10 Almost Perfect Folk Rock Albums With One Bad Song

5. James Taylor: James Taylor (1968)

James Taylor emerged as a musical force at the tale end of the '60s. He was part of the new wave of folk rock singers, less fixated on all the worldly troubles of the day, and more inclined to write about personal, but universally accessible subjects. This was impart due to his personal struggle during the '60s.

He dropped out of college in the early part of the decade and spiralled into depression, before spending time in a psychiatric hospital. He then become embroiled in the New York music scene, where heroin binges became just a part of his life as music. Eventually, he made it to London in the late '60s.

His renewed enthusiasm for his solo career brought him in contact with Paul McCartney. Soon he was signed to the Beatles newly set up Apple Records. His breakthrough wouldn't come about until his second record, Sweet Baby James (1970) - which included his career defining Fire and Rain - but his debut is one hell of an album.

Both, McCartney and George Harrison appeared on it, and the song Something In The Way She Moves, inspired Harrison to write the Beatles' Something. James Taylor's debut, displayed his ability as an engaging lyricist, and melody maestro; but it was his voice that grabbed peoples attention. The late '60s was filled with musical experimentation... , so we can perhaps forgive the inclusion of a harpsichord on Taking It In. But, It's damn distracting and makes that skip button look awfully tempting...