Nilsson Schmilsson
Harry Nilsson · 1971
59 min · 18 tracks · pop music
A playful blend of whimsical melodies and heartfelt ballads, showcasing Nilsson's eclectic songwriting and vocal prowess.
Top tracks — play these first
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Gotta Get Up Start here — accessible entry with immediate hook
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Without You — This track showcases Nilsson's emotional depth, combining poignant lyrics with a powerful vocal performance that became an anthem of heartbreak.
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Jump Into the Fire — The song features a frenetic energy and intricate instrumentation, highlighting Nilsson's adventurous spirit and willingness to experiment within pop music.
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Coconut — With its catchy chorus and humorous narrative, this track exemplifies Nilsson's unique ability to blend lightheartedness with musical sophistication.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases eclectic songwriting with varied tempos and styles, creating a memorable listening experience.
What we noticed
- The first four tracks feature a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the fifth track introduces a more somber tone with its slower tempo.
- The album includes unexpected shifts in instrumentation, such as the use of horns and strings that enhance the whimsical nature of several tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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8/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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8/10
- 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
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 and whimsical vibes
- introspective late-night reflections
- varied pacing throughout album
- short, engaging listening sessions
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Established Nilsson's reputation with chart-topping hits and wider recognition.
- Career context
- Released in 1971, 'Nilsson Schmilsson' was Harry Nilsson's breakthrough album, marking his transition from a respected songwriter to a chart-topping artist. Following the success of singles like 'Everybody's Talkin'', this album solidified his reputation, featuring a mix of pop and rock influences that appealed to a wide audience.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Randy Newman· The Beach Boys· Paul McCartney
Tracklist
- 1 Gotta Get Up Start here 2:24
- 2 Driving Along 2:05
- 3 Early in the Morning 2:52
- 4 The Moonbeam Song 3:24
- 5 Down 3:26
- 6 Without You 3:22
- 7 Coconut 3:54
- 8 Let the Good Times Roll 2:46
- 9 Jump Into the Fire 7:07
- 10 I’ll Never Leave You 4:22
- 11 Without You (demo version) 3:56
- 12 Driving Along (demo version) 0:57
- 13 Gotta Get Up (demo version) 1:55
- 14 Coconut (demo version) 4:04
- 15 Old Forgotten Soldier (demo version) 3:11
- 16 Down (demo version) 4:02
- 17 The Moonbeam Song (demo version) 1:51
- 18 Jump Into the Fire (demo version) 3:32
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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