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i had never really listened to this before besides the hits so it took a few listens to click but those vocals.... the harmonies... when these tracks are at their best it's like peering into another universe
Jefferson Airplane are a band that I generally looked down on and avoided (aside from Somebody to Love/White Rabbit) when I first explored 60s music in depth ~10 years ago, mostly because I aligned them with hippie culture which I wasn't personally fond of. Surprisingly I really enjoyed this album and was able to find a lot of tracks that I would love to revisit in the future! Once again very happy that I started this 1001 Albums journey. Really good: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, Today, Comin' Back, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, White Rabbit, Plastic Fantastic Lover Cute: My Best Friend, DCBA-25, Embryonic Journey Fine: How Do You Feel (sounds like a not-great cover of a Rubber Soul cut)
Souch unibeat on this record. It's like super primal. And the entire thing is drenched in hall reverb. Them there's the acoustic guitar jerk off session. Not sure I like it. Even with the hit.
An Easy listening album with good mastering and few bangers thrown in.
I enjoyed this a lot more than I thought I would, but there were still some bits I think could be improved. It's sort of all over the place in the middle. I do like how they pretty consistently switch singers, as that adds a good level of variety to their style. It could definitely use a remaster.
Really good.
30-something minutes of really good music from one of my favourite genres was just what the doctor ordered.
conejo branco
So diverse. For that decade of music.
Like a couple of songs
Just pure unfiltered 60s boomer shit. The singles are head and shoulders above the rest.
very 60s psychedelic. an absolute classic. Thoroughly enjoyed but not a gym album for sure
Fantastic start, but Embryonic Journey and White Rabbit is where it’s at
not my style
Already had a few of their songs saved, over all teh album is less spectacular as i expected but still a relaxin journey. 3/5
White Rabbit Somebody to love
Enjoyed this album! Blast from the past and diversity with some blues thrown in. Slick and Thomas on the vocals give them a great sound along with the guitar work for sure!!
I don’t know, not particularly bad album, but not good either. It doesn’t have lots of memorable songs and parts, not very great vocals, no crazy melody. I just haven’t felt anything while listening to that album. Maybe, on day, I’ll return to it, and will understand, but for now: eeeeehh, 5,2/10
3.5
a top 100 album; two songs are iconic
one thing jefferson airplane excelled in was creating such a consistent vibe for the entirety of surrealistic pillow, which was definitely aided by the album name itself. no one quite hit the nail on the head as far as psychedelic rock like jefferson airplane. the tone is warped, off putting, challenging. you're not rewarded for a close listen, in a way, because it's so different that you're unsettled. that being said, it really isn't quite for me. i love their two biggest songs, which happen to come off of this album, but that's about it. still, respect for what jefferson airplane did here.
Jefferson Airplane hits quite a few genres on this album, keeping things diverse! There's folk rock, there's psychedelic rock, and there's blues rock! I genuinely didn't know that Jefferson Airplane had two fronting vocalists -- I do feel as if Grace Slick was the best aspect of the band's vocals, and I think they could have benefitted from having her sing the entire album. Overall, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" are two of my all time favorite songs, but the rest of this album does not quite hold up in the same way for me. This is undoubtedly an iconic album that is 5 stars worthy of its place here, as it was paramount in the development of the counterculture movement, but it's one of those albums where my own personal enjoyment of the album is not quite as highly ranked.
3 qui tourne sur le 4 sur 5
Fun little listen with some sneaky bangers
4/5 Really, Really Good! Standouts: Somebody to Love, My Best Friend, White Rabbit, How Do You Feel....
A bit wishy washy. Really only the famous White Rabbit that hits the mark!
Definition of hippie music.
might need to listen a few more times, i thought it was supposed to be a psych janis - hendrix thing but its more of a psych chill vocal thing (i dont know how to explain it better it was fine)
Essential listening. Takes you right into the heart of Haight-Ashbury in summer 1967. Perfect for dropping acid in Golden Gate Park.
Lots of time for this band
Feels more like a parody of 60s music than a real coherent album. Everything muddled by too much reverb. Very overrated.
don't you WANT somebody to love, don't you NEED somebody to love?
Erinnert teilweise an CSNY. Sehr 60er!
A really good album. Loved the songs Go To Her, Somebody to Love and White Rabbit. Would listen to again.
Classic
I wasn't familiar with any songs other than White Rabbit and Somebody to Love but I enjoyed the whole album.
LP
So I finally got around to this one (haven't used the generator in a while) and I really like it! I wasn't sure what to expect because the only song of theirs I'd heard previously was "Volunteers" and I wasn't a fan of how shouty the vocals were. But this was great for the most part! I wasn't really giving it my full attention because I was multitasking while listening, but the majority of the songs were gorgeous and it was so nice to just let them wash over me. There were a few songs I found annoying, especially in the second half.
Bit meh! 2.5
Surrealistic Pillow" by Jefferson Airplane is a landmark album in the history of rock music, released in 1967 during the peak of the psychedelic rock era. The band, consisting of members like Grace Slick, Marty Balin, Paul Kantner, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady, and Spencer Dryden, crafted an album that not only defined the counterculture movement of the 1960s but also left an enduring impact on the evolution of rock music. Lyrics: The lyrical content of "Surrealistic Pillow" reflects the cultural and social turbulence of the 1960s. The album opens with the iconic track "White Rabbit," written by Grace Slick, which draws heavily from Lewis Carroll's "Alice's Adventures in Wonderland" and "Through the Looking-Glass." The song is a psychedelic journey that serves as a metaphor for the counterculture's rejection of societal norms and conformity. Slick's bold and evocative lyrics challenge the listener to question authority and embrace a new way of thinking. Other tracks, such as "Somebody to Love" (written by Darby Slick) and "Today" (by Marty Balin), delve into themes of love, introspection, and self-discovery. The lyrics often carry a dreamlike quality, matching the overall psychedelic atmosphere of the music. The poetic and sometimes abstract nature of the lyrics adds depth to the album, allowing listeners to interpret the songs in various ways. Music: Musically, "Surrealistic Pillow" is a masterful blend of folk, rock, and psychedelic elements. The album features a diverse range of instruments, including electric guitars, acoustic guitars, bass, drums, and keyboards, creating a rich and textured sound. The use of unconventional instruments, such as the recorder in "She Has Funny Cars" and the distinctive fuzz-tone guitar in "White Rabbit," contributes to the album's experimental and boundary-pushing nature. Grace Slick's powerful and distinctive vocals are a highlight of the album, adding a layer of intensity and charisma to the songs. Marty Balin's smoother, soulful voice complements Slick's, creating a dynamic vocal interplay that enhances the overall listening experience. The instrumental prowess of Jorma Kaukonen (guitar) and Jack Casady (bass) is evident throughout the album, with their intricate playing adding a layer of complexity to the music. The album's arrangements showcase a willingness to experiment with unconventional song structures and sonic landscapes. From the folk-inspired "Embryonic Journey," an instrumental guitar piece by Kaukonen, to the driving rock of "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds," the album covers a wide sonic spectrum that keeps the listener engaged from start to finish. Production: Produced by Rick Jarrard, "Surrealistic Pillow" benefits from a production style that captures the essence of the psychedelic era. The use of reverb, echo effects, and stereo panning creates a surreal and immersive listening experience. The production successfully captures the spontaneous and freewheeling spirit of the band, while also maintaining a level of polish that was characteristic of the era. The incorporation of studio techniques, such as backward guitar parts in "White Rabbit" and the use of unconventional sounds, contributes to the album's avant-garde and experimental nature. The production quality of "Surrealistic Pillow" is a testament to the innovation and creativity that defined the 1960s recording industry. Themes: "Surrealistic Pillow" encapsulates the ethos of the counterculture movement, exploring themes of rebellion, individualism, and the rejection of societal norms. The album's cover art, featuring a whimsical painting by artist Ron Cobb, sets the tone for the surreal and otherworldly journey that awaits the listener. The songs on the album reflect the era's exploration of mind-altering substances, with "White Rabbit" explicitly referencing the drug culture of the time. However, the album goes beyond simple drug references, delving into broader themes of cultural and personal transformation. The dreamlike quality of the music and lyrics encourages listeners to question reality and embrace a more expansive and open-minded worldview. Influence: "Surrealistic Pillow" had a profound influence on the psychedelic rock genre and the broader landscape of popular music. The album's success played a pivotal role in bringing psychedelic rock into the mainstream, paving the way for other iconic acts of the era. The bold and experimental approach to music and lyrics set a precedent for future artists to push creative boundaries and challenge established norms. The impact of the album extended beyond its initial release, with tracks like "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" becoming anthems of the counterculture movement. The fusion of folk, rock, and psychedelic elements on "Surrealistic Pillow" laid the groundwork for the development of progressive and alternative rock in the following decades. Pros: Innovative Sound: The album's fusion of folk, rock, and psychedelic elements showcases a pioneering approach to music that was ahead of its time. Iconic Singles: The inclusion of iconic tracks like "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" contributed to the album's commercial success and enduring cultural impact. Strong Vocal Performances: Grace Slick's powerful and distinctive vocals, combined with Marty Balin's soulful delivery, create a compelling vocal dynamic. Experimental Production: The innovative use of studio techniques and effects adds a layer of experimentation to the album, capturing the spirit of the psychedelic era. Cons: Limited Diversity in Songwriting: While the album is cohesive, some critics argue that there could have been a greater diversity in songwriting styles and themes. Short Duration: With a relatively short runtime, some listeners may feel that the album leaves them wanting more, although this is a subjective perspective. In conclusion, "Surrealistic Pillow" by Jefferson Airplane remains a groundbreaking and influential album that captures the spirit of the 1960s counterculture. Its innovative sound, thought-provoking lyrics, and enduring impact on the evolution of rock music make it a timeless classic that continues to resonate with audiences today. The album's pros far outweigh its cons, cementing its status as a landmark work in the history of rock and psychedelic music.
Loved this. A bit all over the place but so much more interesting than some of the other flower power offerings on here
Damn these guys have range. Some tracks were classic rock, some were blues, some were something softer with pretty vocal harmonies. The variety made the fairly long album pass enjoyably. Favorite track was white rabbit
I have trouble with albums like Surrealistic Pillow. Albums from artists who I know of, and feel as if I should know more. I have trouble with them because more often than not, I tend to be underwhelmed by their offerings. Part of this is of course just be down to the issues of listening to an album and judging it after just one day. My favourite albums are ones that I have built a relationship with, ones that I have listened to so often that I know the songs inside out. There’s no way to achieve that sort of appreciation within the space of just one day. It’s even worse considering, given I have other things to do during the day, I usually only listen to the album once. All this is to say that I found Surrealistic Pillow underwhelming. I love Somebody To Love and White Rabbit, but those are the two that I knew before. I also liked Comin’ Back To Me, enough to add it to my liked songs, but it’s gonna take time to build the relationship enough to be able to say I love that song. Ultimately, I think this whole process is kinda flawed. When I used to actively regularly buy albums it was always one a week and I spent the week after buying a new CD getting to know it. I feel like my ratings would be more accurate if I were to do this with this generator, but that would take something like 20 years, so in the meanwhile, I’m content with just feeling a little underwhelmed at times
I loved this way more than I ever expected to. Just a great collection of songs. Definitely understand why this was included in the list. I only listened to the original track list.
Obviously Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are bangers and belong in the ethos of popular culture. However, the rest of the album was ho hum to me with the exception of Embryonic Journey. I liked that song. It was just a nice instrumental. Not a great album to run to.
Лайт рок из 1967. В первую очередь знаю эту группу по песне somebody to love, которая на этом альбоме вторая Дослушал, для меня три. Somebody to love это сертифицированный бангер, но остальное не вызывает большого отклика, сорян, самолёт джефферсона. Три.
White rabbit good
Interesting mix of blues, folk, and rock
Fantastic album with many great tracks.
It was a pleasant enough listen. Recognized a few songs but there wasn't one that was particularly moving in any kind of way
Wish I had nore time to review.. its a classic psych album, but not one of the best
Nuevo gobierno en Argentina y segundo disco de Jefferson Airplane. Llegué a esta banda por el documental de Woodstock, como supongo que muchas y muchos de la generación sub-35. Cada cierto tiempo vuelvo a éste trabajo o bandas de esa época, época con la que siempre termino conectando. Hay algo en esos sonidos y voces, en esos looks y estéticas, en esas letras, que son inexplicablemente atrapantes. Anoche con un amigo hablábamos del tema, de lo que no puede ser dicho y me citó a Deleuze con su idea de las casillas vacías, de algo que el lector termina completando por ser el lenguaje algo inabarcable. Eso pasa con muchas músicas y éste disco es un claro ejemplo.
Really good album. The female singer has a really nice voice. I should buy this on vinyl.
I’d heard the hits before, but there are some other gems on this album. Embryonic Journey was particularly cool!
10/10 an absolute masterpiece of psychedelic rock every single song has something I cherish about it but obviously the masterpiece here is “White Rabbit”
I thought I done the psychedelic rock section. But now I’m in the quintessential psychedelic rock section.
There’s a lot more folk and a lot less psychedelic on this album than I expected. But it’s nice. And then the songs where Grace Slick really belts it out are amazing!
Very good blues, folk, and psychedelic rock with a couple of anthems that define the genre.
Great album with a unique style
I mean, the history and the hits are there, but it's a little boring after the fact
meget fed! positiv overraskelse! jeg har aldrig hørt andet end de mest berømte sange. den kvindelige sanger er så meget bedre end den mandlige, det kunne ærlig talt godt være en 5'er hvis det kun var hende, der sang
Banger! Havde ikke hørt den her før, de sange jeg kendte er fede og kunne også rigtig godt lide resten
Rigtig fin plade! Kan meget godt lide lyden. Havde slet ikke tænkt over at der var 2 forsangere i vandet før jeg hørt e en hel plade.
A product of its time. Beside 2 good songs, everything else sounds bland and boring. Not recommended. Also shout out to white rabbit, really amazing song.
so many bangers here on 1001albumgenerators.com, with this being one of the TOPS! when lyrics cant describe certain feelings enough, music comes by to assist it, which is exactly what happens throughout this album ! the whole world knows the power of white rabbit and today - they’re worldwide classics! my favourite song on the album is “embryonic journey” when i was 9-10 years old i always imagined walking down the aisle to this but arn playing the melodica was leagues ahead, perhaps at the vow renewals i will get my og dream come true! nothing else i really have to say, if you didn’t listen to this take the time to immerse yourself, it’s perfect !!! me and grace slick also have the same birthday so we are basically twins - 5/5 forever !
-what a lovely funny album name -very excited to listen to this -the beginning of this song feels so familiar -somebody to love i have heard online before -i really like that her voice is center in this song -idk its giving kinda boring for a couple of songs -loving the guitar in 3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds -what are these like songs with numbers and letters in them -really loving this sweet nice guitar in embryonic journey -white rabbit is REALLY good -i love all the songs with this persons voice specifically -overall i liked it! didn’t love it didn’t hate it, three stars
A solid 3.5
I'm surprised there isn't much psychrock led by women. Grace Slick has quite a voice and energy here. Rock needs more of that and less of Beatles copycats.
3/5
I didn't love how every song was similar, but some were good.
Heavy maaaaan. A stone groove.
Friends
Somebody to love and White rabbit are great songs... rest of the album is not in the same league. Basically Grace is a great lead singer and carries the album, songs without her lead are blah.
I love how quickly they can change up the vibe in this album. "My Best Friend" could quite easily be a Beatles song whereas "White Rabbit" shows the band's innovative side, it feels dark, ahead of its' time and worthy of any thriller movie soundtrack. Even "Plastic Fantastic Lover" strays momentarily into hip hop with its quick lyricism. "In the Morning" wouldn't sound out of place in the 50's New Orleans R&B scene. It pulls off each genre so well you can forgive it for maybe having a lack of an overall theme or structure throughout.
I thought this album was good overall, though it is definitely a bit uneven. The psychedelic stuff is where the band really shines, but their folky and blusey stuff is just okay. Those songs bog the album down, which is a bit of a bummer. 3/5 Worth a listen, but the only thing I really got out of it is that I like the songs that I already knew that I like
pretty good
ehh?
Somebody to love.. White rabbit... Paranoja u Las Vegasu. Timeless music.
Quality SF Psychedelic rock
classique 4,5
Good album. Nearly a 4.
Cowboy dark folk rock
Great album if you like the genre
I didn't expect this to be as good as it was, considering I don't like their famous songs. The rest were way better, they should be overplayed instead. Embryonic Journey was a cool instrumental track. Stand-out: She Has Funny Cars
Of all the albums that were considered seminal/essential/stone cold classics back in the 60s I've been most disappointed with this one. It's a good album but it ain't Revolver, Beggars Banquet or The Doors. Whenever I listen to it I remember how dodgy the sound quality is too.
Love is the most used word in this album.
Good album. Really gets the vibe of the era. It’s surprisingly well produced. 3 stars
This that real rock n roll right here
San Francisco psychedelic rock at its best. This album is a staple of the haight -ashbury era of music. White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are the standouts on this album and shine on this record more than anything. The rest of the album is good but just not as memorable as those two songs. Overall, good album
Vietnam core
Ну ладно, поставлю 4. Есть сильные песни (Somebody to love и White Rabbit), но в остальном скукотень.
Great album
This was good - it reminded me of being a kid and going to my dad's office for some reason - not the songs specifically, but I guess because he often listened to this type of psychedelia from the late 60s? It drags a little in places, and sometimes falls into being deliberately obtuse I think, but White Rabbit remains a great song and it has a lovely atmosphere to it.
Never committed to listening to this in full before today. Aside from the two major songs, S2❤️ & 🐇 I knew very little about the band. Really enjoyed the feel and sound across the rest of the songs. The twin vocal arrangement is gorgeous and the musicianship is phenomenal.
Folk rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock. Somebody to Love.
Not my style, even the hits are boring.
I understand why this makes the list - they were on the leading edge of the San Francisco/psychedelic scene, and this album has most of their hits. Somebody to Love, White Rabbit, and Embryonic Journey are the highlights. The rest of it's a little repetitive.
Loved the female voice and the 🍄 texts!
I liked this!
This album made me long for a time before I was born. Thoroughly enjoyed.
Kind of a weird album, but not bad.
6.5/10
Not bad. It kept me going but I feel like a lot of their stuff sounds the same. I did end up adding one song to my favorites. I'd give it a solid 3/5.
I can’t deny that White Rabbit is one of the greatest psych rock songs of all time. But I can deny that this album should be included on this list. Most of it is so so, with hardly any memorable riffs, lyrics or complete tracks.
The only thing cooler than the other side of Surrealistic Pillow is the other side of Surrealistic Pillow.
classic
Actually not a horrible album. However he majority of the songs are repetative and boring as hell. But there are a couple of nice gems that are decent, usually when the female vocalist joins in, makes the sound significantly more diverse than 99% of other psychedelic rock bands.
It was a great experience hearing the album where some of the most iconic songs I knew came from. Hearing what felt like the b-sides made the more popular songs somehow more complete.
70s vibe. Can imagine m and d listening to it!
One of the gold standards from the era, this LP is a must hear, just ignore the whole Starship nonsense that came later.
Somebody to Love was my favorite. Great instrumentals and solid vocals. I can tell this album was influential. A couple of the slower songs dragged, but the majority of the album was up-tempo.
Kind of repetitive, but liked the sound. Recognized a few songs
Heard their most famous songs growing up often and that shows how much they still hold up today. Their styles is unique and they aren't afraid to change styles. Feed your head!
Pleasant enough
NOTES: beatles but more folk good layering comfort woman! recognized somebody to love nice tempo/intensity shifting Today's intro was good OPINION: a little too folky and slow for me but nice guitar riffs. I think I would like it more if the sound wasn't so echoey.
Not bad, but I wouldn’t actively choose to listen to this.
Groovy album. Folk, psychedelic rock, blues, and Grace Slick’s outstanding vocals.
very 60s psychedelic want somebody to love is a banger
Lekker!
Fun album for classic hits. To find the sound of a whole generation in a way, and yet, it never feels falsely created door in authentic.
Beautiful album! Worth a purchase! 5/5
The album that set the stage for the Summer of Love. This is a first time listen and is has so many great tunes beyond Somebody to Love and White Rabbit (though the latter is definitely the best of the album). Fantastic album.
I love this album. Will definitely listen to again
Wild and uncontrolled sounding yet tight and on time. Perhaps that’s just Jefferson Airplane
meh
Nothing sounds more 60's
White rabbit is really cool, and when I learnt that their club was called "The Matrix" , it all made sense. I knew the Doors so that sound wasn't foreign to me, good discovery
not for me but one good song, "somebody to love"
gran album
4/5. A fun and catchy psychedelic album with some great and classic songs here that will be on repeat. There isn't necessarily a bad one on this one but it's not all perfect songs. Still a repeat listen though, especially for Somebody to Love and White Rabbit.
The two big hits are fine; Embryonic Journey is amazing; won’t revisit the rest.
Some amazing song but a lot of dross
There are some immortal bangers here, but as an album it's showing its age.
Clearly a classic album with some great hooks, but not very interesting otherwise
Magico
Another great album! It bears similarities to much more modern music so I can only imagine it must have influenced a lot of artists - it certainly sounds ahead of its time to me (although I am no expert). I really enjoyed this. Rating: 4/5 Fave track: Somebody to Love
It was okay. I didn't like the songs beyond the hits very much. All the songs related to each other well, though.
They should've let her sing more Christmas. White Rabbit was the good one here. Can see how this is like grandpa's guitars dads guitars yknow. Almost.
Some really cool peaks scattered among more forgettable valleys. It was probably mind-expanding at the time, but the boundaries of psychedelia have stretched too far for this to be all that impressive, and other contemporaries were doing cooler stuff a few years before. Still, some moments are legitimately moving, by thrill or tranquility. Standouts: White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are obvious choices, but for good reason. Sleepers: Embryonic Journey is lovely.
Enjoyed it, most of the songs were forgettable however. Favorite is White Rabbit.
Good
Lovly
Highlights: Somebody To Love, Today, White Rabbit Makes me wish I could travel to 60's San Francisco to fully understand the context, as nowadays this comes across as pretty bare-bones psychedelic rock. The best parts come when Grace Slick lends her vocals, as the other tracks range from decent to downright schlocky.
Pretty decent, but only 4 songs were really bangers
This is old, but really good. Fits into the category of music I like. I see some classic songs on here already,
Apart from the classic tracks "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", this album also contains the stunningly beautiful "Today".
A classic. Never heard it from beginning to end. I was just listening to some Bossa Nova, so this is quite the contrast.
Really more like two stars, except for two great songs. Just too much hippyness for me.
Incredible to believe that two of the most iconic tracks of the 1960s didn't top the charts! The album is good. The songs, individually, are better.
Such a weird band, can’t believe I hadn’t listened to a full album of theirs before
I love White Rabbit. There are lot of good bluesy, groovy songs to go along with it. Very solid album all in all.
LSD huh
I don’t have much to say about this one except for how it uses alot of different styles and does them all pretty well. Thinking about it in the lens of Alice in Wonderland, it is kind of a surreal journey from one destination to the next. That isn’t to say it doesn’t hav it’s. Forgetttable tracks though
Cool music, lots of variety, and I like the sound
I only knew of the two hits on this album but the rest are great and often quite beautiful Grace Slick’s voice is so spooky. It doesn’t seem to belong to any time period in particular, it’s like a cosmic ghost warbling through space and time. Whatever that means… it’s awesome. I have no idea who the male singer is but I really enjoyed his singing. The rhythm of the album feels a little off kilter at times - I got whiplash between Somebody To Love and My Best Friend - however I think it maintains equilibrium after that. It’s a strange album but I think I might just love it.
Really my type of music.
Really nice album! Some great guitar, singing and harmonica - Somebody to Love so good! Nice vibe overall too
El disco "Surrealistic Pillow" es un viaje musical que te sumerge en la efervescencia de los años sesenta. Con un sonido que fusiona rock, folk y blues, te transporta a una época de revolución y creatividad. El enfoque psicodélico de este álbum es como un viaje a través de paisajes sonoros extravagantes y misteriosos. El ensamble de músicos es realmente completo, y las voces destacan de manera excepcional. Contiene un par de exitos "Somebody to Love" brilla con una intensidad que la hace inolvidable, habiendo perdurado en las compilaciones de los años 60. "White Rabbit" te envuelve en una atmósfera psicodélica y extravagante, como un viaje al país de las maravillas de la música. "Embryonic Journey" es una balada instrumental ingeniosa y entretenida que te lleva en un viaje introspectivo. "Go to Her" comparte la fuerza y psicodelia de "Somebody to Love", manteniendo la energía del álbum. En su conjunto, este disco es una experiencia integral, nostálgica y profundamente entretenida. Este álbum te lleva a un viaje musical a una era pasada, donde la música era una revolución en sí misma.
some of it was familiar. meh
é legalzinho, som meio hippie dos anos 60 mas nao chega a empolgar tanto
Simply amazing.
Wow, plenty of songs I've heard before without knowing the source. Wonderful album
Grace Slick has one of the great rock voices White Rabbit and Somebody To Love are unbeatable The rest is nowhere near that level but is perfectly fine
Listened Before? N This album FEELS like the 60's, man. Good stuff. Grace Slick is such a powerful and attention grabbing singer. Really enjoyed this one. Added to Library? N Songs added to playlist: White Rabbit
I will give it a solid 3.5, lotta filler for a double album
Wonderful, but standard psychedelic rock album. Biggest standouts are "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit." Another is the beautiful instrumental acoustic guitar cut "Embryonic Journey." Not the most mindblowing record of the time, but the highlights are wonderful.
Wasn't that into it
- Well made but not my thing - Didn't finish it - 6/10
This is in my top five of discoveries on this list, along with Nightclubbing by Iggy Pop and Otis Blue. The first side is one of the best sides ever committed to vinyl, in a genre (sixties psychedelic pop) that is not one of my home zones. Fantastic.
A few songs were good but wasn’t really feeling this one
A few good to great songs, but mostly generic '60s psychedelic rock
Nostalgic, decent variety between songs with sort of a relaxing tone throughout. Rock and western almost?
solid album
If you ever wondered how The Beatles would sound with a female voice...
I was familiar with a bunch of the songs on here so it was great to hear the non-hits. The other songs were great but not solid enough to make this a 5 star. 4.5/5
Some crackers on this one!
7/10 some great songs but some real boring ones
Enjoyed this one.
It was fun
Very chill bebop sound. Would listen again 7/10
Somebody to love and white rabbit are stand outs. The rest of the tracks average and samey
Good, but not necessarily my cup of tea. Somebody to love is a classic though. Also had a few other good ones at the end. Need to pay more attention to it, but it also didn't grab it well
enjoyed the guitars, interesting mix of song tempos, not a go to but an interesting listen. liked the more blues songs
better than i remember, still find it a little boring.
Overrated
Highlights: Somebody to Love, White Rabbit Psychedelic rock done juuuust right.
Very interesting listen. Starts with classic mid 60s rock then moves to psychedelic rock but then jumps to Delta Blues with 'In the Morning.'
It’s Psychedelic Rock, but it’s Psychedelic Rock with *Heart*.
Completely of its time but still sounds amazing. Grace Slick's vocal flourishes are perfection. We get a lot of albums from 1967 on this list which are questionable. Not this album: iconic, influential, the hits still hit. Full five stars.
It has a pair of absolute icons on here, but otherwise its pretty standard fare for its time
Grace Slick is the best part about this album. Some songs get long winded, but perfect for some days when you need a blues song that seemingly never ends.
A dated affair with some timeless hits sprinkled in.
This is one of the best albums to come out of the summer of love. It’s anchored by the massive hits ‘Somebody to Love’ and ‘White Rabbit’ with decent folk inspired psychedelic blues rock in between. The best part of this album is Grace Slick’s massive vocals which define Jefferson Airplane for me.
Surrealistically soporified!
A landmark psychedelic rock album fronted by the indomitable Grace Slick! Let’s get into it… Funny Cars: Starting strong with a surprise - a Bo Diddley toms beat, not psychedelic rock at all. Nice! Somebody to Love: TIL this and White Rabbit both debuted on the same album. Talk about a 1-2 punch! Slick’s vocals are so power packed the question, “Don’t you want somebody to love?” is delivered rhetorically with her fists wrapped around your collar (“You better FIND somebody to love, Bub”). Best Friend: Three tracks in and here’s the p-rock sound I was expecting. This could easily be Lennon/McCarthy - so much so if you told me Skip Spence was caught dumpster diving behind Apple Studios for castoff lyrics I wouldn’t be surprised. Today: We continue the descent into psychedelia. How mellow is too mellow? Kids, we haven’t even left the thermosphere, yet. Plenty of time yet to sit and watch the paint dry. Back To Me: Our ears finally get a break from tambourine and twang, but my pulse has yet to rise over 35 again. Somebody To Love seems so far away, now. 3/5: The Airplane read my mind and brought back tambourine and twang in spades. Thank goodness. I was so concerned. DCBA: Subdued (?!) tambourine makes this more palatable, which leaves plenty of opportunity to focus on the trippy lyrics and not so subtle acid reference in the title. This is your captain speaking - we’ve reached cruising altitude. How Do You Feel: Bored, actually. I’m not nearly stoned enough for this. Embryonic Journey: How pretty! What a nice surprise! It’s not fancy or especially unique except it doesn’t belong here and it’s a really welcome break. Thanks, Jorma! White Rabbit: I’m repeating myself, but it’s pretty impressive this showed up along with Somebody To Love. And if anyone had bet me to guess the song length I would have been off by a mile or so (2’30” so you don’t need to look it up). Feels like we got some sort of hyper shortened club mix, here. Grace Slick, ladies and gentlemen. Height of her powers. Straight through the center of your skull. Plastic Fantastic Lover: This song is a deep reflection on mankind’s inhumanity toward each other and the decline of—LOL, I can’t. I’ll bet the Johnson and Nixon crowds LOVED this. In The Morning: Excuse me, Miss? Somebody dropped a blues walker into my p-rock album. I demand to speak to a manager. JPP McStep: I’ve got to hand it to Airplane. They actually showcase a variety of styles and sounds on this album. If you don’t like a song, hit the skip button and try something else. It’s a nice mix. Go To Her: The companion song to Somebody To Love. “There’s something in my bed / So help me lord I’m afraid.” BAH GAWD, THAT’S GRACE SLICK’S MUSIC…AND SHE’S GOT A STEEL CHAIR! Come Back Baby: MOAR COWBELL. Hey, at least there’s no tambourine. What did I do that stop this is so annoying. I guess psychedelic rock isn’t my thing, and I have to wonder if it will ever be anyone’s thing again. It was a very particular style for a particular time, and it feels like we’re a long way from 1967 in so many ways. Credit where credit is due these are good musicians who managed to cram a lot of good ideas on a single album that just happened to churn out two mega hits in their sophomore effort. Personally I’d rate it a 3 but in the larger context of all albums and other psychedelic rock bands, Surrealistic Pillow is above average and deserves better in spite of my personal taste. 3…75?
Bluesier than I'd expected, interesting but not sure it's stood the test of time
I get how important this album is for the psychedelic rock and rock and roll in general, but, whereas some some of the songs are legendary tunes, others are a little bland. Rating: 3.5
Some good songs.
Hyvä!
Liked the hits
I knew the hits but hadn’t heard the whole thing. Classic 60s/70s sound
Really good
odd but decent
Ok
Excellent, couple of stone cold classics, and acoustic tracks I hadn't heard really hold up well against modern stuff.
Meh
It’s fine (psychedelic?) acoustic rock.White rabbit is obviously the stand out track but besides that the whole album is just alright.Nothing spectacular
Me da un poco de pereza el psychodelic, pero objetivamente bueno
I really like this album. I never realized how similar sounding they were to the Mamas and the Papas. My only real exposure to them has been "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love." Nice to finally listen. The bluesy stuff was good but not as good as the first half. Feels like two different bands. Too bad this band eventually became Starship.
San Francisco psychedelic masterpiece!! I still get goose bumps when I crank Somebody to Love to ear bleeding levels. My only complaint is it's too short!
Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are standout classics. Embryonic Journey is a some nice bit of guitar play. And the rest of the record is just great classic folk/psychedelic rock.
The two songs i knew were fine. The rest of the tracks were hard to get through.
If you ask me to name a Psychadelic record from the 60s, there's a VERY good chance that this will be the one I mention. It's excellent, one of the best examples of that type of sound that I know.
Cool
One of the only psychedelic rock albums I actually like. This wasn't my first time listening to this.
some classic songs surd restively well
I was pleasantly surprised by this album. I had, of course, heard Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, but wasn’t expecting much from the rest of the album. Many of the songs reminded me of Velvet Underground or Bob Dylan. 8/10
"Somebody to Love" is surely one of the tracks that embodies the 60's vibe but hadn't appreciated how strong the whole album would be. White Rabbit is obviously another classic of the psychedelic vibe, and "Embryonic Journey" a classic from multiple TV shows.
There is nothing inherently wrong with this album. Not at all. Jefferson Airplane deserves the credit they get. One of the leading bands in the psychedelic push of the 60's. I just can't explain what doesn't click with me about certain aspects of this. I love my fair share of psychedelic music, and it's really the first kind of rock music I fell in love with. I see what they were doing with this record, and it just isn't my thing. Maybe if I took a fair amount of drugs before listening to this, it would have heightened the experience. I do want to give this album its flowers though. I was surprised by some of the songs on here that I had already heard, but had no idea were from Jefferson Airplane. She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds and White Rabbit I find to be fantastic little bursts of psychedelia jamming. On the other hand, songs like My Best Friend or Comin' Back to Me just don't hit the same for me.
I've found this a very difficult album to rate. When it's firing, it's up there with the best. However, there are probably a couple too many tracks which are just "okay" to justify a 5-star rating. The best tracks are almost entirely the ones with Grace Slick on lead vocals. Her vibrato and passion are infectious. A great album, but just not quite a masterpiece.
Yep. That's some white biker mid-sixties psychedelic bullshit alright. I am so sick of that decade. It's sooooo over represented in this list.
I feel how this album influenced the music industry. At first, I thought this album was younger. 1970-ish? Thank you Jefferson Airplane for influencing psychedelic rock! Somebody to Love & White Rabbit 5/5 Personal enjoyment: 4/5
Fabulous album! This is going to stay on my playlist. Great band, amazing songs, all good. Five stars
Based on “White Rabbit”, people seem quick to write Jefferson Airplane off as just a psychedelic rock band, but I don’t think that description does them justice. They can do it all. They rock on “Somebody to Love”. With “Today” they prove they write a top notch ballad. “Coming’ Back to Me“ is beautiful in its simplicity. “3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds” sports some great electric guitar work. On “How Do You Feel” they give the Mamas & the Papas a run for their money with lush harmonies. “Embryonic Journey” is an upbeat acoustic instrumental. They tackle the blues “In The Morning”. Check out the spectacular bass lines on “Come Back Baby”. This production value is right up there with the best of that time period. I one of the first things that jumped out at me is the brilliant use of stereo. This is another album best listened to with headphones on. This is truly a great album. The musicianship is top notch, they make great use of harmonies and sophisticated lyrics and melodies. Will be listening again and again.
I’ll admit that In The Morning is a very strange track to throw on this album considering it is southern blues on a white-washed California rock album. The guitar work on 3/5 mile is crunchy and delicious! I really like the female vocalist and even the others sound good. Talented musicians and some good hits on this.
oh this is some weird shit somebody to love, I know this this is fine, too long dull 2/5
Listened to most of the album however did not complete it. Obviously, a very influential psychedelic rock album with some excellent tracks, but also some very dull tracks that would normally merit skipping.
A little surprised by the sound...a little less psycadelic than I anticipated. That probably isn't a good thing when it comes to JA. 2/5
A delightful mess of an album-clearly on the cusp of transition and showing off all that they can do. Some classic songs here with some undiscovered (by me) gems
Rock psicodélico. Folk.
I've heard this album a few times before, and when it popped up now I still thought "I wonder what other songs are on there apart from 'White Rabbit' and 'Somebody to Love'". I think this is quite telling of the record: it's very uneven. There are very many songs on the album, and only the first half + 'White Rabbit' is really worth keeping. The rest should just have been cut and it could've gotten a 4 probably. I also think it's a mistake to not have Grace sing more of the songs, since she has such an iconic voice and is what stands out the most to me.
"White rabbit" is an amazing track. "Somebody to Love" is too. The rest isn't those two songs and i found I lost interest slightly although there are some nice typical 60s songs. Major props for the guitar playing, specially in "Embryonic Journey". I just prefer the songs when Grace Slick is singing which are too far between, as soon as she comes on my interest peaks.
Ok
"White Rabbit" is an amazing song. Powerful, beautifully performed by Grace, Woodstock was probably in ecstasy. Same thing for "Somebody to Love". Although more traditional composition, it's a legendary track, unsurprisingly again thanks to Grace. It feels like she can transform an average song into a masterpiece. And the problem is there - she is not that prominent on the rest of the album, and it's an absolute snoozefest. I couldn't get through other songs, it was just painfully average. Its a real shame, because those two songs are easily 6/5 on my list, but altogether I can't give anything more than 3. Sorry Grace!
Very 60’s, kinda fun, but somewhat low energy and not something I enjoyed a whole lot. 2/5
Somebody to love e jo bra, men resten e litt meh
Too long
Enjoyed
This album was so much fun. It’s also nice to be listening to an album and suddenly learn the roots of a viral social media song.
i knew the songs 'somebody to love' and 'white rabbit' which i loved! others were good, i would say 3.7ish
- A+ album title - Good variety of song styles - Enjoyed it more than I expected tbh
- I think I was hoping it would be better - I dig their vibe, very fun -2.5
I always struggled to get into the tracks where Grace isn’t singing lead. On this listen, I don’t find anything unpleasant, but the rest of the band feels ordinary next to her powerful, unmistakable voice. It’s like if Queen only let Freddie sing lead on a couple songs an album.
Unbelievable blend of folk, rock, bubblegum pop and psychedelia. The tracks with Grace Slick on lead vocal suck you in and hold on. Get a lot of Fleetwood Mac rumours vibes out of it
Not really my sort of thing, but technically good.
4 for White Rabbit and Somebody to Love
"Surrealistic Pillow" is the second studio album by American rock band Jefferson Airplane and the first one with vocalistic Grace Slick and drummer Spencer Dryden. Folk rock, pyschedelic rock and acid rock. Yep. The album is cited as one of the quintessential works of early pychedelic rock and the 1960's counterculture era. The one and only Jerry Garcia was credited as "spiritual advisor," was involved musically and coined the album title as he described the music as being "as surrealistic as a pillow is soft." Word. The album was a commercial success hitting #3 in the US. A Bo Diddley drum beat opens "She Has Funny Cars." Pyschedelic guitars. Marty Balin and Grace Slick on lead vocals. Materialism in American society. "Somebody to Love" was originally recorded by Grace Slick's former band The Great Society but this is the version that hit it. Slick's vocals come on strong. The pounding music. One true love will nuture us through tough times. The first single "My Best Friend" was written by former drummer Skip Spence. This is more pop with a bluesy guitar. Vocal harmonies and three lead singers, Balin, Slick and guitarist Paul Katner. Very Mamas and Papas. Hey it's "Dark Star!" No, it's "Today" with Jerry Garcia on lead guitar. A folk, rock ballad Balin wrote to Tony Bennett who was in the next studio. Unfortunately, Marty never met Tony. The marching band drums, the seductive pyschedelic guitar and "One pill makes you nervous.......go ask Alice when she's ten feet tall" begins "White Rabbit." Another song written while Slick was in The Great Society. But, this version....Good Lord. One of the best ever rock vocal performances in my world. Using Alice in Wonderland imagery to follow the white rabbit (your curiosity...drugs)...a slap at parents who read their children these books and wondered why they did drugs. Yeah, why? The album ends with "Plastic Fantadtic Lover." Co-lead guitars, acoustic and electric pyschedelic. About TV addiction...even back then, eh? This is a great album. Besides the pyschedelic 60's sounding music, there's elements of pop, blue grass and blues. Great, great vocals. The multiple lead singers and harmonization really highlight the Mamas and Papas' influence. Some clearly iconic songs of the time that have held up. A classic.
Some tracks weee ok others not so much
Not a lot to say. There's some good songs on here and it was an overall good album
Somebody to Love My Best Friend Today 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds Plastic Fantastic Lover White Rabbit
Really fun psychedelic music, I remember the first time I heard White Rabbit and thinking it was such an interesting song just building the entire time. I like the variety of sounds the album captures while remaining a good fit. Somebody to Love, White Rabbit, and In the Morning all have very different vibes but they match together well.
There are some highs & lows on this one....but the highs are like the quintessential sound of psychedelia...I've got to give it that extra star out of respect
A landmark album of San Francisco psych rock and 1967 in general. When Grace Slick joined Jefferson Airplane the band started to make great albums one after another, but Surrealistic Pillow is their strongest one they recorded together. It sums up the Summer of Love perfectly and in such a high quality - the songrwriting, the clear production, the singing, the lyrics are all there. Slick brought two songs with her when she joined the band - Somebody to Love, which was originally a slower and more melancholic song, and White Rabbit that she wrote herself - both songs became big hits and are classics today. Slick's amazing voice adds a lot to the sound of the band. All other songs are great as well. The album is a mix of psychedelic rock, blues and folk-rock by the band that had a really great line-up at the time with Slick, the main songwriter Balin, singer and rhythm guitarist Kantner, guitarist Kaukonen, bassist Casady and drummer Dryden. Besides the hits, my favourite songs are the opening 'She Has Funny Cars', Balin's hauntingly beautiful 'Today' and Kaukonen's fantastic 'Embryonic Journey'. 5/5
The songs are nice, but still bores me
This album sounds amazing and feels like the epitome of "flower power". I loved the jazzy and rock and roll sound of it, mixed with great melodies and lyrics.
Idk what this is about
I always knew I liked Jefferson Airplane, but I didn't realize I was weird about them until listening through this album.
I enjoyed this more than I thought I would. I find most psychedelic music to be kind of goofy and dumb, but Jefferson Airplane manages to exist in the genre while being simultaneously able to be taken seriously. Creative instrumentation, nice genre bending, a really good listen.
Some really great songs on this album. I really enjoyed this one.
Folk rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock. Somebody to Love.
Psychedelic rock is probably at its best when spoken through the lips of Grace Slick. Iconic track after iconic track weaves us down the rabbit hole. Don’t trip on the way down!
Good stuff, many interesting ideas and solid psych-Rock
Decent album. A little poppy and a little psychedelic. The 60s seem like they were a much simpler time to get high with less stimuli all around. I imagine there were a ton of people that took LSD, tossed this record on, and had the trip of their lives. No cell phones, no internet, no distractions, just living in the moment with some Jefferson Airplane grooves in the background.
Gets a 4 just bc white rabbit is such a fucking banger. The rest of the album is solid but that song just RIPS!
Great psych rock album. Gotta be their best? While their massive hits on the record have been played so much that the enjoyment is diminishing returns for me, re-listening Friday the rest of the tracks demonstrate while they don't particularly stand out, it's no fluke. I don't find any serious weak points here. I think my only critique is that I wish they gave Grace Slick the mic more.
Other than the famous singles, I found this pretty dull. I do really like those singles though so I’ll give it a 4.
Outside of the two all-time great songs (Somebody to Love and White Rabbit) this is a very good but not great record.
A perfect example of psychedelic rock and the genres it draws from. There is rock, folk, blues and combinations of all three, and while the album had songs in diff genres nothing sounded out of place. This album helped give me a real sense of the Summer of Love in San Francisco and I think I would have really enjoyed seeing this band live in its prime. I Loved the guitar solos and drum parts and thought that Jorma Kaukonen's guitar playing was kind of like mine. It's not perfect but it's able to communicate what it wants to and gets the job done. I also love bands with multiple singers so it was fun to hear different lead vocalists and crafted a communal vibe very fitting with the summer of love. Favorite tracks "Somebody to Love, Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit".
Only knew the last track. different.
Some fantastic songs on this
two of the greatest songs ever.
I think this album can be split into two parts, the rockier numbers with Grace Slick singing, which are great, and the poppier/ folky numbers without Grace Slick singing, which are nothing special. There's a similarity to other bands, like the Beach Boys, CSN, etc. a sort of folk-rock-pop combination that sometimes works and sometimes doesn't. Without the two big hits this would probably be a 2, but I'm going to raise it to 3 stars for White Rabbit alone.
Highlights: "Comin' Back to Me," "Embryonic Journey," "White Rabbit," "DCBA-25" Probably the best encapsulation of 60s pop music we're going to get, in that it's competently performed but transparently derivative. Like if Sonny and Cher did Beatles, Stones, Dylan, Zombies, and Doors. That is on a lyrical level, too, with as much inconsistency in quality as you'd expect. Not really blown away by Slick's performance -- the harsh vibrato and liberal portamento is a little annoying. The vocal harmonies work best for them. Maybe the bigger issue is how tonally inconsistent it is, the way it progresses from bold rock jams to blithe pretentious pop-folk creeds but ends on whack blues numbers. It's like hearing a cult coalesce and go off the rails in fast forward -- which it was.
White Rabbit is an absolute banger. The vocals on it are just amazing. The rest of the ablum is pretty good as well. Almost a 5.
I like this, it reminds me of summers in the kitchen with dad doing DIY and the boys running about
I really thought with "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love" that I would enjoy this album more.
It’s like 40% of the way to a 3 in my mind. Some songs are really good and others feel lacking to me.
Fine. Majority of songs are blah, but really enjoyed Somebody To Love and Embryonic Journey.
haha classics
3.5
everyone knows the singles but the rest of the album is surprisingly different. still really solid.
More outdated, drug infused music from the sixties.
It's fine. It's ok. There's some standout tracks, but a lot of other tracks feel quite low-key and a bit boring. It's not the most exciting album in the world. White Rabbit is a hell of a track. 2.5 rounded up.
I had so much fun with this album, there was a lot of variety in style and genre and it all sounded solid!
Great classic psychedelic rock. I already knew and liked a couple songs going in and found several more. This is going on rotation.
I mean, definitely influential and important. Just not at all my thing. Organ keyboard stuff is a bit much. I do appreciate the group energy put into it all.
Never really been fan of “White Rabbit”. I mean it’s ok, but it’s no “Somebody to Love”, which easily makes it into in the top 5 songs of the 60’s. The rest of the record pales in comparison to those two hits, but it’s enjoyable overall. This band is clearly at their best when they’re playing in rock mode rather than folky acoustic shit.
Did this album, in part, spawn a blog project name? Yes
Perfectly fine
Knew a couple off this album, but it's really not dated well I don't think. Sounds like hippy nonsense and I'm but a wee nipper by comparison. Did not really enjoy much.
60s non granché
Molto bello, mi è piaciuto, chill e psichedelico, figo
Glad I discovered the album "Somebody To Love" came from!
Not really a fan of the dreamy sound throughout the album and in particular the singing. Some song are nice, but as an album it is quite boring.
It's ok
2 absolutely amazing songs and other good songs.
Get's me nostalgic to a time I've never experienced.
Jefferson airplane- Grace slick and the harmonies are cool. I would’ve wanted her singing lead on all the songs instead of the other guy. I like Somebody to love. White rabbit sounds like drugs. Best friend is ok. I hate listening to these 60’s bands play blues songs- kinda just feels like album filler to me. Embryonic journey was cool- the fingerpicking acoustic stuff is way more interesting than his electric playing. Would’ve wanted to hear a song with vocals with this vibe. 2.5
Not a fan. I don’t know why but I’ve always really hated the song white rabbits. Good players and really great production, the reverb sounds especially great. All 60’s RCA records sound great though. Didn’t enjoy it otherwise.
There were so many things about this that I almost liked. The female voice is cool but I just couldn’t care about anything they wrote about.