Maria Muldaur
Maria Muldaur · 1973
36 min · 11 tracks · rhythm and blues
A fusion of folk, blues, and jazz that weaves storytelling with soulful melodies and playful instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Midnight at the Oasis — This track captures the essence of Muldaur's unique sound, combining sensual lyrics with an infectious groove that resonated widely, becoming her signature song.
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Any Old Time — With its nostalgic feel and rich instrumentation, this song showcases Muldaur's ability to blend traditional elements with contemporary flair, setting the tone for the album.
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Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg) — This playful song highlights Muldaur's vocal prowess while embracing a cheeky narrative style that reflects the era's laid-back attitudes towards sexuality.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and diverse instrumentation, though its pacing affects overall cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a lively track that sets a playful tone, followed by the hit single which introduces a more laid-back groove.
- The lyrics often tell stories or paint vivid images, particularly in tracks like 'My Tennessee Mountain Home' and 'Vaudeville Man'.
- The pacing varies significantly; after the upbeat opener, the album shifts to slower tempos before returning to more energetic songs.
- 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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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
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
- playful sing-alongs with friends
- easygoing afternoon listening sessions
- intimate moments of nostalgia
- vibrant storytelling in song
- inviting warmth for gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy dance tracks
- prefer instant gratification songs
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Maria Muldaur's self-titled debut album marked her transition from a background vocalist to a solo artist in 1973. Previously known for her work with the Jim Kweskin Jug Band, this release established her distinctive voice in the burgeoning Americana scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bonnie Raitt· Koko Taylor· Susan Tedeschi
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Any Old Time 3:45
- 2 Midnight at the Oasis 3:49
- 3 My Tennessee Mountain Home 3:32
- 4 I Never Did Sing You a Love Song 2:49
- 5 The Work Song 4:04
- 6 Don't You Make Me High (Don't You Feel My Leg) 2:48
- 7 Walkin' One & Only 2:47
- 8 Long Hard Climb 3:03
- 9 Three Dollar Bill 3:58
- 10 Vaudeville Man 2:41
- 11 Mad Mad Me 3:13
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