Top tracks — play these first
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Lady of the Flowers Start here — This opening track establishes the album's ethereal quality with its delicate instrumentation and poetic imagery, setting the tone for the journey ahead.
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Love Is Only Feeling — The title track captures the essence of the album's theme with its reflective lyrics and melodic charm, resonating with listeners' experiences of love.
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The Actor — This song showcases Donovan's storytelling prowess, blending narrative depth with a catchy melody that highlights his ability to weave personal tales into universal themes.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- pastoral nostalgia for sunny days
- steady melodic journey throughout
- gentle reflections during quiet moments
- warm background for relaxed gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy party tracks
- prefer instant gratification in music
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Represents a transitional phase with mixed reviews, not widely recognized.
- Career context
- By 1981, Donovan was navigating a transitional phase in his career, with 'Love Is Only Feeling' being his first album released after a five-year hiatus following 'Slow Down World' in 1976. This release marked an attempt to rekindle his earlier success while exploring new sonic territories.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Simon & Garfunkel· Cat Stevens
Tracklist
- 1 Lady of the Flowers Start here 3:10
- 2 Lover O Lover 3:53
- 3 The Actor 4:05
- 4 Half Moon Bay 3:55
- 5 The Hills of Tuscany 4:08
- 6 Lay Down Lassie 4:15
- 7 She 4:01
- 8 Johnny Tuff 4:58
- 9 Love Is Only Feeling 3:04
- 10 Marjorie Margerine 4:01
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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