You Don't Mess Around with Jim
Jim Croce · 1972
32 min · 12 tracks · blues · folk rock · traditional folk music
A blend of storytelling lyrics and catchy melodies that capture the essence of early 70s Americana.
Why this album works
'You Don't Mess Around with Jim' reached No. 8 on the Billboard album charts and produced several hit singles, including 'Time in a Bottle' and 'Operator'. The album solidified Croce's place in the singer-songwriter movement of the early 1970s, influencing countless artists with its narrative style and acoustic sound.
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1972, 'You Don't Mess Around with Jim' was Jim Croce's breakthrough album, following his debut 'Facets' which had limited exposure. This album marked a pivotal moment in Croce's career, propelling him into mainstream success and establishing his reputation as a gifted storyteller through song.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Leonard Cohen· Raul Seixas· Paul Simon
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 You Don’t Mess Around With Jim Standout 3:00
- 2 Tomorrow’s Gonna Be a Brighter Day 2:49
- 3 New York’s Not My Home 3:05
- 4 Hard Time Losin’ Man 2:23
- 5 Photographs and Memories 2:03
- 6 Walkin’ Back to Georgia 2:47
- 7 Operator (That’s Not the Way It Feels) Standout 3:45
- 8 Time in a Bottle Standout 2:25
- 9 Rapid Roy (The Stock Car Boy) 2:40
- 10 Box #10 2:22
- 11 A Long Time Ago 2:18
- 12 Hey Tomorrow 2:40
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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