What makes It Looks Like Snow by Phoebe Snow notable?

The album received critical acclaim upon its release, establishing Snow as a notable figure in the pop music scene. It reached number 40 on the Billboard 200 chart, helping to pave the way for her subsequent successes and influence on later artists. It Looks Like Snow was Phoebe Snow's debut album, released in 1976 after she gained attention for her live performances. This record marked the beginning of her professional recording career, showcasing her unique voice and songwriting style.

How many songs are on It Looks Like Snow?

It Looks Like Snow has 10 tracks, running approximately 49 minutes.

Released 50 years ago

It Looks Like Snow

Phoebe Snow · 1976

49 min · 10 tracks · pop music

A blend of soulful melodies and introspective lyrics wrapped in a warm, folk-infused pop sound.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Autobiography (Shine, Shine, Shine) — This opening track introduces listeners to Snow's storytelling prowess and vocal range, setting a reflective tone for the album.
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Teach Me Tonight — Snow's rendition transforms this classic into a lush, soulful experience that highlights her ability to reinterpret well-known standards.
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In My Girlish Days — The song showcases Snow's emotive vocal delivery and captures a sense of nostalgia with its rich lyrical imagery.
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My Faith Is Blind — This poignant track features heartfelt lyrics that resonate deeply, illustrating Snow's skill at conveying vulnerability through her music.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

51 /100

Foothills

Higher than 34% of albums we've rated

The album features strong songwriting with varied styles, but lacks the polish of later works.

What we noticed

The album opens with a strong vocal performance on 'Autobiography', featuring layered harmonies and a gradual build-up of instrumentation.
Several songs feature extended instrumental sections that allow for improvisation, particularly in the guitar and piano arrangements.

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

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 Autobiography (Shine, Shine, Shine) 5:17
2 Teach Me Tonight 4:30
3 Stand Up on the Rock 3:57
4 In My Girlish Days 4:48
5 Mercy on Those 6:06
6 Don't Let Me Down 5:50
7 Drink Up the Melody (Bite the Dust, Blues) 5:51
8 Fat Chance 2:57
9 My Faith Is Blind 5:53
10 Shakey Ground 4:17

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