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Carole King
The essential Carole King records, ranked — where to start and what to reach for next.
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1WriterCarole KingStart here
Writer
The first step away from her Brill Building past — intimate piano-led songs that set the template for Tapestry's warmer triumph a year later.
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2TapestryCarole KingClassic
Tapestry
The album that defined the confessional singer-songwriter era, warm and tuneful from 'It's Too Late' to 'You've Got a Friend'. A massive, enduring seller. Comfort itself.
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3MusicCarole KingClassic
Music
The immediate follow-up to Tapestry, quieter and jazzier, a natural exhale after the blockbuster that preceded it.
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4Rhymes & ReasonsCarole KingClassic
Rhymes & Reasons
The third chapter of King's imperial run, less celebrated than Tapestry but full of the same warmth and songwriting craft.