Gasoline Alley

A classic with Rod Stewart before he switched to pop rock in the 70s. A must listen.

Best songs: Gasoline Alley and Only a Hobo Overall OK album, grew a tad tiresome by the end honestly. You're My Girl feels like the most traditional Rod Stewart sound.

Although as sick of rod stewart on this list as I am of the who, this is probably my favorite of all of his stuff I’ve gotten on this list. I’m still not a huge fan of his voice but there were some solid blues rock type tracks on here. Not super memorable on first listen but still good.

Decent, not my favorite.

Ihan jees! Kuvittlin että Rod on ihan lällyy tahnaa mut täähän iha jytäs! 3/5

En paljoa odottanut, mutta oikeastaan ihan kiva. Toimivat instrumentaatiot ja Stewartin ääntä jaksaa ehkä just 40 minuuttia.

Melkein pääsi neloseen, sen verran pätevää rockia. Ei kuitenkaan ihan yltänyt, ehkä sen takia, että tällä listalla on aika paljon kilpailua kyseisessä kategoriassa. 3/5

I'm not even sure there will be enough room for *Every Picture Tells A Story* in my list. So, *more* room for this other LP out the year before? I highly doubt it. Musically, both albums are pretty derivative, as sweet as some of the cuts in it are. In *Gasoline Alley*, I like the title-track and the Bob Dylan cover played in a very *Astral Weeks* fashion ("Only A Hobo"). This sort of Van Morrisson-inspired instrumentation is also found in "Lady Day", but Rod Stewart's composition is not as good, as can be expected. "Cut Across Shorty* lively drive and lush violin sound good, though. And some other tracks have nice vocal hooks, but they're often... "cut short" indeed, at least before they can build up to something truly memorable. Honestly, it seems to me what we mostly have here is a great singer having fun recording "stuff". A lot of individual cuts are endearing, but it rarely goes beyond than that. There's no clear "vision" in this album. Not that all albums need to have one. But for "essential" records, it's different. Their tracklisting most often tell a very precise story. And it seems to me that the "pictures" in this Rod Stewart LP, and also the one after, are not telling a "story" that is that clear. 3/5 for the purposes of this list of "essential albums". Which translates to a 8/10 grade for more general purposes. Number of albums left to review: less than 400 (I've temporarily lost count here) Number of albums I'll include in my own list: half so far, approximately Number of albums I *might*  include: a quarter, approximately Number of albums I'll never include: another quarter (including this one, many others are more important to me)

I quite like Rod Stewart's voice here; it quite suits the material. Some of the songs on this album are pretty good. It's quite bluesy for several. A high 3.

A lot more twangy/country than I expected from Rod Stewart.

Surprisingly good. Catchy, unique, kinda weird.

Good, not great.

It's hard to imagine another artist who's spent their entire career being washed up. At lest for us American's Rod Stewart has has always had to fight to become relevant. By the time Faces had gained attention in the states, they had already given way to Stewart's solo career. Gasoline Alley doesn't pique my interest as anything special. Instead, it's the background music at some sandy beach tourist bar where all the ladies are attractive and styled for Sports Illustrated swimsuit issues. The music plays, but does it doesn't do anything to keep you entertained.

I liked Rod Stewart's "Gasoline Alley" better than the album that preceded it, "Every Picture Tells A Story." I think. "Every Picture Tells A Story" didn't really make much of an impression, but looking back on my review I wasn't a fan. And I still think of "Maggie May" every time I hear Stewart's voice. Though on "Every Picture Tells A Story" I didn't like that song as much as I thought. But I quickly forgot that impression and went back to my idealized false impression of the song. Nothing on "Gasoline Alley" gives strong impressions of any kind though. It's fine, but nothing memorable. Stewart's voice is very recognizable as always, but these songs don't stick. My favorite Rod Stewart on the list remains his work on Jeff Beck's "Truth."

Not a crooner, best when faster, more upbeat.

I don’t quite get the whole Rod Stewart thing. His voice sounds like recovering from a killer soar throat. Always. The music sounds disjointed at times, like there are 1 or 2 too many parts that distract from the rest. And the mix is way off sometimes too…like the title track, I can barely hear him. All that is to say I think there is a lost opportunity here.

Nothing special, nothing band.

Gasoline Alley - 7.5/10 It’s All Over Now - 7.5/10 Only A Hobo - 7.5/10 My Way of Giving - 7.5/10 Country Comfort - 7.5/10 Cut Across Shorty - 7.5/10 Lady Day - 7.5/10 Jo’s Lament - 7.5/10 You’re My Girl - 7.5/10 TOTAL - 67.5/90

If I had to describe this album in two words, those words would be "nothing special." This is certainly an album that exists. It's not horrible or anything, but it's not particularly interesting. The most interesting thing about this album is Rod Stewart's singing, which is interesting, but not exactly for the right reasons. I don't like it. It sounds like an elderly Chris Rock trying to be a mediocre folk artist. The other parts of this album are just kind of fine. The lyrics are okay, the instrumentation, while somewhat varied, doesn't stand out that much. This album kind of suffers from what I call "Long-Ass Song Syndrome", where an album has a fairly low song count, but most of the songs are way longer than they need to be, so the album kind of drags a bit. Think about it. Why does "Come Across Shorty" need to be 6 and half minutes long? More importantly, why is this album on the list? Rod Stewart had 10 number-one albums in the UK. Gasoline Alley was not one of them. This album has little to no cultural significance whatsoever aside from being one of the first albums of a pretty popular artist. Overall, this is a forgettable album that has no real reason to be on this list. 2/5. I sure hope the next album I get isn't another 70s rock album. EDIT: Like the Billy Bragg album that I recently revisited, I think I was a little harsh on Rod Stewart's vocals. I'm still not huge on his style, but it did grow on me through the other albums with his vocals on this list. This is still probably the weakest of the bunch, but it's not nearly as bad as I once thought. It's decent. 3/5.

#61. Rod Stewart has always been, and always will be. When our forebears climbed from the primordial ooze, there was Rod Stewart. When our great grandchildren's great grandchildren are old and grey, there Rod Stewart will be, making inoffensive music flavored music until the end of existence as we know it. 3/5: acceptable

This is a relic of the past. Yes, this album has great songs and Rob Stewart's voice and singing style are unusual, but now you can see that this is an ordinary album that does not stand out in any way

great voice but overall very slow, lyrics/songs are not exciting topics, music sorta puts me to sleep, folk music 3

like ok

Yeah sure why not? Sounded pretty good. He's got a very raspy voice. I like the bluesy almost ragtime sound to some of the tracks. Not world changing, but a nice listen

3.22. Other Stewart album quite a bit better but this is alright.

Hm

like a lot of rod stewart music, his gasoline alley is a pleasant listen. particularly, the mandolin on the title track is so calming. stewart's take on folk rock isn't as bare bones as bob dylan's, but it has a simplicity that's lovely. this album didn't feel as noteworthy or remarkable as his next album, every picture tells a story, but i had an enjoyable afternoon listening! i was struck by his voice, which isn't clean necessarily. it isn't nasal-y like dylan, or gravel-y like tom waits. i'd put his voice similar to alice cooper's: decent enough but not beautiful, holds a tune, but somehow manages to convey a tone, which makes up for any imperfections.

In trying to figure out why this album was included, I'm still left wondering. This was Stewart's sophomore solo album, as well as the foundation for his successful solo career (which would really come into play in the next album or so), but really it feels pretty unremarkable when put up against the greatest in his catalog. It's certainly listenable, and I can't deny my enjoyment of Rod Stewart's absolutely scratchy vocals, but I really just did feel pretty underwhelmed by this album. I was torn between a 2 or a 3, but I guess it's closer to a 3 on my personal scale than it is a 2, so I am going to offer it a 3, albeit a very weak 3.

Having enjoyed The Faces more than expected when they've popped up on this journey, I was also pleasantly surprised by the title track here, a lovely wistful little song. Then the Womack/Stones cover belts in and I'm resetting my expectations, not in a particularly great way. Not sure why there's a small faces song on here especially since it's just done in small faces style. Band covers own song. The opening to Cut Across Shorty was sounding refreshingly folky Led Zep but that didn't last and went straight ahead rock pretty soon. I definitely enjoyed this more than I expected to enjoy a Rod Stewart album, but it still wasn't loads.

Non male, belle canzoni

Just some solid classic rock n roll weren't it.. I don't have much more to say than that. It was pleasant enough but it didn't move me or leave a big impression. Would be a solid driving soundtrack

Pretty good. Rod Stewart has a great voice and this was fun

Yet more aggressively fine stuff from Rod

As much as I love Rod Stewart, with his easy of manner and show biz abilities, I can see why this is not his most decorated album. He is showing potential here, which he definitely reaches in the soon future. I get this may be an important listen to understand where he comes from, but I am more interested in he became to be. Good album anyways.

M'agrada molt Rod Stewart, i tinc molt respecte per la seva obra, però aquest àlbum no m'ha acabat de fer el pes. Les cançons són boniques, és un artista i l'àlbum dura exactament el que ha de durar, deixant-se escoltar molt bé, però trobo que li falta alguna cosa per ser genial.

Really good album but too many songs go on too long. Close to a four but I think a strong three is right.

I can see why Rod Stewart is a magnet for women of a certain age. There is definitely something in that husky voice that would continue to appeal to this day. A classic example of mainstream blues/roots rock that kept my interest for the majority of the album. Best: It's All Over Now Worst: Cut Across Shorty

It's okay but not really my vibe

liked it! not sure id run to relisten but for no particular reason, giving it three but wish i could give 3.5

I’ve been trying to use my album a day as an exercise in optimism and to go into each album with the excited spirit of a fan to be able to give the album the best shot it could have. I didn’t want to when I saw it was Rod Stewart though. I’ve always thought he was annoying. I’m still a little perplexed that it made the list, but I’m pleasantly surprised by how good this album is and am now willing to reconsider my position on how annoying Rod Stewart is. The first two songs were especially kick ass!

Quite enjoyed the rough and ready recording, and Rod's vocals at the height of his powers. The band (largely the Faces) are that great mixture of tight and loose, and really digging in. I like the rockier tracks particularly, with the closing 'You're My Girl (I Don't Want To Discuss It)' a favourite, despite the hackneyed and somewhat sexist lyrics.

I know this is his second album, but it feels like a debut. He’s still finding his sound, style, and groove. Personally, I don’t believe he ever did find it, but, if he did, it certainly wasn’t on this record. It feels choppy and dashed together. Lyrics are weird and jumbled and don’t flow properly. The range and instrumentation is good. So are the vocals, I suppose, if that’s what you’re into. It’s fun at best and boring at worst. Nothing exciting here, but I enjoyed most of it. 3/5

I'm not sure I would listen again. I liked some songs a lot but others I can't remember enjoying.

was pretty good wouldn’t listen through again probably

Too many covers

He's got a great voice, there is some good songwriting here, but I didn't find this all that compelling and I don't think it's necessarily aged all that well. The production seems really thin, and there's a lot of material from this time period I'd rather listen to.

Not baaaaaaad

Pretty boring and forgettable,it’s not completely awful or anything but I can only remember Cut across shorty.

Bluesmaista country rockia. Aika menevää. Paljon myös tosi folkkimaista soundia

An album of mostly covers that showcase Stewart’s raspy vocals, but also the fantastic guitar playing of Ronnie Wood. The covers are well chosen, some obscure, some contemporary, all demonstrating Stewart’s unique ability to envelope his voice around the sentimentality of a song. The handful of originals are strong in their own right, especially the title track. Not a classic, but still a good collection of tunes.

It was fine good music nothing spectacular 3/5

Really thought it would be better

rod stewart was ruined for me through his ubiquity on pop radio, but the man has charm and soul

So Rod. Very Stewart.

Decent like the other Rod Stewart album on this list. ”Just A Hobo” is a great standout however

Rod Stewarts röst var oftast som sandpapper i mina öron på denna skiva men det var annars helt kool o så

2.5

Some different yet all to recognisable sounds. Enjoyable, if you like Mr Stewart’s voice.

mezcla de roots e instinto comercial. como faces sin ronnie lane, osea sin alma + exceso de sentimentalidad. bonito sonido.

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Loved the Elton John cover. Not Rod's greatest work (that's arguably this one's follow up). This one is more of a half assed Faces album. Rod Stewart just wasn't willing to jump in the pool alone quite yet.

The best thing I can say about this is that it’s much better than the stuff he put out in the next decade. The backup band is rootsy and Rod’s compositions have a Celtic feel, which is a bit out of synch with the R&B influence of the covers.

This one is a bit decent. I like the band and most of the songs are good, not great. I just don’t like Rod Stewart. I tried with the Faces, a few of his solo albums. Something in his voice just doesn’t work for me. 5,5 out of 10

Enjoyed this much more than I expected to. I always had Rod Stewart pegged as a sort of cringy, poor imitation of Robert Plant. After listening to the full thing though, I can appreciate it for the straightforward rock it is. I was marvelling at how good the guitar playing is, then checked the credits to find that Ron Wood played on every song. Makes sense!

Alright, some Songs are quite long and exhaustive

The country album by The Faces, basically, but better than than that probably sounds. Not the most engaging collection on this list, but pleasant enough. Rod also gets a bonus ⭐ for being Scottish (or Scottish enough!)

Not bad, not good. Just sort of 'there'

-1 star for the referee whistle at the end of “It’s All Over Now” & -1 for "Only A Hobo" 3/5

Highlights: It's All Over Now, Lady Day, Gasoline Alley Leave Em's: Only a Hobo, My Way of Giving Overall Thoughts: This was my first time listening to Rod Stewart and he strikes me as a hit making artist. His really successful songs seem to be very good and there were three or so songs on the album that I thought were just that; very good. The rest of the songs really didn't stand out, nor did they have much to offer. I enjoyed that there were some slow songs (i.e. Lady Day, Jo's Lament) that served as breaks between the classic rock songs. I wish that all of the songs were on the level that he clearly demonstrated he can reach, however much of the album felt like filler. Rod's voice is raspy and unique and provides a cool sound but it doesn't contain much variation and it becomes somewhat bothersome after 45 min. I likely wouldn't search out this album again, except maybe the couple that I liked. Score Breakdown: 3.489 & 3 ->3.245

This album was ok but these were not my favorite versions of the cover tunes and the original songs didn’t really grab me. There are Rod Stewart albums that I like a lot more than this.

Stewart's voice can match any genre. You can hear it here. Folk, rock, borderline country... All goes...

Está bien pero cansa un poco. No esperaba mucho de él, pero tampoco es como que esté decepcionado. Las canciones se distinguen lo suficiente para no parecer una sola canción muy larga, cosa que me ah pasado con este genero. Lamentablemente, llegan a ser un poco más largas de lo que deberían y termina siendo algo repetitivo después de un rato. Aún así, es tolerable y definitivamente no llega a malo, por lo que le doy 3 estrellas.

L carried by that sandpaper voice for sure

I like Rod Stewart, but don't love him. None of the songs on this album were great, nor were they bad. Listened once, not sure I'll listen again.

Já já, þetta er eins og hin Rod Stewart platan. Fínt og ekkert meira en fínt. Jú, ein athugasemd til viðbótar, hvað er með þessa fáránlegu bakrödd í Country comfort, sem er mixuð alltof hátt?

6/10. PG, for pretty good

Mediocre. 5/10

The best Rod Stewart I've ever listened to, which does not mean so much actually. 3 stars

Having a broader grading scale available here on 1001 albums would be nice. "Gasoline Alley" by Rod Stewart is better than 3, but not good enough for a 4. Oh no, the first world problems. I'm sorry Rod, you're getting a 1-star rating. His voice is intriguing. As if he had a great party yesterday and now he's singing with a huge hangover.

Not quite as bad as I was anticipating, but still pretty dry. A few memorably pleasant songs but most are ;dakshf;askhfwh;awhg 5/10

This album is inoffensive but doesn’t stand out in any way. The faux country aspect is a bit puzzling but Rod Stewart had enough grit in his voice to pull it off. However, there’s just not much here.

I was surprised at how much I enjoyed the softer numbers, but overall, I still feel like Rod Stewart is pretty bland and whitewashed blues.

It's sad, I expected a lot more from Rod than rehashed songs from other people. It has all the trapping of better albums from him and better things were to come. This is average.

Classic Rod Stewart. And by Classic, I mean yawnstipating.

Early Rod Stewart (solo, with Faces, and with Jeff Beck Group) is really underrated. I feel like this isn't as strong of an album compared to some of his other early ones, but still a pretty decent album, especially for blue-eyed soul. Fun fact; the largest concert ever in the Americas was a Rod Stewart concert in 1994.

Good album. Good classic rock. Wouldn't be an everyday listen but I like it

Solid album, but nothing special to my ears. I feels like a lot of the classic/southern rock albums are blending together. I really like Rod Stewart's voice. It's talented singing meets pack a day smoker. Kinda reminds me of Brent Mydland's singing.

Love Rod Stewart's guitar sound. Its I funny that he has people from The Faces play on this album, but wanted it to be under his solo name

Rod's raspy voice is so underrated I feel like. The guitar also slaps on some of the early songs. I start to lose interest in some of these songs towards the end but overall I enjoyed it.

Compared to Every Picture Tells a Story less than 12 months later this feels weak and unfocused.

Boring ahhhh

It was OK. Better than I expected. Favorite song: Gasoline Alley

Best song - Gasoline Alley

Absolutely fine. Never been a fane of RSs voice but essentially he's got the Faces behind him. Country rock n roll with a raw sound. Unlikely to play again.

3,5

goong to give it a 3, but I really enjoyed it!

I'd say this is an okay album, but not really anything special.

3.5/5

Great album. A little less rocking than I remembered. Very much centered around folk. I think his voice works better on more rocking stuff, but this is still a very good album. Stellar cast of musicians, especially Ron Wood and Ian McLagan. 7/10

Didn't think I liked Rod Stewart, turns out I do! The bluegrass, piano, guitar, funky number shoot it up in stars, the plain rock sends it down. Hobo and Lady day are at the top for me but plenty to like on this one.

If you enjoy Rod Stewart, you will enjoy this effort as his solo debut. That being said, it doesn't have some of the polish that his more "staying" and iconic songs hold in later efforts.

I like rod stewart and this album was kinda below par with what I would expect from him. It felt pretty bluesy rock throughout most of the album. I didn’t know these were covers but that always kinda knocks the album down with less creativity. His first solo album is good and had some nice songs and some of his later albums did but this one was a blend of pretty average songs. 6.3/10

Ended up enjoying more than I thought that I would.

Perfectly serviceable rock of a homespun variety that flourished in this era. Although the electric instrumentation features, acoustic guitars, mandolins and fiddles are to the fore. Stewart's voice is the ideal match for this kind of country-ish, folk-ish music; it has a rough-hewn, woody quality that blends in nicely. The highlight for me is one of the more upbeat numbers, 'Cut Across Shorty', though the title track is done sensitively, as is 'Lady Day'. It all lands very comfortably but there's an aspect of weightlessness that hamstrings Gasoline Alley; pretty enough, but fails to leave a lasting impression.

This kind of feels like I am listening to Steven Tyler. Its a fine album, even thrilling in parts. I just think its not my thing.

Gasoline Alley calls forward, at least in tone, to Stewart’s later American Songbook recordings. If you’re a fan of his you’ll like it, if not you may find it slow going.

I am vaguely familiar with his work, I couldn’t name any of his biggest hits, but i think I could recognize them by hearing them. This is definitely not my type of music. I can understand why someone might enjoy his work, but I do not. I am willing to check out more of his music in the future.

Pretty solid rock album. Sounds really crisp production-wise.

What a voice! Again, not a go to artist of mine which made it a pleasent surprise to discover this album had none of the cheesiness is Rod Stewarts more know tracks. There are some very rocking nearly punk tracks on here along with some soulful balladeering

Country Comfort

2.5 Country rock. A bit boring overall.

He's pretty good for an old crooner

This was fine. 3.5

Rod Stewart shagged my Aunt Mary on her 40th Birthday. She says he's the worst she's ever had and gave her the clap.

I've said it once before but it bears repeating: https://youtu.be/3xPDBA2mSHI

3 I didn’t think I would like this but it’s not bad. By my fav genre though

The country style which was present in the album was easy to listen to and had some songs like country comforts which are mellow and calm with a steady blues beat

Decent. I have been a little surprised by how much I have liked the Rod Stewart albums so far. 3/5

average rod

Enjoyed the blue grass kind of feel

It’s alright I guess. Nothing exceptional. It’s a good Rod Stewart album by Rod Stewart standards.

Yeah not too much to say about this one. I've never been a massive fan of Rod Stewart. This album is just sort of what it is. There's nothing special on it. Just a collection of somewhat okay songs. FAVORITE SONGS: - Gasoline Alley - It's All Over Now 3/5

This is now the 4th (I think) album I've gotten that features Rod Stewart and it confirms my opinion of him. He just isn't that great of a vocalist. Technically he is sound, but he just doesn't have a powerful voice that is needed for these tunes. For example, on the 2nd track of the album It's All Over Now, his vocals just sound out of place on this. He should be belting out those lyrics but he doesn't and it suffers.

Before Rod,Stewart was unlistenable.

68/100: This album sounds about as good as it's album art: super grainy and hurriedly put together. A lot of the melodies are pretty nice, but the overall production quality seems shockingly low. I probably won't listen to this again, it just doesn't stand out nearly enough to be worth a second listen.

Once again the list authors confound me as to certain selections pop up on this list. I'm a big fan of what Rod did with the Faces. His early solo stuff is amazing. This album? Not even his best. Why does it belong on this list then? No major hits, no groundbreaking output that inspired future musicians. What then? From the book, the author puts more effort on the follow up to this album - Every Picture Tells a Story which is phenomenal and belongs on a list such as this. Treating an album such as this as an album that precedes and kind of lays the groundwork for a (masterpiece) is a weak handed excuse to push a work that isn't thaaaat awesome. 2.5/5.

Fun fact, Steve Jones (from the Sex Pistols) mentioned in his book he liked this album. Me, I liked a couple of songs in there a lot. Title track, Gasoline Alley is strongest of the bunch, a track I'd gladly listen to over again. I also enjoyed "It's all over now". Generally the guitar/rock sounding songs were better than the sort of folky stuff mixed in. As the album went on, and particularly the second half, felt much weaker. I didn't get much out of it. So overall feels like a mediocre album with some really great tracks thrown in. Therefore...3 stars for Mr Stewart.

3/5 ... very listenable and not any bad tunes, but idk why it's on this list. A bunch of covers, very few of which I feel have any pizzaz.

Die stem van 'm vind ik echt geweldig, maar de plaat zwalkt wat heen en weer tussen prima nummers en wat mindere broeders. Met de hakken over de sloot die 3 sterren.

Lekker plaatje

Best wel een baas, die Rod.

Die stem van Rod is gewoon top. En de liedjes zijn vriendelijk :) Prima voor de zondagmorgen. Niet heel spannend verder.

Dona la sensació que en aquesta època primerenca Stewart encara no havia solidificat la seva personalitat. Semblant al rock suat i belicós de The Faces, aquest segon disc en solitari no està entre el top dels millors discos del cantant. Malgrat això, sempre podem trobar grans moments, com la versió de 'Country Comforts' i un dels temes que passaran al seu llegat de grans èxits, 'Cut Across Shorty'. La resta és rock de batalla, poderós i amb una veu única, però no imprescindible

Hey this bar band's pretty good.

I like this one reasonably well. Rod Stewart has always been good, even if I don't seek to listen often. This collection of songs was not as familiar to me as others of his.

I went many years thinking I didn’t like Rod Stewart because I hate Sweet Caroline, and only a few years ago found out it’s actually Neil Diamond that I don’t like. Another reason I thought I didn’t like him was because I don’t like the song Mandy, but again came to realise my dislike is for Barry Manilow. So let’s give Rod his fair chance! Songs I already know: none Favourite after listening: Only A Hobo, Country Comfort Overall: 5/10 This was very middle of the road old-man-rock music. It doesn’t try anything interesting, but also doesn’t do anything terribly. It’s the kind of album where you just stop paying attention and forget you’re listening to anything. You’re not anticipating the end so so can stop listening, but at the same time you’re also not invested while listening. It’s very fitting that the main colour on the album is beige, because this album could not be more neutral. Side note, the two tracks I thought were best are covers of Bob Dylan and Elton John, so he shined brightest for me when performing music where somebody else took the wheel with the actual writing.

Mwah, not really my thing but better than I expected.

You can see the roots of Every Picture Tells a Story here. These first three records are my favourite era of Solo Rod.

A little torn here, not the biggest Rod Stewart fan...but I do like Gasoline Alley, Lady Day...and the cover of Dylan's Only a Hobo but You're My Girl feels like it wants to be on a different album.

Melancholy vibes, made me think of my mum.

Eh, is there any need to have this AND "Every Picture Tells A Story" on the list? If you're gonna have multiple Rod Stewart albums, maybe don't pick ones from consecutive years? This was fine, I guess. Didn't really grab me even with two play throughs. Fave track - "It's All Over Now"?

Rod Stewart is a good singer and his sond are good. Of this album I like "My way of giving".

Pretty good. Stewart's signature raspy vocals are great.

I would have rated almost all of the songs in this album 3 or 4 stars, with the majority being 3. Still, of the 4s, I love the rock n' roll style and the strong themes. Plus, I have a soft spot for good musicians who don't have "perfect" voices.

Mostly alright. He just makes me cringe, I can't get past that I'm afraid. Some decent stompers on there though, foot was tapping along.

It’s just amid album in my opinion nothing special or awe inspiring it’d a decent solo album but honestly I would much rather be listening to something else

Title track aside, there’s not much that stands out on this perfectly fine bluesy rock record tinged with folk. You have to really dig Stewart’s voice to love this more, though.

5/11/22

I always think of Rod Stewart as the cheesy "Da Ya Think I'm Sexy" and slightly less cheesy "Maggie May" singer, so it's always surprising to hear his more bluesy early stuff. This album isn't anything too special but it was pretty easy to listen to. 3.5 stars

I get why people like Rod Stewart but he doesn't do much for me. It's good though.

Not terrible, but pretty unremarkable.

Classic Rod

Classic Rod Stewart sound. Really solid album.

"Gasoline Alley" world almost as a companion piece of the discography of Rod Stewart band, Faces. It has contributions of almost every member in the band at the time, but the result is a little more folk and roots rock then the general Faces sound. It's a mix of Stewarts own compositions mixed with interestingly arranged covers of rock and roll classics like "It's All Over Now" and "Country Comfort". It's a competent record, as most things Stewart did at the time, but not as historical for pop music as some would sugest.

Largely forgettable, I'm sure there's a better rod Stewart album out there, his voice us very unique

Pínu pirrandi en samt gott

I always forget that there was a time when Rod Stewart was cool and not the creepy lounge lizard he eventually became. (I hope this means that) I finally understand what my grandma sees in him. 3.25

Ok, Rod's vocals are unique over the top of folky rock

No real stand out tracks, kind of like background rock music, nothing special, but not awful.

gostei mais do que eu esperava. Eu tinha um preconceito achando que era musica de veio, mas é legal! (ou eu esteja velha kkkkry)

Was ok. Some of the songs/lyrics were jammy and weird. Preferred the straight rock songs

Lost me towards the end

It was alright

Not bad but slightly boring so wouldn't put it on again.

Honestly? Nothing special. I won't run to turn it off, but I won't put it on either. Acceptable.

Musicians? Great! Rod Stewarts’ voice? Dylan-esque.

Rock country.

So classic. Love early Rod Stewart. 3/5

So schnell ich das hier abhandeln wollte, lässt sich Roddy dann doch nicht abwickeln. Wirken die meisten Songs gerade zu Anfang wie eine gute Barband am Freitag Abend, wurdest im Verlauf dann doch intensiver. Schon diese traurig-schönen langsamen Nummern („Only A Hobo“, „Country Comfort“) sind es wert, dem Album sicher noch so manches Airplay gönnen. Vor allem auf entspannt sonnige Autofahrten. Was „Cut Across Shorty“ anstellt, belegt, warum es sich manchmal lohnt, zu warten. Könner 3.1

Kurz überlegt, so beim ersten Song, ob er wohl auch mit 18 im Düsseldorf rumrannte. Oder uns wohl im weiteren Verlauf den britischen Bruce Springsteen geben will. Aber nichts davon manifestiert sich danach besonders. Statt dessen satte Produktion (die Drums und Gitarren - fantastisch aufgenommen, oder?), schöne Mischung aus stones-ig groovendem Bluesrock (Gasoline Alley (Kunststück, Ronnie Wood hört man natürlich raus) It’s all over now), Balladen, und weiterer, teilweise einfach sehr stilistischer ausgeborgt und gut abgehangener Weisheit (Country Comfort) und, ja wie soll man das nennen, prä-Americana? Mit den Eigenkompositionen gegen Ende (Lady Day, Jo‘s Lament) wurd‘s dann für meinen Geschmack bisschen zu folkig, aber dieses präzise groovende You‘re My Girl reißt auch das wieder raus. Schwankt um die 3,5 - am Ende isses Stewarts für mich an manchen Stellen leicht zu rauchig/harzig klingende Stimme, die noch höhere Weihen verhindert. Aber echt nur knapp.

Voz inconfundible para un estilo de rock suave y relajado. Toques justos de guitarra y percusión. Del estilo, aunque sin destacar de manera especial

Not bad

September 9, 2021 Not bad, but nothing too special. Jumps back and forth between some tracks I liked and some I liked less. Good instrumentation.

It was ok.

Yeah it fine, it’s fun. Won’t actively seek it out again but I would listen again

Definition of mor. Good singer like.

Solid rhythm and blues

I expected better from you Rod.

damn the alley didnt blow up shame :(((

Good first solo effort. Second album much better!

Nothing to standout for me. "Only A Hobo" was my favorite on a first listen.

Early Rod Stewart during his solo career. It was fine. Same Rod voice. Songs were fine.

Not into this era or Rod. He has some absolute bangers but none on this album unfortunately. You’re my girl is probably my favorite track on the album.

It's just solid. Some of the songwriting is excellent, some not so much. Without much surprise my favorite song ("Only a Hobo") was written by Bob Dylan. I don't think there's much to revisit here, other than "Only a Hobo", but I liked it.

(3.5)

Easy listening rock - it's Rod...

Classic Rod Stewart and 70s

Average album

My perception of Rod Stewart has always been that he makes really boring music, this album has changed that perception somewhat as I liked it much more than I expected. But still not something I'm going to come back to

Je vais me fier à l'avis d'eltrapeze qui semble avoir relevé une quantité anormale de vomi.

dommage tout ce vomi, 3/5

Better than I expected. Maybe early Rod Stewart is actually good Rod Stewart.

Favourite Song: Country Comfort

A nice arrangement of Dylan's Only a Hobo is the standout alongside Country Comforts. Hopefully there are other Rod albums in this as his has better albums.

1)4* 2)4* fun great boogie woogie piano. 3)3* 4)3* 5)3* 6)4* 7)3* 8)3* 9)4*

He's clearly a good songwriter, and the vocal style works. It's not hugely interesting but decent

Not as bad as I was expecting.

👍

Took this one in on i5 to Skamokawa and am perplexed by the heavy traffic during COVID, and how this album made it among the 1001. Perhaps I don't grasp how truly big of a number 1001 is. There must be so many albums that do folk, do folk rock, do ballads, do the James gang thing on the last track, and do it better. We're gonna see so many more British white guys doing this and doing it better. Rod himself did it much better on his next album, for which I will throw down ample stars. Only a hobo is a great song. Maybe I just get grumpy in traffic. B-

Rip roarin cum guzzlin good time

La verdad no entiendo porqué está incluido en esta lista. Soy de la idea que este men es un artista de singles y uno que otro deep cut pero no discos completos. Este disco no merece estar acá. Es desigual. Tiene unas 3 o 4 canciones bastante olvidables. Pero las otras, las que están bien, están muy bien. Es como country y blues, la voz rasposona de Rod es increíble, muy efectiva. Singular. Chido.

Pretty good.

Lots of good Rod Stewart songs I've not heard before.

Couple of decent tunes, the last one especially.

I have always enjoyed rod stewart and the faces but haven't listened through their albums much. I'm especially excited to be listening to an unknown album from 1970, an excellent year for rock albums. Immediately this sounds more like the 70's then the 60's. Which makes sence to me when I see Ronnie Wood listed on guitar. He was so important for giving the stones their sound in the early-mid 70's. The acoustic and sometimes irish folk sounding song really remind me of Led Zeppelin 3. I thought most of the fast songs sounded like 3am drunk music to stammer to. They all have that driving drum beat and piano banging away.

It's ok, decent for a bit of background but I wouldn't say there's anything stand out. Rods voice gets a bit grating

Decent rock stuff, lots of songs about women, it's ok

Nice, not too exciting.

I like better some of the other stuff by Stewart

I like a the juice. I know Rod is English but something about this feels like Americana. Great title track, final track of the album reminds me of "I'm Losing You" by the Faces. Good old fashioned guitar driven rock. Rod's raspy voice is iconic. Country Comfort had me thinking I actually like the country for a few minutes. I want to give this a four... but can't imagine revisiting this. As we dig into this I think to get a four it has to be something I'm going to come back to...

Good songs.

I'm liking this album of mostly covers way more than the first Rod Stewart record I got here.

luv rod my man

C - 4 S - 3

Wel redelijk album van rod, niet zoveel hits erop

The other side of the "oh that's where that song is from" coin: A name that's totally familiar but I don't know any of this music. I liked not just fine.

A vision for things to come with his next album but some good jams on this one

Better than I thought it would be.

Good fun, great voice.

I should listen to more rod stewart

this was a whole lot better than i expected, like it kinda rocks in a folksy bluesy way and rod stewart sounded haggard (in a good way) even back when he was like 25. i'll probably never listen to it again but 3/5 all the same lol

Just felt a bit meh to be honest. Nothing really stood out.

Kind of a boring album from Rod.

To be fair, I'm not the biggest Rod Stewart fan to begin with, but I'm really unclear on why this particular nothing of an album made the list.

Die Musik passt zum Cover...

2.5. Sir Roderick was never my favorite, personally.

Overall: 4/10 I'll never forgive whoever decided that Rod Stewart should sing for a living, I can't stand that gravelly voice. The songs on here would probably be pretty decent with a competent vocalist. Fav Song: Gasoline Alley

Was this an album I needed to hear before I die? No.

BEFORE: I was after something outside that 60s / 70s era that seems to dominate these lists. I didn't get it. I don't love Rod Stewart other than the odd single here and there - his voice is decent but he has made some terrible musical choices over the years. This does seem to be mostly covers which might be a good sign? AFTER: Rod Stewart really only has two modes - gravelly and slow or gravelly and fast. I am in no hurry to listen to this much of his music in one session again, although this was not without its high points. At least he isn't singing about his libido or attempting disco. The playing here is mostly strong, the odd over-ambitious drum-fill aside. HIGHLIGHTS: Gasoline Alley is a fine, upbeat acoustic song. Only A Hobo is well-arranged and performed, particularly the instrumental sections. The instrumental work on Cut Across Shorty is fantastic (see below for the rest). Lady Day and Jo's Lament make much better use of Stewart's vocals - maybe because he wrote them (although the latter owes a debt to Norwegian Wood). You're My Girl isn't bad, although it's an odd choice for an album closer. LOWLIGHTS: It's All Over Now is generic blues-rock that does not need to be 6 minutes long, although the guitar solo is nice enough. Whoever blew that whistle 5 minutes in should have been ejected from the studio. Country Comfort is a lesser Elton John song that can't be improved by Stewart's one-trick vocals, and Jack Reynolds' backing vocals are painfully bad - he sounds like he won a radio competition to be on the album. Stewart's oddly tuneless, over-sung vocals and howling aren't quite enough to ruin Cut Across Shorty, but it does make you wish he would just get out of the way. VERDICT: 2 stars. This is a mixed bag, and I am really not sure why this album is on this list, especially when you look at the full list and see all the amazing stuff that isn't on it. Even the best tracks on here feel inessential - 3 decent originals, some well-rendered versions of middling songs, a couple of outright trainwrecks and more gravel than an abandoned quarry.

I saw Rod Stewart and thought I knew what I was gonna get. I was wrong AND disappointed. This is early singer-songwriter Rod Stewart, and it's not very good.

Franchement c’est la même chose que me proposer une grillade au barbecue. Je vais pas refuser parce que je déteste pas, mais à vrai dire je ne m’en lèche pas les doigts.

There is probably much better in his locker than this

Was looking forward to this one as not listened to much Rod in the past. However, unsure if it was the production/mixing or something but the vocals were just NOT popping. Was not doing it for me. The tracks themselves were also unimpressive. They felt very middle of the road; like they were trying to hit as many expected tropes/pop expectations as possible without committing to one type of genre or vibe. There was nothing I would want to dance to or sing along with or just vibe with. Disappointing.

I will admit it was better and more interesting than expected. But it still wasn't particularly good or interesting.

It's not bad, but is is also not very perticular or memorable tbh...

He’s a very good musician and he performs the covers competently and some of the tracks do absolutely rock. That being said, Rod Stewart is mostly known for his voice and his songwriting so it seems bizarre to feature an album that contains very little of the latter. Could have easily died without hearing this and not regretted it (if I was capable of regret at that point which clearly I wouldn’t be, as I would be dead)

There’s quite a few songs and albums I like before he sold out with cringe songs like Hot Legs and Do Ya Think I’m sexy? Do ya? Hell no. The only decent song is Country Comfort which was written by Elton John who doesn’t much better version.

I'm not really a fan, but this isn't bad

I was hoping this would feel like he was drugged out and that the music would be great due to that. I was wrong. There isn’t much to hold on to with this album. Like maybe there’s glimpses of a Rod Stewart that didn’t end up singing suit and tie type music for our parents. I get it, artists become parent music even if they don’t want to. This isn’t far from it. It’s just soft rock and not the catchy kind.

Only played it once. Not great but ok driving music

I will be honest with y'all. This is NOT an album anyone needs to listen to, so what does it do on this list?

65

too soft for me but i can live with it

The other rod stewart album was way better

comment il est aussi connu? 2.5/5

Something tells me this is not Rod Stewart’s best album. Something also tells me it’s the only one on this list, because God forbid Neil Young and Elvis Costello not have at least 10 albums each.

just run of the mill 70s pop. nothing notable or rememberable.

whatever

it's fine I guess, but it doesn't really seem to belong on this list.

I'm not sure I recognize any of these songs by title, but I bet there are at least a few that I do actually know. Otherwise, I've never listened to this album start-to-finish. Actually, I think my initial assessment was correct: I don't recognize any of these songs. And having listened to this album, I think I know why: none of these songs are particularly interesting.

brings back a lot of memories. Used to listen to Rod back in high school. still like a lot of the songs, others not so much. really did not like the long instrumental but the first half of the album was pretty good. overall I am going to give this a 2 stars as the stuff I don't like out weighs the stuff I still like

Meh

Did I need to hear this album before I die? No. No, I did not.

I appreciate the style and liked a couple songs but his voice does get old

I do not like Rod Stewart's voice. Never have. I always feel like he is insincere. Never understood the cultish presence around him. Still, this isn't a bad album or anything so I have to give it points for that. There are a couple of tolerable tracks on here such as Lady Day and You're My Girl. Mostly on account of the instrumentation and composition. The fake hillbilly act that pervades the album is kind of noxious.

Rather forgettable and middle of the road. Rod Stewart's legacy and enduring popularity just baffles me.

I think I can imagine what it would be like to be a person who is moved by this music, but that is not, in fact, me.

Better from him

Like my annual flu jab, continued exposure to the Rod Stewart pathogen has decreased my sensitivity to his grating yet jubilant approach to cheeseball pop rock. I can even now see the appeal for those who are fans, he is an emotional, kind-hearted singer.

He's a very entertaining singer but its hard to give an album of cover songs any real props for me.

it's rod stewart

erm het is oke niet geweldig stem best goed instrumentals beetje saai

dit is een beetje goofy

Listening session: june 24th, while chilling at home during the heatwave Listened to before: no Thoughts: just really boring… Favourite track: My Way Of Giving

This is okay. The first theee songs I like; but the rest blends together and is forgettable. I can’t fault the record for its ‘generic’ sound, seeing as it was probably new at the time. I would not revisit most of the album but I liked some of what I heard.

I guess it's alright. None of the songs really struck me and the style gets kind of old to me. His singing is alright I suppose but it's something I have heard so many times that it has gotten kind of tired. Some variety to the music but not enough to keep me interested. Probably not something I would listen to again despite it being not quite terrible.

I wanted to give this a chance but i can't finish it. I feel like my brain is being sandpapered (derogatory).

Its All Over Now

This is not really near his mid 70s peak. The songs aren't there and its a bit lumpy and leaden.

I thought this was going in a cool direction at the beginning, but right around “Country Comfort” I realized my hope was in vain.

yeah idk what to tell u man its more white guy blues. its fine. he sounds like he'd been singing for hours without stopping before anyone actually started recording, i guess im kinda into that? but otherwise i don't really see (hear?) why this is on the list. tbh i was kinda expecting to see some kind of like, important context on the wiki article explaining its inclusion but it's barely a stub compared to most other albums on here. idgi.

I’m not gonna say I liked this but his voice suited the more stripped back instrumentals.

Generic witte mannen van middelbare leeftijd muziek uit de 70s Wel enorm die sound, maar het doet mij niet perse veel ofzo. Prima om naar te luisteren tijdens het eieren bakken op kamp

The opening riff on the last song is the only thing that redeems this album

It was pretty fine, but I don’t feel compelled to listen again. Stewart’s voice is unique enough but its gravelly quality can get repetitive at times; I can recognize the appeal though. These songs have the potential to come to life in a live setting, but on their recorded versions, I’m generally lukewarm. Overall a strong two. STAND-OUT SONG: “Country Comfort” HONORABLE MENTIONS: “Gasoline Alley”, “My Way of Giving”

There's something about Rod Stewart that just doesn't do it for me. I can't put my finger on it, I just felt this was sort of bland and boring for the most part.

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I love a good cover. It takes an original, adds a new artistic voice - sometimes an entire new arrangement - and you end up with something fascinating that stands on it's own. This compilation of covers isn't that. I can't tell what Rod Stewart was trying to say other than, "I like these songs! Listen to me sing them."

Det var helt fint, men blæste mig ikke væk!

I love Rod's voice, but this didn't really grab me. A couple of passable covers, but otherwise kind of forgettable. I can't help thinking there are better Rod/Faces albums to pick. 2, as it wasn't horrific.

Like a lot of Rod Stewart’s more popular stuff, but this was particularly meh

An anthology of completely forgettable songs.

Ho Hum Rod Stewart. His oater work is better. Amazing how a gruff rough voice can still croon 55 + years later... especially after all of those concerts where he had to leave the stage sick...;-)

Every Picture Tells A Story was solid — this one felt forced and encumbered.

it's fine, just not really worthy of the list. but i like Rod.

sucks sorry

Started alright but was mixxed really weirdly and got rather repetitive

Meh. I know that Rod is beloved and he's got some songs I like but this does nothing for me. He was 25 when this was released and his voice already sounds like a 65 year-old. Songs about a country boy on country roads from a guy born and raised in North London. Come on man.

Highlights: It’s All Over Now, Country Comfort and You’re My Girl (I Don’t Want To Discuss It). 2.5

Gasoline Alley needs a spark! Only two written by Rod, lots of covers. Recognize and remember It’s All Over Now (Stones) and Country Comfort (Elton), didn’t know the Dylan song Only A Hobo, but sounded like his craft a lot more than Rods. L = (1.0*s) Rod’s songs were lame. The last song Your My Girl was the only one that was any good. I’m not a fan of Rod the Bod. J = (2.1*s) Not sure that was a Must Hear, but we’ve heard a lot worse.

Have heard of Rod Stewart Have not listened to Gasoline alley Had not heard any songs of it. My folks loved Rod Stewart, surprised I'd not heard this. It's ok, pretty loose though. As I get older my appreciation of his body of work has grown. This one just didn't quite resonate with me. Ok, but not amazing. Not sure it belongs in the list.

Hey, I never got a song about a hobo before so I’ll give Rod Stewart that definitely a new perspective. I haven’t heard in a song so I guess that earns a star, but this album really did not make me wanna say hey I need to check it out more also country comfort had a nice tune and track eight was pretty good as well, but that was it again not excited to delve in two more of Rod Stewart‘s catalog so thanks for the hobo song and I’ll keep on pushing

Yeah no

I dunno if you have ever been to Red Deer. I have. Theres a real gasoline alley there, exactly what you'd imagine it is, along the most soulless and godforsaken stretch of highway in western canada. But, at least it has a Smittys. This album made a great soundtrack for that place.

This is ok. I like 3 or 4 Stewart songs but they are not on this album.

Deffo towards the bottom end of the table, but not quite bad enough to be relegated

Rod Stewart

This mf needs a strepsil Fave track: It's All Over Now

Rod got to be one of the clearest cases of distinctive voice so every track eventually sounds the same syndrome. Doesn’t help that this selection in particular has nothing interesting going on. 2.5/5