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
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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