Late Again
Peter, Paul and Mary · 1968
36 min · 12 tracks · folk music
Melodic harmonies intertwine with poignant lyrics, showcasing a reflective blend of folk and social consciousness.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Shall Be Released — This cover highlights the group's ability to reinterpret Bob Dylan's powerful lyrics, imbuing them with a sense of hope and resilience that resonates deeply within folk traditions.
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There's Anger in the Land — This track addresses social issues directly, featuring a poignant narrative that captures the unrest of the era, marking it as a significant protest song.
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Too Much of Nothing — The arrangement combines a gentle melody with introspective lyrics, creating an emotional depth that exemplifies the band’s signature sound and lyrical craftsmanship.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends strong harmonies with socially conscious lyrics, reflecting its era while maintaining a cohesive sound.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of three-part harmonies across nearly all tracks, creating a rich vocal texture.
- Several songs incorporate social and political themes, with lyrics that directly address contemporary issues of the late 1960s.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. 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.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady reflective listening journey
- poignant melodies for introspection
- gentle pacing for quiet moments
- thoughtful themes of social change
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy excitement
- prefer instant gratification tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Late Again is the sixth studio album by Peter, Paul and Mary, released in 1968 during their peak as folk music icons. Following the success of their previous albums, this release continued to solidify their role in popularizing socially relevant music amidst the cultural upheaval of the 1960s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Kingston Trio· Simon & Garfunkel· The Brothers Four
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Apologize 2:51
- 2 Moments of Soft Persuasion 2:35
- 3 Yesterday's Tomorrow 3:34
- 4 Too Much of Nothing 2:31
- 5 There's Anger in the Land 3:46
- 6 Love City (Postcards to Duluth) 3:45
- 7 She Dreams 2:56
- 8 Hymn 2:19
- 9 Tramp on the Street 3:51
- 10 I Shall Be Released 2:41
- 11 Reason to Believe 2:12
- 12 Rich Man, Poor Man 3:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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