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| Album cover (released September 1st 1969) |
The overall feel I got from this album as I started listening was how mellow it was, with Drake's voice and the acoustic guitar parts intertwining with one another. The clear folk drive of this album is reflected with how the songs work around the intricate acoustic guitar and the vocal melodies being uncomplicated, balancing it out nicely. However, as the guitar tends to be repeated throughout most of the songs, it can feel like there is lack of progression and the songs begin to sound very similar, but that isn't always a bad thing as this album has a definite style which works well.
One of my favourite tracks from the album is 'Thoughts of Mary Jane', because of it's simplicity, basic structure and everything being completely stripped back to just his voice and guitar. Also, the general message and lyrical side to the song made my heart melt a little! There are a few tracks with strings included such as 'Fruit Tree', adding more depth to the sound, compared to other tracks which can sometimes seem a bit empty. These accompaniments work sweetly with both the guitar and vocals, reinforcing the laid back vibe. Another favourite is 'Three Hours', the guitar part for this is particularly well written and at 6 minutes long I'm surprised I didn't get bored at its repetitiveness but as it flows you soon get lost in it, being almost hypnotic. I also feel a sense of journey with this track, as though it would go well in a film where the characters jet off across the country in search of something!
After listening to this album a few times I grew to like it more and more, but I think it serves a great purpose as being easy listening background music, perhaps to help you sleep or whilst you're relaxing in a hot bath with a glass of wine after a long day!
Hannah Jolley
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