Portrait Gallery cover

Portrait Gallery

Harry Chapin · 1975

47 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music

A reflective blend of storytelling and traditional folk melodies that captures the essence of everyday life.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • narrative-driven storytelling experience
  • captivating themes of everyday life
  • consistent flow with emotional peaks

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer short, upbeat tracks
  • seek instant gratification

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1975, 'Portrait Gallery' was Harry Chapin's third studio album, following his breakthrough success with 'Heads & Tales' in 1972. At this point, Chapin had established himself as a prominent storyteller within the folk genre, building on themes of social consciousness and personal narrative.
Stylistic neighbors
Jim Croce· Gordon Lightfoot· John Denver

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Dreams Go By 4:46
  • 2 Tangled Up Puppet 3:45
  • 3 Star Tripper 4:19
  • 4 Babysitter 4:36
  • 5 Someone Keeps Calling My Name 6:30
  • 6 The Rock 4:16
  • 7 Sandy 2:48
  • 8 Dirt Gets Under the Fingernails 3:48
  • 9 Bummer 9:55
  • 10 Stop Singing These Sad Songs 3:00

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