New Harvest… First Gathering
Dolly Parton · 1977
38 min · 10 tracks · country music
A vibrant blend of heartfelt storytelling and uplifting melodies, rooted in country traditions with a touch of pop sensibility.
Top tracks — play these first
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Light Of A Clear Blue Morning Start here — This track serves as an optimistic anthem of hope and renewal, encapsulating Parton's signature ability to convey deep emotion through simplicity.
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Applejack — With its playful narrative about love and longing, this song showcases Parton's knack for blending traditional country themes with catchy melodies.
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(Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher — This cover transforms a classic into an exuberant celebration of love, highlighting Parton's vocal prowess and her skill in reinterpreting familiar songs.
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 production, blending country with pop elements effectively.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature rich vocal harmonies and layered instrumentation, particularly in the choruses.
- The last three tracks shift to more introspective themes, creating a reflective conclusion to the album.
- 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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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. 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
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- uplifting melodic experiences
- reflective and calming vibes
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Experimental — Represents a shift to a more pop-oriented sound, diverging from her earlier country style.
- Themes
- southern storytelling· hopeful renewal· playful love narratives
- Career context
- Released on February 14, 1977, New Harvest… First Gathering marked Dolly Parton's transition towards a more pop-oriented sound, following her successful collaboration with Porter Wagoner. This album came after her commercial breakthrough with Jolene in 1974, showcasing her growing confidence as a solo artist and songwriter.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Emmylou Harris· Linda Ronstadt· Patsy Cline
Tracklist
- 1 Light Of A Clear Blue Morning Start here 4:53
- 2 Applejack 3:20
- 3 My Girl (My Love) 3:44
- 4 Holdin' On To You 2:46
- 5 You Are 5:14
- 6 How Does It Feel 3:13
- 7 Where Beauty Lives In Memory 3:50
- 8 (Your Love Has Lifted Me) Higher And Higher 2:52
- 9 Getting In My Way 2:40
- 10 There 5:32
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Heart Like a Wheel
Linda Ronstadt
Shares heartfelt storytelling and blends country with pop melodies in a similar era.
Luxury Liner
Emmylou Harris
Combines traditional country roots with a modern pop sensibility and rich narratives.
Rocky Mountain High
John Denver
Features uplifting melodies and themes of hope and renewal, resonating with southern storytelling.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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