Jim & Ingrid Croce cover

Jim & Ingrid Croce

Jim Croce · 1969

27 min · 11 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music

Reflective storytelling intertwined with folk melodies and soft rock sensibilities creates an intimate listening experience.

Why this album works

This album is significant as it introduced Jim Croce's distinct narrative style and established him as a prominent figure in the folk rock genre. Although it did not achieve commercial success immediately, it set the stage for his breakthrough albums in the early 1970s, which would later gain critical acclaim and substantial airplay.
Career context
Released in 1969, 'Jim & Ingrid Croce' marks Jim Croce's debut album, establishing his presence in the folk and soft rock scenes. At this point in his career, he was still relatively unknown, but this album laid the groundwork for his future success, highlighting his songwriting prowess alongside his wife, Ingrid Croce.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Raul Seixas· Paul Simon

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Age Standout 2:12
  • 2 Spin, Spin, Spin 2:43
  • 3 I Am Who I Am 2:27
  • 4 What Do People Do 1:52
  • 5 Another Day, Another Town Standout 2:27
  • 6 Vespers 1:58
  • 7 Big Wheel 1:50
  • 8 Just Another Day 2:35
  • 9 The Next Man That I Marry Standout 3:04
  • 10 What the Hell 3:07
  • 11 The Man That Is Me 2:50

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