Writer: Carole King

Sound DNA

• Rock
• Folk Rock

• raw
• earnest
• poetic

About

Carole King’s evolution from Brill Building tunesmith to singer/songwriter is captured on <i>Writer</i>, the album she released prior to her breakthrough work <i>Tapestry</i>. <i>Writer</i> can be appreciated as an honest, often fascinating portrait of an artist moving beyond commercial constraints into something more personal. King reconsiders such familiar collaborations with ex-husband Gerry Goffin as “Goin’ Back,” “No Easy Way Down” and “Up On the Roof” with a new poignancy and grace. A number of tunes — particularly the tender “Child of Mine” and the warmly playful “What Have You Got to Lose” — anticipate the intimacy of <i>Tapestry</i>. Such neglected Goffin/King gems as “Eventually”(a mature reflection upon the ‘60s) and “Spaceship Races” (a surprisingly rocking love song) compare favorably to the better-known material. King’s crisp, emotive piano playing is bolstered by Danny Kortchmar’s versatile guitar work throughout the album. <i>Writer</i> is one of the most varied and revelatory releases in King's storied catalog.

via Apple Music

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