Album
Writer
1970 · Rock, Folk, World, & Country
7 collectors on Gatefold own this
Writer is a Rock album by Carole King, originally released in 1970. On Gatefold: 57 pressings tracked, owned by 7 collectors.
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.
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Tracklist
Side A
- A1 Spaceship Races3:07
- A2No Easy Way Down 4:34
- A3Child Of Mine3:55
- A4Goin' Back3:36
- A5To Love3:39
- A6What Have You Got To Lose3:58
Side B
- B1Eventually5:02
- B2Raspberry Jam4:32
- B3Can't You Be Real2:54
- B4I Can't Hear You No More2:59
- B5Sweet Sweetheart2:47
- B6Up On The Roof3:46
Sound DNA
- Rock
- Folk Rock
- raw
- earnest
- poetic
Credits
The people behind it.
Performers
- Abigale HanessBACKING VOCALS
- Carole KingARRANGED BY, PIANO, VOCALS ARRANGED BY, PIANO, VOCALS, BACKING VOCALS BACKING VOCALS
- Charles LarkeyBASS BASS GUITAR ELECTRIC BASS
- Danny KortchmarACOUSTIC GUITAR, ELECTRIC GUITAR, CONGAS ELECTRIC GUITAR, ACOUSTIC GUITAR, CONGAS
- Delores HallBACKING VOCALS
- James TaylorACOUSTIC GUITAR BACKING VOCALS
- Joel O'BrienDRUMS DRUMS, PERCUSSION, VIBRAPHONE
- John FischbachSYNTHESIZER
- Ralph SchuckettORGAN
- Gerry GoffinLEAD VOCALS
7 collectors on Gatefold own this · 57 pressings tracked on Gatefold
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