Released 55 years ago this August
Himself
Gilbert O'Sullivan · 1971
42 min · 14 tracks · soft rock
A charming blend of whimsical melodies and poignant lyrics that captures the essence of early 70s pop.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- whimsical melodies for light moments
- dynamic journey with emotional resolution
- for reflective afternoon listening
- engaging storytelling through charming tunes
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of high-energy beats
- preference for standalone tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 1, 1971, 'Himself' marked Gilbert O'Sullivan's debut album, establishing him as a prominent figure in the soft rock genre. At this point, he was transitioning from local Irish performances to international recognition, fueled by his distinctive songwriting style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Intro 0:23
- 2 January Git 3:13
- 3 Bye-Bye 3:22
- 4 Permissive Twit 4:09
- 5 Matrimony 3:18
- 6 Independent Air 5:08
- 7 Nothing Rhymed 3:27
- 8 Too Much Attention 2:38
- 9 Susan Van Heusan 2:59
- 10 If I Don't Get You (Back Again) 2:44
- 11 Thunder and Lightning 2:59
- 12 Houdini Said 5:24
- 13 Doing the Best I Can 2:35
- 14 Outro 0:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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