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White Rabbit is great. The rest is meh.
A good album with a couple of classic songs, and some songs I had never heard of.
Mostly love it
1 star for somebody to love and 1 star for white rabbit. The rest was annoying hippie folk. Not something I like to listen to. Something about the way the guy sings really rubs me the wrong way.
I enjoyed this. I've always been a fan of White Rabbit, but the whole album had a great feel and was a joy to listen to.
Awesome psychedlic gem
Great songs and vibes, hippie music for a good mood.
Good psychedelic vibes Lots of good singles Would I listen again - probably yes Would I buy - Probably no Favourite song I'd never heard before - Go to her
Nothing like hitting a dab pen and listening to some classic psychedelic rock. Shoutout to Jefferson and their Airplane. Also, more importantly, White Rabbit Supremacy forever!
One thing. I’ve learned from this project is that 60s psychedelic rock isn’t really my thing - it mostly sounds the same to me. I can’t pin down exactly why, but in comparison to its peers, this album went down more smoothly. For that, I’m rounding up the 3.5.
Such a wonderful album. I inherited this record from my Father. I oftentimes see Jorma around town and at the gym. My only complaint is a lot of the songs sound similar.
tbh I barely noticed it
It was decent fun Rating: 3.6
Is it weird that 'White Rabbit' is one of my go-to workout songs?
10/11/24. Excellent record, have heard a couple of these songs before. Definitely need to learn a couple of these on guitar!
Never heard the album before. White Rabbit is still a pretty amazing song with a unique structure. Somebody to Love is pretty meh now. The rest of it... Just sounds like the 60s, and not the "good" 60s. And why did so many 60s and 70s bands put traditional blues style songs on their albums? I won't listen to this album again, but I'm giving it 3 starts just for White Rabbit. "Remember what the dormouse said"
Ho hum... no thanks. Pretty boring stuff (other than the well known numbers).
They sounded very dated. I didn't particularly enjoy this album for some reason.
Epitomizes the 60's hippie culture, with lots of self inspection, freedom, drug usage, social commentary and critique, and musical development. While not everything on this album is a strong listen, it's hard to underestimate the impact of both this album and Jefferson Airplane as a band, so even though this only has a couple of top-ten hits, it's a great album in its context, so I'm going high. Fun fact: the first drummer left (before this album) because he didn't like the band's culture and drug use. He was a former US Marine Core drummer... about as opposite of a culture from the band as you could be.
Solid album with several hits from the times.
Man I love this album. My father had me listen to this at as a teenager and I remember him saying “that’s the one with Embryonic Journey, you gotta check that out”. That song, in particular, has remained a personal favorite of mine ever since. The album, as a whole, is a bit raw. The recording isn’t great by any means, but I blame that on the era. 3/5 of a Mile in Ten Seconds, Plastic Fantastic Lover, Somebody to Love, this album has everything. My Best Friend is another personal favorite; it’s very rare that you hear the swing/groove of a song change within a song like that. Not sure this is really a 5 star but I cannot give it 4.
It was good in places, not so good in others.
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Great album, some good classics
Two solid bangers otherwise the band is mediocre best, kind of a precursor for Fleetwood Mac, but overhyped, I think.
3.5/5
My first album on this journey! Only song I knew before listening was Somebody to Love - one of my favorite songs from the 60s. Aged great, imo. Enjoyable album all the way through. Grace's voice is incredible; I would give this album a 5 if she was in more songs. Standout tracks: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, Comin' Back to Me, White Rabbit, Go to Her 4/5
Like: Somebody To Love
"somebody to love" is nice "white rabbit" is okay
Some good stuff. Like a bit of good stuff. Two good things. Two really good songs. What more do you need? Favourite track: Somebody to Love.
Not for me. A couple of classics but it really dragged on and on. Didn't have a theme I could get around. Struggled to get through this one.
One pill makes you horny!!! I really enjoyed this album. The duel male and female vocals. Light and dark songs. Good, chill, groovy vibes.
true to form, i GOT to hit this with yet another THREE. This album was just okay, thanks
Pre-listening thoughts: LETS FREAKING GOOOOO I have such a weird soft spot for this band since I saw them live this past year (yeah yeah there was only one original member idc it was a cheap ticket. Show went crazy though). But this is when they were still Jefferson Airplane and their material is so so good during this era of their career. Very excited to hear this full album Post/during listening thoughts: Grace Slick is literally so amazing I love her so much. Just like a lot of other 60s music, it has a Beatles-esque quality to it but it’s very enjoyable. I’m really realizing how much of this album I’ve already heard just from trying to research their material for their show 😭. Their harmonies are so tight though. THIS is psychedelic folk/rock that remains engaging and interesting. Great album!!! 9/10 DID I NEED TO HEAR THIS BEFORE I DIE: nah but I personally enjoyed it a lot Fav tracks: hate to be this person again but I enjoyed almost every song ‼️ Least fav tracks: was lukewarm on the blues track but that’s to be expected from me atp
Really cool psychedelic rock album with some great songs. Probably a bit long and could do with a bit of a trim, but I really enjoyed the way the instrumentation (the distortion pedals) created this dreamy sensation that definitely reminds me of an acid trip.
# 334 : They've done a pretty decent job, good album, I like the hits of course but 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. Favourite track : Somebody To Love.
great!
It was okay.
I love Grace Slick's voice but too many of the tracks (the ones she isn't leading) just blur into one another for me in the most uninteresting way.
Not my thing
Pretty decent album. Couple of my favs from this group on here. I thought they would be a little more psychedelic but seemed to have a but more structure than I have anticipated. Solid 3.5 rounding up.
A bit outdated
Two absolute bangers and a lot of nondescript 60s pop.
One archetypal San Francisco sound track and two iconic Grace Slick songs surrounded by a ripoff rundown of all the best selling folk rock styles of the period. One star for being famous and a bonus star for Slick’s unmistakably genius contributions.
Two relatively decent 60’s classics, the rest was surprisingly bad.
OH WAT zag ik niet aankomen! DAt Somebody to love op dit album stond OH WTF en dan ook nog eens de vocal van Feed Your Head van Paul Kalkbrenner! Ok, dat vind ik dus wel echt heel erg vet. Dat je met dit project best wel veel originele versies van bekende(voor mij dan) nummers leert kennen. Hoe is de rest van het album dan? Veel psych rock, met de hits wel echt die er uit springen. Opeens met In The Morning is er een verassend blues achtig nummer wat mn interesse meteen pakte! Maar alles bij elkaar vind ik het een album wat zeker bijzonder is, blij dat ik het heb gehoord, zeker de originele versies van 2 zeer bekende nummers, maar toch niet helemaal mijn ding. Gewoon een best wel ok album. FAVO: Somebody to love, DCBA-25, White Rabbit, In the morning
Unfortunately, it didn’t pass the test of time.
Some cheesy, beach boys rock in there. “She loves me,” type stuff. Can’t believe this album includes White Rabbit and Somebody to Love. Seems like they shoulda let the lady singer write more songs.
Didn't get the chance to listen as much, but overall, I really enjoyed Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, which were both familiar!
La droga es la salud
Classic/psych rock
insanely well-structured songs, no frills or indulgences, just a terrific command of what a pop song should Do. it’s a shame that jefferson airplane get written off as one-hit wonders because of “white rabbit” in the grand scheme of things (NOT BY ME!) considering how good they actually were. fav tracks: today; comin’ back to me; DCBA-25
i like this album more and more each time i hear it! just so groovy and fun and beautiful, and has so many different kinds of songs while still maintaining such a distinct and cohesive style.
The jumping off point for whole genres to follow - prog and psychedelia to name but two. A band blessed with many wonderful vocalists, and plenty of virtuoso musicians in every section of the band.
This is #day50 of my #1001albumsyoumusthearbeforeyoudie challenge, and... "if you're going to San Francisco, be sure to wear some flowers in your hair!" Somehow, the late '60s music scene has always drawn me in... it's a true sign of the times. With artists like Janis Joplin, Jimi Hendrix, Jefferson Airplane, and the early Doors, you feel the era's spirit. Jefferson Airplane's signature blend of folk rock, psychedelia, and blues, highlighted by Grace Slick's otherworldly vocals, is delicate and dark. Standouts like "Somebody To Love" and "White Rabbit" are just the beginning; There are also "She Has Funny Cars", "Today," and "Comin' Back To Me." This is a 5 out of 5 this time around. Looking forward to #day51.
white rabbit and plastic lover are my favorites off this
Somebody to love I knew. Not really my kind of music.
Fun album with great dynamics. My favorite is D. C. B. A. 25
cool
Meh.
Famous old psychadelic album, of course I know this one. Iconic tracks, but the album as whole isn't as well rounded. I love Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, but also the beauty of Embryonic Journey. PS, Starship (the current band with Mickey Thomas) plays an awesome medley live of these hits.
Way better than I initially expected, I tend to forget that 60's psychedelia was way more accessible than its reputation would sometimes indicate
Overall, I like Jefferson Airplane (and Starship). This album just so-so.
good stuff. 4
Yet more 60s psychedelica-infused rock. Not bad by those standards, but nothing to really come back to and explore. Might have been fundamental in changing the direction of popular music at the time but don't think it's aged particularly amazingly. Middle of the road.
This album was pretty golden, had a couple of hits inside
Rock sesentero. Un megahit. Un 4.
Folk rock, psychedelic rock, acid rock. Somebody to Love.
Helt ok psychedelic 60- tals rock
5/5
Right on. Knew more than I expected.
I’ve never listened to Jefferson Airplane before but of course recognised a few songs. Quite a few songs I really liked - coming back to me. One song I really didn’t like - my best friend.
cool
It's pretty good. Solid album. If you haven't listened to much 60s rock, probably much better, but this music inspired so much after it, it kind of suffers from the "Seinfeld Is Unfunny" effect for me.
One of the better albums from the San Fran Psych bands in my opinion, feels a little less pretentious than some of their counter parts. I don't get the \"I know more than anyone else because I am the center of the universe and am here to save the world\" that I get from some of those bands (Looking at you David Crosby). Also, some great bluesy stuff.
3.9 - I thought this was going to be another album with the big hit in it. There were a few nothing tracks, but some real gems outside of the big songs. This will be given a thumbs up.
Very close, but not quite a 5 for me. A few classics in early psychedelia and the absolutely stunning Embryonic Journey. But also a few generic 60s fillers. Fave Tracks: Somebody to Love, Today, Embryonic Journey, White Rabbit 4.4/5
5/10 This one didn’t land for me. Competent 60s folky psychedelic music, but nothing about it made it stand out in particular. A couple of really nice tunes but a load of quite boring ones. At times reminiscent of the Velvet Underground or Mamas & Papas, just not in their league Best: Somebody to Love
Imagine you're in a band with Grace freaking Slick and you're like, hmm yeah, we'll give her two songs, then let her sing a line here or there on the rest of the album
A couple of decent songs, but others are a little slow
Good album. Not just the two big hits. And it was a bit ahead of its time.
I'm much more fond of the straight forward rock & roll songs like Somebody to Love and White Rabbit than I am of the flower child, ren fair shit like My Best Friend, Today, or Coming Back to me. If you're going to listen to weird hippie shit, I guess you could do worse.
Although White Rabbit and Somebody to Love are the clear standout tracks, listeners may be surprised to realize how diverse this album is, featuring not only psychedelia, but also healthy doses of blues and hippy love songs. Through the modern lens, this may feel like an antiquated mix, but it's a welcome relief to anyone who is more familiar with the latter-era output of this group (and its associated offshoots). One has to imagine that it was a mind blowing listen upon its release in 1967. The overall aesthetic isn't really to my taste; I'd prefer to give it a 3.5, but in the absence of a half star option, I'm giving it a generous 4 stars.
I knew the really popular songs from this album but had listened to much else of theirs. It was okay overall. Her voice is really iconic.
60er.
Zwei Hits welche man heute noch kennt, der Rest ein Kind seiner Zeit.
Amazing
Rock. A couple of great songs mixed in with some forgettable ones. White Rabbit rules.
Obviously familiar with White Rabbit and the bands name/era previously. Didn’t know they did the original Somebody To Love, which is a great song. A good album and I can understand why it would have been impactful upon release. Grace Slick has a great voice.
Peak Summer Of Love vibes here, standout tracks are the obvious ones, Somebody to Love & White Rabbit, but the whole album oozes warm trippy 60s goodness. Accessible and evocative of the era that it's from, well worth revisiting.
It feels a bit cruel to notice this was a 1967 release as it was never really going to match up to Sgt Pepper, Piper at the Gates etc. It's nice enough and some songs I recognised straight away but it didn't really grab me in any powerful or lasting way. Maybe you had to be there.
Pari kovaa biisiä, muutama rasittava vässykkäjollotus. Kokonaisuutena en voi sanoa nauttineeni.
Bretty good. Most of this is standard slightly blues-y early psychedelia (with some occasional structural or melodic experimentation); the best tracks on here are actually the slower, low-key folksy ones like "Comin' Back To Me", "My Best Friend", "Today", etc. Today and Coming Back To Me I'd say are the best songs here- pop genius, I tells ya, practically every part of that is great. The way the latter's arpeggios contrast with the bass notes, and change in harmony is incredibly interesting and sophisticated. It's honestly kind of amazing they were able to get so much mileage out of those triadic-based melodies. The sparse arrangements are gorgeous as well. I'd listen to a whole album of that. I'm honestly a bit bored by a lot of blues-based music, but some of the melodies or chords here tend to step out of the typical blues/rock schemas and rhythms which is really nice. There's a lot more interesting lead parts or arrangements here compared to many of their contemporaries or predecessors. There's even some contrapuntal guitar parts in here! Even the more regular tracks are fun and have that nice, driving RAWK rhythmic intensity. Also, Grace Slick is a GORGEOUS vocalist! I'd like this way more if she was the main vocalist here instead of... *googles* those two guys Paul and Jorma. Still, they're pretty good too, and the dual/occasional counterpoint vocals are very nice. PS Embryonic Journey totally sounds like John Fahey
Lots of vibes
Reall good psychedelic pop compilation. Often forgotten except by those who know
If it’s written by a Slick, it does the trick. If it’s written by another, no need to bother.
Somebody to Love is great, of course. The rest is not very distinctive, pleasant psych-folk, Grace Slick should have more of the vocals
They have always bored ney, don't know why
Ok, very dated
I knew a couple of songs but only really like one of them. This album is a drug infused, psychedelic trip. I will never listen again.
About a decade before their time. Great musical storytelling with diverse sound
hippies!
Great album and white rabbit is an all time great song
Great album. A cornerstone of 60s psychedelia and Woodstock culture.
Hearing this after the dreadful Quicksilver Messenger Service album restored my faith in Psychadelic Rock. I have always liked Slick's voice much of the album is good and surprisingly focused for the genre.
This was a good album. Unique sound
it felt like i could hear a different band in each song. very cool they came first.
Say you're a teenager thinking about dropping acid (or just doing drugs in general) for the first time. You've heard that there's as much a chance as something wonderfully life-altering as bizarro freakout happening. What do you do? You put on Surrealistic Pillow -- the gentlest drug album ever recorded. It's good rock and roll, for sure, but there are plenty of psychedelic fun times with sounds and space to be had. But nothing threatening. Even "White Rabbit" -- as dread-inducing as that beat can be -- comes across as a friendly guide in the context of the album. It's plenty good. Unexpected bangers: 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, Plastic Fantastic Lover, Go to Her
Nice and familiar sounds.
I'm told this is psychedelic rock. It absolutely is, and it's wonderful. I hadn't heard of Jefferson Airplane prior to this, but I had certainly heard the 2 singles that came off this album, Somebody to Love and White Rabbit. The Album could potentially have been pushed to a 5/5 if the female vocalist had taken the lead in more of the songs but it is what it is. My infant also really enjoyed this, she was legitimately dancing along to the music! 4/5
Can imagine that you would be nostalgic for this if you listened as a child
classic 60s psych rock vibe ! really nice time listening! will be streaming white rabbit !!
The first two songs on the album were my favorites with "Today" being sandwiched between two mediocre songs. The rest of the album just sounded like regular 60s rock.
White rabbit too good, wish they dropped a couple songs though
I really enjoyed this album, perhaps because the last five albums have been dogshit? I first heard White Rabbit in the movie 'The Game' with Micheal (sex addict) Douglas. The scene is where his house has been trashed, and he slowly ascends the staircase to see what is happening. It's such an awesome and fitting scene for this song. Every time I hear white rabbit, this scene is painted in my mind. This is great, dramatic, psychedelic music. 3 stars for the track, White Rabbit and round it up for the rest!
There is A LOT of psychedelic rock on this list - but this is one I actually enjoyed compared to many of the others! Most of these stars are for Somebody to Love and White Rabbit - great tracks! Somebody to Love always makes me think of that karaoke scene from The Cable Guy and both tracks are in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas - I think these films might need a rewatch! I haven’t heard the Boogie Pimps remix of Somebody to Love for years - thanks 1001 for the blast from the past!!
Great classic rock band that are just not as famous as other major acts but are just as talented
Good historical perspective. Does not play well today.
Flower power at its best. Grace Silks voice is amazing. Her songs on the album are the highlight. Somebody to love is the standout tune but there are some other belters like white rabbit and she has funny cars. Favourite song: she has funny cars Least favourite: everything is cool Album cover: standard cover
It’s the one with the hits! Looking forward to learning more. This is okay. Really like Grace Slick. She’s got a unique style. The music is good, too. Not loving the guy’s singing as much. Wish she got more leads. Overall, this is truly hippie dippie, summer of love music. It’s still got the hopeful, naive sound. It’s cute. The hits still hit. You can understand why this was popular at the time. This is probably a delight to listen to at a picnic in the park, smoking reefer with your friends. 3/5
This will take the modern listner a few go rounds. Side B greatly outshines A, I feel JA saved the rockin psych stuff for side B, see Crown of Creation. Probably their best effort all-round, with a fee true classics
A couple of good songs but the rest of it wasn't awfully memorable tbh
Oh man, I mellowed out so much. SO much. Some of the grooviest work of the 60s with not one but TWO iconic hits. The famous stuff rocks and quite a few of the deep cuts sound great too. However, a couple songs I could have cared less for, making this a solid 4.5.
Interesting
Very enjoyable, great vocals and wonderfully mixed music. Definitely stood the test of time
Was not a big fan of this one. Not too good imho.
Meh, buen disco con algunas canciones que salvo, pero en general no me gustó mucho, lo mejor son las canciones rock/blues, el folk ni me va ni me viene. Somebody to love está por siempre ligada a la escena de The Cable Guy con Jim Carrey. Top momentos musicales en comedias. 6/10
I searched and downloaded this not expecting to know any of the songs on the album. Pressed play and Bang! “Someone to Love” played. Oh these guys did that…. This sounded like a typical Californian 60’s summer of love album and I dig that man! Really enjoyed it, now where did I put those flowers…
I heard four songs. two I apparently I already know. something t o love I do actually know. I like but there's nothing cool or immediate that makes me want more. to calm ig
I liked this! Will need to listen to it again at some point
Enjoyed every song in the album. Just a smooth psychedelic rock album and with nice surprises of Somebody to Love and White Rabbit
I really like Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship and Starship, but this album just did not do much for me for some reason. Not sure why. Individual songs in it are great and production is really good, but maybe it's too produced? I feel like a live version of this album would be absolute killer.
Un classique rock/folk psychédélique que j'avais jamais écouté. Ça vire un peu en rond rendu au milieu, si c'étais pas de ça je donnerais un 5, mais je vais quand même le garder dans ma collection
"Somebody to love" had a resurgence recently. Nice to know where the original is from. Apart from that it was an okay album. Nothing else stood out to me.
The music is good, great even, but it's Grace Slick's voice that makes it iconic
Had never realized so many references came from this album (go ask alice) and found it a very chill listen.
Started out strong then it just dragged on and on and on and kept dragging and kept going. Just like a lot of these 5 star reviews
me gustó esta banda, particularmente las canciones White Rabbit y Plastic Fantastic Lover.
I love the song White Rabbit, so I was looking forward to the rest of this album. Of course I also knew Somebody to Love -- good track. The rest of the album is OK but doesn't rise to that level.
The two big singles on this are undeniable classics, and the rest of the album is quite listenable without ever rising to their status. Strong 3.
While there's no mistaking the era this album comes from, it's surprisingly listen-able. There's enough variety to the tracks (a mix of upbeat tracks & folky melodies, as well as straight psychedelia and forceful rock) to keep things interesting - not to mention Grace Slick's baller vocals on the two hits. This might be like a 3.75 but rounding up because when you write a song that still gets associated with trippy experiences 50 years later, you get a pass.
An albumYMHBYD, sure, and I should listen to its hits and "Embryonic Journey" more often - and "Comin' Back To Me", now - but it needs more Grace Slick; I think I'm not sold on Balin's dominating voice. I appreciate its existence, a ton, but in its hippie pop rock entirety - despite *sounding* amazing - it doesn't do as much for me as I would like it to.
some quite recognisable music, good individual songs and overall the album is solid with good vibes, but it's not quite there for me and my vibes. kinda old school
not really my thing, was falling asleep
Zal nooit begrijpen waarom ze de zangeres niet overal de lead hebben gemaakt. Zeer goed, maar 2 nummers springen er gemakkelijk bovenuit. Had 5 sterren kunnen zijn
I love 60's psychedelic rock bands from San Francisco like the author of this book loves Bowie and 90's Britpop. Yes, that much. Everything about this album is great. The songs, the vocals, the instrumentation, the cover. When you have Jerry as your musical and spiritual advisor, how can you go wrong?
Good, wasn't expecting much due to the age but Somebody To Love and Comin' Back To Me were really standout tracks
Great album. This is quintessential psychedelic rock and a classic of the San Francisco hippie movement and The Summer of Love. ****
The more rock influenced music on this album isn't particularly interesting to me. It just doesn't seem like it's fully realized. But the more folk influenced songs, the ones with heavier vocals, are very good and I think they can compete with some of the other major folk artists (i.e. Mamas and Papas). The stretch of songs of 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds to Embryonic Journey is really good and, in my opinion, the cornerstone of the album. The rest of the album is just alright. I'm not overly impressed by it. Favorite Song(s): 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds, How Do You Feel
Starts to drag on after a while, but wow one of the strongest albums of that era.
Couple of legendary songs on here, and some other great ones. Should be an easy 5 or at least a 4, but I found a lot of these songs while nice are quite forgettable. I couldn't even tell you what 4 of these songs even sounded like and I just finished listening to them. Still though, White Rabbit is truly one of the great songs of the 60s, the female singer has such a nice voice. Also it is absolutely insane to me that this is almost the same band that made that shitty ass "We Built This City" song. WTF A very high 3 here
Classics
Its giving wish.com beatles Jkjk its a good experience but idk it doesnt captivate me nearly as much as the ones ive heard already. Fun album to listen to though, i wouldve rather heard it than not. Has some very good songs but they are rly similar to the typa stuff the beatles does. Which isnt a bad thing but id rather just listen to abbey road :/ Does have very impressive guitar segments that i really like.
Really solid album, feels like the Beatles with more acoustics. Hey fe al vocalist was also excellent and honestly the highlight of the album for me. The slower songs really hit hard. Overall I don’t know if I’ll listen to this album a ton because I can just listen to the Beatles, but I had an enjoyable experience
While this album had some catchy hooks and amazing guitar solos, it didn’t have some of the highest highs compared so some of the other albums I have already listened to. At times it is atmospheric, and at times it is a perfect sing-a-long but I doubt it is something I would continuously return to. Despite that, I still understand and agree that this is a project I would deem “essential listening”.
Somebody to love, generally chill. 4
About what I expected...solid but nothing spectacular.
Never heard the album before. White Rabbit is still a pretty amazing song with a unique structure. Somebody to Love is pretty meh now. The rest of it... Just sounds like the 60s, and not the "good" 60s. And why did so many 60s and 70s bands put traditional blues style songs on their albums? I won't listen to this album again, but I'm giving it 3 starts just for White Rabbit. "Remember what the dormouse said"
Decent 3
Heard the hits so many times over the years but never really checked out the whole album. The album is a real time capsule back to 60s San Francisco and is a great look back, but not something I would listen to often.
I've got respect for a Jefferson Airplane. They have their moments and a couple of them landed on this album. As a whole though, this album loses me. Too long, too muddy. Not surprised I hadn't "discovered" it previously.
weird
Really liked this pshycodelic rock album by Jefferson airplane.. I knew of "Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit" before listening, but not the other tracks.. Enjoyed it.
This was awesome, a really good psychedelic rock album from SF-based Jefferson Airplane. This came out in 1967 (along with basically every other great album) and is their second album. One thing that's pretty unique here is that one of the primary vocalists is a woman. It's not completely unprecedented (The Velvet Underground and Nico came out the same year), but most of the bands from this time are very male-dominated, and this is a really nice change of pace. Interestingly, Grace Slick (the singer) joined the band before this album since the prior female vocalist left the band, and the two most well-known songs on this album ("Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit") both came from Slick's time before Jefferson Airplane. "Somebody to Love" was a B-side of her previous band's (The Great Society) only single, and “White Rabbit" was was written by Slick when she was still in the previous band. This album definitely has some filler songs, but the sound is generally really strong and there are a few standout songs on here. It's solid throughout, Slick has a great voice, no major complaints from me. Another great late-60s album. Favorite song: White Rabbit Other: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, Today, Comin' Back to Me, Embryonic Journey, Plastic Fantastic Lover 7/30/24
Fängt den Geist der Gegenkultur der 1960er Jahre ein. Das Album verbindet Folk-Rock mit psychedelischen Einflüssen.
Not bad for what it is. Probably one of the better psychedelic groups.
Grace’s vocals make the band. And the guitar. Whatshisface didn’t do much for me.
I know it is important. But it’s pretty boring. 2/5
Enjoyed this a good deal. Not really familiar with this sound or really much from around this time but I found the instrumental playing and vocals from both leads to be pretty impressive. Especially enjoyed the female vocalist whenever she was at the forefront of the song. Some tracks were a bit scant and the writing was a bit rough to me but overall it was enjoyable.
Like others have said, try to skip over the deluxe edition of this album with the extra tracks. It plays much better without those additional songs. What I like about Jefferson Airplane is if I ever have any issues with knowing what a song is about, I can just assume it is about drugs. "She Has Funny Cars" leads off with a proto-typical (though not bad) 60's sounding song that I am sure is about drugs. I wonder if you had told the six members on the album cover that less than 20 years from now only one of them would still be in a band called "Starship" if they would believe you? Probably not, especially if you said that band would be singing about how they built this city and posing for album pictures where they appear to be dancing by themselves with "Saved by the Bell" looking squiggles all around them. I have never heard a Jefferson Airplane album, though I have heard a Starship album, both of which serve as a point of shame for me. The first five songs are a strong way to start the album but I am surprised the record company let them bury White Rabbit on the latter half of the album. Surrealistic Pillow deserves a spot in this book and I am surprised the book didn't hit us with 2-3 Jefferson Airplane albums, but of course, the band is not British so that explains that.
Jefferson Airplane was a big high school band for me. Somebody to Love, White Rabbit, and Go to Her were some of my favorites songs then, and always stuck around. The rest of the album had kinda faded away into memory. On re-listening, this album rips. There's definitely some songs i'm pretty "eh" on, but on the whole it's still great. White Rabbit is a 10/10 masterpiece song. Album cover: A. It looks exactly how the music sounds. Also the photo was taken in a house less than a mile from my dad's place.
Overall very rad. REALLY wish this was a 10 point scale. Cant quite give it a 5 but I really enjoyed it.
This album has quite a few super famous songs that I didn't know were by Jefferson Airplane. "Somebody to Love" is a classic and I was happy to hear it! "My Best Friend" is such a fun song. "White Rabbit" and "Embryonic Journey" are also great. I'm liking this album a lot so far. "In The Morning" is a great jam. This entire album rocked. It was a little too long for me but I was never bored. Lot's of awesome songs and many additions to my playlists. 8/10
The standout tracks were Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, which were the ones I already knew. Everything else was fine, but didn't really grab me
This is probably closer to a 3.5 for me, because the album felt a little dated at times with the sound and style. The 60s were great musically, but when it's overly noticeable it detracts from the songs. Of course, "White Rabbit" is a classic, and overall I'll probably listen to this album again but won't reach for it often.
Classic hippie rock of the late 70s
An album with a lot of flower power feeling. Somebody To Love and White Rabbit are very well known songs.
Boundary pushing, but otherwise, I find it reasonable that I only know two songs from this album. The others were good, but didn’t reach thrilling. Good production for the time. I wish they had let Grace sing more songs. Still iconic. 4/5
Lovely. I already knew a few of these songs, but it was nice to hear some new ones.
A first time listen to the entire album. Knew and always dug the hits man but had no idea how good the rest of this album turned out. Great listen into a time I was too young to really appreciate
Today and Comin back to me are new favorites
Great songs on this one album!!
Some all time classics, but few and far between with the most sounding just 'meh'. Forgettable, really.
a beautiful snapshot of 1960s West coast psychedelia. Their best album by far and an iconic 60s rock album
This is great! I didn’t think I’d enjoy it nearly as much. Well done JA!
Well this was a journey. Initial distain for hippie, psychedelia gave way to recognition of some classic rock from my youth, some decent blues and some quality throughout. A surprising number of hits, some good variation and nothing to moan about. A suprise hit.
The type of classic album that verges on self-parody 50 years later. It's iconic for a reason, but that doesn't make for super enjoyable listening in a modern context. Loved Embryonic Journey, though!
Not for me.
Отличный альбом с двумя любимыми хитами.
Surrealistic Pillow stands as a psychedelic landmark, dreamy and defiant, drenched in the swirling spirit of the late 60s. Jefferson Airplane created an album that feels like stepping into another dimension, with Grace Slick’s voice cutting through the haze like a siren. It balances rebellion with reverie, capturing both the chaos and beauty of its era. “Somebody to Love” is an anthem that still feels urgent and electrifying, while “3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds” injects a shot of frantic energy to keep things moving. The masterstroke, though, is “White Rabbit.” Its slow, hypnotic build explodes into one of the most iconic climaxes in rock history, turning Lewis Carroll’s imagery into a velvet-wrapped punch straight to the counterculture. The crescendo is breathtaking and unforgettable. More than fifty years later, this album still sounds revolutionary. It is messy, beautiful, and alive, exactly what a psychedelic record should be. Favorite Song: “White Rabbit”
One classic song, the rest not for me
fire as fuck
Jefferson Airplane's Surrealistic Pillow, released in 1967, is a defining album of the psychedelic rock era. The album features iconic tracks like Somebody to Love and White Rabbit, which capture the spirit of the 1960s counterculture. The male vocals from Marty Balin and Paul Kantner are generally more appealing and accessible, while Grace Slick's distinctive voice, although powerful, can be polarising. The production quality is clear and highlights the band’s musical talent, yet the album occasionally lacks focus, with some tracks feeling more like experiments rather than polished songs. NUMBER OF BANGERS - 4 STAND OUT TRACK - 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds
Not to be dismissed as a Summer of Love relic, there’s a lot of damn good stuff here. 4/5
I got some Monkees and some Fleetwood Mac vibes from this band that I had never heard of before, but will definitely be returning to. I really enjoyed it! It holds up super well.
WHEN THE TRUTH IS FOUND TO BE LIES
Great album. White Rabbit is such a fantastic song
remember what the dormouse said: feed your head
I have mixed feelings about this album but I am willing to give it the benefit of the doubt. On one hand, I am beginning to feel resentful about the amount of albums on here that were released before even my parents were born, and I really struggle to identify with them. However, I was quite impressed with the hits on this album, and have no doubt that it was impressive for its time. I can appreciate the songwriting and vocal performance, even if I had lost interest by the end of the 59 minute runtime.
A blast from the Summer of Love! The hit singles are fantastic and the other tracks hold up very well. Although I prefer the more rock based songs, the slower stuff is also pretty great. Although I didn't enjoy as much as my other 5 star albums, the enjoyment, atmosphere, and historical importance of the album. The sheer vibe factor of the 60s is unmistakable. 11/07/24
Iconic and psych rock as heck. Two mega hits strung together with other support songs that hold the groove
Simply amazing!!
Super front and back loaded with not as much meat in the middle. Still a great listen, so many famous masterpiece tracks, super influential clearly. Fav tracks - She has funny cars, Somebody to Love, My Best Friend, Today, Comin' Back to Me, White Rabbit, In The Morning; J.P.P Mc Step B. Blues; Go to Her, Come Back Baby Least Fav - None really
Einige sehr starke Songs gemischt mit ein paar durchschnittlichen Songs.
i like this period of music. of course white rabbit is amazing. has bluesy songs like in the morning that i didn't realize they did.
Lot of classic bangers here that I couldn't have told you who they were by. Great album. 83/100
tæpur fjarki en kanínan hækkar þetta.
too much of this boring ass dude singing and not enough of this cool ass lady singing. never heard of this album or this band but somehow I knew a lot of the songs here, speaks to this album's influence I guess. really enjoyed it even though it became kinda boring in the middle, picks up towards the end. Highlights: She Has Funny Cars, Somebody to Love, Today, DCBA 25, White Rabbit 3.5/5
Very calm, tender and delicate through most of the songs. I can feel the emotion and power despite the generally slower tempos. Enjoyed quite a lot of it, but the later half of the album was not as strong. Wish I'd discovered this group before. I'd heard of them but never looked into the discography. Highlights: Somebody to Love Comin' Back to Me 3/4 of a Mile in 10 seconds
I really like the name Jefferson Airplane. I didn’t really like their album Surrealistic Pillow.
I enjoyed this. Especially the female vocalist. - 8/10
A new variation to 60s bands - Beatles with women. Low 4
I liked this, very 60s. I did enjoy the first half more but idk if thats bc it was better of if I just got bored.
4/10 - I was kind of just bored the whole time. It really sounded like the 60s not in a negative or positive way but in a way that made it a product of its time. Not something I will revisit because it was too boring.
Pretty good
Just a really smooth classic rock album. Big fan of a lot of this album. 4.5
Bluesy as hell.
Some songs I recognised, but would probably need to listen to it again.
Need more Grace
Two gems. The rest was just fine.
A great 60’s rock album with some true classics but lots of great music.
If you were to ask me to name a song that encapsulated the psychedelic music genre I’d probably name white rabbit within a few songs. Jefferson airplane definitely altered music and bit and left their mark with the hippies. This album showed how their music was very much the psychedelic rock that made it different than anything else before. A unique and strong album that goes a bit long but overall it’s good. 7.0/10
At last - a favourite/great album - of interest only to a fellow nerd - the original UK issue had a couple of tracks replaced with tracks from ‘Takes Off’ - so two different female vocalists. As an aside - the airplane and Fairport Convention had a lot in common initially. As a further aside, the airplane had a bit of influence on another British group - The Beatles.
Eh. It was ok. 2.5 stars. Rounding up
I grew up with this album so there is probably a heavy bias here. Jefferson Airplane was one of those unique bands that took rock to new levels, most of them drug fueled. It did however give a new way to look at music that has inspired generations, for example listen at “Today” and then "Infinite Tamboura“ by Rusted Root in the 1990s, or anything by Tame Impala. “Embryonic Journey” was a favorite of my dad’s which was played on his coconut headphones as nauseum.
I was hoping to be blown away by a lost masterpiece. I see now why I only know "White Rabbit" and "Somebody to Love". Was this "Somebody to Love" before or after the Beatles "With a Little Help from My Friends"? I never drew a line between those two songs since they sound so different but the whole "somebody to love" thing makes me wonder if one influenced the other. Anyway, just give me the hits from this one.
Containing two of the most iconic 60s songs (White Rabbit & Somebody to Love) and a third that was used to close out the influential sitcom juggernaut, Friends (Embryonic Journey), “Surrealistic Pillow” is a worthy listen. A majority of the album sounded like I needed to be high to truly appreciate the sound and message, but even sober, I could see how this album would have helped influence a generation looking to progress past the stagnant straight laced existence their parents had existed in prior. Not my favorite album but for those looking to delve into the 60s sound, I see this as being a quintessential album.
I'd not listened to more than an occasional track by Jefferson Airplane, so I was keen to give this album a (virtual) spin. Clearly a very influential album and a significant one for the period.
Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are so good, rest good but as standout
I know a few of these songs.
Pretty good classic rock. Just a little funky.
Get a haircut and take a shower hippies. Definitely not for me. I did think of Queen with songs titles like Somebody To Love and My Best Friend. That's about the most positive thing I can say about this album, I thought of Queen. Oh yeah, I believe Grace Slick was on a bad acid trip during a concert in Germany and flipped out on the crowd about Hitler and having their country wiped out during WWII. Could be wrong but don't care enough to waste anymore time on these guys.
3 TIL Grace Slick is not the lead vocalist of Jefferson Airplane… and what the hell were they thinking? I’m pretty sure her vocals are the only thing that saves the group from sounding like just another slice of late ‘60s psychedelic rock. Like, Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are the two best tracks here, and it’s not even close - and judging by their Spotify play counts, most people seem to agree with me in that regard. Imagine listening to Led Zeppelin III, and coming off the heels of Immigrant Song, they were like, “Alright, we’ll let John Paul Jones sing the rest”. Her voice is so captivating and enchanting that it really makes the rest of the album feel like a letdown in comparison. I guess Jefferson Airplane is just one of those bands where one member clearly outshines the rest - too bad we never got a solo career out of her. But yeah, the bulk of this album is just fine. There was never a point where I was like “Wow, this song sucks”, but after Somebody to Love, I did feel like I was just spending my listening waiting for White Rabbit to come on. The most remarkable thing I can say about any of the songs in the middle is that they have unique names. D.C.B.A.-25? No idea what that means. ⅗ of a Mile in 10 seconds? So what, 216 mph? Did I have to do that math? No, but it was more entertaining than the song - this album is so incredibly fortunate to have Somebody to Love and White Rabbit to bail it out of pure mediocrity. Both are great, but I have to say White Rabbit may be the definitive ‘60s psychedelic rock track for me - it actually feels like you’re tripping on LSD just listening to it, and I love the allusions to Alice in Wonderland (it’s also responsible for that iconic moment in Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas). On a tangential note, I have to call out the guy in the bottom right of this album cover. No idea who he is, but I get a chuckle looking at him every time I see this cover pop up. Like, the guy is mugging the camera like he’s Clint Eastwood or something while rocking the goofiest-ass ‘60s bowl cut I’ve ever seen and holding a banjo. Idk, maybe it’s just a me thing, but it’s always provided me with a bit of light humor.
Another interesting case of music management affecting an albums perception. Somebody to Love and White Rabbit are mega hits that are still frequently used in media nearly 60 years later, while the rest of the album is fine but nothing special. However these two songs could easily be considered overplayed. Does that taint the album or make it a classic? To me oddly it does both.
Pretty excellent. I had listened to it a bunch when I was a teenager so remembered a lot of it, but forgot how bluesy some of it go. But yeah, lots of classics.
Solid but expected more bangers based on the huge hits on the album.
O que posso dizer sobre este álbum, inicialmente quero referir que este era um álbum que tinha alguma expetativa e isso é perigoso. Neste caso saiu o tiro pela culatra, contava que isto fosse uma cosia e foi outra. Não uma coisa má, mas diferente. Mas vamos por partes, o ponto forte deste álbum é de longe a instrumentação, muito característica da época, lembrando até certo ponto cream. Agora vamos ao meu engano, eu gosto muito do Somebody to Love, um marco da música. Gosto também do White Rabbit, onde é que aqui surge o problema? Eu gosto da senhora a cantar mas quem apareceu a cantar foi o senhor em praticamente todas as musicas. Ele canta mal? Não, mas é diferente, esperava era a senhora a cantar. Acho curioso o álbum ser tão longo, tem 17 músicas e 58 minutos. Isto faz com que as músicas dele sejam curtas e como existe um fio condutor no álbum algumas músicas podem misturar-se sem daremos conta. Um bom álbum no geral, destaco o Get to Her que gostei. Mas a melhor música como já havia dito é a Somebody to Love seguida do White Rabbit. Nota: 7/10 Data: 22/06/2024
It's probably been about 5 years since I last listened to this album. In that time I've discovered that I love this era of music. The sound just really gets me, especially Grace Slick's vocals. Great album overall, White Rabbit goes so incredibly hard, but some of the other tracks didn't really stick with me.
Amazing that we started here and ended with We Built this City on Sausage Rolls. Should this be on this list? Yes Do I give a shit? No
Pretty good psych rock, especially Somebody to Love. Top tier song. 3/5
#258. This album might have been just about forgotten if not for those two big hits. The rest of it's kind of just... there, not doing much. Also, they should've let her be the only singer, the other guy was less interesting. Worth it just for Somebody to Love and White Rabbit though. 4/5: yarp Song added to playlist: White Rabbit I've created a playlist on Spotify that consists of the best and/or my favorite song from each of the albums in this book. This list can be found here if you are interested: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7MAXDGLWlwLkFLb8veGfkA?si=FqkQQPgZTFWG0jAUJXLFZA&utm_source=copy-link
Really enjoyed it. I love me some psych rock and this was just what I needed.
Хороший альбом, больший, нежели два иконик хита в теряющейся и бессмысленной обертке. Лучшая песня - White Rabbit.
Classic. A couple of the great songs of that era.
This music holds up and Grace Slick has such an amazing voice.
3/5
earlooped by Somebody to love.
One of the best and my personal favorite psychedelic rock albums
Mag ich sehr!
I've liked this way more than I thought I would. Psychedelic rock is not my thing but beyond the two hits ("Somebody to Love" and "White Rabbit"), the album is really nice to listen to.
Some very iconic songs on this one.
I liked the album, White rabbit and Somebody to love are great songs that have a very era defining feel and I believe will stand the test of time. I like the psychedelic rock sound of that grneration and this album really is a great showcase of that.
I like Jefferson Starship and all of the terribly awesome 80s radio hits more than Jefferson Airplane. There, I said it. Fight me.
All I knew was “White Rabbit.” Or so I thought. “Somebody to Love” was a song I’d heard before, but I assumed this version was a cover. Turns out I was right, but Jefferson Airplane really made it famous. Anyway. This was cool. Miiiiiight be another album that made it here because of a famous track or two, but it’s hard to deny the talent here. They’re a tight group with a well defined sound (even if it deviates a time or two). This sort of gave me what I expected and not much more. Three stars. Standout Tracks: Somebody to Love, D.C.B.A-25, How Do You Feel, White Rabbit
Another good album. It really had the late 60's psychedelic \ hippie sub-culture feel. There were quite a few tracks that I'd heard in TV shows, films, adverts etc and never knew where they came from.
Somebody to Love is an all time 60s anthem. Great jam -- love Grace Slick's vocals here. Really dig the laid back nature of Today -- the little clean guitar line makes me think of a Grateful Dead song that I cannot place at this moment (maybe Morning Dew?). I will never not love White Rabbit. Timeless, unsettling jam. Some really solid stuff here, but much of the middle wasn't terribly interesting. 3/5 for me
Classic old war movie songs. 4 stars for me
Reminiscent of the Beatles a bit. Not nearly as good though. High 3.
Some pretty good psychedelic rock the whole time. I feel like this would be a great intro psychedelic album to show someone who has never listened before. During Somebody to Love I can never unsee Jim Carrey doing karaoke to it in The Cable Guy. Great scene
I used to listen to JA all the time as a child so this review is ~probably~ biased. Somebody To Love and White Rabbit are the obvious standouts. Really fucked with Today, Come Back To Me, Embryonic Journey, and Plastic Fantastic Lover. Just some seriously good psychedelia. Highs were extremely high and lows were better than avg so going with a solid 4.
groovy good dorm album!!!
Some cool songs on here. Better than some of the other landfill 60s shite on this list.
How in the hell did this band eventually build this city? I hope they are embarrassed by that one. I know I am for them. I prefer the darker sounds of this era (VU, Floyd, etc.), but I still very much get this album and understand why it is considered awesome. It's just not a part of my regular listening process.
They have a couple of good songs on this album. It is typical late 60’s and early 70’s rock. It is average album.
I enjoyed hearing different singers and they probably should have a sung a couple songs not about love because that was the only subject the entire time
It was okay. It was another 60s psychedelic rock album. “Somebody to Love” was a good song and otherwise there wasn’t anything super annoying which was nice. Also the songs weren’t stupidly long which was nice (unlike Bob Dylan). None of the other songs really did anything for me at all but I at least didn’t hate it so that’s something cause a lot of the stuff on this stupid list I do end of hating.
never been a fan of psych rock & this album does nothing to change my opinion. apart from the couple of songs where Grace is lead vocal, the other vocalists are very weak. really don't like the tinny guitar sound. Embryonic Journey was a nice surprise but also didn't feature vocals. 2.5 stars
A couple songs I recognize. The album was a fine listen, but nothing I would ever return to. Just not my style of rock.
Really popular songs even today and kinda sounds like everything in the late 60s, but still a very enjoyable record
I like BUT when you have 2 big hits on the album I pretty much don’t care about anything else on the album.
Such a landmark band for developing the psychedelic sound and getting it popularized. It's a really pretty solid album. Some timeless songs like White Rabbit and Somebody to Love. It's nuts that this band one day does We Built this City.
This is a fantastic album. Interesting songs throughout. There are the big hits that almost overshadow the rest. Grace's vocals demand attention. I like the around 30 minute runtime. Besides White Rabbit, Somebody to Love, Embryonic Journey... I liked Today. I was in a mood today, high 4 and gonna round up.
Surprisingly delightful
Overraskende okay
Never really been a fan of their sound and style. Listening through this album didn’t change my mind
This album has a few songs I’ve heard my whole life but never knew who sang them. They have a real hippie rock sound that’s enjoyable but I think it’s gets a bit boring by the end of it.
9/10.
not the best of its era or genre, but a great work of psychedelia nonetheless.
A good album all together. A few standout tracks amidst a lot of general psychedelic music. 3/5.
01) She Has Funny Cars - 8,0 02) Somebody To Love - 10,0 03) My Best Friend - 8,5 04) Today - 9,5 05) Comin' Back to Me - 8,5 06) 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds - 8,0 07) D.C.B.A.–25 - 8,5 08) How Do You Feel - 8,0 09) Embryonic Journey - 9,0 10) White Rabbit - 10,0 11) Plastic Fantastic Lover - 8,5 TOTAL: 8,77 (88/100) Current ranking: 31/200 "Somebody To Love" & "White Rabbit" are among the best songs ever written. The rest of the album is also very good and I almost regret giving it a four. But it's a very high four, almost a five. By the way, this is my 200th album. So far I have distributed 25 ★★★★★, 81 ★★★★, 59 ★★★, 23 ★★ and 12 ★ with an average rating of 3,42. Bring on the next 100!
Though familiar with many songs on this album, and considering the frequency that White Rabbit and Somebody To Love have been used in movies, the album more than personifies a period in Western culture.
It was okay. I suspect, but not sure, that it was an album that burst through into public consciousness of a new style of music. But fifty years later, it seems tired and repetitive.
Couple of great tracks, rest of the album is very average.
You can definitely hear the psych influence in the album. Grace Slick is a terrific vocalist.
One of the more enjoyable old boy records I’ve had on this list. I liked the addition of the female vocalist, and the general vibe was toe-tapping for me. The slower tracks were a little bland but overall, a reasonable album for something I wouldn’t normally listen to
A good easy listening album
This is not something I would probably listen to again but it was pretty okay. Nice in a time-capsule kind of way.
Good stuff! 4.
Personal enjoyment: 4/5 Relevance to this list: 5/5
When the band stretches out and rocks, this album is sweet. I didn’t enjoy the ballads as much, although I really enjoyed Embryonic Journey.
3.6
Jefferson Airplane is overrated mid tier music that gets fellated for some odd reason. Yes, there are some good songs on here but as a whole this is a 2.75 at best.
The songs with Grace Slick leading the charge are reliably fantastic, the others are wildly inconsistent.
Somebody to love is the obvious standout here. Grace Slick is a great singer. White Rabbit is a perfect example. The ones that lean into the psychedelic sound are the strongest, and the more poppy 60's fluff kinda gets in the way sometimes.
"White Rabbit" is deservedly a classic. The rest is fine.
good album and i can see how they influenced other artists
Quintessential 60s psychedelic rock.
Some bangers. 60’s tripping music. Not my favorite but could listen again.
Pretty good album. Liked the flow of the album and the psychedelic eerie sound.
solid album with some great blues rock songs