Looks Like Rain

Album Notes & Community Reviews

A seminal concept album in the country-americana sphere, 'Looks Like Rain' is defined by its atmospheric production, which seamlessly links tracks with the sound of rainfall to create a cohesive, melancholic mood. Recorded at Cinderella Sound, the album's intimate and visionary style combines Mickey Newbury's rich tenor and poignant, personal songwriting with delicate arrangements featuring guitar, harmonica, and sitar. The album, containing celebrated compositions like "San Francisco Mabel Joy," was a departure from mainstream Nashville production and proved highly influential on the 1970s outlaw country movement.