Released 53 years ago this October
For Everyman
Jackson Browne · 1973
41 min · 10 tracks · country music
A blend of introspective lyrics and melodic rock that echoes the spirit of early 70s singer-songwriter movement.
Top tracks — play these first
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Take It Easy Start here — This song captures Browne's signature blend of easy-going melodies and poignant storytelling, becoming a defining anthem of the California rock sound.
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These Days — 'These Days' showcases Browne's ability to convey deep emotion through simple yet reflective lyrics, resonating with themes of loss and introspection.
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For Everyman — The title track encapsulates the album's overarching themes of shared human experience and vulnerability, delivered through Browne's evocative vocal delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Browne's introspective songwriting and melodic arrangements create a solid but conventional entry in the singer-songwriter genre.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature intricate piano arrangements, particularly on 'Our Lady of the Well' and 'I Thought I Was a Child'.
- The final track, 'For Everyman', serves as a contemplative conclusion, bringing together themes from earlier songs.
- 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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7/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- 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
- reflective, introspective listening sessions
- melodic storytelling focus
- gradual builds and payoffs
- late-night contemplative moods
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish Browne's reputation with notable tracks like 'Take It Easy'.
- Career context
- For Everyman is Jackson Browne's second studio album, released shortly after his self-titled debut in 1972. At this point in his career, Browne was beginning to establish himself as a significant voice in the singer-songwriter genre, following the success of songs like 'Doctor My Eyes'. With this album, he further refined his sound, blending personal storytelling with social commentary.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Neil Young· Gordon Lightfoot
Tracklist
- 1 Take It Easy Start here 3:39
- 2 Our Lady of the Well 3:51
- 3 Colors of the Sun 4:26
- 4 I Thought I Was a Child 3:43
- 5 These Days 4:41
- 6 Red Neck Friend 3:56
- 7 The Times You’ve Come 3:39
- 8 Ready or Not 3:33
- 9 Sing My Songs to Me 3:25
- 10 For Everyman 6:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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