Whatever's for Us cover

Whatever's for Us

Joan Armatrading · 1972

45 min · 16 tracks · pop music · rock music

A tapestry of intimate storytelling woven with soft melodies and poignant reflections on life and love.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate storytelling with soft melodies
  • steady pacing for reflective moments
  • mid-tempo flow for easy listening
  • poignant reflections on life
  • thoughtful background for conversations

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer standalone hit singles

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1972, 'Whatever's for Us' was Joan Armatrading's second studio album, following her self-titled debut the previous year. At this point in her career, she was beginning to establish her unique voice and style, merging folk, rock, and pop influences that would later define her work.
Stylistic neighbors
Joni Mitchell· Laura Marling· Nick Drake

Tracklist

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

  • 1 My Family 3:11
  • 2 City Girl 4:02
  • 3 Spend a Little Time 2:25
  • 4 Whatever's for Us 2:12
  • 5 Child Star 2:29
  • 6 Visionary Mountains 1:49
  • 7 It Could Have Been Better 4:22
  • 8 Head of the Table 2:34
  • 9 Mister Remember Me 2:16
  • 10 Gave It a Try 2:11
  • 11 Alice 3:32
  • 12 Conversation 2:18
  • 13 Mean Old Man 2:34
  • 14 All the King's Gardens 3:01
  • 15 Lonely Lady 3:24
  • 16 Together in Words and Music 3:26

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