Hourglass cover

Hourglass

James Taylor · 1997

54 min · 13 tracks · country · folk rock · pop rock

An introspective blend of folk and soft rock, where melodic storytelling meets gentle instrumentation.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • introspective moments of reflection
  • gentle instrumentation for relaxation
  • early morning coffee ambiance

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy anthems
  • prefer standalone single tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1997, 'Hourglass' marked James Taylor's first studio album in nearly a decade, coming after the less commercially successful 'That's Why I'm Here' (1985). At this point in his career, Taylor was navigating a return to form, attempting to reconnect with both old fans and new listeners while exploring deeper themes of reflection and maturity.
Stylistic neighbors
Carole King· Jackson Browne· Jim Croce

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Line 'em Up 4:45
  • 2 Enough to Be on Your Way 5:29
  • 3 Little More Time With You 3:53
  • 4 Gaia 5:32
  • 5 Ananas 5:45
  • 6 Jump Up Behind Me 3:30
  • 7 Another Day 2:23
  • 8 Up Er Mei 3:49
  • 9 Up From Your Life 5:17
  • 10 Yellow and Rose 4:55
  • 11 Boatman 3:59
  • 12 Walking My Baby Back Home 3:13
  • 13 Hangnail 2:22

Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata