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
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