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The Faces I've Been

Jim Croce · 1975

64 min · 24 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music

A tapestry of folk melodies and bluesy storytelling that captures the essence of Americana.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • wave-like pacing with peaks
  • nostalgic reflections on life
  • short stories in song form
  • varied tempos for engagement
  • playful storytelling with warmth

Maybe skip if you want

  • seek instant gratification
  • prefer single tracks only

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in October 1975, 'The Faces I've Been' came just a year after Jim Croce's breakthrough album 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim', which catapulted him to fame. At this point in his career, Croce was solidifying his reputation as a master storyteller through music, following the commercial success of his previous works.
Stylistic neighbors
Harry Chapin· John Denver· Gordon Lightfoot

Tracklist

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

Disc 1

  • 1 This Land Is Your Land 1:28
  • 2 Greenback Dollar 1:28
  • 3 Pig’s Song 0:55
  • 4 Gunga Din 4:02
  • 5 Sun Come Up 2:03
  • 6 Big Fat Woman 1:56
  • 7 Charlie Green Play That Slide Trombone 2:23
  • 8 Railroads and Riverboats 3:09
  • 9 Railroad Song 2:51
  • 10 The Way We Used to Be 2:28
  • 11 Maybe Tomorrow 2:28
  • 12 Stone Walls 2:55
  • 13 I Remember Mary 2:42
  • 14 Country Girl 1:46

Disc 2

  • 1 Which Way Are You Goin’ 2:16
  • 2 King’s Song 2:00
  • 3 Mississippi Lady 3:56
  • 4 Chain Gang Medley 4:30
  • 5 Old Man River 2:25
  • 6 Carmella… South Philly 6:00
  • 7 Cars and Dates, Chrome and Clubs 2:31
  • 8 The Chinese 2:24
  • 9 Trucks and Ups 2:10
  • 10 The Army 3:34

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