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Rhymes & Reasons

Carole King · 1972

35 min · 12 tracks · folk rock · soft rock · easy listening

A gentle blend of soft rock and folk, rich with introspective lyrics and lush melodies.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo reflective moments
  • gentle melodies for quiet evenings
  • introspective listening during solitude
  • uplifting tones for daily resilience

Maybe skip if you want

  • seekers of high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone singles over albums

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Rhymes & Reasons' was released in October 1972, Carole King had firmly established herself as a solo artist following the monumental success of her previous album, 'Tapestry'. This album marked her fourth studio release, showcasing her continued evolution as a songwriter and performer during a peak period in her career.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Joni Mitchell· Linda Ronstadt

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Come Down Easy 3:05
  • 2 My My She Cries 2:18
  • 3 Peace in the Valley 3:20
  • 4 Feeling Sad Tonight 3:11
  • 5 The First Day in August 2:47
  • 6 Bitter With the Sweet 2:24
  • 7 Goodbye Don’t Mean I’m Gone 3:33
  • 8 Stand Behind Me 2:27
  • 9 Gotta Get Through Another Day 2:33
  • 10 I Think I Can Hear You 3:22
  • 11 Ferguson Road 2:37
  • 12 Been to Canaan 3:37

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