What a Man My Man Is
Lynn Anderson · 1974
30 min · 11 tracks · country music
Lynn Anderson's album blends classic country melodies with heartfelt, intimate storytelling and lush instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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What a Man My Man Is — The title track establishes the album's central theme, celebrating love through vivid imagery and a catchy melody that resonates with listeners.
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I Honestly Love You — This poignant ballad became one of Anderson's most iconic songs, illustrating the complexities of love with emotional depth and sincerity.
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Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends — This track stands out for its reflective lyrics that delve into themes of heartbreak and longing, showcasing Anderson's vocal prowess and emotional delivery.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong melodies and arrangements but lacks standout tracks that elevate it significantly.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a title track that features a prominent string arrangement, establishing a lush sound that continues throughout.
- Several tracks incorporate backing vocals that harmonize with Anderson's lead, enhancing the emotional weight of the lyrics.
- The pacing varies, with mid-tempo songs dominating the first half before shifting to slower ballads in the latter part of the album.
- 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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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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5/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- heartfelt storytelling with warmth
- short tracks for quick listens
- emotional resonance in every song
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy anthems
- prefer lengthy, sprawling albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — Followed 'Rose Garden', solidifying her reputation with hit single success.
- Career context
- Released in 1974, 'What a Man My Man Is' followed Lynn Anderson's breakthrough hit 'Rose Garden'. At this point in her career, she was solidifying her reputation as a leading female voice in country music, building on her previous successes with a sound that showcased both vulnerability and strength.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Tammy Wynette· Patsy Cline· Dolly Parton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What a Man My Man Is 2:13
- 2 I Honestly Love You 3:17
- 3 Everything’s Falling in Place 3:06
- 4 Tell Me a Lie 3:18
- 5 Someone to Finish What You Started 3:14
- 6 Everybody’s Somebody’s Fool 2:23
- 7 I Won’t Go Back to Denver 2:32
- 8 Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends 2:48
- 9 Walk Me to the Door 2:50
- 10 Where Is All That Love You Talked About 2:45
- 11 I Feel Like a New Man Today 2:09
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