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TASTY SEAFOOD RECIPES
Timeless hits, beautiful ballads. This album is the 50s personified in less have 40 minutes.
Exactly what you'd expect, a few familiar tunes. Definitely of it's time
Classic 50s feel!
A classic old school record. Not much to say about it
Pretty brisk with 12 songs in under 26 minutes. Some honest gems in this mix even if it did feel like a "50s pop" album. Knew a few songs beforehand. Nothing cohesive about it, just a good collection of songs.
66 years on, this is still great. Super old school, but quite charming. This is almost hard to rate because of its age - I'm not sure I'd listen to this on a regular basis, but fun to have on from time to time.
Absolute classic, very funny to get this and Little Richard’s debut back to back. Interesting to listen to in that way because it really shows the nuanced differences between the different artists of classic rock n roll. I really found myself drawn to the prototypical guitar heroics Buddy shows off here, and some songs have a groove that just really sounds ahead of its time. All in all, preferred this a bit to Richard. I had Little Richard borderline 5 but leaning 4, and this teeters over to a light 5 for me.
wowee!
Very cool album. A lot of music from this era ages like a fax machine, but this held up. That being said, a lot of the rockers from this era blend together for me. Especially considering how we got Little Richard the same year, I felt like this could have been more. Also it is kind of crazy to think about how young Buddy Holly was while this was going on
Great early rock album and a shame we lost Buddy Holly so young.
i think i’ve already listened to this whole album cause i remember when i was like 17 or something and had this on CD and used to listen to it so much, as well as justin bieber lol. i like listening to this music and it’s a great album, really enjoyed it and it’s so sad to think he died in his prime.
i just know i don't like buddy holly and i want an album that i have more to say about. i am glad this was only 25 minutes long - usually i expect something this short to not be able to cover the entirety of a band's musical capabilities, but i knew by song four that there wasn't going to be anything new for me here. i'm not opposed to giving them another try - perhaps presenting will be a better album overall as it's a lot more popular - but unfortunately none of these songs captured my attention.
Talented
So good for its time, but wouldnt relisten
Hokey but a seminal era. Split the difference between 1 and 5
Very fun.
Buddy had one good idea for a song and somehow made a whole album out of it. Better yet, the idea wasn't even his.
Filled with some classics.
sounds old...
1, 4, 12
Good. Can hear the influence on Beatles. 3.7
Fun
If you like 50s classic bops, look no further.
Quite jolly
My parents were from the same generation as Buddy Holly, so I grew up with an appreciation for him and his tragic circumstances. I also heard almost all of his material a lot. When listening to it now and trying to put myself into the shoes of the younger generations, I can understand why it may sound dated and not particularly inspiring - but that is understandable. The younger generations don't know that before Buddy Holly, and Elvis and a few others there was no Rock 'n Roll. They paved the way.
The best early rock album! Alas, the music we didn't get to hear from Buddy. His influence lasts to this day.
“My love for you is like a Cadillac” I’m really enjoying these shorter-length albums, and I’ve never listened to Buddy Holly despite hearing no end to his importance in the development of rock n roll. I feel like I always say these words “it’s not my type of music,” and although true for this and many other albums, I always make an effort to listen unbiasedly, and I’m really glad I didn’t have those biases when listening to this record. Genuinely great musical ideas throughout the album despite the release date, and I would listen to many of these tracks again, and I thought of different contexts that I would really enjoy listening to this album. I also feel just like buddy holly, mr weezer. Although I can’t rationalize a 4, it’s getting a 3/5 with strong support from me, and a good replay chance on some of these tracks.
I would definitely listen to this again. This style feels nostalgic and comforting even though I never heard it growing up.
A serviceable, pleasant album, but nit really my taste in music. I can see why al it like it but I really don't care. It's good but not something that I care to continue listening to.
Great Buddy Holly album, really enjoyed the early rock and roll
Look I'm not going to have a pop at Buddy Holly, but this doesn't really do anything for me.
Was not my taste
long time ago..
Nicht mehr und nicht weniger als ich von einer Buddy Holly Platte erwarte: - der typisch cleane Strat-Sound - Backing Vocals im besten „uhhhuhhh“-sing-sang-Stil - Und amtlich viel Herzschmerz, aber fröhlich in Dur - Geiler 50s Flashback Der große musiklaische Einfluss von Buddy Holly auf die ersten Beatles Alben lässt sich nicht abstreiten! Rating: 3/3
- I always find it hard to judge or evaluate old material. But in this case its pretty experimental - Overall authentic, lively, moody and THE sound of the '50s - Tracks like Oh Boy, Im Looking For Someone To Love, That'll Be The Day und Maybe Baby are brave Compositions. The rest is tbh retrospectively a bit lame, especially if your not intro Rock n Roll or if its hard for you to connect to that kind of music. 3/5
- rock & roll of all - goes straight into the feet - Definitely suitable as background music for work - Some catchy tracks there : Oh Boy!, Maybe Baby, Tell Me How, That'll Be The Day,... - would listen again - 3/5 ?
Still trying to understand and enjoy the album
Fijn plaatje
Ik werd we vrolijk van deze per-beasty boys achtige vibe. Er wordt gezongen over verliefd worden en je geliefde kwijt raken, back to basics
Hey boy hey boy, zitten zeker hitjes tussen die je toch effe laten mee zingen of swingen. maar als je er 3 luistert heb je voor mijn gevoel het hele album gehoord
Vrolijk achtergrondmuziekje, werd er wel blij van
Tja, als je kan wiebelen met je vinger kan je dansen in de jaren 50
Nice. Like afternoons at the pool in the 60's nice. I can't imagine wanting to listen to this again, but I would encounter it and think - yes, this is where my music came from, and I appreciate it for that, but its not my music. That bright enthusiastic stiffness of rock is a great energy, for then, but it's not the energy that works for me now. Historically, its valuable but contemporarily, it's an artifact to my current listening environment. 1 star, because it's worth reviewing. But not two because I will not seek to listen to it again.
Oooooweeeoooo I look just like Buddy Holly
Some great tunes but overall I liked more to listen directly to a "best of"
Not terrible. I feel like if I was old I would've liked that a lot more.
I just know the boys in the 50s went crazy to this.
what was rivers cuomo thinking????
Erg Beatles wannabes maar dan veel minder enjoyable
Nice album, wel een beetje van voor mijn tijd. Niet helemaal mijn stijl maar leuk voor de verandering
I can appreciate the influences for later artists and a I enjoyed a few of the songs but overall it's not really my style.
2.5
No surprise to see Buddy Holly on the list here. The apocryphal story I’m familiar with is that John Lennon wanted to so name the Beatles as a sort of cheeky reference to The Crickets. So if you can draw a direct line from one to the other, I’d say that’s pretty significant. I also like knowing that this nerd is who’s hanging around at the birth of rock music. Would we have Elvis Costello or Ben Gibbard without Buddy Holly? I think not. Enjoyed the album and thinking about its influence. Obviously familiar with several of these songs. And yet this album is of a moment for me and not one I’m likely to revisit with too much frequency. Still, happy to have explored it and to have enjoyed its charms for a morning.
Nice rock vibes
I appreciate the sound more than contemporaries like Elvis. 12 songs in 25 minutes is a good for these stripped-down sounds.
Why is holding the guitar upside down on the cover? He sorta looks like Regan.. Oh it's like really old rock and roll. It's just.. so white.. and bland.. with the lens of looking at this from 2023 and the fact that I don't know anything about buddy holly.. this is some boring stuff . It definitely captures the general 50s aesthetic that music in other media i have consumed matches.. I wouldn't listen to this entire thing over again but I might pick something from it if I were looking for something to listen to from this era. Review of Reviews: Top Reviews are gushing over this stuff.. I think it's a bit too bland for music people these, but sure.. I appreciate this as an oldie timepiece and how it influenced Weezer after it. Best Track: That'll Be the Day
Don’t usually listen to music from before the 80s, enjoying though! Good vibes. Some fun guitar solos, guessing pretty influential for that. Enjoyed it, not something I’d go out of my way to listen to but solid album. 3/5.
Fine, but not that interesting for me.
I adore buddy Hollys voice
Man I really didn’t like this
I respect Buddy Holly's influence on rock, and Grateful Dead's version of Not Fade Away - one of the best live concert moments to experience - would not exist without the original, but I don't need to hear this version unless I'm at a Steak & Shake, about once every 15 years is plenty.
This is a good album. All the songs are pretty much about being in love. But, that was the way music was back then.
Eh not Marty Robbins
This shit is 12 songs and 26 minutes? ole looking like an earl sweatshirt tape head ass. Absolutely hysterical that maybe baby is a love song then immediately every song after until the very last song is a heartbreak song, idk what buddy went through but couldn’t have been good. Anyways this was a good vibe the guitar is obviously incredible and the harmonies are great set the mood for walking in the cold around a ton of fallen leafs reminded me of our fallen soldiers 🫡 I’m god dam patriot who will never forget those boys just like buddy wouldve wanted. Anyways listen was short and sweet (would be great listen for the summer) not much complaints I’m just happy I live in a time when earl sweatshirt is keeping the buddy hollys dream alive. -B (slutty holly)
No notes, some solid rock and roll pop songs
Nuclear family music that none of my ancestors have listened to Background singers sound like Mickey Mouse in those vintage cartoons Very okay for todays standard but I see how some young female teens could have viewed Buddy Holly as their Justin Bieber back in the day, and felt rebellious listening to him since his music had some very provocative rhythms that were more intense than the easy listening stuff they had
Yeah, this didn’t do it for me. Definitely an interesting album, some really good guitar and I’m sure it was great for the time. But it’s just way to old for me to actually enjoy. It actually kind of makes me angry because it is the sound of a generation of people I don’t like. A generation who had everything handed to them on a silver platter and the only struggle they faced was finding a wife. I mean the whole album is the same song over and over again just said in a different way. Hard for me to enjoy for that reason. Probably wouldn’t care if one or two songs were on an playlist with other artists from the 50s, but I don’t think I will ever listen to this as an album.
Está bien pero esto ya sí que suena muy antiguo
Throw back!
Great stuff.
great vibes
Upbeat and defining of the sound of the 50s, had never heard Buddy Holly before but understand why he is so famous now.
Every Sunday morning the Crickets would be played as my dad would be making breakfast, they were his band. They are rock n roll staples and this sound would have some influence on my taste, all be it a great deal heavier than anything Buddy was playing.
"Not fade away", now i know where vampire weekend comes from. Rock & roll starts somewhere around here. This album is incredible, I love that it only lasts 26 minutes. "An Empty Cup (And A Broken Date)" is another highlight, but is worth listening to entirely.
Gear: Meze 109 PRO Artwork: 🕴️🎸😁 Production: 🕰️😐🚫 Music: 🧠📴🤤 Rating: 🦗🦗/5
I don't know, this was pretty good.
AJ: ooooweeeee oooooo
It's a fun album.
No thanks. 2 star
amazing influence on American guitar players
All-around a fun album, made me wanna learn some groovy 1950s dance moves. The slower songs were a bit boring.
No calen discos de més d'una hora o cançons amb vuit canvis de ritme i deu capes de diferents sons solapades per aconseguir cridar l'atenció i passar a la història. A Buddy Holly i els seu Crickets els va bastar amb 29 minuts de pura melodia pop, cançons que t'enganxen a la primera, 12 temes per la posteritat
Not my style
Enjoyable, Lovely. This is what I hear when I think 1960 prom nights
sounds just like buddy holly
история мрачная у этой группы и Бадди в частности но как музыка это шедеврально. Ты понимаешь почему в свое время эти пацаны ебали сцену
Ребята сделали очень много для музыки... просто это было уже столько лет назад, что мне, зумерку, этот вклад оценить уже довольно тяжело. Но с уважением отметим этот альбом, конечно же. Быстрый, ёмкий, обволакивающий. Но история за группой невероятно грустная.
By chance, I listened to Chirping Crickets while on a plane. And I think that just like the aircrafts of 1950s have developed into something much more impressive now, so too has rock music evolved beyond anything Buddy Holly could ever had imagined in 1957. I just prefer the much more impressive rock and aircrafts of modern age than those from the 50s, and I think Holly would feel the same.
Sounds as plain today as it must have been refreshing 60+ years ago.
very good, though a little repetitive
What do you want me to say, it’s an album full of basic rock n’ roll songs
This was better than I expected. I quite liked the last two songs in particular.
weezer, 2 stars
Listened Before? N Wooooow. The genesis of rock'n'roll on tape! This was soo cool to hear. Beyond "That'll Be The Day" which everyone probably knows, this album has a raw, unfinished feel to it. There's also an overlap of a classic style with a more modern (at the time) style. He had a great voice too. It would have been amazing to hear where he went after this, but alas, life wasn't having it. We'll just appreciate this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: That'll Be The Day, Not Fade Away
Good vibe, too old
Cool 50s music. Reminds me of the sandlot
Quintessential Buddy Holly.
So groundbreaking at the time. Some repetitive themes, but the guitar just rocks…
yikes..... so many hits on one album. ... it also felt like i was back in year 9 music class.
These lyrics are so bland and hetero.
I went into it, knowing and liking a few of the songs already. Obviously it’s a groundbreaking album that deserves a place on the list. The sounds are very primitive but clearly a great foundation for many genres of music including rock, surf rock, pop, etc. There’s not much cohesion to the album, and sounds more like a compilation of singles strung together but this was typical for the time. That’ll Be the Day is a clear high point, but starts and ends off strong with Oh Boy and Rock Me My Baby. I probably wouldn’t listen to it again as a whole album, but would absolutely listen to almost every song individually again.
Too old school for my taste. 2/5
Super godt album. Meget old School og det kan bare noget.
Everything you’d expect
Fun of it's time music
Too old
Every song is a bop. 10/10. No notes.
You know that new sound you're looking for, listen to this
i never realised how much all of those yank parodies of the 1950s weren't joking
Better than I expected for 50’s rock. I know how influential he was, and it’s a shame that he died so young. Rivers Cuomo kind of did look like Buddy Holly, though, didn’t he?
Can't even remember
meh
Guitars are great, vocals are good too. Do not listen if going through a breakup.
This album was surprisingly good. Lots of catchy tunes and nostalgia
This was fine
kind of a chore to listen through except for the last songs standout tracks: send me some lovin, last night
Quite boring, all the songs are similar
Old school cool
great album
Rock très classique, je comprends l'interet historique, mais je trouve que ça a mal vieillit.
rock n roll classic
It took me another listen for it to set in that this album is more fun than it is anything else. My original problems with it are still there like how some songs are too short or forgettable, but critiquing this album doesn’t really seem fair to me because it’s not a masterpiece ce. It’s just something to put on while you’re doing something else. 4
Slick little songs. Major rock n roll DNA here. The backup singers sound really cheesy to me. Really enjoy the skillful guitar solos, and Holly's singing voice. To be completely honest I don't love listening to this but will round up to 4 stars for the echos that this and other Holly recordings sent into the future of music.
This may come off as quaint, or even passe, but Buddy Holly is one of the major seed crystals of rock n roll. I don't just respect this music though, I genuinely enjoy it.
Quaint as fuck but legacy wise it's definitely a 5. Do I hate listening to it? Not really, but I'd never personally throw it on purposely to listen. Perfect for: sounding like you're at a classic car show.
Perfect rockabilly rock perfection. Buddy and the boys are a platonic ideal of the form, and I won’t hear a word against them. Twenty five minutes of bliss. If you don’t like this you don’t like American music.
Classic rock sound. Fun, if a bit trite, and simple music from the 50s. Seems to reflect if not the reality than at least the perception we have of those times well: white picket fences, we’ll-manicured Beach Boys-type easy listening, but without the stunning harmonies. Not my cup of tea exactly: I like my rock with a little more edge, a little more sass, say Chuck Berry. Overall, a fun listen but don’t think I’ll find my way back.
Very sharp sounding, like too much treble
this album SUCKS. not really but still kinda boring tbh. Influential doesnt really equal good. I dont even know if this is influential at all so it might just be real boring. They were probably rocking out to this back in 1900s cause they didnt have anything else.
It was alright, but I’m usually not a big 50s guy. Genre rock and roll. Probably 3 stars.
Fun old school rock
Nah, not my shit at all.
Buddy Holly is a legend of pre-beatles music. Or so you're told. This album shows you why he was popular, and obviously music has changed a lot since then, but I still find it very enjoyable. The songs were good, with some emotional flair. 4/5
I feel like where music went is really clouding me here, or maybe it is just that these are so iconic that they are commonplace, but man most of this feels really shallow. You can almost hear that this was aggressive or intense music in a time where the problems were more behind than ahead for everyone. I wish I had liked this more.
What a start to an album Oh boy!. A bunch songs clocking in around 2 minutes don't over stay their welcome. Not a fan of the back up vocals on some of the tracks. Enjoy Buddy Holly's vocal choices. Foundations of Rock n Roll.
Meh
A lot of songs about love. Mostly a guy asking a girl to give him her love. I get that there is some cultural/historic context that I'm missing that would make this album feel more significant but on it's face this a pretty 'meh' collection of music. Probably more appreciated by people who feel nostalgia for the times...
Very fun!
It's fascinating how contemporary some of the songs sound and some are firmly of the era.
Recognized a few old songs. It's okay but it's typical oldies radio I listened to growing up. It's fine if that's what you want.
That'll Be The Day is the highlight still. Oh Boy! Also remains a classic.
Nice
Musikgeschichtlich bestimmt ein Meilenstein. Für mich ganz nett für zwei, drei Songs aber dann kommt nichts Neues mehr.
Alright but not my scene. Can appreciate the musicianship and classic songs but I’m more of a Back to the Future 2 kind of guy.
Outstanding album and a real time capsule! So many classic songs that are still heard today. I often imagine how crazy it would’ve been to hear Rock n Roll when it first emerged, such a different and original sound!
Thrusting me back to a vision of early Rock N Roll Chirping Crickets was a nice change of pace to my normal listening and I have to say I throughly enjoyed it. Standout tracks for me were - Oh Boy! Not Fade Away Standing on the shoulders of the giants before him and serving as inspiration for the artists who took the 50s Rock N Roll sound to a whole new level in the 60s and beyond Buddy Holly will forever be a legend.
This is a great representation of the music of the mid-late 50s. It's simple, but it has its groovy aspects and it's sweet aspects. I can see some of the songs used in films against a particularly violent scene, for irony's sake. All in all, I liked it.
Música demasiado vieja, como los primeros covers de los Beatles. No es mala pero poco atractiva.
Ok
Fun. Harmonies feel like a barber shop quartet.
I enjoy the 50s vibe of this music. It’s so happy and carefree and nostalgic. Not something I can listen to all the time, but if I’m in the right mood it’s great. Listen again: maybe Purchase for my collection: yes, if I found an original. Favourite Song: That’ll be the day
Split between two and three. Overall less re-listenable to me than Heroes and the XX but better than B-52. Also learned that Not Fade Away is originally by them. Pretty cool.
Whilst the music, as an album, is not a complete experience, obviously, it's from 1957, it is a very good selection of songs, my favourite was An Empty Cup (And A Broken Date), as that felt like a true and cohesive story. I can absolutely see this album's influence on the 60s, and beyond. That'll Be The Day is another standout, it just rolls. I can imagine being a teenage John Lennon and hearing that and immediately trying to figure out the chords and the words. Class album.
Back to first principles, and all the better for it
7/10
was good , I liked it
Classic old school rock & roll. What's not to like?
I was so happy to see this one the list. I've been listening to Buddy Holly since I was a wee kid thanks to my aunts & uncles. And one of my youngest memories was learning that Buddy Holly was from Texas - it was like a badge of honor for my Texan family. This era is when country turns into rock n roll, and it will always be one of my favorite pivot points for music. I absolutely love Holly's nasaly hiccupy voice. It's so distinct, and a personal favorite. There's so much I could say about Buddy Holly & his band, but I'd go on forever. Let's just say I'm a big fan & I truly loved this.
It's fun, it's classic. Got me tapping my toes during a morning I was grumpy.
It's kind of cringe slow oldies but cute enough to like
Not for me but I understand why people like him.
A nostalgic listen
Short songs A few true classics
Lots of good songs on this one. I assume a debut album?
It strikes me that in these days, music was not created by or augmented by computers. Music didn't seem to be about emotions and coping. People who could generate a nice rhythm and melody ruled music.
Excellent early rock with cheerful melodies
Wow! I never knew that was the first album!
Oh Boy - 9/10 (a bit too repetitive) Not Fade Away - 8/10 Rest of the album is a bit forgettable/similar sounding until That'll Be the Day (9/10)
ok i guess but bored
1. oh boy - 3 2. not fade auuay - 2.5 3. you've got love - 2.5 4. maybe baby - 3 5. its too late - 3.5 6. TELL ME HOW - 3 7. that will be the day - 3.5 8. im looking for someone to love - 2.5 9.an empty cup - 2.5 10. send me some loving - 2.5 11. last night - 2.5 12. rock me my baby - 2
What a contrast after Pink Floyd!
Decent time, kinda boring but like probably insane at the time
Day 2 of 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die: The “Chirping” Crickets - Buddy Holly & The Crickets Very classic, so 50s/60s, I love it. Some parts feel a bit repetitive but have no complaints. I think I’d have to be in the right mood to listen as in right time and place but then it will hit so hard!! I like the simplicity of the songs and the album gives me a nostalgic feeling. Favourite Songs - Oh Boy!, You’ve Got Love, Rock Me My Baby
Amazing album, stands up to the test of time.
As the kids say, "low key" banger. This is pretty great. I didn't realize I was going to know all of these songs. The more surprising thing is that the sound is still vibrant and alive. This is a really great example of early American rock 'n roll. 95/100 5 stars
No me gusta
Chirping Crickets didn’t grab me at all. Simple, repetitive, and not engaging musically.
Diner rock kinda sticks ngl.
It’s crazy to think Holly was only 22 when he died. In his brief time on this Earth he left a mark on the music world that is evident to this day. It’s sometimes hard to hear what now sounds so rudimentary and appreciate how groundbreaking it was and the impact it’s had. I like to think of Buddy Holly as the spark that set rock and roll ablaze and without who there may likely have been no Rolling Stones or Beatles or Yardbirds. Holly was one of the first dominoes. The songs on this album are beyond classics, they are etched into the rock and will forever roll.
controversial lyrics.. mtiten kehtasi sanoa noin,... lyriikat kuulostaa lappsihoukuttimilta, pedofiileja siis luultavasti. huoh kitaraa on joskus tota eivoi liikaa antaa tälle nyt-. kyllä niitä vitosia on jaettu viiskytluvullekin, ei tänään. ei tänään. coloniser band.' oh boy
Difficult to know how different/new it was for the time. Recognised a few more songs here than I expected
The definition of fine and forgettable
That was exactly as expected. Totally inoffensive now but probably mind blowing then
Rock and roll clásico.
Some nice classic rock and roll vibes but generally as a project this album is repetitive and boring. There's like 2 songs repeating ad nauseum. 1/5
Its of its time, but this is great stuff. Holly and the Crickets were great musicians, and songwriters. So sad he died at such a young age, and never realised his massive potential.
It’s pretty easy to hear the influence of Buddy Holly in almost any rock or pop song. These songs hold up and have great hooks. The recordings are also interesting and more complex than you would expect. A bona fide classic.
Oh Boy: Not good at all- 5/10 Not Fade Away: Nothing interesting to grab onto- 5/10 You've Got Love: Painfully plain- 5/10 Maybe Baby: Boring- 5/10 It's too Late: Best song on the record- 5/10 Tell me How: Boring- 5/10 That'll be the Day: Boring- 5/10 I'm Lookin' for Someone to Love: Boring-5/10 An Empty Cup (And a Broken Date): Boring-5/10 Send Me Some Lovin': Boring-5/10 Last Night: ;aeruhaiu;vfkjsenrbadkjqenbt-5/10 Rock Me My Baby: a;kerhgfnkqjefvnaegfipuhwf-5/10 Thank God this record was only 25 minutes long. The most middle of the road record I've ever heard in my life. The lyrics were 5/10, the instrumentals were 5/10, Buddy Holly and the rest of their voices were 5/10. Which is weird because I actually like Buddy Holly.
Groovy, a bit repetitive. I don't really know too much about it's influence.
C'était correct, je ne suis pas tant fan de ce genre de rock des années '50, mais je comprends l'impact important que ça a dû avoir. Je pense que j'ai mieux aimé ça que du Elvis Presley. 6/10
Archetypal rock and roll It's not so much that this music is pegged rock solid firmly to it's era, it's more that the era is pegged rock solidly to this music.
The music certainly carries on through pop references and historical movies and shows. There's a characteristic twang that resonates with the lyrics. It's a good album, with lots more love and tears than I thought there would be.
A clean crisp set of tracks are generally pretty strong. They seem pretty straightforward, and though i learned here that Not Fade Away is a Buddy Holly original, the songs here are fine, but nothing that i love. Solid.
It’s hard to argue against songs that have stood the test of time this well. It’s the blueprint for everything that came afterwards It always blows my mind how quick rock and roll evolved from this to where it was a decade later
Quaint by today’s standards, but still an enjoyable listen.
Love it
Classic rock n roll - but not my vibe at all. Not the biggest fan.
- Can't believe they made the Weezer song into a real guy - Realizing I love the 50s because all the albums were less than 30 minutes - Good old timey rock sound, fun to listen to
- I’ve been told I look like Buddy Holly 🤷🏻♂️ - Evening at the boardwalk vibes
Legendary, but sound weak nowadays
Bit short
Let's just leave this back in the 50s. I guees these songs were fun to dance to at the time.
This probably isn't the original "white people stealing from black culture and making it boring," but hell it sounds like a good line.
With a bit of luck, there will be less typos in today’s review. I don’t proofread anything, you see. Anyway, I was hyped when I saw today’s album. It brings back lovely memories of being 10 years old I’m the year 2000 and my Year 6 teacher Mr Williams showing the class Buddy Holly. I later got a Buddy Holly album for my birthday off my grandad because I loved it. Songs I already knew: Oh Boy!, Not Fade Away, Maybe Baby, That’ll Be The Day Favourites: Maybe Baby, Oh Boy! I love this era of rock and roll so much. Buddy Holly’s vocals are so unique too - I love how he can make one syllable sound like many more. The songs do all sound a bit the same, but that’s pretty standard for the era of rock music. However, since I love some songs, this frankly means I go on to love them all! The album doesn’t overstay it’s welcome at only 26 minutes, so it isn’t too much of the same that I end up feeling bored. Overall, I love this. It’ll be something I bear in mind to add to my record collection.
Jollí og skemmtilegt.
I didn't know that Buddy Holly was a real person. I thought he was the figment of Weezer's imagination. Album was mid, had none of the bangers that I had hoped. Perhaps The Notorious BIG and Buddy Holly have in common that people elevated their career too high because it was cut short, and we assume the trajectory would have stayed the same even later. Who is to say. Stand out track: Oh Boy!
Even though it may have happened many decades ago, this album is strangely difficult to listen to knowing the tragedy that would occur. It’s truly great music, though, and I understand why it was so influential.
Short
This was a fun album with lots of hits. It feels a little too old for me
It’s interesting to compare this to the other mid-fifties “rock n’ roll” influencer that we’ve received from 1001, Little Richard: Buddy and his buddies have a few tracks that capture the raw energy of R&R but overall the sound is more clean-cut, borrowing from country and early 50s pop. Little Richard, on the other hand is rooted in blues and R&B with an off-the-charts energy level from start to finish.
To be objective here I have transport myself back to 1957 and ignore all the rock and roll music that followed this because quite frankly, this music is quite quaint. But OTOH it laid the foundations of modern rock, so its importance can't be discounted. One of my esteemed colleagues mentioned how Buddy and his Crickets are pretty clean cut, whereas Little Richard had way more energy and soul. Buddy sounds like he could have sung in the church choir while Richard would easily fit into a smokey nightclub with whisky glasses clinking. I prefer the latter style of rock and roll with more soul, but again this is a notable landmark.
Honestly gonna have to agree with Andy. There's essentially two songs on this album that they go back forth with. I was expecting to be pleasantly surprised, but instead I was just sadly surprised. This is album was extremely boring and sounds like every other 50 pop album
Rip Buddy Holly. This 50s rock sure is fun. Would have been so cool to be alive during this time. There's not a single track longer than 3 minutes. This will be a quick 25 min listen. hehe. 3 stars
I've mostly always appreciated Buddy Holly's music. This record is a vibe that I'm not feeling so much today but I can't deny the quality of the music for its era.
A very shoo-woppy 50s pop album. Cracks me up, he singin about all these girls but this dude out here lookin like Pee Wee Herman. Album sounded clean af though for being recorded in the 50s.
yay buddy holly! also not fade away is such a banger
4.5/5. It’s the legend himself, I’ve only listened to a handful of his most popular songs but this is obviously a classic. Such a sad tragedy, what could’ve been if the day the music died never happened.
Excellent. No notes.
Nothing bad on here, though modern ears might find the rudimentary production quite raw and a little grating. I'm all in favour personally - even though Buddy Holly fell on the sweeter side of the rock 'n' roll divide, there's a little grit here. In addition - you've got 'Oh Boy', 'Not Fade Away', 'Maybe Baby' and the superlative 'That'll Be the Day' all present and correct on a 25min album. It's practically an EP, albeit one that contains four gold standard, all-timer R&R classics. Not a bad day's work.
Ooo wheeee, I look just like Buddy Holly. Oh oh and you’re all of the other guys in that band that no one knows. Look at those poor dudes without guitars who were asked to put their hands on the guitars anyway for that cover photo. Hahaha. Bet they resented that. Anyway, yeah it’s a classic. I thought the whole thing sounded fantastic. I like all the hits and really enjoyed “It’s Too Late,” which was less familiar to me. But notes? You know I got ‘em. Well one. Backup singers sound like they’re singing for the church choir at times. Glad rock n’ roll moved away from that. Very glad. We all know “Everyday” is still the best Buddy Holly song ever, but this is a solid collection of well performed second tier hits.
-this has to be my first album pre 1960’s -i have heard of buddy holly (weezer song) -i Love this kind of music -it sends me sooooo far back in time -but its too late tho 😭 -i really liked this, but it is in fact getting three stars -i love this type of music! but this album specifically isn’t one i’d listen to again
Fun album, a great way to end the week!
I feel like these songs are the equivalent of the nursery rhymes of the modern musical revolutionary experience. Everybody knows them and learns them when they are young. The songs have become woven into the fabric of our society. They are part of our foundations. It means they’re important but you don’t necessarily have to love them. You just have to doff your hat to them and acknowledge their influence. It’s difficult to look at these young men who looked way older than their years, and remember that this was once fresh and exciting. Now it’s music that our forebears loved and old souls dance to.
This sounds like the intersection of rock and roll and old-time singing groups — it's like you're hearing the birth of a new form of music. The Crickets are downright gospel-y in spots, which is a funny quirk to the sound to my ears. And, I can only imagine what this must have sounded like when it was released in 1957. Whether or not Elvis and Chuck Berry and others were emerging at the same time, there's something very distinctive about this music. All that said, there's not enough meat on the bones for me to really claim to like it, I appreciate it more than I like listening to it, but it gets the 4 for having some great songs and massive influence and a signature that can't be mistaken.
This is a fun record. The hits are all amazing. Some of the deeper cuts are solid, too. Because Buddy is such a well-known songwriter, I expected more Holly originals on here. The ones he didn't write are definitely weaker. (Actually, I'm amazed at how many Buddy Holly songs were either co-written or written entirely by other members of his band, especially Jerry Allison. (Although a gifted producer, Norman Petty didn't actually co-write anything, he just added his name to the credits, as was the style of the time.)) Side two suffers a little from dated arrangements, but ultimately, it's a good album, one that influenced all the greats who came after. Also, it's interesting reading about the Crickets band, how long they lasted after Buddy died and how many musicians they backed up, including Clapton.
It was... okay. Went by fast, can't say much about it. I'm Lookin' For Someone To Love and Send Me Some Lovin' were the songs I noticed out of the bunch.
i really can’t stand doo-wop music sry
The influence Buddy Holly had on rock music history is enormous. The Beatles, Bob Dylan, Elton John, The Clash, among many others. However, the artists who learned from Holly dwarfed him and this album doesn't quite hold up against what came later. It's a little unfair considering he died so young and likely could have continued to innovate for many years to come. Thankfully, many others picked up from where he left off and gave us so much amazing music thanks to Buddy.
I can see why it was the day the music died. Good album. Unfortunate his time was cut short.
3.5 Just some good ol 1950s early Rock n Roll
like the beginning of rock and roll so pretty cool i like how happy they all sound while singing
There's no denying the influence and impact this record had on rock and roll music. For that reason, it deserves a place in the book. However, in terms of musical style, it's not for me.
Upbeat, romantic and nostalgic.
De esa época en la que la música estaba por nacer. Canciones dinámicas, cortitas, animadas en las que se sienten los ritmos de Elvis y anticipan los primeros Beatles. El problema de su estilo característico es también su defecto: todo suena igual.
Feels like I’m in Happy Days listening to this album. Can hear a lot of the inspiration for rock and heavier music.
Great, original rock n roll, especially That'll be the day and Oh Boy. One or two tracks are a bit more hum drum, but hard to complain when 12 tracks are crammed into 25 minutes
Like this one more than I thought I would. I don't think I'd ever find myself reaching for Buddy Holly normally so well done generator.
So cheerful so good. Five stars.
Some mighty tunes…
Yawn.
Not my cup of tea, although I recognize the significance of it (no Crickets, no Beatles).
it's weird to rate this one because pre-60s music is honestly so far removed from what i like to listen to... but i didn't like it that much.
Respect, but wouldn’t listen solo…
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Album 90 of 1001 Buddy Holly & The Crickets - The Chirping Crickets Rating : 3 / 5 Favorite Track : Oh Boy Buddy Holly was one of my introductions to music. This is a quick album. 12 songs in 26 minutes from the time before an album was expected to be some big personal statement. Always a fun album to listen to. Hard to rate this one without taking into consideration its place in music history, but I must. With full respect.
Yes, yes, yes! So many great singers and bands cite Holly as an inspiration. This is the album that proves them all right. If Rave On was on here, it would be 6 stars.
This is some banging music. Does not feel like it came out in 1957.
3.5
Somehow not that dated for coming out in 1957? Maybe it's because I have a soft spot for surf/garage rock but I enjoyed it
No doubt an influential album that was both of and ahead of its time. I would have loved to see where Buddy Holly went from there.
it seems like decent classical rock so far but i feel like maybe it isnt necessary to listen to music you dont find appealing im sure it was revolutionary in its day but like... some of it is quite boring i will wait until i listen to the less popular songs and the rest of the album but i cant see wanting to listen to it again also lyrically it really doesnt seem very interesting its always about a man pining over a woman and maybe they could branch out into something less monotone? i do love the harmonies in youve got love though and i imagine that if they continue then i will be giving it a two star rather than one the vocals in the less popular tracks remind of jazz songs like georgia on my mind which i love and i can see some of it inspiring simon and garfunkel which i think i appreciate more than these guys im so glad that i didnt grow up listening to this sort of music because it feels so limiting and uninspired but its not like other music of the time wasnt very interesting also these guys just have very repetitive songs so far its sad but in an upbeat way that doesnt bode well because you dont feel any of the emotion and it seems put on i am not excited by any of these songs really and i might be a little harsh too because some of these songs have had interesting parts to them some of the guitar work has been better than i thought but thank god thats over
Surprisingly nice. I don't often find myself in the market for classic 50s rock & roll pop, but this is hard to dislike. Just very nice pop songs from front to back. Nothing special and the production and instrumentation are almost archaic, but the songs speak for themselves. I like it. 3.5/5
I can't find a way to knock it. Groundbreaking stuff for the time.
Classic
Pretty songs that go along great with their times! Not too flashy, just the right things needed at the moment! 7,5 out of 10
Excellent early rock
Fun drive in music. Oldies. Oh boy, maybe baby, and that will be the day are classics
I like Buddy Holly's voice but could have done with less cheesy background lyrics echoing - but overall a fun listen
Not my cup of tea but I can appreciate this album. Good harmonies and song variations that kept it interesting.
As a personal preference I love this. I love the harmonies and the variation in soft, slower numbers with the faster paced sock hop songs. Buddy Holly was gone way too soon.
These old albums are a bit hard to rate. It’s very doo-wop sounding, but I honestly enjoyed it and it’s still pretty impressive given it was released in 1957 (compared to what else was getting recorded around then). You can definitely hear the influence on like early Beatles sounds in here. I did legitimately enjoy listening to it and I really respect that Holly wrote the songs here (lots of covers from other albums around this time). It comes in with 12 songs at only 26 minutes, so it’s compact and to the point. It would have been interesting to see how his sound would have evolved if not for his tragic death. Favorite song: Oh Boy! Other: Not Fade Away, You’ve Got Love, Maybe Baby, I’m Looking For Someone To Love, Send Me Some Lovin’
Bit samey!
I enjoyed hearing what sounds to be an early album from Buddy Holly & The Crickets. I've listened to a variety of songs from the band artists before, but Chirping Crickets might be the first studio album I've listened to. I liked this album, but nothing stood out. My favorite tracks were the tracks with a little more energy ("Oh, Boy!", "That'll Be the Day", "Rock Me My Baby"). I was a little disappointed that "Not Fade Away" was a lower energy recording of that song. Buddy Holly & The Crickets have higher energy music, and that difference in energy is probably what keeps this album at 3 stars.
Orginal rock n roll. You can't underestimate the importance of Buddy Holly on 20th Century music culture. Four piece band, writing and singing your own songs and then a career tragically cut short. Any number of these tunes are classics. Deserves to be on this list just through it's cultural standing alone - luckily the tunes are good too. Best Tracks: Oh Boy; Not Fade Away; That'll Be The Day
Not for me
Some classic songs and some fluff.
It's Buddy Holly. Unbelievable what he did for music in such a short time on this planet.
I could do with less chirping from the Crickets. A little too much barber shop harmonization / doo wop sounding for my taste. But that’s a nit pick. Otherwise, it’s clear why Holly is a rock and roll legend with the number of gems here.
Some quality early rockabilly. Will listen again.
Do I really like this as a 5 star album? I guess I do. Sure, it's dated, it's 65+ years old at this point. But without music like this, we wouldn't have any of the music that we get today, either. So it's pretty great.
Still part of the water we swim in, which is shocking considering how long ago this record came out. I've heard the hits I haven't heard the album; now I know why. But man, the hits!
Good wholesome rock and roll :) Fave track: That'll Be The Day.
Of more historical interest than actively pleasurable to listen to, but fine I guess. Fave track - "Not Fade Away" for the ones I recognized, "Rock Me My Baby" for the nursery rhyme shenanigans!
Mid 3.5
Greit
Ooo-wee-ooo Nolan looks just like buddy Holly, Oh-Oh and Jim's Mary Tyler Moore
You’ll never catch me copas. meh
Super Mid. How does a 26 minute album bore me that much? It’s not horrible, but it’s just so god damn boring.
just not my jam.
Don't really dig the period harmonies here - some great songs others not so memorable. This one might've burst through the wall like the big Kool-Aid jug but I think Rave On is Buddy Holly's definitive statement. Some great guitar though!
Not my favourite type of music but can see how it has progressed into what music is today and its influence is prevalent
With a lot of these 50’s albums you pretty much know what you’re getting and this is exactly that. It’s never unpleasant on the ear and the songs essentially revolve around a single line/idea. Fine for a single listen but not catchy/dancy enough for be to be any more interested in this. 5/10
Album Notes: - cute nerdy bops - weezer of the 50s - raw sound but stands out for its time - That'll Be The Day is a certified bop - i like it more knowing more about punk and amateur music - overall a decent effort - likable and doesnt overstay its welcome, but still feels just okay in the grand scheme of things Best Tracks: Oh Boy!, That'll Be The Day, Maybe Baby, Not Fade Away Worst Tracks: Last Night, It's Too Late
A little rundown about each track from this 1957 album, along with individual ratings: "Oh Boy" is a nice opener. To be honest, I love how the 1950s mindset made it impossible for the audience to perceive how there could be different ways to interpret its lyrics. Pretty sure Buddy Holly himself never understood how said lyrics (and the way they are phrased) could provide the content of a gay anthem today. Am I the only one who could see it, perverted as I am??? A queer band should cover that song, lol. Rating: **** "Not Fade Away" is a gem. Love the barebones production values, and the discreet and charming mood that results out of them. Background vocals are great as well, and the instrumentation is so cool. That double bass... And what is the drummer hitting on to make that nicely subdued sound? His own lap? Cardboard boxes? I wish this album had more tracks like that--animated, yet also subtle and very relaxed somehow. Rating: ***** Conversely, "You've Got Love" is a textbook mid-tempo 50s number that has nothing interesting to it, except that it was partly written by Roy Orbison. Hard pass. Rating: * As other shrewd reviewers noted in here, Buddy Holly sounds like a prototype of John Lennon in "Maybe Baby". Well, everyone knows that's not exactly the right way of explaining how things went... But I get what those reviewers are meaning here (and I'm pretty sure you do too, reader). A very cool track. Rating: ***** "It's Too Late" is a nice ballad that holds its own pretty well, thanks to its acoustic guitars and the reverb on its chorus vocals. This could be played in the soundtrack of David Lynch film, and be background music for a tender-yet-pretty-weird scene taking place in his loony, paranormal universe...Rating: **** "Tell Me How" is another borefest, however. Buddy Holly didn't have songwriting duties on this one. And you know what? The songs he didn't contribute to as a writer are the least interesting ones, generally speaking. I wish those producers of his had not given him so many songs written by others. This LP would probably have been more striking as a result. Rating: * It's nice to listen to the ultra-famous "That Will Be The Day" in context, even though people usually didn't care a lot for the album format during the fifties, and were more interested in singles. One can see why this song was singled out in Buddy Holly's repertoire. Those background vocals are the key detail that struck me this time around. They're doing some pretty weird stuff in the background if you pay a little attention. And the drums are pretty neat, too. Rating: ***** I like the vocal parts of "I'm Looking For Someone To Love", especially towards the end, when it bounces against the rhythm section. Apart from that, this track is just a decent early r'n'r number. Rating: *** "An Empty Cup..." bored me to tears. Predictable 50s ballad, with predictable doo wop background vocals, this time. Another Roy Orbison-penned number, by the way. But I prefer other songs he wrote (for himself). Rating: * Interesting chord progression on "Send me Some Lovin'" at some point, but pretty much the same criticism as for "An Empty Cup...". This one is also on Little Richard's second album. Rating: ** And, once again, I have the same sort of complaint against "Last Night". I like the picturesque image of Buddy dreaming about his lover at the window of his house, though, as he looks upon the stars. It evokes the more "innocent" times of the 50s like no other lyrics on the album. Yet the music itself is pretty bland. Rating: ** Insanely great guitar hook on "Rock Me My Baby", foretelling Beatles-like harmonies, along with future jangle pop acts such as the Byrds. And the *weird*, off-kilter type of background vocals are back as well, which is another asset. This album needed more lively tracks like that, instead of all those lovelorn ballads. Especially on the second side. There's a misssed opportunity here, I have to say. But at least the album closes on a high note. Rating: **** Conclusion: I love half of the tracks, but overall, this "historical" LP is a little hit-or-miss for me, even if you take it back into a 50s context. Speaking of which, here is a dozen 1957 albums I find more important than *The Chirping Crickets* (or at least, *as* important): John Coltrane - Blue Train Little Richards - Here's Little Richard Johnny Cash - With His Hot And Blue Guitar Thelonious Monk - Brilliant Corners Miles Davis - Birth Of The Cool Paul Chambers - Bass On Top Sun Ra - Jazz By Sun Ra Miles Davis - Round About Midnight Billie Holiday - Songs For Distingué Lovers Sun Ra - Supersonic Jazz Miles Davis - Miles Ahead Chuck Berry - After School Sessions So am I gonna include Buddy Holly And The Crickets in my own list? "Maybe baby, maybe baby...". I just need to make sure there's enough room for them at the end, as small as those little critters are... Number of albums left to review: 553 Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: 216 Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: 105 (including this one) Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more essential to me): 128
Boring
Old school rock, nothing that really jumped out at me
Okay
Not of my era, but still sounds fun today, we used to sing comedy versions of some of these in the playground as kids. "All my life, I've been kissing, her left tit cos the other ones missing, oh boy" Hilarious, I know. Interesting listen, but not something I'm likely to want to listen to again.
This album shows the big talent of Buddy Holly. He has the roll in rock'n'roll.
Better than I expected, some real catchy bits
The epitome of formulaic music isn't it? And don't give me it's 1957, Gabe Vincent made better rockabilly in the same year. Two math textbooks out of five. 📔📔
Son los de That'll Be the Day (when I'll die). Un 3.
Seminal album that definitely has every merit, but definitely feels oldie.
Doesn't hold up, but a good effort.
a short and sweet feature of old school American Graffiti pop. basic ideas of love and dance with some catchy vocals and rhythm guitar. feels kind of empty without chatty diner background noise. 3.5/5
This is the first time I’ve ever actively listened to Buddy Holly so that’s cool. “Oh Boy” has a very catchy hook and is a fun listen, even though a lot of the instrumental production is a little quiet compared to the vocals and didn’t age super well. “Maybe Baby” is also a lot of fun, the crickets’ background vocals really make the song for me. A little too many lovesick songs in the middle. Like it’s cool for a record to have a theme, but these all have very similar moods and it feels like they’re just trying to cash in on a formula. “Just like this coke, my love is gone” is a funny lyric because haha cocaine, but it may be even funnier to picture buddy holly drinking soft drinks to cope with heartbreak. Glad the run time is nice and short because this one got old fast. Cover Art: 5/10 that is a picture of the band
Hard to rate this one cuz of how old it is. At this point the songs are like a novelty which is fun to hear once in a while but I can’t really take it too seriously. Gonna give it a 3 cuz I see how it’s important for music history and hearing a song or two once in a while is fun but I wouldn’t ever listen to the whole album. I think I would just put on an oldies playlist cuz this is really before albums were meant to be a cohesive piece of work anyways. That being said, I did enjoy the album a lot and the simplicity of the songs gives off a nostalgic feeling. The reverb on it’s too late sounds cool. 👍:that’ll be the day, maybe baby, it’s too late