Before This World, Taylor's first album of new material in over a decade, features him in a relaxed, intimate setting, delivering songs that are both familiar and fresh. The album showcases his signature songwriting and vocal style, proving his enduring appeal.
- "Before This World" was recorded at The Barn, Taylor's home studio in Lenox, Massachusetts, with a small ensemble of trusted musicians. The album debuted at number one on the Billboard 200 chart, making it Taylor's first chart-topping album since 1970's "Sweet Baby James". It also reached number one in Canada and number two in the UK.
- The album features guest appearances from Sting, Sheryl Crow, and his wife, Caroline "Kim" Smedvig. One track, "Angels of Fenway," is a tribute to the Boston Red Sox baseball team.
- "Before This World" won the Grammy Award for Best Pop Vocal Album in 2016, marking Taylor's first Grammy win in the category since 1977. The album was met with critical acclaim, with many reviewers praising its warmth and sincerity.
James Taylor is a singer-songwriter from Boston, Massachusetts, known for his gentle acoustic guitar style and introspective lyrics. He rose to fame in the late 1960s and early 1970s with a string of successful albums that defined the singer-songwriter genre. In 2015, Taylor released "Before This World," his first album of new material in 15 years, positioning it as a return to form for the veteran artist.
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