Occasional Rain cover

Occasional Rain

Terry Callier · 1972

43 min · 13 tracks · jazz · soul · traditional folk music

A soulful blend of jazz-inflected melodies and introspective folk narratives that evoke deep emotional resonance.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with interludes
  • introspective moments for reflection
  • soulful melodies for deep listening
  • warmth for rainy day vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer upbeat, fast-paced tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on May 5, 1972, 'Occasional Rain' came as Terry Callier's third studio album, following the critically acclaimed 'The New Folk Sound of Terry Callier'. At this point in his career, he was still establishing a unique voice in the music scene, combining elements of folk, jazz, and soul to create a distinctive sound that would influence future artists.
Stylistic neighbors
Leonard Cohen· Bill Withers· Nick Drake

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Segue #1 - Go Ahead On 0:41
  • 2 Ordinary Joe 4:15
  • 3 Golden Circle 3:37
  • 4 Segue #5 - Go Head On 0:49
  • 5 Trance on Sedgewick Street 6:21
  • 6 Do You Finally Need a Friend 5:45
  • 7 Segue #4 - Go Head On 0:47
  • 8 Sweet Edie-D 5:03
  • 9 Occasional Rain 4:05
  • 10 Segue #2 - Go Head On 0:53
  • 11 Blues for Marcus 4:03
  • 12 Lean on Me 6:31
  • 13 Last Segue - Go Head On 0:39

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