Tapestry stands as one of the defining singer songwriter records of the early 1970s, marking Carole King’s transition from behind the scenes songwriter to a direct and personal recording artist. The album is built around intimacy and clarity, with songs that feel conversational rather than performative. King’s writing focuses on relationships, vulnerability, and everyday emotional experience, delivered with calm confidence and restraint.
The arrangements are warm and unforced. Piano sits at the centre, supported by subtle rhythm sections, acoustic instrumentation, and understated harmonies. Nothing feels overstated, allowing melody and lyric to carry the weight of each song. For musicians and producers, the record offers a clear reference in songwriting economy and arrangement, showing how simplicity and emotional honesty can create lasting impact. For listeners, it unfolds as a cohesive and quietly powerful body of work.
At Factory Supply, we curate records that represent foundational moments in creative practice. Tapestry remains a benchmark for singer songwriter music, not through spectacle, but through clarity of voice and intent. A considered addition for songwriters, composers, producers, and listeners drawn to craft, structure, and emotional precision.
Artist
Carole King
Title
Tapestry
Label
Ode Records
Format
Vinyl LP, 12”
Release year
1971
Genre
Singer Songwriter, Folk, Soft Rock
Please note
If second hand, this record may show light signs of use consistent with age. Sleeve and vinyl condition are graded conservatively.
