#1 Record

Some decent moments

Good rock. Not special.

Pretty standard pop rock. Just ok

Its fine

Not bad for what it is (70s pop/rock) but not at all memorable.

Pretty solid. I hear how they influenced 80’s indie bands like: the replacements and guided by voices and REM.

I like to go into these albums fresh and not look up any information about the artist or music beforehand, so I knew absolutely zero about Big Star and #1 Record. And after listening, I am extremely baffled as to why this exceedingly average sounding early '70s rock album needs to be listened to before I die. Are there member(s) of this band that go on to create a much more famous band later on? Did this album inspire the Eagles to start making music? No clue, but after clicking the Vote button, I'm going to Wikipedia to do some research on this. Best track: "Feel" maybe? It had horns in it, which made it sound a bit different. "When My Baby's Beside Me" sounded like pure bubblegum Partridge Family stuff.

A seriously great mix of relaxed and, well, powerful power pop. This really is another somewhat obscure 70s rock-and-roll album, but its conformity doesn’t mean it isn't enjoyable, and in fact this album was seminal to its sound. It might have been done better since, but that does not distract from this album’s enjoyability.

This album reminded me of something that I don’t think this list does or will do. I’m wondering if at the end we are able to provide feedback because what I’d say is that so many albums on here had descriptions or sound that told me why it shouldn’t be on this list. This list should be telling us each time why the albums SHOULD be on the list. Whatever the reason. This album didn’t really standout to me but this is on here because this is an early rock album that influenced a lot of other American bands. That’s pretty cool. But based on the above description I’d guess it’s on here because he had a second life in the UK more so than The Rolling Stones accolades.

It is likely that music historians are the ones looking at this album with any fondness to make this list. The album itself is good, but not remarkable, it is a generally good experience in listening that begs why Big Star was never as prominent as their contemporaries. There is probably a way to blame Neil Young for this.

My first listen to a Big Star album. The album title sorta sums up what this album is to me, every song here sounds like it could've been a number-one hit back in its time, for better or worse. Like many pop-rock albums around the time, this album sounds pretty derivative to me. There aren't many new ideas or interesting instrumental bits, aside from the hypnotic backing flute instrumentation to the serene "The India Song". With that said, I think there are quite a few solid songs here, as well as a few great ones. I loved "The Ballad of El Goodo", it's such a powerful little ballad that warms my heart. The chorus here is uplifting and the backing harmonization and lead vocals are great. I honestly think lead vocalist Chris Bell sounds way better on these slower and more intimate tracks. Like on Big Star's hit "Thirteen", which is a cute ballad detailing tweenage love. I think his vocals on the opener for example, which are louder and higher pitched, come off as derivative and grating. Songs like "Watch the Sunrise", another one of my favorites, have the band filling up the space with gorgeous sounds that come off as simplistic but wholistic at the same time. I also just really like the singing, harmonies, and writing of these slower songs. The instrumentation and playing here are generally pretty good, even on the louder songs. I like the blaring sax on the opener "Feel". The entire instrumental, and subtle instrumental switch-up of "In the Street" was very great too. It's one of the better hard tracks here. The acoustic guitar on "Watch the Sunrise" is warm and soft and nicely captures the song's mood. I did enjoy this album, even though there wasn't much that "wowed" me. It's just solid oldies pop music that sounds like it would pop off in the time in which it was released. Sorta still pops off.

Thought it sounded dull on the first lesson. Read up on the album on wiki and thought I must have not being attention given what was written about it. Second listen, still dull. Third listen, still dull. It's not bad, there's just nothing particularly good about it. 2.5*.

I was yesterday years old when I learned that the opening song from That 70s Show was an actual song.

This album was a wild ride. Don’t Lie To Me rocked hard. And then it was followed up by the sounds of frolicking through a dewy meadow. I don’t think the band knew what their identity was for this debut album.

This passed me by a little. Generic album for me but didn't hate it!

Not bad, but nothing special for me

Calling youself Big Star and being bang on average is pretty tragic.

Sounded okay, but nothing more.

No idea that In the Street was their song. Always remember that it was Cheap Trick. Overall pretty interesting. Probably wouldn't listen to it much again, however.

Serviceable pop-rock from the early 70's. Has the occasional Byrds feel with nice vocal harmonies. The repetitiveness of the lyrics (it feels in some cases that the whole song is just the title repeated over and over) is annoying once you notice it.... and not sure i have an explanation for a song titled "Thirteen" that talks about outlaw love.

I am the cosmos.

This is pretty good. A good mix of rock and roll, some folk rock, and certain something else I can’t place. The voice is interesting, I’m torn between liking it and it getting annoying after a while. A worthwhile use of my time. Gives me very classic rock vibes. 3.5

This record is pretty fun. I didn't think I was going to like it based off of the opening track, but over the course of the album I actually enjoyed it. Cool to hear the original version of That 70's Show's theme song. 3/5

Decent album. Didn't leave a big impact though. I'd listen to it again 3/5

Fun

Jangly guitar led power pop with nice harmonies. Nice is the word. Rating: 2.5/5 Playlist track: Thirteen Date listened: 02/03/24

An easy album that can sneak through and get forgotten by all of the genres because it covers them all. This easy-listening album from the 70s is definitely not in the easy listening genre. 3/5

4 great songs to start then the quality falls off a cliff.

This was fine. I remember two songs. Plus Eric Foreman jumpscare.

it takes a certain kind of man to drink the big star kool aid and it seems, after many tries, that i am not that kind

An ok album

Nice! 13 är bra och kul att Håkan översatte!

3.5

не са лоши

The ‘That 70s Show’ theme song was a shock for me …. Sorry, but the cover was better. I really liked the song “Thirteen” the rest was meh

Not my #1 record but an alright background listen

Big

Nice. Basic British Rock with familiar rock elements.

Wasn't bad.

The Ballad of El Goodo // Thirteen // 3.5/5

Good, classic rock. I was surprised to recognize the theme song to "That 70's Show!"

Not bad.

I was surprised to hear the That 70's Show theme here. Really good alternative album from a band I had never heard of before this.

A good-sounding album but nothing really stood out as exceptional.

0 stars for nominative determinism, as this was emphatically not a #1 record, and the band did not become big stars. 3 big stars for the music, which is consistently tuneful and pleasant on the ear. I’m not sure how much we can credit these guys as being trailblazers, given the clear nods to 60s bands, but it’s testament to the strength of the songs that I reckon this album deserves to be on the list regardless.

Nice rock folk music

Power pop is a really fun genre that definitely owes a lot to this album. I do think that it has since been largely surpassed by others in the genre, but you can't deny its influence there and it still contains a lot of catchy as hell bangers.

Generic feel IMO, nothing amazing

I love the top review that says this record is missing an ingredient because that’s exactly how I felt. Elements here are far ahead of their time, great sound that took the Glam movement that was growing and whipped it up into a Powerpop forerunner long before that was a thing…but it’s not quite there. The ideas aren’t fully realized yet, I can hear the influence it had on the famous example of R.E.M. but it’s lacking that next step to really grab me. Top tracks: In The Street, Thirteen, Don’t Lie To Me, When My Baby’s Beside Me

Not bad, but not really good either. Boring and missing that big single

Pretty good pop rock 3/5

lol that 70’s show

• Not owned: Streaming. • Solid pop tunes with licks that range from honky-tonk to glam, all with well-used Beatle influence. "Thirteen" and "Don't Lie to Me" stand out. • 3/5

The guitar work was pretty good, but I found the vocals to be inconsistent.

It was a pretty good album. I think had heard most of it before. There were not any hits on it. I wouldn't complain if I heard it again. I will round up

There is something missing from #1 Record and I can’t put my finger on it. It has the markings of the “your favourite indie rock band’s favourite album”. Pleasant listening though. Overall: 5/10

Great vocal harmony on this album. The lead singer sounds like Robert Plant. I was surprise to learn this is an American band from Memphis, too. There are some very "listenable" tracks on this album, and it was good overall. The theme from That 70s Show is on this one. Pretty good!

This album starts off very strong. I really liked "The Ballad of El Goodo" and had no idea this was where the "That 70's Show" theme song came from (I wanted to yell "Hello, Wisconsin!"). It peters out pretty hard on the 2nd half though. The flipside drags it down a little to under 4 star territory. 3.5 stars

Ágætis 70s rokk með köntrí-ívafi við og við.

Hmmmm some good stuff 3

3.7 + In my mind I had lumped this record together with T.Rex and other early-70’s glam acts. While there are whiffs of glam on here, it leans more in the realm of the Eagles and other sunny California guitar rock of the era. The songs are written and performed with conviction. Standouts: “Try Again” (gorgeous), “Thirteen.”

Fun listen. 70s show song lol

Disjointed and forgettable. Sounds like it was recorded by 3 different bands. Definitely not _bad_ musically.

Good old fashioned power pop. I knew Thirteen from Elliot Smith's version which I feel is a bit more haunting. Fave track on this album is When My Baby's Beside Me.

I don’t think I’ve heard of Big Star before, but you have to admire the chutzpah of a band name long their album “#1 Record”. It’s just occurred to me… will some people read that in their heads as “hashtag one record”? I hope not. Oh god I feel old. Songs I already knew: none Favourites: The Ballad Of El Goodo, Give Me Another Chance This album was a pleasant listen, but I didn’t quite find it to live up to its #1 name. The music reminded me a little of Sweet. I don’t know if Big Star wore sparkles and big hair (I’ve just looked and slightly big hair, shockingly no sparkles) but they give off that 70s glam vibe. I don’t think any of their songs will stick with me from this, but I still had fun listening to it. Not great, but not bad.

With so many albums on this list I cannot figure out the need to listen to them before I die

3.5

Won't go out of my way to hear it again but not awful

Another middling one. 2.5, nothing wrong with it per se and maybe fifty years ago this was great but I'm not sure what has it on this list.

"#1 Record" is a classic album that deserves more recognition. The songs are both catchy and emotional, and the album's unique blend of power pop, folk rock, and hard rock influences is both innovative and timeless. "Feel" has a great groove that makes you want to dance. I love the catchy guitar riff and the way the vocals build up to the chorus. It's a fun song that puts me in a good mood. "The Ballad of El Goodo" is one of my favorite songs on the album. I love the way the song builds up from a simple acoustic guitar riff to a full-blown rock anthem. The lyrics are both poetic and emotional, and the harmonies are beautiful. "Thirteen" is another standout track on the album. I love the simplicity of the song and the way the lyrics capture the innocence and wonder of youth. The acoustic guitar and vocal harmonies are both beautiful and haunting.

C'est du rock vraiment solide, des bonnes compositions, une bonne production, généralement un album vraiment très bien fait. Mais il n'y a aucune chanson qui se démarquait tellement du lot. Je n'ai pas tellement eu de moment mémorable. 7/10

Ok. Solid craft.

I think this one could grow on my with a few more listens. Not outstanding. But I enjoyed my second run through and could listen again.

Rock

Not heard of the group but decent album.

Middle of the road soft rock

Fin rockplade fra 70'erne. Kunne lide den mere end jeg havde troet, fordi jeg ikke kendte kunstneren. Det hele virkede bare lidt for generisk.

Jangle pop is not really my thing but there were some nice songs on this. Now I know where they got the theme for That 70s Show.

Solid

3.5

Si même mon père n'a jamais entendu parler de ces tocards, c'est qu'ils n'ont vraiment rien à foutre ici.

J'ai déjà oublié de quoi il en retournait, merci de farie cesser au plus vite cette horrible aventure.

Pop, y algo de rock, de comienzos de los 70, con canciones con buen estilo y estilo incipiente de lo que más adelante sería. Buenas canciones, aunque no me han terminado de enganchar

pretty good pop rock album, doesn't massively stand out in any area

A few good songs, but kinda boring

I'm sorry, this isn't great. Good but not great. Solid but not special, if you know what I mean. Best song: In The Street

Kunnioitettava tai sekopäinen yritys valjastaa selittämätöntä neroutta, jota ei välttämättä tosiasiassa olekaan. Vain Thirteen onnistuu täysin. Toisaalta levy pursuaa vähintään miellyttäviä melodioita, ja on sillä hyviä biisejäkin. Lisäksi sen sointi ja rytminen ilme on aidosti outo, muttei luotaantyöntävällä tavalla. Voin kuvitella levyn muotoutuvan neloseksi jossain vaiheessa - jokin syvä koukku tässä piilee.

There are better Big Star albums

Credit where credit is due, this album has got a pretty sweet cover. And it was cool to hear the original version of the That 70's Show theme. But aside from a few of the slower hits. Most of the tunes here seem fairly run-of-the-mill for 70s rock. Not the worst listen, but nothing I'd come back to as a whole. (Also I would like to retroactively grade yesterday's album as a 2, this was better than that.) Highlight: In The Street Lowlight: ST 100/6 Surprise Hit: Thirteen

Light Zeppelin

I hadn't heard of them and I enjoyed most of the songs on this record. I had to remind myself a few times that they preceded other bands and musicians I like that sound a bit like this, although I can also hear the strong influence of bands that came before them. (None of that is meant as a criticism; I think it's fair to say we can make the same observations of just about any band at any point in time.)

not bad too

Surprised That 70s Show song was a good one.

Wasn't in the right frame to listen to this today. From what I sampled it seems like something I could get into. Will give it a placeholder three

Totally competent pop-rock but it just feels a bit all too polished for my tastes. I know Big Star are kind of a cult band but right now I'm not seeing it.

I may have to listen again to see why Scott loves this so much.

It was okay. Very generic.

Ok

Nothing remarkable.

Beetje standaard poprock uit de 70s. Liep er niet persé warm van

Ok

Fun hearing the original "That 70's Show" song!

Nearly every indie rock hipster and fan of The Posies or The Replacements knows what is expected of them when it comes to Big Star. And yet, as someone who has been tagged with at least two if not all three of those labels at times, I've always thought Big Star was just okay. Decent records with some great singles, but they never floored me. The review of "the band" overall matches #1 Record.

This was nice. I liked this. I'd never heard of the band really, but have heard one of the songs.

Was ok. Was expecting more after hearing great things over the years.

Not bad but pretty generic

Nice and un-assuming.

Mediocre not sure why this is on the list Edit: I was too harsh on this and amend my 1 star to 3 after another listen.

Neat sounding, but I agree with another review that says all the ingredients are there but they are missing something.

#1 Record is the debut album by the American rock band Big Star. This is an important album within the power pop genre - since it's one of the first that was produced well, but it sold poorly at release due to distribution issues. Sales picked up after the album was reissued in the late 70's. Critically, the album was lauded by critics at release, but the record label could not provide enough albums to stores for their sales. This was a great feel-good album containing sweet harmonies along with strong guitar playing. I liked this album, and I think most people would too.

3.5

Nice oldschool

Sounds of the radio of my youth…

I don’t know that I’d recognize Power Pop if I heard it – or at least be able to distinguish it from early 70s rock, like the James Gang, for example. Big Star is often referred to as a prototype Power Pop band, though much of the LP is acoustic. All the cool guys at CKCU raved about Big Star and Alex Chilton. I’m not as impressed, but looking at the other releases of 1972, I'd say they definitely have their own sound.

This album has me split down the middle, I really don't like the songs that feature Chris Bell, they sound like a typical 70s hair band. Like really, yuck! OTOH the songs featuring Alex Chilton are quite nice and 13 is simply gorgeous. So I'll split the difference and give it 2.5, grudgingly rounded up to a 3.

Not bad, but probably wouldn't listen to it again

Nice Rock album but not really specia

What's up wisconsin?? Solid album, almost good enough for 4 stars

Nice, very 70s.

I asked ChatGPT to write me the number 1 record of 1972 and this is what came out. Pretty good!

I've listened to Third/Sister Lovers a couple of times since scoring it a 3, and I almost want to go back and bump up the grade on the strength of a couple of their better songs, but the fact remains that listening to a whole album of Big Star is a bit of a slog. Same story here. Best track: Thirteen

Dit klonk al een stuk beter en veel duidelijker de referentie met Posies en REM.

Hey, daar zijn ze alweer, de heren van Big Star. Nog altijd kan het me heel aardig bekoren, al vond ik hun album wat we laatst hadden veel beter. Thirteen is een prachtig nummer 👌 (bij mij bekend geworden in een uitvoering van dEUS!)

This was fine, pretty average in my opinion. I would have no issue hearing this again, but I don't think I'd seek it out.

Meh. The only Big Star song I knew was Jeff Buckley's cover of Kangaroo - a beautiful, wistful lullaby of a song. Wasn't sure what to expect of this album and...it's fine? I guess? There's elements of Bowie, Folk, AC/DC style rock and some pleasant guitar parts, but it doesn't really add up to much. It may well have been a great example of the style at the time, but other than a pleasant melody on Give Me Another Chance, nothing really sticks with me.

un bon album rock # pop des années 70. Je comprend les commentaires des utilisateurs. Ca cruisetout le long autour du 3.75 et peut-etre 4 pour une chansons ou deux. Mais ca ne dépasse pas vraiment ca. 3.75

Not unpleasant. Some quite enjoyable noises on this album.

Very Beatles sounding after the initial Robert Plant/glam rock wailing. I enjoyed this much more than the third album. Thirteen was a standout song.

A reasonable collection of songs. Nothing very standout, the lightest of threes

Listened Before? N Ah mid 70s US rock. I haven't heard of these guys before (and with good reason). I liked this okay. It was kinda bowie-ish at times, and kinda deep-purplish at times. Honesly, kinda generic for 70s rock. I didn't know this was where the song for "That 70s Show" came from until now, so that's kinda neat. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: In the Street (single mix)

Power pop. Ni fu ni fa.

Basic pop rock album, its not great, its not bad. Plain good for me

This was fine! It felt like a generic album by a band that heard that Beatles and said “I can do that” and they kind of could but not really

It's just alright. Some of the songs could be on a soft-rock playlist, but this isn't anyone's favorite band.

First time hearing this one. I've heard other Big Star albums and this one doesn't see quite as good. I'll give it more listens - maybe i'll come around. 3/5

Pretty standard kinda rock/power pop, but it's fun. 3.5

I mean it alright

Ahhh I get it. This is the proto-group that inspired a host of pop-rock glam bands in the 70s that were responsible for awful clips on Top of the Pops with fans dancing in flares and horrible knitware cardigans. The tunes are eerie- a cross between folk and pop. Well played but without a semblance of personality. It's kind of addictive and I feel it drawing me in. I feel myself reaching for the knitware catalogue.....

Okay

starts off pretty strong but the second half of the album is kinda of weak still decent enough

Nice! Fun.

Always a cult band for the indie community. Its ok guitar rock.

Top 3 Songs: 1 - Thirteen (4) 2 - Don't Lie To Me (5) 3 - In the Street (3)

This didn't really make a big impression on me, between 2 and 3 stars.

Rakkausbiisejä... Jahas... Paskaa on... Jahas............ marjatta tuu takas.. TUU VITTU TAKAS MARJATTA!!! HUORA!!!

Enjoyed this for the most part. It has the problem that other 70s albums are so much better that the sound that comes through for me is just okay. That said it does give me guardians of the galaxy vibes which does boost it a bit for me. Would be 3.5 but no half stars, booooo

A good fun time with little substance.

Never heard of this band or album before. I enjoyed it.

Dit album springt van iets te veel bijna-Beatles naar bijna AC-DC. Nou ja, dat laatste één keer, maar het blijft dan wel lekker hangen: het nummer Don't Lie To Me heeft een rock-classic geluid en springt er gewoon bovenuit. Bonuspunten daarvoor.

De mannen zijn lekker pretentieus in hun bandnaam en titel van hun debuutalbum. Aan zelfvertrouwen geen gebrek. De ene zanger (overigens de minste van de twee, beetje fout Brits geschreeuw, die andere zingt veel mooier) is zowaar lid van de fameuze 27 club. En desondanks hebben we hier in NL nog amper van deze gasten gehoord. Prima rock albumpje, ik hoor er wat Beatles in, Elton John, Eagles. Pluspunten voor de koebellen die er af en toe in zitten. "I gotta have more cowbell!". Leuk om te luisteren, maar hierna zal het voor ons weer in de vergetelheid raken.

I liked them

Meh, fine but a bit dull. I found the vocals a bit whiny, but not so much that I wanted to turn it off.

I would really like to like this album but it’s a bit too much bloated 70s rock for my liking. It sounds epic but the songs aren’t really great…it was a pleasant surprise finding ‘In the Street’ though.

Gay

Thirteen was really good. The rest was alright.

fun vibe!

Pretty good, and of course the That 70's Show theme is in there.

It was fine... even good. But most definitely not great. They hit a lot of the same elements as their great contemporaries but missed that magic that pulled it all together.

It sucks ass.

bland! not sure why this is on the list

Generic. I wasn't expecting to hear the theme from That 70's show. But it makes sense.

Very slow guitar music.

I can see how this influenced a lot of the music that I love but that doesnt mean I ever care to purposely listen to this again. This is a clear case of Big Star took the first steps down a path where others learned to run. On a 5 star system: 5-I NEED this in my life, about as perfect as an album can be. 4-REALLY good, this is going to be in my heavy rotation. 3-Its good, not great. 2.5-This is neither good nor bad. I have no real feeling about this and dont care that it exists. 2-OK, now this isnt good. I dont care for this at all. 1-This is watery shit. This album is a solid 2.5 for me. Heres the catch, I dont care of one of the singers that sings lead seemingly every other song (though he works well as background melodies in the other songs). Also, this leans a little too much into the Cheap Trick territory for me and I abhor Cheap Trick. so with the flawed 5 star system this sinks to 2 stars.

Big Star, Big Snore. I just looked at some other reviews and I wish I’d listened to that album

eh

Bland overall but not offensively bad

Yet another American group trying their best but sadly missing the mark. Hopefully they've now given up and retired.

too 70s

Rock, 1972 -> 2

Hanging out... Down the street... The same of old thing. Generic rock album. I would have confused it for any other bands B-side.

Meh... Nothing that interesting. Kinda run off the mill American rock.

Boring pop rock.

Ok - beige rock I’d say - nothing offensive about it, but just meh meh meh

Never heard of them. I was hopeful it would be better. Not my style.

Hey its that song from That 70s Show!

Completely foegettable for me.

I didn't know where I picked up any associations with these guys, but I kinda expected more. Liked some of the Southern rock flavors but not so much with the layered, yelling vocals.

"Feel" is such a tease. It's shot out of a cannon, but then the rest of the album might as well be The Blue Jean Committee. I hated this album, but only because I spent the whole time waiting for the alchemy they found on "Feel". Extra star for that one song.

A very inoffensive record.

Only song I knew was “Thirteen”, which I like, but the rest were kind of meh.

2nd album from them here. I hated the other one so this one is an improvement. But not by much. It's still just lifeless rock, background music 2/5

ok. jinglly jangly 60s pop.

218. ok

It's like they are a LOT of 70's bands daddy. Only their children went on to be good. The first track made me think of Aerosmith. I had to look up to see what chicken and egg order that was. Aerosmith is older but released their first album after Big Star. Then the theme for that 70's show came on and every cover is better than the original. Then parts made me think someone listened to a lot of hippies when they were younger and that autoplay is messing with me. Turns out it was not. I really don't understand why this is your bands favorite band. This one just is there, it feels dated and in my head felt that way when it came out. I wonder if listening to this list chronologically would have this album make sense.

Never understood the hype. KIND OF novel (for its time), sure, but still just run of the mill teenage love pop. Not even really well executed, Big Star are low-energy. That 70's Show theme is on here, interestingly.

No me disgustó pero no me atrapó. Hay otras cosas que ya escucho y son parecidas, o rasgos distintivos de otras bandas que me gustan más.

This was not bad but nothing special. Seemed to straddle the line between pop and rock at the time.

Not really doing anything for me, a bit of promise early on, but forgettable

Forgettable background noise.

Good album. I didn't realize this was the group behind the theme song used for That 70s Show.

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May have been influential and even original at the time, but it just sounds like the Byrds, Eagles or whatever else American folk rock this list already has too much of. Pretty forgettable in my book.

I totally agree with my challenge buddy on this on. The documentation suggested an awesome and important piece of the 70 rock puzzle. #1 Album, dont think so. more like a #2 (see what i did there) lol

Band name and record name suggests they're pretty up themselves, shame the music doesn't live up to the hype. I'm surprised by the high ratings for this one, very middle of the road generic rock to me.

one song and then this could have been any other generic 70s album

For me, very bland and forgettable.

Not much sticks to mind.

Listening to this obscure album from this Memphis band, I’m hearing some later Beatles, some Byrds, some Lynyrd Skynyrd (even though this album actually predates Skynyrd popularity), and a bit of Aerosmith. The sound quality is good, and the album is short. Unfortunately for Big Star, in my opinion all these songs are forgettable.

Very good album cover and title. Very 70s album. Not for me. Highlight: 'The Ballad of El Goodo' (lol)

This didn't click with me and never really got me interested at any point

Had the “That 70s show” theme stuck in my head for days after

Quite forgettable but not offensive. Nothing more to say

Hört sich wie Bee Gees an, Intressant zum Ein schlafgen eher lkangweiliug

I like Elliott Smith’s cover of thirteen

Not a bad listen but nothing to come back to

very 70s rock. quite dated.

Didn’t really like it to be honest, sorry guys.

fine enough but this album shows an issue with the list, so much standard British rock that just doesn’t stand out

Fine for OWG music. I like the That 70s Show version better.

Not really my thing. Should be flagged for false advertising.

Good but could’ve been better, felt a little random

An album that is basically half power pop tunes and half ballads/acoustic tracks, and I wasn't fascinated by neither of both sides. I do have to say that I prefer the more spirited parts coming from the power pop, as it has the most catchy and memorable aspects, with high pitched and almost screamed vocals and nice distortion on the guitars. However, I think they are quite tame in terms of ideas. I called this side memorable, but just in comparison with the other, as I didn't find it entertaining or exciting enough to truly impact me. What is truly uninteresting, dull and even empty are the acoustic driven pieces. I found them to be boring, specially the last four songs. They aren't neither emotional nor catchy nor pleasant. The only song that falls under this classification and I think is decent is "The India Song" thanks to the use of the flute (or that is what it seems to be), which adds a very folk feeling and sounds very nice. Overall, I think this is very mediocre and quite forgettable.

Big BLAND star. That is does this by straddling several styles is remarkable.

At fist I was like, I literarily never heard of this band before. And when 'In the Street' came on, I was like, hold on , this is the theme song from 'That 70s Show, but slightly worse. Didn't mind it, but I will forget about this very soon.

The only real positive for me, seems to be the fact that this album contains the original version of the intro song for That '70s show.

More rock

1/3. Pleasant, but nothing special. I knew In the Street from that 70’s Show of course, and Ballad of El Goodo was a fun rocker, but the rest just didn’t grab me. Well recorded and well performed, maybe it was just the wrong day.

Potentially the least catchy album I've listened to yet. Not a single song stuck out at all.

2.5. Very 70s AM radio.

Pretty boring :(

Dnf

Schwieriger Fall, gefällig aber die Knaller-Songs fehlen. Will aber kann nicht.

Almost good, not quite, close but no cigar

That was okay I guess, nothing too special

Well its pretty much 70s pop rock slop. I had thier 3rd record before and that wasn't nearly this bad. It has the soulless gentle soft rock vibes that just piss me off. The classic 70s vocal harmonies are here too. Those are the worst of it. They all sounds the same for some reason. No matter who is singing. And another this thos record doesnt feel like it knows what it even wants to do. I get some songs that have a more rock swing to them but its like kiss who im also not a huge fan of. There are also more folky country type songs that also aren't it. They should have just picked a lane and sat in it rather than jumping around to multiple bad types of music. Its just not great. Though they do have a worse version of the that 70s show theme. Not sure if its thier song or not but this version of it stinks too. Thay was the extent of enjoyment i got here, listening to a bad version of a song that starts a TV show I kinda like a little. That doesnt get it alot of points. On the bad side. And I know they did better.

Gar nicht mein Sound. Stimmlich teilweise im Hardrock, was mich meist rauskegelt. Aber schon gut gemacht.

It got worse as time went on

As usual for those old albums that I didn't know about, it was nice but I felt I had already heard them. Probably influenced bands I know. Nonetheless I was not impressed.

Arka plan müziği olarak sevdim

This is definitely not the cosmos. 2/5

Rather dull, generic 70s soft rock. Nothing really stood out to me personally. Listenable, but wouldn't listen again through choice.

I can see why this is on the list. Isn't something I'd regularly throw on, but I'm glad to know it's out there!

Maso

Completely forgettable, if not bad.

Middle of the road rock - bland

A whole lot of nothing

2.5

Songs are fine. I can see the inspiration that they gave to other popular artists and even some modern ones like the Lemon Twigs. Nothing really stuck out to me as something I’d come back to.

This is #day517 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and… here's to some early '70s power pop/rock that I haven't heard before and most likely would never have but for this challenge. The band name and record title are so pretentious that, together, they come off as a joke. This is a 2 out of 5. Looking forward to #day518.

A little generic 80s rock, nothing groundbreaking

Decent start... they should have ended the album after about 5 songs.

The whole album kept swapping between loud rock and softer acoustic. The rock was pretty bad, and the acoustic was okay, but nothing great. I’d give it a 2 for below average, but not horrible enough to deserve a 1

Well it doesn't suck enough for the one star, but everything down to the title is forgettable. Standouts: Feel • Standout

I'm going to be a little mean to this one. Perhaps meaner than it deserves. However, I have never been able to figure out why every list like this feels we need all three Big Star albums. I don't hate Big Star, either. There are many songs on Third/Sister Lovers that I like. This is the worst of the three for sure. Every song on here sounds the same and it feels much longer than 36 minutes.

If a plain bagel was an album

Very '70s. Naive (vacuous?), simple, boring. Not my taste at all. 2 points, closer to 1.5.

Not very self aware with the album title..

Yeah I agree with the lot of you. Its good classic rock, different than what gets served to us boys at a young age. But, its not good enough to be memorable. Dumb fucking song from that insufferable That 70s show. Negative points.

2 Stars. Eh. Boring.

This sounds like some forgotten 1970s indie dad rock. Why is it so highly rated? I listened to this years ago as part of some other "you need to hear these records" list, and I was similarly unimpressed. I don't get it. Baffling.

I... I don't get it. I feel like this is a me problem, but, idk, I just don't understand this one. Several times during this album I had to stop and go "this is a joke, right? this is a parody?"

Niet mijn ding

I agree with the reviews saying this is good and has a lot of solid parts but it doesn't really build into enough to stick with you in any way.

The first thing that jumps out at me is how weak the vocals are. They take away from the mediocrity. Pretty bland overall. I kind of liked Try Again. Was odd hearing That 70s Show theme, but that doesn't affect the review.

bleh

it's ok

Not that good over time

not great

I thought I was gonna like this

Meh

Ok

It's whatever, this stuff never really did it for me

this list is me slowly but surely realizing that i have a deep hatred for 70s music

This was underwhelming, first two tracks were ok but I expected it to get good at some point and never really got there. Not terrible but very forgettable.

Y cuando aparece algún álbum que aporte algo? Nota: 2.0

Never heard it, was quite enjoyable

the album has a couple of melodic highlights but spread over a album of middle of the road tunes it becomes forgettable. There’s a song about India that’s cute.

Pretty easy lostening album, very popish maybe slow rock that is just like a band at a dive bar in the background. Not a bad losten bit definitively not top anything material

Felt very fun of the mill to me.

The musical equivalent of hearing someone's name and immediately forgetting it. I'll say this is about the epitome of just fine. By no means bad, but by no means something I will ever come back to. For me this lands at a high 2.

Eh enjoyed it more than other classic rock album, some standout tracks- thirteen, the ballad of goodo, watch the sunrise. Liked the more sentimental songs I think and not like the weird take me back songs and the angry songs. I do get a kick of the singer saying he doesnt need a doctor or shrink because he has his baby if i heard it right lol but the song itself isnt good enough for me to bother if that is right lol. Think the instrumental more varied and interesting than a lot of other rock albums similar to this i guess. Overall maybe go back to the few standout tracks but just not keen to listen to it again as a full album experience.

Spotify's description of this band calls them a commercial failure, and I can hear that. It also calls them very influential, but I don't really hear anything you can't get out of the Beatles.

I really despise this kind of vocal. The overall album was a bit boring

Not for me

In the Street kind of blew my mind, finding out that the Cheap Trick song for That 70s Show is a cover is kind of wild. I wasn’t excited going into this album, but that was a pleasant surprise. Otherwise, this isn’t my style and I don’t expect to listen to this again. It’s okay.

bland

Another one never heard of and couldn’t find anyone that has heard of them. Granted only asked two people. Anyway pop rock record from early 70. Bright shiny production. No balls. Lots of winey take me back lyrics. Corny band name and album name. I am rounding down I am aggregated with this one. 2 stars.

Like all your favourite 70s rock bands rejected songs in one disc

Meh. Boring 70s music

Bit boring

Kinda okay. For me it started strong then fell off as the album went on. 2.5/5

Ok I guess?

Alright, not super stand-out to me.

Big meh on this one. Slight to the point of toppling over, particularly in the back half. Less than the sum of its parts.

a product of its time

Didn't resonate with me

meh

01) Feel - 6,5 02) The Ballad of El Goodo - 6,5 03) In the Street - 6,0 04) Thirteen - 5,5 05) Don't Lie to Me - 5,5 06) The India Song - 6,5 07) When My Baby's Beside Me - 6,0 08) My Life Is Right - 5,5 09) Give Me Another Chance - 5,5 10) Try Again - 5,5 11) Watch the Sunrise - 6,0 12) ST 100/6 - 5,0 13) In The Street - 7,5 TOTAL: 5,96 (60/100)

Was very generic, sounded like every other 70’s band.

Fine but very samey

Did nothing for me. Thought it'd be better. Has the theme song from that 70s show.

srednja žalost. najbolja stvar "when my baby's beside me" i ta je strana ploče generalno bolja od prve, no sve u svemu manje-više zanemarivo

Forgettable

The inception of power pop?! It's pretty fun, and I can see how it was groundbreaking, although not really my jam.

Going in totally new to Big Star, I feel their rating might suffer due to this album coming across as a bit of a grower. My attention was hardly captured for the opening half of the track-list, but by Watch The Sunrise I had started to pay attention, appreciating the very Beach Boys/Beatles harmonies and nice guitar playing. Maybe one to return to and understand better in the future!

2.5

Totally new to me. Reviews indicated a potential missed gem as they promised similarities to Tom Petty and REM. But on listening was very underwhelmed. If the aforementioned were influenced by this well they made a better job of it. Not the worse but instantly forgettable. 2/5 25/5/25 - I gave it 2 out of 5 even before I considered today’s date - weird!

It was fine, pretty forgettable

Groupe inconnu. Agréable à écouter mais rien de bien original: Pop peu dynamique. Je ne l'écouterais pas une seconde fois. =>2/5

I’ve heard the idea that they were heavily influenced by The Velvet Underground; I don’t hear it at all on this album. To me, they sound like a power pop version of a sometimes enjoyable amalgam of the Turtles, the Byrds , Little Feat, and Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. Two little stars for Big Star.