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Just another mediocre 70s rock album with a guy with a gravelly voice that went irrelevant over time. I’ll listen to it but I won’t love it.
Nada a ver comigo esse country
It's Rod fucking Stewart. I didn't need to listen to it to know I wouldn't like it. I listened to it. I didn't like it.
Honestly I think Rod's singing performance on this made the album easier to listen to. Musically, there were times when I didn't like the instrumentals as much, but he carried the song enough to make it bearable. I'd rate 3.5 if possible.
His voice is so annoying.
exceptionnel
This was fine. I just think some 70s rock is not for me.
i like rod stewart's music but this one has never really been it for me. it gets a lot better with his subsequent albums. this is headed in the right direction, but it mostly feels like a beta version of what makes early rod great. really the most interesting pieces here are covers and are mostly good but uninteresting. boy howdy, the cover of elton john's 'country comfort' is bland as hell.
It's fine. He's okay. Inoffensive.
Liked a few songs, but didn't love it by any means. Country Comfort and Cut Across Shorty stood out. 3/5
Great album. Some really good songs.
Muchos conocimos a Rod Steward en los 80 a partir de “Da Ya Think I’m Sexy” y lo que le siguió, pero pocos reparamos en su pasado rockero de los 70. Oyendo este disco pocos se imaginan que es un inglés su autor, ya que suena tanto del gusto americano, por sus influencias country y folk, igual que del blues. No es extraño que en EEUU le consideren uno de los suyos. Me ha gustado el protagonismo de las guitarras y la magnífica cualidad interpretativa de la áspera garganta de Rod, inimitable. Descubrimiento.
I know Rod Stewart - the hits, the raspy charm - but none of those songs are on this album. Honestly, I’m not sure why Gasoline Alley made the cut for the 1001 Albums list. It’s an album of covers, and while his voice is always distinct, there’s nothing particularly special or groundbreaking here. It just feels like “another Rod Stewart album.” That said, Gasoline Alley is often cited as the album where Stewart really began to blend folk, rock, and soul in a way that defined his early solo sound. It marked the start of his transition from Faces front-man to a solo artist with a unique identity, even if, listening today, it doesn’t fully capture the energy that made him iconic later on.
This would be awesome music if I were in a bar watching a band I’d never heard of. Buuuuuut it’s one of the most popular vocalists of the time and a crack band. In that case, pretty uninspired. I mean, why would you bother covering an Elton John masterpiece a few months after its release to make it more boring?
This one was pretty unremarkable but I didn’t mind the vibe.
Enjoyed this despite myself. Top song was Country Comfort. 3/4 depending on whether I choose to replay it later
Adequate cover versions. Nothing more.
Nothing crazy but an enjoyable listen.
It’s Rod Stewart. You know what you get. It’s fine, but nothing more. Did I need to listen to this before I die? I’m not convinced.
It's a fun album, I didn't listen to everything on this, but seems a very 70's, really down to earth and straight forward. I'm more familiar with Every Picture Tells a Story and I like it more than this, but still is a really good album of Rod. I like his approach here.
First track starts off a little bluegrassish. Kind of a cool sound. Cut Across similarly folksy bluegrass elements. I like the slide guitar on Lady Day. I'm not super familiar with Rod Stewart, and liked this album a lot more than I thought I would have. 4/5
4 What the heck is a gasoline alley
What I've learned from this list is that artists should really stop trying to cover Bob Dylan songs, unless you're Warren Zevon. Anyways, I feel like I can tolerate the singer's voice a lot more than most people on this list, but I'm also used to really out there voices. As for the music, it's an album of okay country covers. I loved the opener, but I feel like nothing quite reaches its level.
This is a weird album. No song is offensive or pleasing, but they all leave this nagging feeling that they could've been better if they were proper country, folk, rock, or even metal. But even if genres were changed it would probably not go above a 3 for me, as I doubt he'd make it past the first auditions of any tv show with that voice.
It's poorly produced and there is nothing interesting
I find it funny the hate he somehow conjures. I do tend to find middle of the road classic rock boring but for whatever reason I’m always entertained listening to Rod. His voice is unique and I enjoy the melodies he chooses. It doesn’t have to be more ground breaking than that. Enjoyable album start to finish. Rating: 4.3
2 Rods 1 Week
It was fine, just not for me.
Oye, no está nada mal, pero no es nada del otro mundo.
Oye Como Va and Black Magic Woman alone makes this a must listen album. Fantastic!
Classic Rod before disco ruined him. Great record.
He has better
Not much to say. Just extremely generic rock. It is somewhat energetic and has some variety but nothing all that exciting. This album is not bad by any means, but it’s also not good.
middnv
Quite liked it but it didn’t stand out to me very much. Nice to have on in the background but didn’t feel particularly memorable. Fav song: Gasoline Alley Least fav: You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It)
Thought this guys only personality trait was being a massive Celtic fan but turns out he can put out a tune or two as well. Really enjoyed this one funnily enough. How did his voice get so raspy when he was only like 25. Also yet to hear a cover on these albums better than the original. Minus points. Specific rating- 4.4 Fav song- gasoline alley Least fav- Jo’s lament
I really enjoyed the gravelliness of his voice. Just a great vibe. Favourite song: Country Comfort Least: Cut Across Shorty (could have been half the length quite easily)
Pure folk rock
Bluesy rock, with some country elements. Very multi-layered, with clean and mildly overdriven guitars in there. Harmonies and lines interweaving nicely. Not bad. Some gospel influences here and there, seems more 90s in places. Lady Day makes me actually enjoy country/slide guitar. Lots of nice little embellishments. Best track - Gasoline Alley 3 stars
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150626 12:01 3.5
My opinion on Rod Stewart has always been "my mom likes this guy, but that might be a Filipino thing" during my childhood. First song in and this isn't something my mom would listen to. Then again, my mom follows trends, so let's see. Overall, Rod Stewart gave a mediocre performance with this. There were some good hits, but the entirety of the album is definitely just the middle between the best album ever and not the kind of album I would ever listen to. Not sure why my mom enjoys this artist. Probably the best notable song is the album's title Gasoline Alley...which leads me to believe this album needs to stay in Gasoline alley.
the vocals physically hurt me
swinging, grooving - Rod on great voice, with really sympathetic backing which is all about the roll, as opposed to the rock.
I'm not a Rod Stewart fan. Some of the hits are ok but the rest I can do without.
Mooie, rauwe stem. Mix tussen country, blues en rock :)
No thanks mate.
I probably didn't listen intently enough. I didn't understand what was particularly interesting or enjoyable about this music.
A very good album even without any of his most played songs. 4 stars or B+.
This album is mostly covers of other people's songs, sung in an annoying, raspy voice. Why is this album even on the list? 1/5
Didn't mind this, a bitta country, a bitta rock. Mid 2s.
This was very beige - not that interesting. Yawn. Somebody needed to give Rod a losenge before he stepped up to the microphone.
Interesting voice, I get his popularity, but wasn't doing much for me. That fiddle opening Cut Across Shorty wasn't slouching though.
I could barely finish it
it all just sounds the same.....
Love me some Rod in the morning. Perfect hangover lament blues. Such rich themes and beautiful instrumentations.
Best Rod Stewart album so far
I LOVE the Faces. But I don't think this album belongs on this list. I would/will give five stars to these guys' next three releases: A Nod is as Good as a Wink / Every Picture Tells a Story / Ooh La La. On this album, the sound - that wonderfully shambolic coordinated chaos - is coming together, but the songwriting hasn't yet developed to match it. What's to come, though, is amazing.
Saw the track listing and thought well there is nothing here I've heard before. Turns out I knew the first 2 tracks. On the whole, not a bad album. Not much more to say than that, worth a 3
Whilst I’m much more inclined to like Rods early work than his later stuff, this was a load of pish. He’s now just become that drunk uncle at a wedding who thinks he can croon and fancies himself with all the pretty bridesmaids.
Rod had something back then. The songs were not as good as his time fronting the Faces, but you could hear their influence throughout this record. In other words there were a few songs which reminded me of 'Stay With Me'. But I still enjoyed it more than I should have.
3.5
Decent Rod but nowhere near his creative peak, imo. Doesn't really hit for me except for "It's All Over Now," which is fantastic.
Hard to hate, but not easy to like either. Mostly unexceptional.
Rod Stewart is cool. His albums are all equally good, just front to back. He's a model of consistency. Keep giving the people what they want, Rod.
It's okay but he really should have hired a better cover artist
Pretty good vibes on a hot sunny day, but also fairly basic classic/southern rock. 3/5
Rod Stewart's second solo album, "Gasoline Alley", is a strong mix of folk, blues, and rock that highlights his developing sound at that time. While it's not as polished as his later work, its 'rough around the edges' appeal works in its favour, which often makes it a critic's choice for lists such as this one! Of course, Stewart's signature raspy, soulful voice is central to the album's appeal. The album's stand out is the title track, an excellent song written by Stewart and Faces bandmate Ronnie Wood. The record also features five covers that showcase Stewart's ability to reinterpret other artists' work. The best of these is a powerful version of "All Over Now" with "Only a Hobo" and "You're My Girl" also being standout tracks. Gasoline Alley is a key part of the incredible streak of albums Stewart recorded, both solo and with The Faces, during the early 1970s. It stands as one of the "very good" entries in that fantastic run. I rate this album four out of five stars. Would I listen to this album again? Yes. Would I buy this album? I did. 1- "Gasoline Alley" - (5/5) 2- "It's All Over Now" - (5/5) 3- "Only a Hobo" - (5/5) 4- "My Way of Giving" - (3/5) 5- "Country Comfort" - (4/5) 6- "Cut Across Shorty" - (4/5) 7- "Lady Day" - (3/5) 8- "Jo's Lament" - (4/5) 9- "You're My Girl (I Don't Want to Discuss It)" - (5/5) Total - 38 Average - 4.22 94/1001
Rod stewart burgh!!!!
- OK, another example of why context matters: This record is released one year after Let it Bleed and 2 years before Exile on Main Street. This is Rod / The Faces (basically) at their best, a beautiful, raw even sometimes sloppy record in all the right ways. Y'all are dismissing this record way too easily .... -
I don't think I've ever listened to Rod Stewart before, despite knowing the name and being able to recognize him. I certainly haven't listened to an entire album before. This wasn't bad. Enjoyable Rock with clear lyrics.
Not bad really, lil folkier than I was expecting. Standouts: Only A Hobo, Country Comfort
Raw Rod at his best
Huh. Blues rock Rod Stewart, 1970. Rod Stewart came into my life in the “If Ya Think I’m Sexy” disco era. I didn’t realize he was a shape-shifter. Plenty of this sounds high quality for the genre, and I even liked a song or two. His scratchy voice bothers me. After 42 minutes, I was relieved when it was over.
Surprisingly not a bad album, on in the background and didn't irritate me, possibly because of the era it was from, and possibly due to the plethora of songwriters on the album
This felt really average. Nothing seems to memorable. It's not bad by any stretch, but also not great by any stretch either.
Similar to how I feel about Bob Dylan: excellently designed music with fantastic lyrics. I just wish it was sung by someone else.
Rod Stewart's early 70s sound is great: mandolin, pedal steel, 12-string guitars, his fired up, ragged and ramshackle energy and voice. Not all of these songs win me over, but the good ones are good. I hate to admit how much I like some of this, because 80s me would take that time traveling Delorean to here and now and try and run me over for it.
Rod Stewart covering classics. Wait, this is his second album? Very middle of the road album. Not a huge Rod fan, but got to give him credit for his game.
Never much of a Rod Stewart fan, but I can see why this album made the list. There are some real charmers here, especially “Country Comfort.”
Not for me. 1/5
Pretty good stuff, been meaning tobliaten to Rod Stewart and like half of these songs are good
Not for me
The man has never done much for me musically. Some catchy tunes that certainly got airplay. A lot of attention for all the skirts he chased and models he brought to bed…. kinda like the Donald Trump of Rock and Roll. All hat, no cattle. But man, you will get laid.
Cool that he being an English artists took country music and addded that spice to his album. I hate country music.
I like Rod’s voice. Works better for some songs better than others. Does he support Celtic , difficult to tell 🤔🙄
I thought the previous Rod offering on this list was alright but this one is a lot more meh!
Generally poor, including the murdering of that Stones song. His voice is awful and very painful to listen to. The album was partly saved by the last track.
It’s just not as rocking as the album which followed, which we’ve already had on the list. Which makes me wonder why this one is included as well. All a bit too slow for me, Rod is best when letting it rip. Tbh this album is saved to a 3* by ‘Cut across shorty’ and ‘You’re my girl’. The bass line on the latter particularly good, and unsurprisingly played by one of the Small Faces mates whose musicianship often save a Rod song.
I had an ex boyfriend who loved rod stewart, and he was a total moron so it’s hard for me to take this seriously. Sorry to Rod.
...is this what Rod Stewart sounds like? Huh.
3.5⭐️/5 [08.24.2025] 01.17.2026
It's definitely Rod Stewart, and definitely not his best work.
I like me some Rod Stewart but this album was kinda meh
Helt ok, lät ganska generiskt "papparock" i mina öron. Ingen lowpoint. Kanske skulle ha igång i köket någon gång
Lyrics are great but the songs are really lacking because of how few instruments they use
I found this to be pretty vanilla. Rod Stewart obviously has an iconic voice, but I feel like if you've heard him once you've heard all of his songs. None of these really stood out or have stayed with me after listening. I suppose there's a certain "honesty" in his music: no frills, just good ol' soft rock country feels. Ronnie Wood's guitar parts are good, but predictable and kind of bland. It's all well done, but nothing novel or surprising to my ears. Also, the mix on YT Music seems to not be very good, even through my good headphones. Stewart's vocals sound very quiet on most tracks, when really they should be star of the show. Not sure if this is a YT thing or if that is how it was originally mixed, but it made it less pleasurable to listen to.
This was a decent album to listen to, with the clear standout personally being 'Country Comforts'. I had of course heard of Rod Stewart, but never actually listened to a song of his consciously so this was a pleasant experience and a good testament to the benefit of this whole project. Overall, I think this will get a slightly above average rating so a 3/5.
Should you hear Rod Stewart before you die? Yes. Should you hear Gasoline Alley? I don't think so. I don't know enough about the Rod Stewart and Faces back catalogue but I'd like to believe there is an album from each that is better than this. It's not a bad album I just don't think it's a mandatory one. 2.5/5. Raising to 3.
I guess I have a bit of a soft spot for Rod Stewart. Musically I think this is pretty standard boomer rock, but the guy’s voice is just so weird and good.
I was unfamiliar with your game
He gets 3 stars for being my mom’s favorite. Not much else going on here though
Whatever
Songs that were too bland for the Faces album.
1.8 Not interesting at all. Maybe Ron was a bit controversial back in the day, shaking his ass in leather pants, but doesnt track for me now. The title track was really shitty
Gasoline Alley starts strong with the gritty title track, but some of the covers, like ‘It’s All Over Now,’ feel like filler and and breaks any momentum the record has
I do like "Every Picture Tells A Story" and I was expecting just more of that, but for some reason this album really got on my nerves. The repetitiveness of some of these songs really drives me crazy and Rod's voice only makes it worse. Not a good time.
It's All Over Now...to close to trying to replicate the Stones cover. I would still rank Grateful Dead's cover ahead of both. You're My Girl closes the album with a decent banger. Solid album.
Why is this on here? There are Rod Stewart albums that are actually good.
Didn’t care much for this. Like it was fine but nothing special
Jeff has opened huut of a new era
He sounds so old in this and it’s not super bad, u can just tell
Not a fan of Rod’s voice.
This listen confirmed by general impression of Rod Stewart: He tries VERY hard to be soulful and earnest. When he hit's the mark, it's beautiful, but when he does not - which happens more commonly - the result is some combination of boring and humorous (or "cringe," as the kids would say). I did get a nice little chuckle from "Only a Hobo," which, aside from the unfortunate title and chorus line, might be the best song on the album.
First time I've ever listened to a Rod Stewart album, and likely the last. I think I see the appeal to others, and it's certainly better than some other bands of the day, but in the end Rod is just not my jam.
Fun. Lighthearted. I listened to 2/3 of it and enjoyed it more than I anticipated
I missed the years he was decent, so I just associate with his mostly terrible 80s stuff. And Maggie May. This is probably not going into regular rotation but was a lot better than I expected.
Some pretty good songs here, but (1) Stewart's voice grates after a while, and (2) too much mandolin.
2.5/5 - I don’t think I needed to hear this, because it’s not going to open any new doors on what I think of Rod Stewart. The country-influenced rock and roll is perfectly listenable, but very little surprises here except the funky ending track. Rod sounds like Rod. Rounding down for lame album art.
I do not get this guys appeal. If disco was too gay but actual rock and roll was too complicated. If you didn't get punk but the carpenters where too wholesome? I think the music is so devoid of any emotion and his voice is so grating. Was hoping there was something on the first album that was lost in his actual hits. But nope. Just terrible rod Stewart without anything I could sing along to.
I just don't understand the appeal of Rod Stewart. I've never really cared for his raspy vocals, even though they sort of work here. The further in I listened, the more I enjoyed it, and his vocals seem to serve the bluesy rock he's putting on display here. This was serviceable, but nothing so good that I would ever considering playing this again on purpose.
This is a textbook example of nothing special. It could be my 6yo niece singing this and it would be about the same. It's just someone singing average and forgettable songs against average and forgettable music. Another filler album that just happens to be from..... yep, you guessed it - A British artist!
Fine, kind of boring. But I was back after a long day of travel and it would’ve taken a lot more than rock ballads to peak my interest.
A classic, wouldn't listen again but not bad
Ok. Came into it expecting to give 1 star, and was pleasantly surprised. 2 stars.
Great early album
I have always kind of hated Rod Stewart. The Sexy business got way out of hand. He was a more marketable raspy-voiced crooner than Tom Waits, and so he sort of stole Tom’s spotlight. (He also made Tom serious bank covering Downtown Train - a cover I actually like, even if the video is stupid.) Small Faces is cool. That AI Ozzy “tribute” he did recently is not.
3/4
It really sounds like a Faces album, which is to be expected with so many similarities and common factors. I liked the album, but then again I love the Faces. There was no killer track on here though, but no weak tracks either. I wasn't sure what to make of the cover of 'It's All Over Now' - I'm probably in a minority but I haven't heard anything better than the Valentino's original version!
the fake scot does some fake country presumably from LA.
a solid blues record with authenticity and tunes
Nothing can change my hatred for Rod Stewart. Every time his music comes on the radio, I have to turn it off. Terrible voice. Boring music. A bad person (proud of his affairs with groupies). The success of Rod Stewart (look up Guiness book record for biggest concert) shows that something is wrong with the world. And his albums being on this list is even more proof of that. 2 stars because it was not too annoying and there were some good moments when Rod was not singing.
I couldn’t really connect with this one. Rod Stewart’s voice clearly carries emotion, but something about the delivery just didn’t land for me. The whole album felt a bit dated and bland.
Pretty Eh. Didn't find it to be too interesting.
Ok
The music of 70-s, that sounds older than even that and not in a good way. Scratchy vocals, very country. I Don't Want to Discuss It instrumentals are kind of cool, but the constant reminders about being the singer's girl is not what I appreciate about early rock 'n' roll era.
no byl... byl...
I enjoy listening to Rod Stewart sometimes, but this album should not be on this list. There is nothing special or outstanding or new or innovative with this one. It's a perfectly ordinary album.
I love Rod Stewart and I’m not even embarrassed to say it.
Classic Rod.
Pretty decent
Not the Rod Stewart songs I know, but still quite fun. This gives more of a country vibe than the other songs I've heard. Still a lot of fun. Gasoline Alley starts us off with some nice twangy guitar. It's All Over Now is great, the instrument showcases towards the end are a lot of fun. Country Comfort was nice, including a good backing vocal during the chorus melding nicely with Rod's voice. Cut Across Shorty and Jo's Lament were also nice. Best song: It's All Over Now
Gravelly, passionate vocals over singer-songwriter rock
I think you had to have been there.
22/1001 :: Rod Stewart - Gasoline Alley Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ❌ Rating: 4/10 Fav Tracks: It’s All Over Now, Only A Hobo, Gasoline Alley A Rod Stewart album is definitely not something I would ever reach for and here we are… Cool thing about this album is Ronnie Wood (Rolling Stones) basically plays on every track and helped him write the title track. Ronnie also produced the album which makes me think this is almost more a Ronnie album that Rod sings on. Rod has writing credits on 3 tracks here but it’s mostly covers. In typical Rod fashion he’s out here doing song by Bobby Womack, Bob Dylan, Elton John and more. Overall the album was fine. For a Sunday morning it was neither perfect nor offensive. Lastly, the artwork is quite bad… On to the next!
7/10 Favourite: Gasoline Alley Least Favourite: Jo's Lament
## In-Depth Review: Rod Stewart's *Gasoline Alley* (1970) ### Context and Background Released on June 12, 1970, *Gasoline Alley* was Rod Stewart’s second solo album, arriving amidst his dual role as frontman for the Faces. Recorded at Morgan Studios in London with producer Lou Reizner, the album blended Stewart’s rock instincts with folk, country, and Celtic influences. Featuring Faces members Ronnie Wood (guitar/bass), Ian McLagan (keys), and Mick Waller (drums), it struck a balance between solo artistry and band collaboration . Despite modest initial success (US #27, UK #62), it laid the groundwork for his 1971 breakthrough, *Every Picture Tells a Story* . --- ### **Lyrics and Themes: Nostalgia, Regret, and Roots** *Gasoline Alley* explores introspection and vulnerability, departing from the era’s rock bravado: - **Nostalgia and Homecoming**: The title track (co-written with Wood) uses "Gasoline Alley" as a metaphor for Stewart’s working-class roots. Lines like *"Goin’ home, rollin’ home / Back where I started from"* evoke a yearning for simplicity amid fame’s chaos . - **Regret and Loss**: Stewart’s originals "Lady Day" and "Jo’s Lament" reveal raw vulnerability. In "Lady Day," he confesses, *"I get scared when I remember too much,"* while "Jo’s Lament" addresses paternal guilt: *"Now I’m not so young and I am so afraid to sleep alone"* . - **Empathy and Social Consciousness**: Covers like Dylan’s "Only a Hobo" spotlight marginalized figures. Stewart’s delivery infuses the dying hobo narrative with dignity, showcasing his "rare sensitivity for neglected truths" . - **Rural and Pastoral Life**: Elton John’s "Country Comfort" celebrates agrarian resilience (*"Old Man Grayson’s in the milk-shed / Cleaning his shotgun in the yard"*), reflecting Stewart’s folk roots . *Table: Lyrical Themes in Key Tracks* | **Track** | **Theme** | **Key Lyric** | **Type** | |-----------------------|--------------------------|---------------------------------------------------|---------------| | "Gasoline Alley" | Nostalgia/Homecoming | "Swallow up my silly country pride" | Stewart/Wood Original | | "Lady Day" | Regret/Isolation | "I get scared when I remember too much" | Stewart Original | | "Jo’s Lament" | Paternal Guilt | "Now I’m not so young and I am so afraid" | Stewart Original | | "Only a Hobo" (Dylan) | Empathy/Mortality | "As the last train leaves the station" | Cover | | "Country Comfort" | Rural Resilience | "He’s a horse-drawn man until his dying day" | Cover | --- ### **Music and Production: Rustic Alchemy** **Sound and Arrangement**: - **Folk-Rock Fusion**: Acoustic guitars, mandolin (Stanley Matthews), and fiddle dominate, creating a "rustic, unpolished" atmosphere. The title track’s Celtic-inflected melody contrasts with raucous covers like "It’s All Over Now," where McLagan’s "boozy piano" and Wood’s slide guitar fuel a "jubilant liberation" anthem . - **Vocal Mastery**: Stewart’s raspy delivery shifts from whispered fragility ("Only a Hobo") to roaring confidence ("You’re My Girl"). Critics note his ability to "upgrade" covers while honoring their essence . - **Dynamic Contrast**: The album oscillates between frenetic rockers (Small Faces’ "My Way of Giving") and melancholic ballads ("Jo’s Lament"). This eclecticism mirrors the Band’s *Music from Big Pink*, influencing Stewart’s approach . **Production Techniques**: - Recorded live with minimal overdubs, the album embodies "off-the-cuff" energy. Mobile Fidelity reissues later highlighted its "cross-stitching of acoustic instruments" and warm analog tape saturation . - *Weakness*: The closing funk-rock cover "You’re My Girl" feels tonally disjointed after the introspective second side, a sequencing misstep noted by critics . *Table: Musical Style and Personnel Contributions* | **Track** | **Genre Blend** | **Key Instrumentation** | **Personnel Highlights** | |-----------------------|--------------------------|-------------------------------------------------|--------------------------| | "Gasoline Alley" | Celtic Folk | Mandolin, 12-string guitar, slide guitar | Wood (slide), Matthews (mandolin) | | "It’s All Over Now" | Pub Rock | Boogie-woogie piano, crashing drums | McLagan (piano), Waller (drums) | | "Country Comfort" | Pastoral Folk | Piano, fiddle, high harmonies | Pete Sears (piano), Jack Reynolds (vocals) | | "Cut Across Shorty" | Rockabilly/Folk | Fiddle, dual acoustics, syncopated drums | Quittenton (acoustic guitar) | | "Lady Day" | Baroque Folk | Claw-hammer guitar, teary fiddle | Stewart (acoustic guitar) | --- ### **Themes and Artistic Vision** The album’s core tension—between **roots tradition** and **rock rebellion**—reflects Stewart’s identity: - **Return to Origins**: The title track’s longing for "Gasoline Alley" symbolizes a desire to reconcile fame with authenticity . - **Blue-Collar Romanticism**: Characters like the hobo or stubborn miller ("Country Comfort") honor overlooked lives, echoing Thoreau’s "quiet desperation" . - **Duality of Freedom/Regret**: "It’s All Over Now" celebrates liberation, while "Jo’s Lament" mourns lost connections, capturing Stewart’s "rock 'n' roll voice without compare" . --- ### **Influence and Legacy** *Gasoline Alley* reshaped Stewart’s career and 1970s rock: - **Template for Success**: Its fusion of covers and originals paved the way for *Every Picture Tells a Story*. Elton John cited Stewart’s "Country Comfort" as inspiration for his own version . - **Critical Reassessment**: Initially overshadowed, it’s now hailed as Stewart’s "most soulful" work, contrasting sharply with his later pop phase . - **Enduring Impact**: Artists like Elkie Brooks (1983 hit cover of "Gasoline Alley") and Americana acts (e.g., The Lumineers) echo its acoustic rawness . --- ### **Pros and Cons Summary** | **Aspect** | **Pros** | **Cons** | |------------------|-----------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------| | **Lyrics** | Raw vulnerability ("Jo’s Lament"); empathetic storytelling ("Only a Hobo") | Over-reliance on covers (6/9 tracks) limits originality | | **Music** | Genre-blending innovation; Wood’s "whiplash slide guitar" ; dynamic vocals | Closer "You’re My Girl" disrupts cohesion | | **Production** | Warm, "tubey magical" analog sound (Mobile Fidelity reissues) ; live energy | Some "sloppy syncopation" in drums ("It’s All Over Now") | | **Legacy** | Blueprint for 1970s singer-songwriters; Stewart’s artistic peak | Overshadowed by *Every Picture...* commercially | --- ### **Final Verdict** *Gasoline Alley* remains Rod Stewart’s most emotionally resonant work—a "warm kerosene lamp" of an album . Its strengths (lyrical candor, folk-rock alchemy, production warmth) outweigh flaws like sequencing issues, solidifying its status as a landmark where "tradition meets present" . For all Stewart’s later success, this album captures an artist "singing from the depths of his heart and soul" —a testament to the power of roots before glitz. > **Key Citation**: Rolling Stone (1970) declared it "the second volume in what I hope will be a continually expanding ‘Collected Works’ of a supremely fine artist" .
Very good album. This was apparently made before Rod Stewart decided to suck.
Dull
Not an enthusiastic listen. Yet the songs didn’t meet me in the middle, either. Did not find much I wanted to go back and listen to here.
It’s Rod Stewart but not his hits.
An old standard from our youth.
Never really been a Rod Stewart fan per se, but this one was fine enough.
More Maggie May style Rod Stewart. His second album; early sound. Not as many well known songs - like a mix of folk and soul and jazz
Feels like a shaggy walk through some 70s pub rock bar where nobody’s quite drunk and nobody’s quite impressed. The songs sort of lope along. Not terrible, not gripping. His voice has character but the songs don’t give it anything to really chew on. It’s fine. Shrugs in vinyl. Spins: 2 Playlist Additions: - Gasoline Alley - It's All Over Now - Country Comfort
The Motown sound is strong with this one.
Didn’t know one song and eh on Rod Stewart
Great early 70’s Rod Stewart
Interesting and evocative vocals, of course. None of the songs really land with me, though. The cover of “Country Comfort” is probably my favorite.
Mediocre rock n roll that is essentially a covers album The mandolin gives it a little different feel. I enjoy Rod's vocals but it's a pretty generic album.
cowboy texas vibes
Good on ya Roddy boy.
Nice and tidy album by Rod Stewart. Great voice, cool music, although not really my style. But definitely worth listening to.
completely unmemorable
classic Stewart
Fine just not exactly my vibe -2
A three if there ever was one. Fun Rod Stewart album I reckon.
The music was pretty good, but I just can't seem to get overly excited about Rod Stewart and that cheese grater voice.
This was a bit unexpected. I grew up with 80's Rod Stewart, who to my young ears was this old sleezy annoying guy singing about Maggie waking up. Hearing this young Rod playing funky bluesy type stuff and not coming off nearly so 70's sleaze, I mostly enjoyed it. Wasn't awesome but was far better than feared.
7/10 I enjoyed it well enough - some good tracks, albeit with nothing amazing
ei huonoa sanottavaa ei hyvääkään perus 1970 rock
Meh.
ok but not more
Decent writing, interesting vocalist - not bad.
When i was mid 20's i worked with a lady called Janet who was in her 60's. Janet once felt ill so went to her GP and queued to see the receptionist: when she got to the front she informed them she was having a heart attack and would like to speak to a doctor. That kind of old school lack of fuss deserves respect. On company events when we had to drive somewhere i would always take Janet in my car as neither of us could stomach the rest of the screeching harpies and also we shared a love of music from her generation like the stones and the beatles. Janet loved Rod Stewart, and to be polite i didnt complain, but I will now. This isnt something that stands out in terms of music, song writing or playing. His voice is unique and he seems to have had the right personality for pop but thats its. This is a one star album with a bonus one as a nod to Janet.
I have personal beef with Rod Stewart dating back to when I was 10. I really wanted to 1 star this It wasn't bad actually. First half was pretty enjoyable but 2nd half I was getting a bit bored, it all sounded the same 3 ⭐️
Standard soft rock. Good background music. Not great not terrible.
Nothing that really grabs you apart from You’re My Girl
Not for me
I don't know what to do with this. Is this good? Where did this come from in terms of inspiration? What year did this come out? Did this inspire other things? It's not bad sounding at all but it's just kind of sitting there. I don't know where I'd even expect to hear someone playing this. Distinctive voice that does sound good. I guess it makes sense he's a star. Is Gasoline Alley a burger chain? It feels like it should be the name of a burger chain. I wish Young Turks was on this album. That music video has a good wink and a bunch of street dancing. 2 stars.
Started questioning almost instantly if this was genuine. I couldn't guess when this came from. He sounds like he is almost doing a James Brown impression and doing a bunch of almost sounds like some other song songs. A safe album that doesn't do much.
liked it, but not my fav — it’s got a decent vibe i like it a lot, in the background
Are you there God, it’s me, Rod Stewart. Very average, not bad, I can belt it. But far from revolutionary. I just exist
I expected to dislike this, and I’m not sure what his big draw is (voice maybe?), but it wasn’t bad. Not bad Rod (2.5/5)
Another banger
Rod Stewart has reinvented himself countless times, but the best Rod Stewart is this...the earliest Rod Stewart.
This was fine, but not particularly good. It mixes folk rock and classic rock songs, but most of them feel like they lack passion, maybe because the lyrics are pretty bland.
Gasoline alley!
This was an average outing from Rod, but it’s from his early days and everyone starts from somewhere. My only takeaways were the title track and “Cut across Shorty”. That one had some great guitar, fiddle, and drum moments. I nice surprise that I’d not heard before. Rounding up for the benefit of the doubt. 2.5/5
This was a perfectly fine listen. Rod doing his thing with raspy swagger. Nothing hugely stood out, but you can tell seeds were being planted for his next effort…the much better Every Picture Tells a Story. Rod is good and I’ll never turn the dial when he struts on in.
This had a couple moments, but overall was a fairly boring one from Rod. Also, You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want to Discuss It) is a creepy/hilarious song title.
Boogie woogie. I liked it. Generally good. Nothing really stood out.
Rod Stewart doing Rod Stewart things. Not bad, not amazing. 2.75/5
This was fine. I liked the raspiness of his voice and the compositions were reasonably enjoyable to listen to. 3.5/5
It’s fine.
Great little album
Zuhause, Heidenheim, Deutschland Sehr gutes Album!
Enjoyed.
Nothing to write home about
This was such a meh album that I don't even remember listening to it. Why is he such a big deal? I dunno. Guess he has a pretty recognisable voice, but I can't for the life of me name a single track he's produced. 2/5
Soulig rock n roll från öarna. Country Comfort görs bättre av Elton. Stark 3:a, svag 4:a.
"Gasoline Alley", le deuxième album solo de Rod Stewart, sorti en 1970, est souvent éclipsé par son prédécesseur, "An Old Raincoat Won't Ever Let You Down", et son successeur, le monumental "Every Picture Tells a Story". Pourtant, cet opus offre un aperçu fascinant de l'artiste en pleine ascension, cherchant à consolider son identité musicale entre folk-rock introspectif et blues-rock rugueux. Après une première écoute, je lui attribue une note de 2 sur 5. C'est un album qui a ses moments de brillance, mais qui souffre également de quelques longueurs et d'un manque de cohésion qui l'empêchent d'accéder à une bien meilleure note. L'album s'ouvre avec la chanson-titre, "Gasoline Alley", une pièce acoustique douce-amère qui met immédiatement en avant la voix rocailleuse et pleine d'émotion de Rod Stewart. C'est une entrée en matière prometteuse, un parfait exemple de ce mélange de mélancolie et de sincérité qui caractérise ses meilleures œuvres. La présence des membres des Faces, en particulier Ron Wood à la guitare, est palpable et apporte une dynamique brute et authentique à l'ensemble. La version de "It's All Over Now" des Rolling Stones est une relecture énergique et passionnée, où Rod Stewart s'approprie le titre avec une aisance déconcertante. Sa capacité à transformer des reprises en des œuvres personnelles est déjà un de ses points forts, et cette piste en est la preuve éclatante. Cependant, l'album ne maintient pas toujours ce niveau d'intensité. Des titres comme "Lady Day" ou "Diesel" sont solides, mais manquent parfois de l'étincelle ou du développement mélodique qui les rendraient vraiment mémorables. On sent que Rod Stewart et son équipe sont encore en train d'expérimenter, de tâtonner pour trouver le juste équilibre entre les ballades acoustiques et les morceaux plus rock. La production, bien que sincère, est parfois un peu trop brute, donnant l'impression que certaines pistes auraient pu bénéficier d'un polissage supplémentaire pour révéler leur plein potentiel. Là où "Gasoline Alley" brille le plus, c'est dans sa capacité à capturer une certaine atmosphère, un sentiment de liberté et de rébellion juvénile. La voix de Rod Stewart, encore jeune et pleine de fougue, véhicule une authenticité rare. Il chante avec son cœur, sans fioritures, ce qui rend même les morceaux les plus simples attachants. La ballade folk "Jo's Lament" démontre la sensibilité et la vulnérabilité de l'artiste. C'est dans ces moments d'intimité que "Gasoline Alley" trouve sa véritable force. En fin de compte, "Gasoline Alley" est un album honnête, parfois inégal, mais indispensable pour comprendre l'évolution de Rod Stewart. Il pose les jalons de ce qui allait devenir sa marque de fabrique : un mélange unique de rock, de folk, de blues et de soul, porté par une voix inoubliable. Ce n'est pas son chef-d'œuvre, mais c'est une étape cruciale dans sa discographie, offrant des aperçus précieux de l'artiste qu'il allait devenir. Un album à écouter pour ses moments de grâce et pour la promesse d'une carrière légendaire.
An okay sounding album to me. Doesn’t reach his best tunes with Faces in my view. Rod sounds great, but it’s one of those head scratching inclusions on this list for me.
Old folksy bluesy rock. Not too bad but not as good as others.
la cosa più inoffensiva sulla faccia della terra
So. Boring.
there's some standard separating the art from the artist with rod stewart, but then there's also the british guy cosplaying as a bluesman thing that he's never quite able to shake. it's pretty good cosplay though
thankful for this album to pass in one ear and out the other
I don't get it
So so. Rod is really not my thing, but I am was OK to listen.
Never cared for Rod Stewart. Don’t know why, just don’t like him. This wasn’t bad though, but I really didn’t like his version of It’s All Over Now. It’s not as bad as I often think of him as being, but I won’t listen again. Decent enough to earn three stars, rounded up.
Standard 70’s Rod Stewart. Good to hear some licks from The Faces in the background. But he got a lot better when creating with them.
Wasn't expecting much from Rod Stewart Didn't get it either. 4/10
All Over Now was about 3 minutes too long Not really understanding why this album is on the list. It's not bad or anything, but definitely is a little ho-hum to me... ⭐⭐ seems too low and ⭐⭐⭐ seems too high. 3..?
Rod Stewart is incredible but this album is a bore.
3.5/5. You like Rod Stewart because of his music, I like him because he used to take cocaine like a suppository. We are not the same.
Rod Stewart will always get 5 stars from me. Instantly recognizable voice. Different music every time for different moods. Thank you, Rod Stewart for bringing your heart and soul.
It’s the Faces in all but name, and the Faces are aces. It’s easier to demote your opinion of a guy like Rod, given his later turns toward satin pants and cover albums for retirees, but he really was an amazing for a time.
My first experience with music was effectively just before the start of the MTV era, right around the turn of the 70s into the 80s, which means my earliest memories of Rod Stewart are Infactuation and Passion Rod (even Da Ya Think I'm Sexy). So what I heard on this album is a very different artist in certain ways. I had not found any of these songs before and this album had a pretty strong folk feel, not one of the flashy artist I am used to. A lot of this, frankly, reminded me of what I might hear on The Lonesome Jubilee album from John Mellencamp (who inexplicably is missing from this list), which is a great record. What stayed the same is Stewart's great, distinctive voice. The combination of his stellar vocals backed by a different approach (I recognize I'm the one who's not familiar with his older, less commerical stuff) makes for a very fun listen. It's far from a perfect album - It's All Over Now, very ironically, goes on for way too long - but there's a lot of great stuff on here and it's diverse enough to keep me listening. The title track and opener is a cool tune. The way his voice and the guitar compliment each other on this track is fantastic. Only a Hobo gave me a Gordon Lightfoot type of feel. The end of My Way of Giving reminded me of the beginning of Whiter Shade of Pale. Cut Across Shorty drives so well throughout that you don't realize it is 6+ minutes (unlike the afore mentioned It's All Over Now). Finally, the closer You're My Girl was a song I really enjoyed because of its great groove. What's astonishing about this album more than anything is that it didn't find a broad audience. His voice is so cool and considering that he found a lot of success just a year or two later (both solo and with Faces), it’s a bit surprising that this didn't translate commercially. As for me, I am happy to have found it this late in the game.
Much better than anticipated. I expected more ballad-type songs. I understand some may not like his voice, but I thought it worked on this album. Not really any throwaway songs.
Easy listening blues-rock. Decent production. The instruments come into frame at the right time to add to the song, which I live. Vocal delivery is authentic, but not particularly great. Song writing is a plus, with songs nicely balanced to not settle into a rut. Cut Across Shorty is a classic western and bluegrass ballad about love.
Kind of soulful and groovy. Not terrible. Too long of an album.
Lite för mycket boomer-rock för min smak
To me Rod Stewart will always be kind of kitsch. He was all over the (wrong) place when I grew up - I didn’t really like his hits that were overplayed on the radio. And this record is not even that type - it’s not very interesting. I like his contribution in The Faces much more. I appreciate that he has a distinctive voice that everybody can identify in a heartbeat, but this record is kind of dull
Favorite Track: Gasoline Alley
I liked the last song.
It's okay. I personally don't get it but sure. Good for a Saturday morning or something.
1.69. I tried to like it but it wasn't grabbing me at all. Good songs overall
Not a fan, but it's music that definitely tears apart bars full of middle-aged white people
Just okay.
Can't stand Rod Stewart. The title track "Gasoline Alley", is a dreadful start and doesn't really get any better from there. Repeated, boring, unimaginative lyrics, and vocals that are just grating from the start. All I can think of is his overplayed song "Maggie May" which makes me wonder why it's overplayed in the first place.
Could someone get this guy a glass of water?
Probably nice back in the day but doesn’t impress me overly.
Never really listened to Rod Stewart so this album really surprised me, enjoyed it a lot more than I expected to, almost got a 4.
I appreciate Stewart's career but this didn't click for me
The lyrics told a story and had meaning but the music felt like an era that wasn't for me.
Meh, fine, sounds like something my mum might enjoy.
You know something I love about Bob Dylan? The fact that being a bad singer never held him back, because he's fantastic at literally every other aspect of music. And listening to Rod Stewart is kinda like listening to Bob Dylan, except he's a mediocre songwriter, lyricist, and musician, and his voice is just as bad if not worse than Bob's.
Day507 - rod stewart and his unique voice kept my attention all the way through
Probably among the most boring albums I've gotten, with such weird mix to boot, like why did it sound like he was all the way in the back of the mix while the guitars were on the right blarring away? Just a complete meh album but made worse by those things I think, I'd rate it lower but it's more dull than it is irritating
Really enjoyable album something about his voice that clicks with me
Gasoline Alley was actually a sex move invented by Rod Stewart. It’s how Len Houmous found out his 16th wife had been cheating on him. She asked him to perform it. She didn’t realise that Rod had actually done it to Len back in 1968. 3.3 7. Lady Day
It’s Rod Stewart - which for me means it’s not great but not is it ever really that bad either. Solid without being a must own.
Jag lyssnade på en låt
I've heard of Rod Stewart, he has a distinctive voice, but could only name Maggie May as a song of his. Interesting that it's a mixture of covers and original songs. Enjoyable, I'd listen again but wouldn't seek out.
raspy voice but i like it, songs are kinda corny, keeps repeating the title of the song and i don't like it, no variety in tone between songs, overrated
🧢
Ikke noget for mig. Kedeligt.
Ikke lige så skidt som jeg frygtede. Men heller ikke særlig godt. Det fungerer bedst når det bliver blues-rocket. Det gør det desværre for sjældent
Not my thing. I can kind of appreciate his voice and it's uniqueness, but the music feels kinda cheesy and doesn't grab my attention.
Not a huge fan, I like his later works
Not his best songs, but Rod Stewart always sounds pretty good doing Americana cosplay
WTF. Maybe there are other Rod Stewart albums on this list (don't know yet), but considering his EXHAUSTIVE library, it's stupid that this was selected as one that needed to be heard. It's not. It's weak. Too weak. Complete failure by the admin.
I enjoyed this for the most part. It’s not a must listen. But it’s a good enough I guess.
This is very early Rod Stewart, before I knew who he was. Gasoline Alley is an appropriate album title, as most of the tracks are country rock themed. I listened to the original release (nine songs). So many UK artists sing about American culture and history, whereas I can’t think of any US artists who sing about British history. Well that’s neither here nor there. Overall this was acceptable and pretty good for a relatively new artist.
I know what Rod Stewart looks like, and that he was famous at some point (before my time surely), but I guess I mentally classed him as a Fabio-type (that is, not serious). So I was mildly pleasantly surprised by this. Just sounds like generic "oldies". He's got a very raspy voice, but unlike Lorde, it isn't unpleasant. Hmmmm @ me. Nevertheless! Supposedly there are multiple covers on this album, but I couldn't tell, because they are all Old and Not Famous. One that seems to be a cover is 'You're My Girl (I Don't Want to Discuss It)', which is a hilarious song title on the surface (although somewhat insidious on a second thought). Album cover looks like one of my poorly rasterized middle school artworks. Overall this gets one big "I guess".
A very good album!
Rod Stewart is just good vibes
Rod has a lot of soul. It's good. But it's not great. Not his best (or 2nd or 3rd). 3 stars.
solid
2/5
cool
Not very impressive
Forgettable
Good. Liked it. Hadn't heard many of it's songs before
I am going to go with 3, but really more like a 3.5. I thought for Rod that he sounded pretty decent.
He sounded alright better than what people want you to think
Okay so apparently lots of people hate Rod Stewart, didn't know that. Personally I liked this. Loved the layers to the strings, that sounded really good. I really liked his voice (I'm a sucker to scratchy gravely voices like Mark Lanegan). Wish it was a bit harder, or maybe more folksy, I dunno it's kinda in the middle which is fine but nothing more. The lyrics were pretty mid tbh. I'm in a good mood though so I'll be generous.
I've never really cared for Rod Stewart's voice & this album did nothing to win me over. best parts were the instruments but even they were pretty flat & 1 dimensional.
Meh. Not my jam.
I did not use a private Spotify session for this one. It was an interesting dive in to Stewarts early solo stuff as I mostly knew his work from the cheesy 80's. This album kind of reminded me of Colin Hay's current work, which I love. I think I would have like Stewart more if was more familiar with his earlier work, but that train has sailed.
I expected to not like this but it’s not as bad as would have thought based on the reviews here. The songs have a gritty feeling to them, maybe it’s mainly Rod Stewart’s voice that gives it that feeling to me but to me it works well for this album. He also covers the songs he picked here pretty well for the most part, and his original tracks are pretty decent too. I found a few songs boring here and there but nothing was bad. Overall a solid project, but not anything amazing. Favorite Tracks: Country Comfort, Lady Day, and Jo’s Lament.
roddurinn syngur slagara með sínu nefi. alveg áheyrilegt en ekki eftirminnilegt eða merkilegt.
When the album first started I thought, "well at least this doesn't sound like Cream" but then the fourth song kicked in and that's when it started sounding like Cream. The tunes are fine. The performances are fine. It's just not that interesting.
If vibes alone could get five stars, this would be there. He sounds like an absolute rascal and it's a vibe. But let's face it, some so so covers and not a ton of new ideas here. Just a pipesman singing out his soul, which is something to behold.
Gasoline Alley was a pretty uninteresting album but still a solid one nonetheless. I don't really know if there is anything that this album does differently from all of it's contemporaries as it does just sound like a generic 70s blues rock album. It certainly isn't bad though, there are quite a couple of songs with some fun guitar work and some good vocals by Roddy himself. There also wasn't a bad song here at all as they were all good while at worst being a bit forgettable. I still enjoyed my time with this album even if there isn't really anything else i can say about it so I'm just regurgitating the point i made up top at this point. Best Song: You're My Girl (I Don't Want To Discuss It) Worst Song: Lady Day
Sorry Rod, but I've still not forgiven you for your shitty cover of Downtown Train
Didn't think I'd enjoy this as much as I did.
not bad
Not as terrible as I feared. Assumed (obviously, because it's "Rod") that it would be a lot of songs about how many tall blondes he'd boffed. Instead, it's ANOTHER early 70s "white guy does something bluesy" record. Of which this list has far too many examples.
Wonderful
good
I've put it off for days. It's not as awful as I feared ... but it's not my thing. At all.
What a slog. Grandad always said never trust a man with two first names.
Sounds like a drunk scarecrow fell in love and found a guitar. Somehow, it works.
-wasnt bad, maybe would listen to some of the songs again if they came up (wouldn't skip them)
6/10
Great singer. Best unique voice. A fellow Scotsman!!! Awesome music. One of my favorite singers, no matter what the album iis.
hyvää huomenta pieni koulutyttö.. miten ei toiminut tuo single aikanaan vuonna 1964.. hyvä että seuraavan kuuden vuoden aikana alettiin laulaa kodittomista ja yhtäkäkkiä fol kero.. sankari.. ja sitten myytiin popille, myytiin sielu popin jumalalle.. god of pop.. have my soul and my love... siinä vähän lyriikkää jos haluatte tehdä folk kitararallatuksen.. baarissa lauletaan jalallalallalai jalallallallallai metsäukko.. tämänkaltainen veikko on herra rod sstewart, että tota seuraavan kerran kun henkilöstä puhutaan (ei koskaan heh, shadowed into obscurities..) niin lukekaapas tämä viesti KOVAAN ÄÄNEEN.. elämänkerta ja näin gasoline alley
another sip of luke warm water...
Tracks like "You're My Girl" make me sad to give this album a bad rating but it didn't redeem this, otherwise, tedious experience. Why do people like this guy's voice?
Very dull, nothing special, 2 stars. It was a pretty average cover band doing a strange mixture of songs from a variety of styles, all of them bad.
This must be before Rod became the sappy non-rocker. gotta give it up to early Rod. Good stuff
I used to love her but it's all over now (x36) Ah the lovely smell of naphthalene and stale air
"Over the course of his carrer, Rod Stewart has been lauded as the finest singer of his generation[...]" I read this as I was beginning to listen to the first song of this album and thought "Wow, he must've ruined his voice after all those years of singing because he sounds horrible now..." Imagine the look on my face when I found out that this was his second ever album
Who knew Rod had the raspy voice of a 85 year old all the way back in 1970? Pretty standard rock album. Easy to listen too but no real standout.
That rasp of his gets old pretty fast
Middle ground. Could do with another listen
As middle of the road as it gets. A 3 feels generous but a 2 feels harsh.
gasoline alley isch suuuper. i like mandoline sehr fest. melodie au suuper schön. it's all over now sehr komische mix sini stimm isch huere liislig? aber gitis und piano gebed alles. de britischi cöntry??? only a hobo (seit mer nüme). aber wieder d gitarre und so sind suuuper schön und er singt schono cool. country comfort sehr cool de bass het mega platz i love it. he guuuets guets album. keis füfi wells mi etz nöd uhuere begeisteret aber sehr cool und au sehr kreativ lieb wie d gitarre töned. super warm. uf you're my girl tschuttetd de bass und d gitarre au wieder uuuuhuere. recht geil. wieder seehr geile song und crazy wie nöd hauptattraktion de rod isch. sie sind huuuere funky. staaaaarchs vieri.