Livingston Taylor
Livingston Taylor · 1970
29 min · 11 tracks · folk rock
A breezy collection of folk rock melodies that blend warmth with introspective storytelling.
Why this album works
The album is significant as it introduced Taylor's distinct voice and songwriting style, contributing to the soft rock movement of the early 1970s. Its reception laid the groundwork for his later success and influence, particularly among singer-songwriters emerging from the same era.
- Best for
- breezy melodies for sunny days short tracks for quick enjoyment introspective storytelling in every song
- Context
- Released in 1970, 'Livingston Taylor' marked Livingston's debut album at a time when he was beginning to carve out his unique niche in the folk rock genre. This album followed his early performances at venues like the Bitter End in New York, showcasing a promising start to his career and paving the way for future releases.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Piknik· Sinéad O'Connor· R.E.M.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Sit on Back 2:22
- 2 Doctor Man Standout 2:56
- 3 Six Days on the Road Standout 2:36
- 4 Packet of Good Times 3:04
- 5 Hush a Bye 2:38
- 6 Carolina Day Standout 3:08
- 7 Can't Get Back Home 2:25
- 8 In My Reply 2:50
- 9 Lost in the Love of You 3:00
- 10 Good Friends 3:01
- 11 Thank You Song 1:08
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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