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I liked it
Nice if somewhat dated
Today was good, and I overall really enjoyed all of the songs on the album! 4/5
A great example of psychedelic rock. Grace's voice changed Jefferson Airplane for the better and the two songs she wrote became their most memorable hits.
I have a form of PTSD from We Built This City that causes me to want to dislike everything from the Jefferson franchise. So I went into this expecting some dumb hippy music. In spite of my prejudice, I actually think it’s really good.
sie het echt funny auters. song isch mega cool, seeehr sixties somebidy to love kenntmer, banger. gitarreparts sind super und d melodie au. my best friend cute, taktwechsel chunt seehr guet. today findi chli seicht aber immerno schöö. comin back to me gad au. 3/5 of a mile wie der meh upbeat denn gfalleds mer besser dcba 25 wieder seehr schöni vocal harmonies how do you feel wieder cute country feel cool jo nice white rabbit seg so ein vo ihrne hits aber finden etz nöd bsunders cool? plastic fantastic lover isch viel cooler. mega dissonant zum teil und ultra geile bass.
UHHH ich kenn nur today vo ihne, da freu ich mich s isch öppe so wienichs erwartet han aber eifach mega cooli, gmüetlichi musig ohh somebody to love kenntmer iwie au echli hä my best friend beach boys core today halt würkli en riesebamger comin back to me isch jz s erste lied wo ich so naja find aber het au sini daasiinsberechtigung 3/5 of a mile blabla findi cool het wieder chli meh pace embryonic journey recht ufd eier gange in the morning nochli bluessss UHHH GO TO HEEER die zweit hälfti het sich jz für mich chli zoge aber jz UHHH
Not something I would listen to more often, but a pretty nice listen 3/5
Some less popular tracks were meh
Again some 70s classic stuff, I'm still not sold, I'm still bored.
I think this is an iconic album that really lets us feel the particular time and place it was made.
I was pleased when I saw this album pop up today, because I’ve always had a niggling feeling that Jefferson Airplane is a band I should know a little bit more about. But in the end, I was disappointed. I’d only ever heard one track before, so the rest of it was a voyage of discovery. It turned out to be quite a dull ride. The whole thing had a clear ‘summer of love’ kind of vibe to it, but since I wasn’t around in the summer of love, that kind of vibe doesn’t hold much nostalgia for me. Having said that, there were a few tracks that I quite liked. Mainly the more upbeat, rocky numbers. And I liked some of the bluesy ones, especially ‘In the Morning’, but then I am a sucker for the twelve-bar blues. Ultimately, though, there were just too many jingly-jangly folky fluff fillers for me. Some really nice guitar work in places, like on the instrumental track, ‘Embryonic Journey’, which made it all the more strange that the guitar solos on some of the tracks sounded like they’d been played by a three year-old. ‘3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds’ is a great name for a song. I imagine that the only type of vehicle capable of doing that is a Jefferson Airplane. Unfortunately, the track didn’t live up to the name. Overall… disappointing.
So this is a known quantity, of which I’ve listened with enjoyment many times. Can’t help wondering what it could have been like if they’d thrown off the shackles of the three minute pop song and let Slicks animalistic voice, so apparent in ‘white rabbit’ roam more freely.
What an album! Defining a genre rather than genre defining I guess. Full of great psychedelic sounds, fantastic song writing and topped by Grace Slick’s (one of the best lead singer name ever?) belting vocals. Love it. This is defo one of the time/places in music I would love a time travel machine too. Five stars alll the way. Side note: Interesting fact I hadn’t twigged before. Grace Slick was also the singer of Starship of ‘we built this city’ fame. I’ll let that not influence my scoring here!
Bunch of drug taking hippies. Not as good as I remember but white rabbit is the ultimate 60s trip.
A lot of hits
Underwhelming, even though Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are two absolute bangers!!!
Songs I grew up with thanks to my dad and his amazing, eclectic musical tastes.
Some tracks are overly 60s sounding, but many of the tracks rock. Grace Slick is undeniable.
How Do You Feel about this one Today? Was it an Embryonic Journey?
white rabbit and someone to love obviously jump out, rest of the album wasn't exactly noteworthy
Ok, I'll admit it, this one grew on me over the course of the album. Glad I didn't jump out after the first song or two like I thought about doing. On the other hand, it wasn't until the first bonus track, "In the Morning", that I really took notice. I'm not sure what to think now. Four stars, I guess?
Hefði þurft meiri sýru fyrir þetta. White rabbit er frábær tónsmíði en ég er ekki tilbúinn að fyrirgefa þeim fyrir We built this city.
Margt gott. White rabbit frábært lag og somebody to love mjög skemmtilegt líka. Einum of mikil sýra hins vegar fyrir mig á köflum.
7/10
Second listen. I know it’s good and I like White Rabbit, but I just struggle to remember the rest of the album. I don’t know, none of it really seems as impactful or as interesting as White Rabbit.
I'm generally not an Airplane fan, but surprisingly really enjoyed almost every cut on this album. New appreciation??
Bluesy and psychedelic. I loved it.
I do really love this album. I want to give it 5/5 but anything not voiced specifically by Grace Slick is a snooze. Lyric free tracks like Embryonic journey are doooope. Ahhh but the cultural influence is just so high - this has to weigh it higher, right? 4.5
Well more of a realistic pillow . Its by good luck that I didn't fall asleep listening to this.
Definitely heard of these guys. Listened to their stuff but never heard a full album. This is such a classic album. Love the vibes.
i can’t even make a fun little joke about this. this is quite literally just gorgeous. the world that they created in this album is fucking insane i absolutely love this. This is real music
i most definitely leaned more towards the chiller songs on this album. i really liked when the guitar was pushed forward in some songs. comin' back to me, i think is my favorite as of right now, for example. how do you feel is a vibe like okay im ridin and shit. embryonic journey is a fun listen guitar like ooo where we going.
Excellent album with four stand out tracks.
Classic. Never gone out of my way to listen to them, or a whole album, but I like this one. Some classic tracks on here.
Peace and love, man! ✌️☮️🌻🌈
Jefferson Airplane’s Surrealistic Pillow feels like a fever dream. The psychedelics feel very forward, and direct. That being said, I mostly enjoyed this album. I feel the core rock elements were a bit off, but some tracks fared better than the rest. Somebody to Love, for instance, was a great song with awesome production and vocals. Today was also great. I feel like if they made a more decisive approach, to either rock or psyche rock, it would have been a much better and repayable album. All in all, Surrealistic Pillow is a good album. Best Song: Somebody to Love Worst Song: White Rabbit
if psychadelic is your thing than look no further, otherwise I didnt find too much to keep me listening or wanting more. Worth a listen at least
It’s a trip and there’s lots of good songs on here. It gets a little long but overall it’s a fine listen
Cool psychedelic folk album with some very iconic tunes
3.5/5
Great example of 60s rock. Grace Slick is amazing!
Good songs overall but lacks cohesiveness as an album. The group never really coalesced into a whole that was greater than its parts.
3/5
I love the psychedelic 60s. Grace Slick's vocals on Somebody to Love is iconic & powerful. This was a nice break from what I normally listen to.
There are some classics on this one that I'll never tire of hearing. The rest of the album was alright. 3.5
A cool, flower-power, psychedelic adventure. "Somebody to Love," "Embryonic Journey," and "White Rabbit." The song with the female vocalist are way better than the others.
A peak of this style. Somebody To Love is a real hit. The back half falls off for me into that noodling 60s stuff that i generally don't jive with. White Rabbit is iconic.
Super fun
older than i thought it would be
Great album.
What a great album. Classics like White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are truly good. Embryonic Journey is so prevalent in media and its a surreal sound that you want to be immersed in. Found a new Jefferson Airplane favorite, Today. Fantastic song that you could play on repeat. Comin' Back to Me is good as well. Will definitely be listening to this album again.
Good
Overall a pretty good album with a couple of classic songs (Somebody to Love, White Rabbit). Very listenable with a good variety of styles and with different vocalists. Still can only give it a 3 rating.
i'm a huge fan of 60s psych, and this is a cornerstone album in that genre. i used to have a kneejerk reaction to not like this album because it was forced by my boomer parents down my throat but after falling in love with so many of their contemporaries' music, i have come back around on this one. the songwriting is great and the production sounds great for an album from 1967 - when 'hi-fi' as it currently stands was a distant dream. i still can't believe how good and clean 'embryonic journey' sounds for something recorded in this era - it honestly sounds like it was recorded a decade later. grace slick's vocals on this are iconic. it is a really great package altother. and although i still want to have a kneejerk reaction to this one, i have to admit, it's a classic and important album for a reason.
More folksy overall than I'd expected. No real standouts other than the two hits we all already know by heart.
Definitely see the psych rock influences. All the songs are super good, but some feel a little disjointed
White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are classics, but the rest of the album is middling 60's psychedelic rock.
Grace Slick brings her sense of poetry and fantastic voice to a great set of players - greatness will follow and eventually produce Hot Tuna. There are at least five great songs here and hardly a dead spot.
Good rock band.
3*
Cracker. Seminal. One of the better psychedelic rock I've found. Nice. Very enjoyable. Other reviews I have read are also enjoyable. I've never known some music I greatly enjoyed, was them all along. 4/5
It’s fine Woodstock core rock n roll, the album definitely gets boosted from the acid song
Pretty decent music to chill to, second half was better than the first.
Definitely not bad. Just don’t think I was in the mood for hippy music. High 2 almost 3
Not the worst of that genre of music we’ve been hearing
Great psychedelic folk that stands up well what with having some great songs and all that.
Grace Slick...man...what a 60s icon!
Some good
some bangers are there
A bit dull
I think these guys created psychedelic rock or atleast perfected it, they don’t get lost in the music but stay clear to it and the story. Favorite: somebody to love Least favorite: D. C. B. A. 25 4.3/5
Beautiful music. Banger tracks.
When the female vocalist comes in it is super.
A mix of hopeful and somber, I had never listened to these guys much – but they make some smooth classic music.
Peak 70s
A few good songs, but mid at best overall.
once again sounds like every other 60s album on here
A few good songs. Typical of the late 60's. Some trippy songs on here.
Nicht meine Zeit. Aber sicher ein Meilenstein der Musikgeschichte.
This album epitomizes the Summer of Love. Messy at times, it's psychedelic and heartfelt.
Somebody to love and in the morning were great. There were a few other good songs but I won't revisit most of this album.
Surprisingly good it had two hits
Old School Psych classic
Although I like psychedelic rock, this album is mostly too hippie for me. It smells too much like flower children. And yet it was nice to hear 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love' again. In the Morning' is great blues. 3/5
Folk rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock. Somebody to Love.
I prefer We Built This City
I've heard of this album many times, cause it is an essential composure of the hippie sound track, the summer of love and the San Franscisco sound. Lead by the acid queen herself Grace Slick one of the best female frontman of all times. Beside two songs: Somebody to love and Whte rabbit i havent listen to the others songs. The song aree mainly about the classical psychedelic thems: drugs experimentation, critics of the american society, love and fantasy. Musicaly its show onfluences from the undegrorund osycxehdelic scene they were comminbg from, but also more mainstream pop rock act like the Beatles and folk rock/psychedlic us artists like the Byrds or the Mamas and the papas. My Best friend really could have been a 60's british invasion song White rabbit is my favoriute, with a clear allusion to Alice in wonderland and proably a psycehdelic dream/drug, the music and the way the song is tell is purely magic. How do you feel is also pop influenced but still with the psuchedelic instruments and vocals harmony like the Byrds. Embrionyc Journey is an instrumental track, with a cool folk guitar work. The others are a bit forgetable to be honnest I understand why this album is influencial, but there is a reason why we remerber the Doors, Jimi Hendrix or pets sounds, is the depth of those album, and this one lack even compare to the Byrds so its not bad but not as impactfull as i would tought
An absolute classic of the San Francisco psychedelic scene and the summer of love. A handful of standout tracks really make this album shine. 'Someone to Love' has an intensity rarely heard in the genre. 'Embrionic Journey' feels like a destined journey across the country. 'White Rabbit' is the tribute to Alice in Wonderland that we all needed, whether we knew it or not. Truthfully, a few tracks are kind of forgettable but the hits more than make up for them.
A couple of bangers on here, but the rest is pretty solid too. Also nice to hear an album from he era that isn’t another cookie cutter blues-rock product.
Lots of gems on this one between the two big hits. Easy to pick out the songs Jorma and Jack wrote. Solid early San Fran sound. 3.5
Iconic 60s album
relisten. one of the greatest and probably most underrated albums of the entire 60s. so many absolute bangers. still cant believe they put she has funny cars, somebody to love, today, white rabbit and plastic fantastic lover on the same album.
Perfectly fine record, but nothing really clicked for me, sorry.
Somebody to Love is the only song I previously knew from this album.The rest of the album is quite boring.
klassik
I’m incredibly shocked by how much I enjoy this. It’s poppy enough to keep my ears tuned in, even when I tune out during the more verbose, winding psychedelic guitar parts. I’m also not a fan of when they get super quiet and folky, either, as those moments feel too subdued. The stereo mixing doesn’t do the pop sensibilities justice, unfortunately, but a good song is still a good song. Still, all these elements are small issues, and are mostly kept to a minimum on this record in favor of bright hooks and tight 3-minute song structures. And that’s why it wins me over – the annoying psych moments are never allowed to overpower what’s really just a good pop album with an aesthetic. Honestly, if I’d gone into this blind without knowing the history of the San Francisco scene, I don’t know if I’d even consider this a full-on psychedelic rock album, and that’s a benefit in my opinion. More positive toward a 3.5 with this.
Good album, though I might be influenced by the popular songs from this. Ultimately don’t think I’ll listen to the entirety of this again
Very ahead of their time; surprisingly great. Favorite Tracks: Today, Somebody to Love
More jangly and less hippy than expected.
Por escuchar.
Surrealistic Pillow Hmmm. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are, rightfully, enduringly great 60s songs. Maybe a bit overfamiliar but undoubtedly great. The rest I’m not so sure about. I liked Today and I liked a lot of the folky elements and I like Grace Slick’s lead and harmony vocals a lot, however the rest of the songs were very forgettable in a kind of generic mid late 60s style way. Perhaps it’s the lyrics and perhaps it’s the production but nothing really grabbed my attention or seemed that interesting. I wanted to like it more on the basis of the two big songs, and I do like a lot of that mi late 70s San Francisco music, but the more I hear these types of albums the more I realise a good compilation of all these bands is the best thing to listen to ⭐️⭐️
Früher Prog-Rock, noch unspektakulär 3/5
Feeeeed your headdddddddddddddd. Arguably the best psychedelic group of this era? Great album
This is really an album of two songs. Two of the best songs ever, mind you, but two songs nonetheless. The rest is okay but a bit dated.
Some sweet folk rock. There were a few songs that were a little too slow but that was matches with a few songs that absolutely kicked ass. Overall a solid album.
although it's not my go-to genre, I really enjoyed this album! loved hearing the difference of production
This should be truth or dare style. Maybe a David Goggins challenge or the album of the day.
Somewhat inconsistent album, and sometimes to hippy-ish. But the standout tracks are really amazing. I love the poetry of Today and particularly of Comin Back to Me, just beautiful songwriting. As well as the power of Grace Slick and catchiness of Somebody to Love. Interesting production choices too, what an insane amount of reverb on the drums. Sounds like someone is playing far in the distance. The band plays well, has two very good singers (who compliment each other perfectly) and the songwriting is at times amazing. That trascends any weaknessess the album may have
embryonic journey is a goddamn beautiful song
fun hippie shit
Never listened to this album. Opening track is great. Great album. Super solid songs.
Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are cool. You need drugs for the rest I guess.
No question Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are hall of fame rock classics. This makes me laugh when it shifts from Somebody to Love to My Best Friend, the two songs couldn't be more different. And it is so noticeable how mediocre this band feels without Grace Slick. Pretty wild too that, after listening, those are basically the two songs she is highlighted on. Listening to this has made me like this band less. Just the annoyance that these mediocre white male rock bands flooding the market when there are other people far more interesting than them out there but the support only goes to those same boring people. Look, I feel like I'm required to give this album a three but with all these revelations, I need to make a statement.
Here's a big one, a classic I've been waiting to see on here for a while. I know that these guys, and this album in particular, made a big splash in the '60s psych rock scene. There are two big hits on here I knew, and they're pretty different. "Somebody to Love" is a pretty cut and dry rock anthem, and then "White Rabbit" is a sort of horrifying acid trip kind of song, which I'll always remember from The Game with Michael Douglas. Some great stuff on here, and it's obviously a cut above some of the more generic, cut and paste psych rock albums we've had. Not sure why but that genre is otherwise overrepresented on this list. This one's great though, and deserves its place! Favorite tracks: White Rabbit, Somebody to Love, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, DCBA 25, Embryonic Journey, Go to Her. Album art: It's a very unassuming, black and white band photo. You get a sense that these guys are weird, just because of the funny poses and faces. One guy turned to the side, one guy blocking his eye, just quirky stuff. The font for the title is cool, and yeah, the title itself suggests psychedelia when nothing else here really does. 4/5
Another bland "classic/alt/psychedelic rock with a touch of country" albums to throw on the pile. I just finished this album but cannot pick out any musical ideas or moments that I heard; completely forgettable.
Boogie Pimps did Somebody to Love better. White Rabbit is a total slammer, but the rest is easily forgettable. I wanted to like this album more than I did.
Not as good as I remember, but pretty good
Pretty good! Needed more Grace Slick on vocals. Wild to think that this is the same band that later goes on to make what is widely viewed to be one of the worst songs of all time, “We Built This City”
Dull…only listened to first few tracks
I've never been in the mood for this album. I respect it and REALLY like Somebody to Love, but that's all.
Trash. First two songs were a tease and then it’s just some whiny acoustic garbage until white rabbit and white rabbit is literally like a 45 second song and then more trash so nice try guys.
Couple of must hear classics. Didn't care for the rest.
Sounds almost as fresh and out there now as it did back then. 4.8
Groovy. Favorite Tracks: - She Has Funny Cars - Somebody to Love - 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds - D. C. B. A.-25 - Embryonic Journey - White Rabbit - Go to Her
Classic for a reason.
listened 1x, enjoyed. 3.7/5
Pretty good. I liked most of it. Some good stuff Good 3
Two slapping bangers and an array of decent hippie rock. 7/10
Onhan tämä hippien metkuja, mutta ai että miten hyviä metkuja ne onkaan! Kestää aikaa ja aina jaksaa kuunnella. Helkkarin hieno! 5/5
Tätä en ollut alusta loppuun kuunnellutkaan, mutta olihan hyvä!
Raikas tuulahdus 60-luvulta. 4/5
This is a time capsule to the late 60s psychedelic, hippy era. It transports you back to that time, yet hasn't aged a day. This album still sounds incredible, with awesome vocals, especially from Grace Slick, great songwriting, instrumentation and innovative production. Another album I wish I could visit in my hypothetic time machine.
it’s some fun
Mit dieser Musik bin ich aufgewachsen.
Hippies rock maaaaan
A classic album, right? I know, but I'm not sure it's aged very well. Some of the riffs, lyrics, and arrangements just feel a little too groovy hippy trippy for my taste. On the other hand, the band was a reflection of a scene happening out here on the west coast and I'm sure for a lot of people, the Airplane nailed the moment.
Yes, good. I don't think this album will ever mean as much to me as it does for others. White Rabbit is a trippy masterpiece, of course.
I get why this is on here, but apart from White Rabbit and Somebody to Love, I've always found the rest of it boring. I guess you just had to be there (and probably on acid)!
Psychedelic Rock is not my cup of tea. White rabbit is memorable.
I really liked this! I play listed several, like Today.
This was a fight for me between a 3 and a 4. Ultimately I had to decide what I thought of the tracks that didn't have Grace Slick doing vocals, because every track featuring her was a 5. You could have called it "a bunch of meh stuff to break up the Slick Show" and I would have no argument for that. I settled on 4, the rest of the tracks were kind of part of that era that does't do anything for me but I don't hate it either. 3/5 no Grace Slick 5/5 Grace in it
I actually enjoyed it after previously claiming I wasn’t a huge JA fan.
Caught me in the right mood. Lots of catchy tunes, liked the bluesy bit.
I didn’t realize how much my RNG was holding out on classic 60’s albums until this month (every 2nd album has been from the 1960s so far) HL: “She Has Funny Cars”, “Somebody to Love”, “Today”, “Coming Back to Me”, “Embryonic Journey”, “White Rabbit”
Never heard of them but knew a few songs and loved this album
Decent album overall. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are both great songs, but a little overplayed for me.
A lot of these classic rock records end up feeling very meh to me, and this one is no exception. Some good songs that don’t linger mixed with definite classics, but I would rather crank up the Monkees than listen again.
Not sure what to say. I just might have been in a bad mood for this listen, but I feel like I just listened to an entire album because White Rabbit is on it.
I think we've got a hit here, boys. Surrealistic Pillow is something pretty special. All tracks on the album are great in some way or another, with very convincing hooks and a couple of excellent singles (Somebody To Love, White Rabbit). The opening track is killer, being both energetic and psychedelic, setting the mood for the rest of the album and for the Summer of Love as a whole. Embryonic Journey is an unexpected instrumental gem, featuring intermingling elements of classical, rock, and folk music. Go To Her, How Do You Feel, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds... Just great. A really well constructed setlist with equally well constructed songs. The vibe here is also pretty darn brilliant, if a little dated. Jefferson Airplane perfectly capture the year of 1967 in pop/rock, in all its colourful-yet-dark, flourishy, crazy, psychedelic glory – more so than any other band, even the Beatles. In fact, there's a definite chance that the two bands played off each other during the latter's Revolver- and Sgt Pepper-eras. Key tracks: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, White Rabbit
Before taking part in this generator, a lot of my experience with 60's music didn't go much outside The Beatles. Sure, I also have had dips into Led Zeppelin, Jimi Hendrix, Pink Floyd and The Monkees and so on, but never a true step into **the** stereotypical sound of the decade—hippie psychedelia. The closest I'd gotten before now was Frank Zappa's satire of the sub-culture on WE'RE ONLY IN IT FOR THE MONEY. So as a first dip into the sound of San Fransico's Haight Street... Hey, I dig it. Outside of "Somebody To Love" and "White Rabbit", this is pretty much exactly what I'd imagine hippie psychedlia would sound like, and it turns out I like it a lot. The singles, of course, are just the little extra pinch of sugar on the LSD. Y'know, that's already on top of the sugar cube. Or something—I'unno, 60's drugs. Should I even be mentioning that stuff in the presence of "White Rabbit"? Big shout outs to THE MATRIX RESURRECTIONS for first tipping me off to that song, by the way. Amazing shit.
Psychedelic rock just has a certain energy to it, and this album is no exception.
It’s another 3.5 that I think I’m gonna round up to a 4. It’s just a really solid album to me – I don’t think there’s a bad song on here, just a few repetitive ones where either the lyrics don’t really do enough or the instrumentation stays a bit too grounded, but I liked a lot of this. Really fun guitar, some occasionally cool vocal melodies, and ultimately, just a really good sounding album that sometimes escapes my sensibilities, but still feels nice to listen to. White Rabbit should have been longer.
vibey into rock and roll - liked the first half more than the second half
“Go to Her” was enjoyable, “come back baby” was nice too, upbeat blues. “Somebody to Love” is the hit single that still plays today.
Great psychedelic rock. I knew Somebody to Love and White Rabbit of course, but the rest of the album had some other good tracks with a nice sound.
bra greier
- Jefferson Airplane ist einfach Psychadelic auf der Königsstufe - Die haben einen unverkennbaren und eigenen Stil und Sound, der mir immer ein bisschen das Gefühl gibt, ich würde mich jetzt gern auf eine kuschelige Decke legen, Mushrooms essen und mich meinen Halluzinantionen hingeben - Das Album ist super stringent - Die Aufnahme könnte an der ein oder anderen Stelle (wie bei so manchen Psychadelic Bands) schon etwas mehr technische Qualität vertragen, aber geschenkt - Wäre mein Lieblings Jefferson Airplane Song „Volonteers“, mit dem ich mich damals in die Band verliebt habe, auch noch auf dem Album wäre es sicher nah an der 5/5 Rating: 4,5/5
- Geieeeeeeeel - Gibt wenig Alben, die für mich authentischer und charakteristischer eine bestimme musikalische Zeit repräsentieren als dieses. - Neben den absoluten Bangern White Rabbit und Somebody to Love, steckt dies Platte aber auch noch voller anderer toller Songs wie Today, Embryonic Journey, Coming Back to Me. Für mich persönlich gibt es keinen schwachen Track auf dem Album, wenn auch manche, die vielleicht einen Schnuff zu kitschig sind. - Ich LIEBE die Stimme von Grace Slick. absolut ikonisch und prägend für kommenden psychedelic, prog, stoner rock. 4,75/5
Entspanntes Album, wobei viele Songs etwas hinter den absoluten Hits zurückfallen. Allerdings ist es als Ganzes einfach stimmig und macht Laune. Somebody to Love ist ein absolut kranker Ohrwurm und White Rabbit macht Bock mal wieder Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas) zu schauen.
8/10
It was not bad, surprised I recognised some of the songs
Sounds fantastic, of its time but somehow not dated. Grace Slick should sing all the songs.
Better than expected
Has some real bangers, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" which are both unfortunately under 3 minutes long. Wasn't as into the slower, more acoustic stuff but the album really thrived when there was more energy putting the rock in folk rock.
Cosmic psychedelic fun. I can't fault this
‘Surrealistic Pillow’ is very good, and one of the better psychedelic records from 67’ that I’ve come across, much better in fact than the album cover suggests. Lots of good songs on here, ‘White Rabbit’ being the best, but ‘Somebody To Love’, ‘Today’, ‘Comin’ Back To Me’ and ‘Plastic Fantastic Lover’ are also key picks. But really, the whole album is good and it’s beautifully sequenced with a nice balance of slow and up-tempo tracks. This has aged nicely and is a must listen.
#11 Jefferson Airplane - Surrealistic Pillow (1967) Psychedelic Rock Folk Rock, Acid Rock, Psychedelic Pop Ha, cool album. Hopefully these guys don't completely sell out and turn themselves into embarassments... right? Right? Favourite Tracks: Somebody to Love, My Best Friend, Today Least Favourite Track: D. C. B. A. 25
Un muy buen álbum de rock psicodélico. Sin duda, la mejor pista de todo el LP es "Somebody to love". Si bien el trabajo de Jefferson Airplane es bastante consistente y sus composiciones son interesantes, la arenosa y difuminada producción le juega bastante en contra a este disco. La experiencia general es muy plana. De todas formas, lo recomiendo para cualquiera que quiera adentrarse en la psicodelia de los '70s.
Listened to the original version ending with Plastic Fantastic Lover. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are the big songs, but I also like the quiet, pretty riffs in tracks like Today and Comin' Back to Me.
favourite: she has funny cars, somebody to love, white rabbit, go to her least favourite: today, jpp mc step b blues the songs are good, there's nothing really "bad" about it, but nothing amazing about it either white rabbit is the best song by far the fake stereo they used was kind of distracting, should have just listened to it in mono mayb 7/10
Great folk rock mixed with psychedelic and blues elements. The lyrics definitely feel very much fitting of its counterculture roots. Does feel little bloated and some of these more minimal tracks are kind of boring to be honest.
Bears similarities to Pink Floyd. But this is a little more mainstream sounding than piper at the gates of dawn.
Aside from the singles, pretty average for me.
Grace Slick made the difference. Her powerful vocal performance in "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" is outstanding. Besides that, the usual 60s psychedelic rock, nothing notable.
There's the 2 obvious hits on here, that I do enjoy. Everything after that not my cupatea. Will I listen to again: 5%
transports you to Woodstock or something. Hippy love!!
# Playlist track - White Rabbit # Notes - I knew some of the songs from compilation albums, but didn't listen to it before. - This is ALL over the place. They've tried their hand at pretty much every rhythm and style they could fit in this album. - Lot's of great gems, but a few also fall short. - Grace Slick really shines on the vocals, huh. Both White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are just amazing. - Also cool to listen to this version of "Plastic Fantastic Lover"! I only knew the version from "In Concert" and I assumed it was the only one. It's still my favorite, tho. They are called "Jefferson Starship" at that moment?
Na ja, auch 70er. Einzig Somebody to love hat sich eingeprägt über die letzten Jahrzente
Probably their best album but just not my favorite group.
Liked Songs Somebody to Love Today Comin' Back to Me White Rabbit
A fun album, nothing super super outstanding but overall very enjoyable listen. Standout tracks White Rabbit, Someone To Love and Embryonic Journey.
4-4.5
Somebody to love! Everything else just is the same mood.
Quite good album! Catchy 60s psychedelic rock with a couple of really good songs (Somebody to Love, White Rabbit, Go to Her) and only one really awful song (In the Morning). Almost a 4, but the strong songs didn’t quite make up for the 10 okay ones
Rock, Beat. 1967 -> 3
Eh.
Classic album
Sooo… this record sounds and feels ancient. You can tell why it was so influential as it literally gave birth to psychedelic vibes in rock music. Furthermore, the melodies in how do you feel have almost dreampop-ish vibe and the chords in embryonic journey sound like they were pulled from some random country song. White Rabbit is incredibly overrated and I don’t get its appeal, though I understand it’s importance. The last track was interesting and sounded ahead of its time. I did not enjoy the album at all however and don’t intend to listen to it ever again.
Toffe hippiemuziek met samenzang en psychedelische randjes. Ook dit blijft meer dan 50 jaar na dato leuk. Niet teveel kijken naar de puisterige melkmuilen op de lelijke roze hoes, maar je laten meevoeren door de walmen van wierook en geestverruimende middelen.
Somebody to Love en het nog veel betere White Rabbit samen op één single. Gedateerd, maar geweldig. Dus hier had ik zin in. Het album is echter veel gevarieerder. Natuurlijk een kwaliteit, maar ik had nou net zin in meer van de Slicks. Helaas horen we de stem van Grace verder alleen nog op de achtergrond terug. In plaats daarvan horen we vaak wat meer ingetogen platen. Een nummer als Today heeft nog wel kwaliteit, maar een nummer als How Do You Feel is alleen maar saai. En dan staat ook nog My Best Friend op het album, een draak van een Beatles-nummer.
Nadat het originele album klaar was, liet ik youtube nog even doordraaien en kreeg ik nog wat extra nummers voorgeschoteld van de 2003 reissue bonus tracks. En daar zat nog een lekker bluesnummertje bij, toch altijd fijn. Verder draait dit album natuurlijk om de 2 evergreens Somebody to Love en White Rabbit, beide niet geheel toevallig door Grace Slick gezongen en door haar of haar zwager geschreven. Ze zijn ook overduidelijk anders dan de rest, bombastisch met Somebody to Love en bezwerend met White Rabbit, en qua kwaliteit ook echt een stuk beter. De rest van het album heeft ook wel iets psychedelisch over zich, maar minder uitgesproken. Het is meer alsof de sekte van Charles Manson ingetogen folkrock speelt, met de akoestische gitaar rond het kampvuur trippend met du pain, du vin en du joint, intussen broedend op de volgende moord. Prima plaatje verder, maar hierna was de inspiratie op geloof ik, want het vervolg met Jefferson Starship en Starship maakte vooral jaren 80 reut. Ze gingen van de trippende LSD en paddo's keihard door naar de cocaine zeg maar. Dit is verder typisch een 3.5, dus maandagochtend nog maar een keer geluisterd voor het definitieve verdict. Het feit dat er af en toe lekker gitaar wordt gespeeld, tussen het harmonieuze sektegezang door, maakt dat ik hem gewoon lekker laat doorslaan naar een 4.
A classic that holds up remarkably well. Yes, it is pivotal for the psychedelic rock of "White Rabbit" and the rock of "Somebody to Love", but there is also great folk rock and blues on here as well. The first album of Jefferson Airplane with Grace Slick and new drummer Spencer Dryden, and wow you can feel their impact. Slick's strong vocals have been acknowledged for years, but Dryden's ability cannot be understated, as he tightened the band up considerably and gave Jack Cassady, the bass player, a wider palette from which to improvise. My favorite tracks not only include the singles "White Rabbit" and Somebody to Love", but also the guitar instrumental of "Embryonic Journey", folk ballad "Comin' Back to Me", psychedelia of "Fantastic Plastic Lover" and the heartbreaking "Today". Such a great album.
Much too of its time for my tastes 2/5
Who doesn't love Jefferson Airplane. Always good.
jefferson airplane are the kinds of bands that have... no attitude whatsoever, the opposite of any rebellious nature, edginess or anything of the sort. they have the peppiness of the archies but with less of the corny nature. mostly happy with the touch of sadness... this album is pretty good.
Embryonic Journey.. Jorma kaukosen soolo kitara soi... ei ole hirveä säväytys.. On nähty parempia... Osoittaa sukujuuret köyhässä suomessa.. suku ollut tavallisia tallaajia kautta aikain... sopii soittaa blues tyyppistä musiikkia vaikka tämän soolon genrenä folk..... Monta hyvää pikkuista osoitusta lahjakuudesta miellyttää tällä albumilla.. ei välttämättä pusketa kovaa eteenpäin... tämän genren ongelmia.. otetaan lomaa albumia tehdessä... Pink band vuonna 1973 kuitenkin.. ei lomia pidellyt vaan psykedeelisyydestä rievaat juhlat ja paljon antimia.. Tässä nyt vaan annettiin keplutella menemään...
Honestly better than I was expecting, some good head boppers, and a recognizable intro
Would be an ez 10 without the two out of place songs Today and Comin’ Back to Me. Great psychedelic rock. Ez 4.5
3.5 for somebody to love
Coming back to you is cheeks. 3.5
A classic. I def see how this is foundational to the entire genre. Grace Slick is clearly the highlight with White Rabbit and Somebody to Love being the obvious standouts.
Awesome album, want to add to my collection
Super cool 60s psychrock album. Love the cover art. Fav tracks: “Somebody to Love”, “My Best Friend”, “Embryonic Journey”. 4.25/5
Good music. Bad album cover.
Not much I cared for other than the two best known tunes.
It was fine
This was a surprise! Well-written and quite well-played, with two hits that deserve the hype.
Decent album definitely a product of its time. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are the standouts. Overall nice mix but all very 60s.
1. funny carz - 0 2. zomebody to love - 1 3. my bezt friend - 0 4. today - 0 5. coming back to me - 1.5 6. 3/5 - 0 7. dc - 0 8. houu do you feel - 0 9. journey - 1 10. uuhite rabbit - 1.5 11. plaztic - 0 12. in the morning - 1.5 13. jpp - 0 14. go to her - 0 15. come back baby - 1
Her voice is perfect for psych rock. I've never listened to the whole album, but I was very pleased. The male vocalist's voice was a tad underwhelming.
Great 60s psych album. Wish Grace Slick did lead vocals on more songs, killer voice
I loved the album great music and a lot of variety in the songs. Had not aged in the same way as other bands
I had only heard a couple of these songs, but they’re classic! I enjoyed this listen. They blend psychedelic rock with singer songwriter folk and blues.
Classic hippie music 🎶 right up my alley
Got some great iconic songs on it. I wish it was more of a consistent album... but with Somebody to Love and White Rabbit on it. This is at least a 3.6 or so.
Really impressive guitar through our and a few great 60s definitive classics.
Ok Boomer
A true classic album! Standout tracks: Somebody to Love, Today, Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit
Somebody to love e jo bra, men resten e litt meh
Standouts: She Has Funny Cars, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds
At its core, the album captures late-1970s Britain, a period marked by economic uncertainty, social unrest, and a palpable sense of angst among the youth. This backdrop is crucial for understanding the resonance of The Adverts' debut, which channels the era's turbulence through its visceral soundscapes and candid lyrical content. Musically, "Crossing the Red Sea" distinguishes itself with a melodic tint that threads through its tracks, as notably heard in "New Church." This melodic sensibility, woven amidst the raw chords and aggressive rhythms typical of punk, adds a layer of accessibility to the album, making it stand out from its contemporaries. It's this blend of melody and mayhem that elevates the album, showcasing The Adverts' ability to marry punk's abrasive ethos with hooks that linger long after the record stops spinning. Lyrically, the album oscillates between profound social commentary and the more mundane grievances of its teenage audience, epitomized by tracks like "Bored Teenagers." The song, while possibly tongue-in-cheek, encapsulates the paradox of punk's revolutionary spirit confronted by the ennui of its protagonists. It's a humorous, if somewhat ironic, reflection on the luxury of boredom in an era of supposed teenage angst and rebellion. This juxtaposition invites listeners to ponder the authenticity and depth of punk's critique against a backdrop of historical struggles where such boredom was a luxury few could afford. Despite this, or perhaps because of it, "Crossing the Red Sea with The Adverts" remains a pivotal album within the punk genre. It is a testament to the power of music to capture and express a moment in time, even if that expression sometimes veers into the realm of the paradoxical. The Adverts' debut is both a product of its time and a timeless reflection on youth, rebellion, and the quest for meaning amidst societal malaise. The album's enduring appeal lies not just in its musical innovations or lyrical acuity but in its unvarnished portrayal of a generation in transition. It's a snapshot of punk at its most raw and reflective, offering a melodic take on the genre's otherwise stark narrative. "Crossing the Red Sea with The Adverts" is, therefore, a must-listen for those seeking to understand the depth and diversity of punk's legacy.
Some good psychedelic music on this album. A lot of the songs sound similar, but there are some of their best on here. 3/5 Might listen again
Humble hippie music. Huggable.
Sooo good but maybe a bit too long. Love how much musical variety there is in this single record, with a couple of absolute bangers too!
It's good but I'm just not meshing with it this morning.
I guess you kinda had to be there when this really came out to fully appreciate it but I mean come on. Defining 60’s album if there ever was one.
I liked it. I saved it.
7/10 - 3/5 I only knew 1 or 2 songs going into this album, so I expected a lot more energy. The female singer's voice kicks ass. Seriously underutilized. Comin' Back To Me sounds like Bob Dylan, which I didn't expect. Overall, a little more of a snoozer than I expected.
It has stood the test of time. Every member of the band shines. Kaukonen masterly weaves in psychedelia, hard rock, and folk.
Psychedelic rock at its best. Today is underrated
I’m getting folk rock vibes meets psychedelic vibes. In some of these tracks, I almost feel a bluesy structure to them as well. This sophomore album from Jefferson Airplane has gems scattered throughout its long runtime- however, due to the long runtime, I do find myself bored with the vocals and Instrumentals in this one. Still really enjoyed it, but probably wouldn’t revisit it as a whole. Favorite Track: Today & Somebody to Love
Just like 4 songs too long for me. Like this needs to choose what genre it wants to be. I do not have much more to say when it was pyschedelic it was best. Highlights are somebody to love She has funny cars White rabbit In the morning men need to not sing
Quite the mix of great stuff and okay stuff. Surreal good time, man!
A psychedelic classic. I was familiar with Somebody To Love and White rabbit before and they’re the standout tracks. The rest is a bit uneven but Funny Cars rips.
The songs that Grace solos are *noticeably* better than the ones where she's having to support Marty
This was fun. Way more bluesy than I anticipated.
I’m not sure I have a resistance to Jefferson Airplane per se. This album pretty much contains my entire knowledge of the band. I recognize that they are a significant group when it comes to the evolution of rock ‘n’ roll. And there’s nothing on this album that I found outright unlikable. And still it doesn’t seem to have quite the same staying power as other music from this era. Definitive of a period and consequently of a moment.
BL: a band I know by name, and one some of my friends who are into psychedelia absolutely adore but I’ve never personally gotten round to. So it’ll be good to give this one a listen finally. AL: Awesome psychedelic listen. I loved the instrumentation and the stereo mix was amazing, and I’m sure absolutely revolutionary for the time. The lyricism, and everything blends together into an absolutely beautiful melting pot of what made everything so great about 60s music. Definitely one of the best discoveries on this generator so far FT: “She has funny cars”, “3/5 Of a Mile In 10 Seconds”, “Embryonic Journey”, “White Rabbit”, “Plastic Fantastic Lover”, “Come Back Baby” 5/5
Great album, psychadelic and really solid all the way through 8/10
Amazing!!
6/10 Highlights: White Rabbit
WOW 🤩 just WoW to hear an Iconic Album with Incredible riffs, lyrics a that smooth rich sultry voice of Grace Slick…. I’m still on a high just hearing This album!!
Yay! All time favorite group. I fell in love with Jefferson’s music and went back to listen to Jefferson Airplane's earlier stuff. In love with every reincarnation.
Pretty extreme use of panning. A lot of room sound or reverb.
Trodde det skulle vara hitsen som var bra bara. Men blev positivt överraskad. Några få låtar, sisådär. Älskade embryonic journey (synd att den var så kort och så...)
Hade bara hört hitsen sedan tidigare. Kul att det var så bra rakt igenom!
I only knew these guys as the people who made the song that’s at the end of friends. Turns out they have some really good songs! Thought the album was a bit bloated and lost interest by the end of it but still enjoy their sound.
really clever. strong writing but a little inconsistent
Psychedelic pop in its heyday. This does drag in a couple places, and it’s one of the few examples of a band where I think a label/manager really should have stepped in and meddled by just making Grace Slick the full time lead singer, but it’s fun and hazy and creative. Best song: Somebody to Love
Go to Her, White Rabbit and Someone to Love may be the best songs ever. I’ve been listening to the second two since I was a pre-teen and at points felt I lived in the wrong decade due to those songs. This album was amazing.
A good old 60s album. White Rabbit - beyond classic.
Very apt name for this band.
La mitad no lo escuche porque un poco chapa pero somebody to love
Really liked this one. Favorite songs: "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit"
норм, приятные, но старая классика, ничего нового и интересного
Almost as good as the Doors.
Great. Better without the bonus tracks. I knew more songs than I thought I knew. Favorite song: 3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds
Couple of classics on there but feels very 60s overall. The good stuff is very good but there’s not enough of it in my opinion.
Thoroughly enjoyed that. The beginning of the Happening, with two standout classic hits.
Easy listen
You might recognize this song as performed by Jefferson Airplane, in a little rockumentary called "Gimme Shelter," about the Rolling Stones and their nightmare at Altamont. That night the Oakland chapter of the Hell's Angels had their way. Tonight, it's my turn. I'm not into psychedelic music. I am just not on the right amount of drugs for it. There's a few good songs though.
Classic
Trippy hippie love Generation defining Wax poetic rock
I struggled with the inconsistent feel of the songs. Some chill, some dark, some funky... I don't think you need a particular thing that links the music to a particular sound or vibe per-se. It can be a goood thing or it can be kind of jarring in a way. There is nothing wrong with the band, but the disjointed feeling I got was not my vibe.
What a trip that must have been.
Far out…
Good album
Very guitar much fun. Energeting but smooth. Nice recommendation
Recuerda al movimiento anti guerra de Vietnam
I need to listen to this album more.
Some great songs, love her voice.
Classic classic classic. I’d listen for ever
I absolutely adore this Album. One of the best psychedelic Albums ever. I could listen to it for hours on repeat.
Summer of Love at it's best.
Groovy
i just do not care for it tbh. 1/5
Pretty alright
The quintessential sound of rock in that decade. Band itself is slept on but the music that came out of this album still lives
A decently fun and pleasant listen, but only a couple songs stood out. I enjoyed the female vocalist, it's too bad she was only in a few songs
Is a pretty good album
2 amazing songs. Decent others
A great album with great songs
4.75
Excelente viaje con esta bandita!!! ya había escuchado unas de sus rolitas pero el álbum completo es una maravilla!!
It was a bit weird for me.
just can’t vibe on this. 2.5er. I’ll give it a 3 for somebody to love.
More blues influence than I expected. Very folksy at times.
Favorite songs: White rabbit, Somebody to Love, and My Best Friend
Boring as fuck, reconfirms every negative thought I’ve ever had about the music of the SF hippie scene. Weak blues riffs played with zero feeling and generic lyrics written by idiots. Will absolutely never listen to this record again.
Sometimes listening to folk albums can feel like entering a time capsule. I'm not from the States but you can rapidly tell this means something culturally. I don't know how to explain it, but the past is somehow glued to them. However, some tunes did get plain, the more and more i listened to it, mostly by the end. I really enjoyed My best friend and, of course, "Somebody to love". Not really muy jam but a great record overall.
Meh, OK at best. There's really not much here beyond two of their biggest hits and I'm not all that interested in those either.
Nice way-back album. A lot of old biscuits I never heard, which countered the often played Hits. Worth a listen
2 stone-cold classic singles on here of course, but most of this feels a little dated.
Great! A classic rock
Just ok formme
Long time since I heard Jefferson Airplane and it brought back a lot of memories.
Didn’t love it. :(
60ziger Flower Power - Psychedelic-Rock. Wunderbar zu hören mit dem Highlight "Somebody to love" Und dem bekannten "White Rabbit".
Hippi rockia. Ihan ok. Parhaat: Somebody to Love, White Rabbit