Hard Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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Everybody's Talking — This track encapsulates the album's ethos, blending poignant lyrics with catchy melodies that reflect societal themes of disconnection and longing.
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M.T.A. — A quintessential Kingston Trio song, it tells a narrative of a man stranded on a subway train, showcasing their talent for storytelling through music.
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Tom Dooley — This classic folk ballad, steeped in American folklore, symbolizes the group's roots and continues to resonate as an enduring piece of pop culture history.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong storytelling through folk traditions but lacks a cohesive flow across its varied tempos.
What we noticed
- Several tracks, such as 'M.T.A.' and 'Tom Dooley', utilize storytelling lyrics that convey narratives through their melodies.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- 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
- nostalgic storytelling with warmth
- easygoing melodies for sunny days
- sing-along moments with friends
- gentle reflections on life
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
- want experimental or avant-garde sounds
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish The Kingston Trio's reputation in folk music.
- Themes
- American folk revival· California sunshine· campfire storytelling
- Career context
- Released in 1969, Everybody's Talking marked The Kingston Trio's return after a five-year hiatus from the studio. The album came during a transitional phase for the group, as they sought to redefine their sound amidst the evolving landscape of folk music and popular culture.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Limeliters· Peter, Paul and Mary· The Brothers Four
Tracklist
- 1 Hard Ain't It Hard Start here
- 2 Three Jolly Coachmen
- 3 Early Morning Rain
- 4 Greenback Dollar
- 5 Everybody's Talking
- 6 Ah, Woe Ah, Me
- 7 M.T.A.
- 8 Everything
- 9 Long Black Veil
- 10 Hobo's Lullaby
- 11 Tom Dooley
- 12 A Worried Man
- 13 Scotch And Soda
- 14 California
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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