What makes I Think, Therefore I Am by R. Dean Taylor notable?

This album features the hit single 'Indiana Wants Me,' which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, solidifying Taylor's presence in the pop landscape of the time. Its blend of genres and heartfelt lyrics resonated with audiences, contributing to Taylor's reputation as a significant figure in the evolving sound of Canadian rock and pop. I Think, Therefore I Am is R. Dean Taylor's debut album, released after he transitioned from a successful songwriting career to performing. By 1970, Taylor had already penned hits for Motown artists, marking this album as his first opportunity to showcase his own vocal talents and artistic vision.

How many songs are on I Think, Therefore I Am?

I Think, Therefore I Am has 10 tracks, running approximately 30 minutes.

I Think, Therefore I Am

R. Dean Taylor · 1970

30 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of soulful melodies and rockabilly rhythms that captures the essence of early '70s pop music.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Gotta See Jane — As the opening track, it sets an engaging tone with its catchy hook and vivid storytelling about longing and desire.
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Indiana Wants Me — This track stands out as Taylor's biggest hit, blending emotive lyrics with a memorable melody that captures a narrative of regret and yearning.
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Sunday Morning Coming Down — Taylor's rendition imbues this classic with a sense of introspection and melancholy that highlights his vocal prowess and emotional depth.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

45 /100

Lowland

Higher than 5% of albums we've rated

The album showcases solid songwriting and production typical of its era but lacks standout moments that elevate it significantly.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong mid-tempo track, 'Gotta See Jane,' that sets a soulful tone, followed by a cover of 'Fire and Rain' which shifts to a more introspective mood.
Each track features prominent vocal melodies supported by lush instrumentation, often blending rockabilly rhythms with pop sensibilities.
The sequencing includes several tracks that build in emotional intensity, culminating in the hit single 'Indiana Wants Me' at track five, which serves as a peak before the album continues with varied…

Composition 25% of the score: 6/10
Craft 20% of the score: 6/10
Durability 25% of the score: 5/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 5/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 7/10

Influence 4/10

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.

Tracklist

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

1 Gotta See Jane 3:05
2 Fire and Rain 2:57
3 Woman Alive 2:33
4 Ain’t It a Sad Thing 2:28
5 Indiana Wants Me 3:46
6 Back Street 3:35
7 Two of Us 3:04
8 Sunday Morning Coming Down 4:13
9 Gonna Give Her All the Love I’ve Got 2:48
10 Love’s Your Name 2:20

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