John Prine – Common Sense (VG+/VG+) – LP, CA 1975

Common Sense is an LP by John Prine from 1975 released on the Atlantic label.

About this album

Common Sense finds John Prine sharpening his gift for plainspoken storytelling into one of his finest 1970s records. Released in 1975, the album blends country-rock ease with sharp wit, humane observation and a little surreal humour, making its everyday characters feel vivid and unforgettable. Songs such as Common Sense, Middle Man and That Close To You show why Prine became such a revered songwriter: his lyrics are funny, tender and cutting all at once, with melodies that sound effortless but linger. It is widely regarded as a key album in his catalogue, capturing the balance of humour and melancholy that defined his best work.