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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