Surrealistic Pillow

A really good album. Loved the songs Go To Her, Somebody to Love and White Rabbit. Would listen to again.

Classic

LP

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.

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.

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.

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”

Very good blues, folk, and psychedelic rock with a couple of anthems that define the genre.

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 !

classique 4,5

Cowboy dark folk rock

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.

One of the gold standards from the era, this LP is a must hear, just ignore the whole Starship nonsense that came later.

Lekker!

Beautiful album! Worth a purchase! 5/5

I love this album. Will definitely listen to again

Good

Lovly

Apart from the classic tracks "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit", this album also contains the stunningly beautiful "Today".

Such a weird band, can’t believe I hadn’t listened to a full album of theirs before

Cool music, lots of variety, and I like the sound

Really my type of music.

Simply amazing.

Wow, plenty of songs I've heard before without knowing the source. Wonderful album

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.

Some crackers on this one!

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.

Surrealistically soporified!

Really good

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!

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.

"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.

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.

"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.

Somebody to Love My Best Friend Today 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds Plastic Fantastic Lover White Rabbit

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

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.

I always knew I liked Jefferson Airplane, but I didn't realize I was weird about them until listening through this album.

Good stuff, many interesting ideas and solid psych-Rock

two of the greatest songs ever.

Great classic psychedelic rock. I already knew and liked a couple songs going in and found several more. This is going on rotation.

The album that gave us Somebody to Love and White Rabbit! Great stuff Saved tracks: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, White Rabbit, Go To Her

San Francisco psychedelia at its best in the late 60s. Everyone should own this piece of musical history.

One of my all-time favorite albums

Great early psychedelic rock. White Rabbit and Somebody of Love solidify this as essential.

Perfection.

"White Rabbit" alone makes this an era-defining cultural mammoth, and then having "Somebody to Love" on same album? Geddouttahere! Fave track - As well as those too monster tracks, gotta love the noodling of "Embryonic Journey" and the sixtiesness of "Plastic Fantastic Lover"

amazing production. smooth. soothing. great vocals and back vocals.

Seminal.

Oh come on. My childhood!

Her neon mouth with the blinkers-off smile Nothing but an electric sign You could say she has an individual style She's a part of a colorful time Secrecy of lady-chrome-covered clothes You wear 'cause you have no other But I suppose no one knows You're my plastic fantastic lover Fucking hippies made an excellent album. They all turned out to be some of the most awful rotten people later! 5/5

Awesome, love embryonic journey. For the longest time I thought Janis sang on white rabbit.

Great album. Folksy and relaxing yet stimulating.

Loved this - it sounds so psychedelic consistently throughout, yet each song feels like it's own. I heard so many sounds and riffs that influenced artists after this was released.

I love this album. As a ten year old when it first came out in 1967 I heard the singles White Rabbit and Somebody to Love on my a.m. radio and knew something was different. But it wasn't until years later when I discovered the band Hot Tuna that I went back and listen to the Jefferson Airplane collection. This album is one of their best. "Today", "Embryonic Journey", 3/5 of a Mile, "Come Back Baby"; all define a period and a gene.

This album got me into psychedelic rock.

Big 60s energy without feeling too cliche. A fun listen for sure.

Love this album! Almost every song could be played on radio

Loved it. Good vibes. Would listen to again.

I mean, yeah the big singles here are doing some carrying, but not by much. The whole album is stellar, front to back.

I should've been born in the early 50s. I love this genre. I was shameless singing and being judged by my dogs lol

Great record. Never listened all the way through until now but I can still remember how taken I was when I heard White Rabbit for the first time. Still an all time song. Not a bad song in the bunch. Fantastic, important record. Hard to think of any peers to this even in terms of 60s psychadelia. One of a kind.

Classic

Surrealistic masterpiece.

Classic ! One of my all time favorite

Trippy maar goed

One of the most outstanding and wonderful albums of the psychedelic 1960s

This really is something special. Of its time, but also timeless in ways.

Jefferson Airplane evokes exactly what the trippy 60s were like. A bunch of hippies singing of the mystic arts: groovy and harmonic but with a rough edge. It has the hooks and hits as well as the more magical and experimental songs that take you on a peculiar journey. The lofi 60s style combined with the fuzzy bass, the concerning wailing strings, the anxious hollow drums, and the beautiful harmonies by Slick and Balin bring about models of control (capable of guiding your journey) and comfort (to not overwhelm you). There are plenty of songs that push you to dance and sing along, while the calmer folk tracks sit you back down and pay attention to the strange lyrics and instrumentation. I'm obsessed with these mystical 60s albums like United States of America and Electric Music (by Country Joe), but none sound as polished and focused as this one. The record is fantastic, and so is the track ordering (almost). We start off with 3 loud and fun groovy tracks. Then 2 really trippy tracks full of powerful yearnful vocals by Balin, smoothly bridged together. Then we get 4 tracks that gradually transitions from loud and rough acid rock to slow and loving acoustics. (Why does "Embryonic Journey" have 17 million plays on Spotify?) We reach our conclusion with 2 tracks that feel too short, but "White Rabbit" is our popular commanding track with the least discrete lyrics of the summer of love. "Plastic Fantastic Lover" is our chaotic bluesy finish, but feels a bit anticlimatic. Let's talk about the bonus tracks. As anticlimatic as the closer is, it does transition well to the really bluesy "In the Morning" but that definitely feels too long at over 6 minutes, and sounds like a more polished but less interesting Country Joe song. Not a big fan of the pure blues "J. P. P." "Go to Her" is decent and catchy with captivating melodies, but I could see why it was cut. "Come Back Baby" is an awesome jam track (what a sick guitar solo), definitely warrants Jerry Garcia as their spiritual advisor. My only real complaint is that I wish the last 2 tracks were moved elsewhere. It should have ended with a cheery or dreamy track like "My Best Friend", "How Do You Feel", or "Embryonic Journey", of course changing the ending a bit to feel satisfying.

What a beast of an album. Genre defining stuffed with classic hits instantly put you in a mood and feel like immediate choices for soundtracks to paint the idea of 60's. Grace Slicks vocals are just amazing.

The Summer of Love, compressed into one album. Grace Slick’s powerful wail soars over a moody bed of guitars, lending an uneasy thrilling current to the music.

"Grand Funk Railroad paved the way for Jefferson Airplane, which cleared the way for Jefferson Starship. The stage was now set for the Alan Parsons Project, which I believe was some sort of hovercraft."

Hippie music generally gets a "pass" from me, but this is just too poppy to for me to ignore. It's really, really good.

Jefferson Airplane's best album by a wide margin, with some of their greatest hits. 'Somebody to Love,' and 'White Rabbit' are just fantastic songs, and even though the other songs on the album aren't necessarily hits like those two, they all carry a great energy and tune that makes this a worthwhile album to listen to again and again. Also, Grace Slick is a hell of a singer.

Great 60s psychedelic rock. White rabbit is an all-time favorite.

Brilliant album. Of course I already knew Jefferson Airplane but I hadn’t had the chance to listen to an entire album of theirs before : what a colourful experience ! Though very psychedelic, the album highlights true blues and folk influences (“In the Morning” and “Embryonic Journey” are my two favorites, plus the mind blowing “How do you feel”). Of course the two bangers “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to love” (thanks to the amazing Grace Slick) are the must-hear of the album, but they shouldn’t sum up the whole album which is so diverse and so good. It’s a 5/5, obviously.

Great flow

Already knew it, fabulous !

That 2nd Track is Masterpiece

Never heard this entire album until it came up here. I of course know the two stone cold classics and I think that they are both absolutely superb songs. Somebody to love is a Grace Slick singing tour de force and White Rabbit is a simply amazing song. So I thought I'd take a close look at each of the other songs and reflect on the impression they leave and base my rating on them. 1. She Has Funny Cars; this song did nothing for me. 3. My Best Friend; this one I like a lovely ballad with some really beautiful harmonies as Grace takes a backup role and does so expertly. 4. 3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds; a nice song again with really nice harmonies and some really nice guitars. 5. How Do You Feel; I like this one too. Starts with a nice flute, some great acoustic guitar and more beautiful harmonies. 7. Plastic Fantastic Lover; I know this song, perhaps a lesser known single. Not the tour de force of the 2 better known songs, but a very good song. Beautiful guitar parts both acoustic and electric lead, makes for another very strong song. 8. Go to Her; The final song ending the album on an upbeat note, unfortunately this one ends the album on a similar note as it begun with a somewhat unremarkable song. So here we have it an 8 song album, 6 of which are excellent and two somewhat unremarkable. The good far out weighs the bad and I would rate the album as a whole at 5 🌟

A classic

Awesome

the airplanes really aced it on this

Somebody to Love is Grace at her best and has one of my favorite guitar solos/outros. White Rabbit is the psychedelic anthem of anthems. Today & Coming Back to Me are Marty Balin at his best. Helluva band and a great album from start to finish.

One of the peak psychedelic albums. Embryonic Journey is amazing. Somebody to Love is probably the best song to come out of San Francisco during that period.

What should a 1967 psychedelic rock album sound like? This. This. This was an amazing and wonderful convergence of talent. The whole thing is amazing. But I still especially like Grace Slick...

I found this album to love! Great sounds of the 60s!!

Wow. Thank goodness for Grace Slick. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit (two of the greatest songs ever) really elevate this album. The rest is solid 60s rock, some psychedelic, some acoustic folk, some blues.

An album with “White Rabbit” and “Somebody To Love” should probably get a 5 based on those two songs alone. I thought the rest of the album is great. Other standouts included “She Has Funny Cars”, “My Best Friend”, “3/5 Of a Mile In 10 Seconds”, “Embryonic Journey” and “Plastic Fantastic Lover”.

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FIVE STARS An all-time classic and a personal favorite of mine. As is usually the case with those five-stars albums, I won't write a full-blown review about this particular record, because others have already written wonderful stuff about it and there's not much I can add that I feel could be relevant and interesting. It's just a gem. Go and listen to it a.s.a.p. Number of albums left to review or just listen to: more than 900, I've temporarily lost count here Number of albums from the list I find relevant enough to be mandatory listens: approximately a half so far (including this one) Albums from the list I *might* include in mine later on: a quarter Albums from the list I will certainly *not* include in mine (many others are more important): the last quarter

fucking amazing album.

Fuck Yeah Bro

beautiful!

Adorei o álbum, uma das músicas era conhecida graças ao resgate de mix popular no Tiktok da segunda faixa Somebody to love

Annoyingly this album is not on Spotify in its entirety. Annoying as I'd like to add this to my regular rotation but until Spotify gets its poop in a group I cannot. I had to listen to it on YouTube, shock horror. I love Jefferson Airplane and this album, solid 4.5 from me, rounded up because Someone to Love and White Rabbit frequently pop into my brain at random

Rock solid psych, compact with a certain something that ties it all together

white rabbit, somebody to love, great late 60s album.

Great psych rock album

Classic 60s jam band. Some very popular tunes on here, didn't realize they switched up vocalists on tunes. Very mixed bag of tunes, some very psychadelic, some heavy rock, and some simple jams.

Loved it, so many tracks I'd heard before but didn't know were all one album together

Unavailable mostly in my Spotify :(

I dig

Doses precisas de psicodelia com vocal feminino arrebatador.

One of my all time favourite albums.

*****

Compelling from start to finish. I listened to this three times today and I might go back for more tomorrow. Best track: Somebody to Love

Classic

”The album is considered to be one of the quintessential works of the early psychedelic rock and 1960s counterculture eras.”

-Great rock album -"She Has Funny Cars" "Somebody to Love," "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds," "White Rabbit," "Plastic Fantastic Lover," and "Go To Her" are all fantastic

fucking joy to listen to

Pretty fire

a psychedelic classic, never got bored of it. “comin’ back to me” is so haunting.

Almost gave this a 5. I've always loved White Rabbit and Want Someone to Love but the whole album truly holds up. I love the production sound, the instrumentals, and Grace Slick's voice is just perfect for the sound of the era. Maybe I should have made this a 5...

Amazing album! Definitely on the more psychedelic side and very summer of love.

She

One of the best

Seems awesome, but it is not complete in spoty

Some of the better drug induced music from the 70s. Really enjoyed this. I knew a number of the tracks, which always helps.

Classic 60s vibe and great vocal harmonies!

Great energy and moods

Can definitely hear the sounds of San Francisco during the hippie movement in this album 9/10

Some excellent songs on this album - White Rabbit, Somebody to Love

Funky 60s vibe.

Awesome psycadaelic rock classic

Some real classics on this album! Love a couple of tracks, but wouldn’t listen to album again

Rate: 8.5/10.

Lovely, cannot believe I haven't listened to them more! Reminded me of the Mamma's and the Papa's, which I love.

I was already familiar with a couple of their big songs, but happy to find out that I really like the rest of the album too! Super groovy, easy listening, and really fun chord progressions.

Realizing I knew more Jefferson Airplane songs than I would have guessed the day before. Closed my eyes listening to this and immediately saw flower-decal Volkswagen buses and tie-dye. It’s crazy how good White Rabbit is for basically just being a recitation of Alice in Wonderland buzzwords. Ummmmmm yeah it was pretty good I don’t have that much else to say about that! Second act montage needle drop in my biopic: “My Best Friend”

8/10

Parts were excellent. It seems to me that Grace Slick was underutilized, even though she sings the most recognizable two songs from the album. Some of this sounds very sixties in a kind of generic way, but at points the sound is also original. The bluesy songs were surprisingly good.

Definitely a good album, especially for 1967. Easy to see how this album's sound really influenced the following decade. Would definitely revisit.

Quintessential sound to this genre and generation of music... Not an all the time album but iconic at the right time.

I always kind of thought Jefferson Airplane, and the song White Rabbit specifically, were a bit gimmicky in the sense that this is music for long haired, hippy stoners. To be fair, I was a long haired, hippy stoner in high school and I did love this album. I haven’t listened to Jefferson Airplane since high school and I honestly wasn’t really expecting it to hold up for me, but I thoroughly enjoyed revisiting it today. It’s just a solid psychedelic rock album.

oh sweet i know 2 songs off this, very popular songs somebody to love and white rabbit. haven't started listening yet just picking the album for the day. already a MUCH more pleasant listen than yesterday. i remember being at the woodstock museum and seeing their performance and omg.. yeah they apparently rocked that shit. yeah listening to this album is a huge refreshment from yesterday's BS. love the flute. ugh white rabbit is SUCH a good song. i mean i already thought this but omg.

I love this. Its just the right amount of psychedelic late 60s band that feels pretty modern. Great vocals, interesting tracks, and wonderful instrumentation. Not something I will return to again and again, but something I was pleasantly surprised by.

I recall hearing Somebody to Love at a very early age and loving it immediately and I had a similar experience with White Rabbit. I’m glad to learn that the rest of the album is good too!

Enig med Anna.

Hørt på solseng på Granka. 12 av 15 låter er helt konge!

Hell yessss Grace Slick!!!

Gave this a 5 before, shall demote as I don’t CRAVE hearing this but god damn is it great x

Obv I've heard somebody to love before but i'd never heard this band. Diversity of sounds was great, still cohesive. Coming back to me and embryonic journey were highlights

i liked this one quite nice

4/5 Favorite Songs: She Has Funny Cars Somebody To Love 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds Embryonic Journey White Rabbit In The Morning Go To Her Come Back Baby

So trippy

I very much enjoyed this one. Great vibes, a little whimsical, crazy instrumentals. Plus I’ve always loved White Rabbit and Somebody to Love.

"comin' back" is pure poetry

Very mellow, good vibes. I really liked listening to this on a slow morning commute.

Only listened to about half, but good, relaxing music

White Rabbit allein ist ein Stern wert deswegen knapp 4/5

Very nice album. Lovely mixture of balladic melodies and clean early rock and roll guitar sounds. Complimented well by the vocals.

love the folk and psychedelic elements never knew this album had somebody to love 4.3/5

Two transcendent songs. Several excellent ones. A few that history remembers more fondly than the actual music warrants. That’s a masterpiece-adjacent album—not an untouchable one.

A title that is almost as perfect as the song Today. Ever thankful to the Coens for introducing me to these dudes (and gal). When the truth is found to be lies And all the joy within you dies Don't you want somebody to love

++: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, My Best Friend, Comin' Back to Me, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, D.C.B.A.–25, How Do You Feel, Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit, Plastic Fantastic Lover +: Today 9,7/10

3.5 stars.

Great album. Had never heard this before and thoroughly enjoyed it start to finish. 8.7 out of 10 for me

Somebody to Love, White Rabbit and Embryonic Journey are all absolutely 5/5. The rest was pretty bleh.

Surprised how much I liked this. Really well done album and the hits still work. I only really knew of them because of other songs referencing them but glad I got to listen to and album

i was expecting a lot of songs like Somebody to Love, that is cool and all, but i don't like it that much. but instead, it's surprising how a group that i associated with hippie music has so much blues influence and that energy is really present in their music Really cool

I own this album but haven't listened in at least 40 years. I liked it then. This time I had to listen to it twice - first in my car., then second on headphones in an effort to hear the nuance through the reverb. I'm glad I listened that second time. I heard a musicianship I hadn't heard before and the range of style, emotion, and musicianship I didn't know was there before. I will listen many more times now.

actually full fo classics!!!

Wow I liked this so much more than I thought I would. It felt very nostalgic, I’m not sure my parents ever actually played it but it felt familiar and comforting. I also thought white rabbit was one of my least favourites off the album (though maybe that’s because I’ve heard it a lot before).

Very delicate tight rope to walk here but good balance of poppier psychedelic tracks, 60's folk/protest rock, and generally solid 60's style production. May be a classic with more repeated listens

lurv.

Really cool. I've listened to this before, so it was fun to revisit this kind of messy psych folk rock blues album. Its interesting, because it sounds pretty tame and not so out there, but at the time, this was really weird and kind of experimental. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are the obvious winners of the record and kind of embody the entire spirit of the band. Fun relisten today!

Standouts: Somebody to Love, Embryonic Journey, Go to Her, Come Back Baby I've always wanted to listen to a Jefferson Airplane album (or their spinoff bands, like Jefferson Starship and Hot Tuna), so this is a fun start to the 1001 albums challenge. The mixing and mastering on this album is excellent; love the use of panning and soundstage. This album captures a variety of quintessentially 60's sounds: folk guitar riffs and spoken lyrics, British invasion arrangements and guitar effects, Beach Boys-esque vocal harmonies, and even blues harmonica — while somehow remaining cohesive. With a sound so unique yet familiar, it's no wonder that Surrealistic Pillow pioneered psychedelic rock and maintains cultural significance almost 60 years after its release.

Yay, a 60s psych rock album that I can enjoy without drugs! Mid 4

3.68 stars out of 5 for Jefferson Airplane. This was an important album of the late 60's. This was San Francisco's answer to The Mama's and Pappas, with a more psychedelic vibe and feel. The flute playing is really gorgeous along with the folk-inspired guitar work. Yes, it has Somebody to Love and the amazing White Rabbit on it, but they feel like outside songs compared to the rest of the album. And both of those songs were not originally done by the Airplane, so that's probably why they don't match the rest of the album's vibe. But it works, and this is a great album. A snapshot in time for sure.

Wauw dit is heel erg goed! Ik vind vooral de zangeres erg cool. Positief verrast!

Classic Psych. Standouts are Somebody to Love and White Rabbit.

No idea what I was getting myself into. Incredibly surprised in a good way. Some great tracks and just sounds so well done.

Really great.

Even if you didn't know anything about Jefferson Airplane, there is no doubt that you could guess the era this album came from just by listening to it. The album has that distinctive 1960s psychedelic rock sound. I'm very familiar with the two big hits from this album, as they are classics that you still hear regularly today. But I'd never heard the rest of the album. Some really good songs on here and the album felt like a cohesive piece that all belonged together. If there is one critique I could make, it is that Grace Slick should have sang lead on more songs. I don't think it's an accident that the two songs she sang lead on are the two songs that are the most iconic and well known on the album. Her voice is just incredible. Definitely belongs on the list and a very solid album.

I expected a lot of folk, hippie nonsense from this one, but was pleasantly surprised. Beyond the 2 well-known hits, there are some excellent tracks. Plastic Fantastic Lover and 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds are among my favorites. There are a few boring clunkers, but, overall, you can hear how this would have been new and exciting in 1967 and go on to influence a lot of subsequent acts.

i found it listenable. recognized the track today who i thought was by someone else tom scott? album was ‘jammable’

Love the psychedelic sounds accentuated by a long reverb. Groovy and moving. Good contrasts of ups and downs. The country and blues sounding bits do stick out like a sore thumb though. 4/5

The first side is incredible and beautiful (only track 3 is less impressive but still enjoyable). Second half two. Just beautiful, psychedelic, touching music. I love the collectivism of the band. It's another solid 4

Somebody to love is obviously a great hit.

I will not include the bonus tracks from the 2003 reissue in this review. Ahh, Jefferson Airplane, one of the pioneering groups of psychedelic rock, helping usher in the San Francisco sound. They were very much at the forefront of the counterculture movement with their two big hits from this record, "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit". While the latter is more prominently featured across media than the former, both are damn good with their punchy song structures and Grace Slick's powerhouse vocals. Very few lineup changes felt as impactful as Grace becoming the female vocalist for Jefferson Airplane, alongside jazz drummer Spencer Dryden also brought into the fold, and those two singles proved that impact. But here's the thing - how does the rest of Surrealistic Pillow hold up? Well, I'd say the album is pretty good, albeit a tad dated in places. For a record clocking in at only 33 minutes, we run through a variety of soundscapes with the band's distinct psychedelic folk sound. Spencer's syncopated drumming all over "She Has Funny Cars", the hauntingly beautiful love ballad "Today" that featured gorgeous vocal harmonies and the Grateful Dead's Jerry Garcia on that airy lead guitar, the elegant acoustic guitar ballad "Comin' Back to Me", the groovin' rocker "3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds", the obtuse country-rock duet between Grace and Paul Kanter on "D.C.B.A.-25", the three-guitar instrumental piece "Embryonic Journey" that gives way to the jazz-inspired call for expanding one's mind on "White Rabbit"; this album is quite the trip. Speaking of trips, a good deal has been said about how the lyrics on this record were likely written while the band members were taking acid and other such drugs, which certainly add to the surrealistic wonderment and the desire to enlighten oneself. That said, yeah, this album is dated, and it can't be denied. Besides the obvious drug influences of the time and how emblematic the lyrics feel in the lead-up to the Summer of Love, there are some other notable quirks here and there. Besides her vocals, Grace Slick also laid down recorder on "How Do You Feel" and "Comin' Back to Me", which are pleasant but add to how time-locked this record is to early 1967. Also, for as much as I think Paul, Marty Balin, and Jorma Kaukonen do a solid job with their respective vocals, it's evident that Grace was the best vocalist in the group, and it's not even close. Finally, there are admittedly a few weak songs that didn't quite fit with the rest of the record, like the plodding lead single "My Best Friend," which was written by the band's former drummer Skip Spence, or the goofy Balin-penned closing track "Plastic Fantastic Lover" that's only saved by once again having Jerry Garcia play lead guitar. All in all, there is more to Surrealistic Pillow than its two big singles that I wound up having a good time with. Jefferson Airplane would continue to experiment with psychedelic rock until their split into other groups, like Jefferson Starship. At the very least, they've already etched their mark into history with this record.

epic psychedelia/acid rock album. Includes the classics 'Somebody to Love' and 'White Rabbit'. The expanded CD is well worth a listen.

I've been listening to Jefferson Airplane most of my life. The top hits are obviously well known and regarded. I was surprised by some of the other songs (without Slick as the lead singer). They are very psychedelic. Good stuff. I agree with the other reviewer who says, we need an 8 minute version of White Rabbit. Jerry Garcia played on this album. I want his kind of noodling.

loved the vibe of this, possibly enhanced by it being another sunny day. didn't blow me away but equally no qualms. will i listen again ? quite possibly yes

Was looking forward to this, hadn't listened in a few years and it was as good as I remembered. Only things stopping me from giving it 5 stars is that some of the best tracks weren't actually on the original album but were added in a reissue.

A lovely time capsule of an album. Most of the songs are solid but the ones with Grace Slick on lead vocals are the highlights.

I’m actually pretty impressed with this one. There were a couple of tracks which seemed to drop into “classic 60s vocal harmony” territory but maybe they were the leaders in creating what I take to be a classic sound. Somebody To Love and White Rabbit are right up there in the all-timer category but I am left scratching my head trying to work out where I know Embryonic Journey from…?

A great album between blues rock and psychedelic rock. People know the singles. What's underappreciated are the subtle rhythm guitar works.

There was a time in youth when I experimented with many different genres of music, and I bought the cassette of Surrealistic Pillow, thinking all the tracks would sound like White Rabbit, which I was familiar with. Needless to say I was disappointed. White Rabbit is a unique creation, and I disregarded the rest of the album (except, of course, Somebody To Love, which I had heard once or twice before and liked it). Today I am listening to it again and find so much more in the other tracks that White Rabbit is just another song on it. The mix of styles is interesting and the guitar work is sublime. I can hear proto-Led Zeppelin here: I had heard Robert Plant tell how he was inspired by San Francisco’s music scene in the 60s. Well now I get it. 4.5 stars

Prachtig

one of my favorite genres (can’t tell if high voiced man or low voiced woman)

Very good album. What's interesting about it is that half of it is what people think flower power music is, and the other half of it is what flower power music actually was.

I knew White Rabbit and Somebody to Love, so the new-to-me songs fell nicely within that space. It’s definitely a time capsule of its era. The vocals, especially the lead female, are distinctive and strong. While psychedelic rock is not my favorite genre, I enjoyed the songs and found their quality lifting to the whole. The more I imagined myself alive at the time, the more I enjoyed this set like a nostalgic memory of a life I might have had.

Im gonna have what she's having

A great psychedelic rock record with some bangers. I'm not fond of the ballads but it's still a nice addition to my collection. Favorite Song: Somebody to Love ; White Rabbit

Good. Want somebody to love. Catchy. Very nice. Overall also very good. Nicely themed. You thought this was strawberry jam with scones but it was raspberry with cream. Surprised surprised.

Classic 60s psychedelic rock that was a lot of fun to listen to while driving through Olympic National Park. The standout here is clearly Somebody to Love You, but there were a lot of b-sides that held my attention. Better than other 60s psychedelic albums we’ve had.

Dope album! Some all time hits on here with "White Rabbit" and "Don't You Want Somebody To Love". The album was consistent through and through. No notes.

Very average 60s album with a couple recognisable songs in there but nothing special Specific rating - 3.7 Fav song - somebody to love Least fav- 3/5 if a mile in 10 seconds

I’m giving this 4 bc it’s varied and interesting. I had it on in the background during work and was caught in a few moments. I suspect if I replay it in a more attentive environment I may kick myself for giving it 5 stars. But my reviews are based only on first listen vibes and personal taste so,

First time listening. Love the psychedelia. Can see this being revised to a full 5 star one day.

Knew the big hits of course, they're enduring 60s classics. But I was also pleasantly surprised by the rest of the album. Good tunes, varied without being too wanky

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Somebody to Love is a great song. White Rabbit is obviously iconically. Overall the album has a nice sound, not too many weird parts. I would definitely listen to this over and over again. 4/5

4.2

A super fun listening experience with catchy songs and great instrumentation. I

niceeeeee

Some goes pretty hard, some a little boring and hippy dippy. Highs are high though!

и всё-таки мощный альбом и как будто под определенный вайб должно был бы залететь сказочно, а так просто красиво

77/100

Yup. Really like this. Just sneaks into a 4/5

flower power! Girls voice is amazing. feel like im in my 60s rock era again. Dk how I haven’t heard this. Wow coming back to me is so melancholic. Missing someone i don’t have

I've found that a lot of the late 60s San Francisco sounds stuff hasn't aged that well, but this is a cut above. Perhaps because it's fairly folky (and sometimes pop-y) for psychedelic rock. And perhaps because tracks like White Rabbit are just insanely good. Feed your head! 4.5*

Is White Rabbit very different for them? or is it just so familiar to me that it sounds different from the rest of the album. Zooming out, is very British Invasion-y.

This is some of the best the psychedelic side of the 60's had to offer. Most of the instrumentation is great and the lead vocalist on this especially Grace slick do such a phenomenal job it is absolutely praise worthy. I am not the biggest fan of the more blues style tracks on here as I find the more rock and pop tracks to be where Jefferson Airplane shine the most (at least on this record). What more can be said its great music. Fav tracks: She has funny cars, Somebody to love, My best friend, comin back to me, and White rabbit

Легко, ненавязчиво,приятно на фоне, с вайбом Битлз, дослушать желания не возникло

i'd only heard "somebody to love" and "white rabbit", which are keystones in psychedelic music. but there are some other gems here is as well. slick's voice is powerful and the only person i've heard come close to matching that timbre of it is amber webber from black mountain. "3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds" is a cool tune. i even like the proto-rap in "plastic fantastic lover".

Reminds me of the Beatles but with a bit more of a rock twang to it? The female voice in some songs is really nice. Very nice guitar across the board Favourite song (s): my best friend, coming back to you, D.C.B.A Least favourite song(s): nothing really stood out here, embrionic journey, white rabbit, really the whole album Overall rating: 8.9/10

Classic

Des singles cultes et des titres plus calmes/Simon and Garfunkel core plutôt chouettes !

Wall to wall

Not generally a fan of psychedelic music but I was surprised with how much I enjoyed this

Not something I'd be likely to put on, but one has to acknowledge the impact the album still has on music.

Ik vond het best aangenaam en enkele hele toffe liedjes

Wall to wall bangers. Some of my fav music to come out of the 60s in here. Somebody To Love was my fav song of the album. White Rabbit and She Has Funny Cars were my other highlights. In The Morning was my fav first listen

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I always held Jefferson Airplane in a slightly higher regard than many similar bands of that era. It always felt like they were trying to do something unique for the sake of it sounding cool. This record shows that. 4/5

I enjoyed this when I listened to it but outside of someone to love and white rabbit I can’t really remember much else Would definitely put this on again though 3.5

Actually, a feel gaining some energy while listining to this album, good one i rate it 7/10 : )

One of, if not one of the greatest rocks albums ever. This has that The Who/Elvis feeling. Today, She Has Funny Cars (as it should), DCBA -25, and White Rabbit are my all-time favorites by this band. I have undoubtedly never heard of Jefferson Airplane before discovering this site but I am glad I do now.

very Iconic sounds

I haven't heard quite a few songs on this album. I found myself enjoying the first song and it blends right into somebody to love. Good so far. Not a fan of 3rd song but its alright. Middle of the album flowed well but really did not like last song.

surrealistic pillow is like the piper at the gates of dawn if they reeled in the whimsy to an actually tolerable level and made it good

Really good, loved the psychedelic vibes. Always been meaning to listen to this album. Fav Songs Somebody To Love White Rabbit Today Is it Top 1001 Worthy (is it essential)? Yes, absolutely. A stellar psych-rock album; a great intro to immerse oneself in the genre

Pretty strong album. The playing is good, and the rockers rock pretty hard. Tracks 4 and 5 drag it down a bit, and keep this out of 5 star territory for me.

Cool album. Standout songs: She has funny cars 3/5 of a mile in 10 seconds How do you feel

Pochette mythique, Somebody to Love, white rabbit, quelques excellentes pistes. Du tres bon Jefferson Airplane même si un peu inégal.

Just lovely. Dreamy without being soporific. Psychedelic without pissing me off. Grace Slick is a bit under-utilised despite being the coolest thing about the band.

Don't think I've ever heard this before, wasn't expecting much (probably unfairly cos the singles are great) but was pleasantly surprised! Definitely a bit hippy dippy, but mostly in that Forever Changes way, where the trip has gone bad and the Manson family are lurking off screen. 'D.C.B.A. -25' and the proto-Robbie Basho sound of 'Embryonic Journey' were my two faves that weren't 'White Rabbit'. Will listen again.

Uneven, but some of the songs are iconic. Best when they lean into the bluesy rock.

Somebody To Love is a powerhouse. Embryonic Journey is a beautiful acoustic number. White Rabbit is a classic. Overall, a very good psychedelic pop album. Solid 3.75/5.

Really like the psychedelic vibes of this album. I thought they underused the female vocalist. She has a much more distinct sound, whereas I felt like the male vocalist sounded like a 3rd member of Simon and Garfunkel. It doesn’t surprise me the two biggest hits from this album were the two songs where she was the lead vocalist.

In addition to the two well known cuts, there a a bunch of interesting tunes in this one. One has to step their mind back in time to truly appreciate I believe. For me it is listenable as well as significant and thus the rating.

Really enjoyable slice of psychedelic rock

good, the songs with the female voice were the best ones

Raw sound compared to their Jefferson Starship incarnation. “In the morning” and “Come Back Baby” are two superb blues tracks.

The hippiest of all hippie bands. To be young in the Summer of Love... ¨Somebody to Love¨ might be one of the best all time jams.

Cool

I was only familiar with two songs on this album, the obvious ones, so I didn't know what to expect. Surprisingly, my favorites ended up being the ones not sung by Slick: "In The Morning" and "Plastic Fantastic Lover". There's some really bluesy stuff here and I am thoroughly impressed. Not what I thought it would sound like at all!

Попытки познакомится с творчеством Jefferson Airplane предпринимались мною с детства. Слушал их, как водится, с подачи "важнейших групп в психоделическом роке" и... не находил того что мне нужно. Теперь, послушав Surrealistic Pillow в сознательном возрасте, я сформировал почему мне так показалось тогда. Дело в том, что этот альбом не пытается делать психоделик-рок таким, к которому я привык, слушая своих любимых Beatles, Doors, The Move и несколько других исполнителей из того времени. И вот послушав тогда Jefferson Airplane, в 14 лет я подумал "а где психоделика то??" ни тебе ломанных ритмов, не вскриков, никаких вам тут меллотронов, оркестровок, экспериментов с записью и так далее. Это скорее некий блюз-рок и фолк с заходом на территорию психодела, достаточно деликатный и не кричащий. Да, само собой, некоторые приметы жанра здесь без сомнения имеются, но т.к. они не были "доведены до предела" то и детским ухом считаны совершенно не были. Ныне же я послушал это как досаточно неплохой альбом, с местами, довольно клёвыми блюз-роковыми мелодиями. Любимое с альбома: Today 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds In the Morning

Opened a mew window onto this band and reopened windows into forgotten music

So I really wanted to give this a three because the main tracks are soooo overplayed they…. Drive me a bit down the rabbit hole… Into the void. But I have to admit, it’s decent album. Boolean: yeah, it’s good to hear these full albums before I die.

Oldi but goldies, sehr schöne Musik

The worst type of reviews are like the low score ones on this album that just say "hippies". Way to write off a great album for the stupidest reasons. It's good, with high highs

Really liked it so far!

Female vocals nail it every time. Male vocals are less powerful. Good overall and enjoyed the listen through. Some necessary 60s music to consume.

Out of a lot of the older rock and classic rock albums on this list, this is one of the freshest and liveliest.

gets it done for me

Hyvä setti. fiilasin.

Great songs on here!

Great album! I hadn't heard it but really dig it. Lots of range in styles too.

Some real classic songs…Grace Slick was a powerhouse in those days 🎸

Very good

Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are both absolute all-timers, so no big surprise this album rocks, even if none of the other songs are quite as good as those two. That said, She Has Funny Cars, 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, and Plastic Fantastic Lover are all really good songs that made this well worth it. An easy suggestion to anyone, basically.

Adorable and groovy. Not mind blowing enough to be a 5 but very enjoyable

Enjoyed this a lot- had a lot of Jefferson Airplane's hits on it, and the b sides had a lot of distinct sounds & experimentation with genres and instruments. Great music for a nice sunny day, nothing that stood out as bad. Overall- good album. 3.5 to 4 / 5

For whatever reason, I didn't get into the JA when I was getting into the other acts of the era. Since then, I've come around, and this is absolutely a great album. A few of Marty’s songs don't hold up for me, but overall, one of the great psychedelic records of the era

Really good and modern for 60s, hadn't heard of them before this

Bops

I liked this!

This album is both folk and groovy. I've actually heard "White Rabbit" before and I didn't realize who it was by (my favorite song here, by the way). I liked the use of both a female and male vocalist for different songs, it kept the dynamics interesting. Actually, every song featuring the female vocalist as lead was fantastic ("Somebody to Love", "White Rabbit").

really good album very good vibe and long enough vibe 8/10

I liked it gave me nostalgia like the music my dad would listen to and sometimes Beatles vibes

bisschen wie fleetwood mac

This is a timeless classic and a very good album from start to finish. While listening I felt that unmistakable late-60s psychedelic energy — dreamy, trippy, and full of life all at the same time. Surrealistic Pillow captures Jefferson Airplane right at their peak. Grace Slick’s powerful voice steals the show on tracks like “White Rabbit” and “Somebody to Love,” which are still two of the most iconic songs of the psychedelic era. But the whole record is strong. There’s a perfect balance between the raw, edgy rock side and the softer, more melodic folk-psych moments. Songs like “Today,” “My Best Friend,” and “Comin’ Back to Me” show a gentler, almost romantic side, while the hits bring that rebellious, mind-bending intensity. The production is warm and the playing feels loose but tight at the same time. It’s one of those albums that genuinely feels like it hasn’t aged. Even after all these years, it still sounds fresh, exciting, and full of that pure San Francisco spirit. Definitely a classic worth owning. One of the best and most important records from the Summer of Love era.

White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are all time greats.

"Somebody to Love" is phenomenal, and the whole world seems to agree from the looks of it. 100 MILLION VIEWS!!!! WHAT!!!! This album is lovely so far though. For sure Added "My Best Friend" to my playlist! Really good song! I'm already starting to like this album a lot, seems to be a bit more up my alley Really good album! Something I'd hear my grandpa or uncle like. Maybe my dad on some songs. So fun

I liked it not my style but nice!

Banda muy de los 60, beatlelera. Resaltan mucho las guitarras y las voces. Con algún que otro tema movido, la mayoría son más tenues, aterciopelados. Es un álbum para escuchar mientras cocinas o tenes una cita (bajito, de fondo).

This is pretty nice 60s music. Tracks like white rabbit and somebody to love are well known and still bang. The rest is easy to listen to. I like it.

That was a fun album I definitely need to revisit.

Wow, I liked this a lot more than I expected. I only knew the big hits before, but the rest of it is really good, too.

Reminds me of college.

Pretty chill classic rock, slightly psychedelic. Good to put on in the background as well. Fav Tracks: White Rabbit, Somebody to Love, Plastic Fantastic Lover

Was not hugely impressed at first but it grew on me

Pretty much the sound of the Summer of Love. 𝘚𝘶𝘳𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘴𝘵𝘪𝘤 𝘗𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘰𝘸 has that hazy, slightly dreamy psychedelic feel, but it’s still very song-focused. The melodies stick, and the back-and-forth between the vocals keeps things interesting throughout. It’s not perfect all the way through, but the best moments really stand out. Easy to see why it became such a staple of the era.

nice few bangers on this, finally some 60s psychedelic i found enjoyable

first impressions: very good! very Beatles-Esq

Don’t you want somebody to love ? Don’t you need somebody to love ? Wouldn’t you love somebody to love ? You better find somebody to love

I knew a few songs, especcially the second one, i like it, i would rate it like a 4 probably?? I have to high grades this month😅, avarage higher then 3🤣

Yeah, this bangs. I was expecting it to be boring ass generic 60's slop that went for WAY too long but I was pleasantly surprised. This thing was creative and fresh in every song, with a nice mix of instruments and they kept everything unique but still thematic. Go To Her was the best song on here, but any of the songs with the female vocals were mint.

Great classic album

Really loved the overall vibe of the album. Some if the folky stuff dragged a bit too long though.

Here's another record from back in the day that I used to love but later put aside when I got into other stuff, and haven't heard in ages. So much of this is so good. “Somebody to Love" was a hit for a reason; these angry-sounding tracks are what I like best about the Airplane. The intro line "When the truth is found to be lies / and all the joy within you dies" has kind of a contemporary feel, doesn't it. The guitar instrumental "Embryonic Journey" is of course something I've heard here and there since then, which is a good thing. And who can resist "White Rabbit." Sure we've all heard it 40 million times, but hey, it's got both threatening-sounding Grace Slick vocals AND interesting acid flamenco instrumentation. Don't forget to feed your head, kids. Finally, "Plastic Fantastic Lover" is a great song - I either forgot or only just noticed the interesting stuff going on with the bass on this. “My Best Friend" was a skip track for me back when I listened to this all the time in the 70s. I'm still not a big fan of that song; it's the part of this record that sounds the most like normal mid-60s music, which isn't very interesting to me. But while I used to skip "Today," too, I'm noticing some things with it that I didn't appreciate at the time. 4 stars

This was really enjoyable but started to lose my interest toward the end.

It has some of the all-time great standards on it... but maybe a little distrscting filler too?

One surprise with this list has been how most psychedelic stuff hasn't really grabbed me. But I loved this. The mixture of soft folk and harder blues works really well, and the vision and creativity on tracks like White Rabbit are brilliant.