This Is Tim Hardin
Tim Hardin · 1967
32 min · 10 tracks · traditional folk music
A raw blend of traditional folk and blues, showcasing emotional storytelling through sparse instrumentation and haunting melodies.
Top tracks — play these first
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House of the Rising Sun — Hardin's rendition stands out for its somber tone and innovative arrangement, breathing new life into this traditional song while emphasizing his unique vocal delivery.
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Blues on the Ceilin' — This track exemplifies Hardin's skill in merging folk with blues, combining personal narrative with a rich musical backdrop that captures his emotional intensity.
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I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man — Hardin's interpretation of this classic blues number reveals his ability to weave storytelling with a sense of urgency, showcasing both vulnerability and assertiveness.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends folk and blues with emotional storytelling, showcasing Hardin's distinct vocal style.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent use of acoustic guitar and sparse arrangements, allowing Hardin's voice to remain the focal point.
- Each track typically follows a verse-chorus structure, with Hardin's vocal delivery emphasizing emotional storytelling.
- Several songs incorporate traditional folk melodies but are reinterpreted with a bluesy feel, particularly evident in 'House of the Rising Sun.'
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- 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
- steady mid-tempo storytelling
- soulful moments of reflection
- evening listening with friends
- captivating rhythmic flow
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy tracks
- prefer long, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- Career context
- This Is Tim Hardin is Tim Hardin's debut album, released in 1967 when he was establishing his voice in the folk music scene. At this point, Hardin was transitioning from a struggling songwriter to an artist gaining recognition for his poignant lyrics and distinct vocal style.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Nick Drake· Leonard Cohen· John Martyn
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 I Can't Slow Down 3:29
- 2 Blues on the Ceilin' 3:57
- 3 Stagger Lee 3:12
- 4 I'm Your Hoochie Coochie Man 4:22
- 5 I've Been Working on the Railroad 1:51
- 6 House of the Rising Sun 4:10
- 7 Fast Freight 4:06
- 8 Cocaine Bill 2:56
- 9 You Got to Have More Than One Woman 2:02
- 10 Danville Dame 2:04
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