Carole King: Fantasy (A&M)
Wayne Robins, Creem, October 1973
SOON AFTER the enormous success of Tapestry Carole King came to be considered something of a cultural reactionary to the true keepers of the rock 'n roll flame who often use this magazine as a soapbox.
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