Suitable for Framing
Three Dog Night · 1969
28 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A vibrant blend of rock, pop, and soul harmonies that captures the essence of late 60s California music.
Top tracks — play these first
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Easy to Be Hard — This track stands out with its poignant lyrics that reflect social consciousness, coupled with rich vocal harmonies that define the band's style.
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Feeling Alright — A spirited cover of the Traffic classic, this song showcases the band’s dynamic energy and became a staple in their live performances.
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Change Is Gonna Come — This interpretation of Sam Cooke's civil rights anthem resonates with emotional depth, reflecting the tumultuous era while highlighting the band's vocal prowess.
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Eli's Coming — This track combines an engaging melody with compelling storytelling, representing the band's knack for choosing emotionally charged material.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong vocal harmonies and varied tempos but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cover of 'Feeling Alright,' which sets a mid-tempo groove that persists through the first half.
- Tracks feature layered vocal harmonies, often with multiple singers sharing lines rather than alternating verses.
- The fifth track, 'Eli's Coming,' introduces a more upbeat tempo and a prominent piano riff, shifting the energy before returning to slower songs.
- The final track, 'Celebrate,' serves as an uplifting conclusion, contrasting with the introspective themes of earlier songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- concise energetic flow throughout
- celebratory anthems for gatherings
- sunny optimism in sound
- short tracks for quick listens
Maybe skip if you
- slow-paced reflective experiences
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — This album helped establish the band's prominence with a hit single.
- Career context
- Released in January 1969, Suitable for Framing was Three Dog Night's second studio album, following their self-titled debut just months prior. This album marked a significant step in solidifying their sound and commercial appeal, showcasing their ability to cover popular songs with fresh interpretations.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Association· Chicago· Bread
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Feeling Alright 3:43
- 2 Lady Samantha 2:56
- 3 Dreaming Isn't Good for You 2:18
- 4 Change Is Gonna Come 3:13
- 5 Eli's Coming 2:45
- 6 Easy to Be Hard 3:14
- 7 Ain't That a Lotta Love 2:17
- 8 King Solomon's Mines 2:32
- 9 Circle for a Landing 2:24
- 10 Celebrate 3:15
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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