Released 50 years ago
What's Wrong with This Picture?
Andrew Gold · 1976
55 min · 15 tracks · folk rock
A rich tapestry of folk rock that intertwines introspective lyrics with catchy melodies and layered harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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Lonely Boy (original version) — This track showcases Gold's knack for combining heartfelt storytelling with infectious melodies, making it one of his signature songs.
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Hope You Feel Good — The opening track sets the tone for the album with its upbeat tempo and reflective lyrics, encapsulating the essence of Gold's artistic vision.
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Must Be Crazy — This song stands out for its clever wordplay and catchy chorus, highlighting Gold's ability to craft memorable hooks within thoughtful narratives.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting with varied tempos but lacks a cohesive flow throughout.
What we noticed
- The first half of the album features a consistent mid-tempo pace, while the second half introduces more varied tempos and styles.
- Several tracks utilize layered vocal harmonies, particularly in the choruses, enhancing the melodic richness.
- 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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6/10
- 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
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- introspective reflective moments
- gradual builds and payoffs
- layered melodic explorations
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, What's Wrong with This Picture? is Andrew Gold's second solo album, following his successful debut, Thank You for Being a Friend. By this time, Gold had already established himself as a talented songwriter and producer, contributing to projects for other artists while exploring his unique sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Jackson Browne· James Taylor· Carole King
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hope You Feel Good 4:49
- 2 Passing Thing 4:10
- 3 Do Wah Diddy 2:52
- 4 Learning the Game 4:09
- 5 Angel Woman 1:42
- 6 Must Be Crazy 4:14
- 8 Firefly 3:22
- 9 Stay 4:46
- 10 Go Back Home Again 3:12
- 11 One of Them Is Me 4:01
- 12 Lonely Boy (original version) 4:24
- 13 Firefly (early Unfinished version) 3:14
- 14 Gorilla Jam 1:22
- 15 Feel It 4:22
- 16 Hope You Feel Good (live) 4:45
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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