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Released 30 years ago

Ten Easy Pieces

Jimmy Webb · 1996

44 min · 10 tracks · country

A heartfelt collection of timeless ballads showcasing Webb's lyrical depth and melodic mastery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic journey throughout
  • heartfelt reflections on love
  • nostalgic storytelling in ballads
  • for quiet evenings

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking upbeat party tracks
  • prefer modern soundscapes

Where this album fits

Career context
By 1996, Jimmy Webb was a seasoned songwriter and artist, known for his influential work in the '60s and '70s. 'Ten Easy Pieces' followed his earlier album 'Suspending Disbelief' (1993) and marked a return to his classic hits, reinterpreting his own iconic songs with fresh arrangements.
Stylistic neighbors
Glen Campbell· John Denver· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Galveston 4:49
  • 2 Highwayman 4:31
  • 3 Wichita Lineman 4:15
  • 4 The Moon’s a Harsh Mistress 3:53
  • 5 By the Time I Get to Phoenix 3:53
  • 6 If These Walls Could Speak 4:03
  • 7 Didn’t We 3:17
  • 8 Worst That Could Happen 3:41
  • 9 All I Know 3:52
  • 10 MacArthur Park 7:43

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