Midnight Ride

FUN record with some great tracks in 'Kicks', 'I'm Not Your Stepping Stone' and 'Take a Look at Yourself'. A good portion of non-memorable tracks and 'Little Girl in the 4th Row' is a bit tedious. For a band who, according to their name, should oppose the British Invasion, they sure do sound a lot like their contemporaries - just almost breaking out into 'Day Tripper' on 'Louie, Go Home'.

"Paul, Revere, Jack and John Raider, thanks for coming to see me. Sit down and I'll cut to the chase. We got your demo, liked it and want you to cut a record. Something in the modern day vernacular that sounds like you made it burning the midnight oil. Something that sounds both a part of and apart from the current generation. You dig? That's what our research says gets the kids off these days. They want to rebel but they also want to be their parents. Don't ask me, I don't understand. My daughter's doing all sorts of... but never mind that. Keep the yowls, we like them, but add more bottom. You know, drama, atmosphere, both ends burning. And don't take it easy on the girls either. Name them, call them out - 'Little girl' this, 'What'cha doin' girl?' that. But don't actually name them. Keep it general. Don't take this the wrong way, but you guys aren't the strongest when it comes to specifics. Leave that to [redacted]. Speaking of which, we picked out a few records for you to listen to, just for a bit of inspiration. One each by [names redacted]. You got it? Good. Now bring me a hit!"

I find the inclusion of this album on the list interesting. I always thought of Paul Revere and the Raiders as a disposable bubble gum band. Perhaps their critical rehabilitation has something to do with Quentin Tarantino's Once Upon A Time In Hollywood, which featured their "Hungry" in the soundtrack, and even a discussion of how underrated they were. Well, listening to Midnight Ride, PR&TR seem to be a workmanlike pop band with a decidedly garage-y orientation, and that's true enough. Boyce & Hart's I'm Not Your Stepping Stone fits the group like a pair of stone-washed jeans whereas the Monkees were just playing at (however convincingly) being a garage band. Paul Revere & The Raiders can also whip up a pure pop chorus if the mood strikes them. But they are much more than a poppy garage band. There She Goes and Take A Look At Yourself are convincing takes on the country pop/rock of the Gosdin Brothers. SS 396 and Corvair Baby are expert nods to the Beach Boys. The group even picks up on the then current trend of raga rock here and there. Less compellingly, there is the wan balladry of Little Girl in the 4th Row and the dad schmaltz of Melody for an Unknown Girl, which could almost be a Perry Como cover. Nonetheless, the overall effect is workmanlike rather than inspired, as compared to the Monkees. That's an unfair comparison in that the Monkees had the cream of professional songwriters pumping out tunes for them and were backed by the best studio musicians money could buy, whereas PR&TR mostly relied on the native talent of the group, but the band invites it the comparison with their genre hopping and occasional poppy choruses. I wish PR&TR had shown a little more discipline and toned down their garage band tendencies a little, emphasized the poppy choruses, and jettisoned the ballads and schmaltz. I think they probably had a solid album in them, but this isn't it.

One if by land, Two if by Paul Revere & the Raiders

I thought this was a cool album for sure! I liked the vibes and felt that it was quite silly but in a fun way. I really appreciate how it wasn't as serious as a lot of the other albums from this decade that we've gotten (looking at you Bee Gees)

His has all the right vibes from the period: blues, rock, and whatever we want to consider the beach boys. I feel like if I were a teen during their heyday I could really be a fan girl.

This is a metal album cover. They're gonna play some doom. Whatever this sounds like, I'm listening to Candlemass afterwards. Sure enough, this is rock. Probably as hard as it went in the 60's.

PRETTY COOL 60´S SOUND

A perfectly fine album, very garage rock for the time. Can see some modern albums that fit within this framework in some stylistic and sound choices. Best: Kicks Worst: Melody for an Unknown Girl 2.5 Stars

This album kicks ass. I had only heard the hits on the Oldies station but the whole album is solid. I'm a big fan of 60's garage/psychedelic rock and this ticks all the boxes.

To no one’s surprise… I like the old garage rock Monkees sound.

Kicks

Mostly great fun. Exemplifies the 60s in my mind. I can even excuse the myriad issues with Little Girl in the 4th Row as relics of a bygone age. Ballad of a Useless Man is oddly catchy for a song about an alcoholic living on the streets. And Melody for an Unknown [Woman] could have used even fewer words if you ask me. But overall, this is a good time capsule and just a good time.

Stellar classic rock and roll. 12-bar blues. Great melodies, lyrics. Recognized a few songs, even though I’d not heard the name Paul Revere and the Raiders before. Right in my wheelhouse

Great, sounds a bit like they're riffing off the Beatles and the Stones at the same time! Very 60s, very British Invasion sounding (but from the US), very very good.

If I'm going to listen to 60s garage rock, it just needs to be a bit more wild for my taste. I am overwhelmed with 'meh'. 2.5, rounded up for not being too bad.

Ild always generally avoided Paul Revere and the Raiders due to their ridiculous revolutionary war garb. “Really? That’s pretty stupid” thought little Johnny when he was 10 or 12 years old. The band is better than the outfits, but nothing spectacular. I like “kicks” and also “I’m not your stepping stone”, but the rest average. 3.5 stars and rounding down for sartorial silliness.

Quick kicks, all hits. A classic.

That music that you cannot rate with less than 5!

Midnight Ride is the fifth studio album by American rock band Paul Revere & The Raiders, released in 1966. The album is widely regarded as one of the most influential and innovative albums of the 1960s, as it showcases the band’s versatility, creativity, and experimentation with different genres and styles. The album opens with the iconic “Kicks”, a catchy and upbeat anti-drug anthem that features a prominent organ riff, a driving bass line, and a powerful vocal performance by lead singer Mark Lindsay. The song was written by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil, who also wrote hits for The Righteous Brothers, The Animals, and The Ronettes. “Kicks” was a huge success, reaching #4 on the Billboard Hot 100 and becoming the band’s signature song. The next track, “There’s Always Tomorrow”, is a dramatic ballad that contrasts with the upbeat mood of “Kicks”. The song showcases Lindsay’s vocal range and emotion, as he sings about a failed relationship and the hope of finding love again. The song features a lush orchestral arrangement by Don Costa, who also worked with Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett, and Aretha Franklin. The album then shifts gears with “Little Girl in the 4th Row”, a rockabilly-inspired tune that pays tribute to the band’s loyal fans. The song is a fun and energetic romp, with a twangy guitar solo, a honky-tonk piano, and a humorous spoken interlude by Paul Revere. The song captures the band’s live charisma and rapport with their audience. The fourth track, “Ballad of a Useless Man”, is a folk-rock song that tells the story of a disillusioned and cynical man who has wasted his life. The song features a haunting harmonica, a folk guitar, and a melancholic melody. The song was written by Terry Melcher, the band’s producer and son of actress Doris Day. Melcher also wrote and produced songs for The Byrds, The Beach Boys, and The Mamas and the Papas. The album continues with “I’m Not Your Stepping Stone”, a garage rock classic that was later covered by The Monkees, The Sex Pistols, and Minor Threat. The song is a defiant and rebellious statement, as the band rejects being used and manipulated by someone else. The song features a distorted guitar, a pounding drum beat, and a snarling vocal delivery by Lindsay. The sixth track, “There She Goes”, is a soulful and romantic song that expresses the band’s admiration for a beautiful woman. The song features a smooth and groovy bass line, a jazzy saxophone, and a crooning vocal by Lindsay. The song was co-written by Lindsay and Melcher, who also wrote “Hungry”, another hit song by the band. The album then takes a psychedelic turn with “All I Really Need Is You”, a trippy and experimental song that explores the band’s inner feelings and desires. The song features a swirling organ, a fuzz guitar, and a distorted vocal by Lindsay. The song also includes a spoken word segment by Revere, who recites a poem by Lindsay. The song is a precursor to the band’s later psychedelic albums, such as Revolution! and The Spirit of '67. The eighth track, “Get It On”, is a hard rock song that showcases the band’s raw and powerful sound. The song features a heavy guitar riff, a thundering drum solo, and a screaming vocal by Lindsay. The song is a cover of a song by The Chevelles, a garage rock band from Los Angeles. The song was also recorded by The Standells, another garage rock band from Los Angeles. The album then slows down with “Louie, Go Home”, a bluesy and nostalgic song that revisits the band’s early days in Idaho. The song features a slide guitar, a harmonica, and a soulful vocal by Lindsay. The song is a sequel to “Louie Louie”, the band’s first hit song, which was a cover of a song by Richard Berry. The song was also recorded by David Bowie, who was a fan of the band. The album closes with “Take a Look at Yourself”, a folk-pop song that encourages the listener to reflect on their life and actions. The song features a gentle acoustic guitar, a flute, and a harmonious vocal by Lindsay. The song was written by P.F. Sloan, who also wrote songs for The Turtles, The Grass Roots, and Barry McGuire. Midnight Ride is a masterpiece of rock and roll, as it demonstrates the band’s musical diversity, artistic vision, and social awareness. The album is a testament to the band’s talent, creativity, and innovation, as they explore different genres and themes, from rockabilly to psychedelia, from romance to rebellion, from nostalgia to introspection. The album is a timeless and influential work, that has inspired and influenced countless artists and listeners. 🎶

Really enjoyed this. Great diversity and fun

An older and a goodie! It transcends time. I love it!

Girl in the 4th row was hella creepy... Maybe I'm missing some context there.

1996 US rock n roll

This one just hit the spot!

I felt like I was in an old movie. Vibes vibes vibes.

A peaceful and cozy little listen

That's very good. Most of the tracks are amazing, some are just a bit less, so I was not 100% sure about the 5th star.. but then the little girl in the 4th row (Italian version) happened. I'm Italian. I've never laughed so much. Made my night, I would listen to this album again anytime knowing what's waiting for me at the 13th track

Fun 60s rock

Super classic. I put this on when my father in law visits.

This definitely sounded like a 60s jam and I had a lot of fun listening.

Crazy that I had never even heard of this band before today. Super-into the classic 60s rock'n'roll vibe; miss this kind of music that just doesn't get made anymore. Maybe not a truly "5" album, but it's so refreshing to listen to.

The style is not very unique, but the execution is great. Nice basic rhythms to dance to, but each song is distinct enough that it doesn't get boring. This goes for the lyrics too, they aren't very deep, but each song tells a different story. Listening to the album just made me happy, so five stars.

I liked this a lot more than I was expecting, there were a lot of really interesting instrumentals in here. You'd think that a Revolutionary War themed band would be kinda corny, but they really make it work and make a really fun listen. Favorites: Kicks, I'm Not Your Stepping Stone, Louie, Go Home

I'm a big fan of this weird era of pop rock. A bunch of bands trying to ride the wave of success The Beatles found by getting on TV and reaching the hearts of teenage girls across the country. But they had to find their gimmick that set them apart and for Paul Revere & The Raiders it was dressing up like the founding fathers. Bizarre but endearing. As far as this album goes, I really enjoyed it. Plenty of soul and funk influence while being fun and catchy. Maybe not as much soul as The Animals, but also not as cheesy as The Monkees. Just a fun time all around. (Also, I know it's a product of the time, but referring to your crush as "little girl" is just so creepy. So many bands from this era do it and it makes my skin crawl.)

Classic 60s music. Yea, baby!

No. 280/1001 Kicks 4/5 There's Always Tomorrow 3/5 Little Girl in the 4th Row 3/5 Ballad of a Useless Man 3/5 I'm Not Your Stepping Stone 3/5 There She Goes 3/5 All I Really Need Is You 3/5 Get It On 3/5 Louie, Go Home 3/5 Take A Look At Yourself 3/5 Melody for an Unknown Girl 3/5 Average: 3,09 Average album. The Bestles influence is easy to hear.

Лучшая песня: SS 396 Худшая: ? Клевый альбом, все треки разные. Вот тут явно можно проследить влияние на других артистов

Listened to it with my mom, she loved this band so much so it was very fun to listen with her. Greatly enjoyed this

I LOVE IT. I’d somehow never heard of this band before (I, a Canadian, went ‘the Boston historical horse guy?’) but this is so much fun, will absolutely be a repeat listen

The Beatles if they were good:

Overall this band really is underrated.

Pretty damn good 60's pop. 4.5 bumped up to 5.

I’m at a 4.5 that I’m somehow having to talk my way into bumping one way or the other, though I’m leaning towards a 5. Genuinely, I’m surprised at how varied that was for 1966 – the influences of just about everyone else in the genre is pretty apparent here, especially when it comes to the Beatles, the Beach Boys, & the Doors, but with flashes of the Rolling Stones & Johnny Cash in there. This album jumps from spot to spot, and yet the energy the band brings is pretty consistent, making this whole thing feel like a strong, cohesive record. There’s some big highlights here; “Kicks”, “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone”, “Get It On”, & “Louie, Go Home” are probably my top songs after a first listen. “Get It On” in particular feels well ahead of pace for 1966, even if it’s a cover. Overall, there’s not a bad track here, and for a 29 minute album, this thing is packed pretty damn well, and I enjoyed it a lot. Why the hell am I even considering bumping it down to a 4, then? As always, a bunch of little piling nitpicks for me that just build up. “Little Girl in the 4th Row” is probably the weakest track here, and that “Little” in the title certainly doesn’t help much. The harmony has a nice Beach Boys-y tone to it, but the track feels a little slow & it just doesn’t really go anywhere. “Ballad of a Useless Man” has a great instrumental & good lyrics, but the disconnect with the vocals having a twangier, country tone (especially frustrating with “Steppin’ Stone” right after) just nags at me a little bit. “All I Really Need Is You” is a cool track, especially with the surprise beat switch at the 2 minute mark that feels ahead of pace for the time, but the vocal structure is too loose, too Dylan-y, & loses a lot of coherence by the third verse. It’s a good track, it just probably needed a little more work to really tie it together. Past that, I have the extreme nitpick that some of these tracks should’ve ended on an actual finish instead of a fadeout, but given that my issues boil down to 1 mediocre song, 1 that needed work & some production choices that I just disagreed with, can I really bring myself to bump down an album that I enjoyed this much? No, not really – the floor here is definitely a 3, especially if you’re not into the amalgamation of ‘60s styles present on this thing, or if you just get sort of bored for whatever reason. I’ll bump this up from a 4.5 to a 5; if there was another dud track on here, I’d probably be at a 4, but this is a quick burst of energy that just feels great to listen to for my ears. If anything, I’m still riding the intense percussion from “Get It On”, so maybe in the future this could go down, but right now, I feel inclined to bump it up. Fun stuff for 1966.

Another great album that takes me back to my youth.

loved it! The first song 'Kicks' was a banger! And overall a very nice casual album to listen to

Such a banger album. So nice variations of amazing vibes

Surprised the is album isn't talked about more when discussing 60s music. This is the first time I've heard it, and although it's no Pet Sounds, it's not trying to be. It's just a fun record and should be more known for sure

forgotten hits

Fantastic! Just added to my collection. A mix of the Byrds, the Kinks, the Beatles and the Stones with their own thing added. Fabulous!

fyreee

This album has a lot going for it, especially when you consider the time it was released. While it’s tempting to label it psychedelic rock, at its heart it’s still very much garage rock. Psychedelic elements were just beginning to emerge around this time, and this record was definitely ahead of the curve. The track “All I Really Need Is You” even touches on Indian and Middle Eastern musical influences, making it an underrated and early example of the kind of experimentation that would eventually lead to the 60’s raga rock movement.

Fun album. Didn’t blow me away but full of 60s pop songs that I wouldn’t skip. 4.5 stars.

Loved it. Loved the covers. Huge fan of "Kicks". This makes me happy on so many levels.

Pretty good

5 out of 5 no notes.

Leuke verrassing. Ik vond de nummers heel afwisselend, en erg opgewekt

Good for teeth, appetite, and digestion

Первый раз вижу этих людей. Every day is a school day. Лор убил. Сейчас бы родиться в штате Небраска, получить при рождении имя Пол Ривер Дик (тезка исторического чела из мема) и создать группу в ответ британскому вторжению Битлз. При этом выступать в костюмах времен войны за независимость. Что-то в этом есть… За это 4. И это по доброте душевной. А так 3, наверное.

На удивление зашло

A little more polished at times than I expected from this garage band, and more interesting in their themes than many rock bands of that era, but it’s the cleverness of the song construction that leads to this rounding up.

Streaming platforms love giving me Stepping Stones. The rest of the album is pretty good too

Très entraînant dès le lancement, avec cette interlude "Melody for an unknown girl" très sympathique !

Tout d'abord, je vais retirer tout le mal que j'ai pu penser des groupes américains des sixties et ceci avant même d'avoir posé le saphir sur le microsillon (comme quoi les présugés ont la vie dure). Car j'ai la pochette sous les yeux, et pour une fois, ça ne ressemble pas à une pub pour du dentifrice ou à une boum de fin d'année au lycée. J'ai devant moi cinq types habillés en noir, assis dans ce qui ressemble à une cave humide, éclairés à la bougie. L'ambiance est lourde, presque rituelle. Honnêtement ? Ça me parle. Ça me rappelle mes premières découvertes post-punk, ces groupes obscurs que je dénichais quand je bossais chez ce disquaire indépendant à la fin des années 90. On dirait presque une pochette de cold-wave mal éclairée ou une session photo rejetée des débuts de Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds. Rien que pour ça, pour cette esthétique un peu sombre, un peu "on prépare un mauvais coup dans le sous-sol", ils ont mon attention. On est en 1966, et alors que le reste de la Californie commence à se mettre des fleurs dans les cheveux et à chanter la paix universelle, Paul Revere & The Raiders semblent opérer depuis les égouts. Et bordel, que ça fait du bien. Musicalement, "Midnight Ride", c'est la claque que je n'attendais pas. Moi qui ai passé ma vie à écouter des trucs plus ou moins bizarre, je suis toujours sceptique quand on me vend du "rock énergique" des années 60. Car le plus souvent, j'ai surtout l'impression d'écouter de la pop édulcorée. Mais là, non, il y a une urgence, une hargne qui transpire de ces sillons. C'est du Garage Rock, du vrai, celui qui sent l'huile de moteur, la bière renversée et la frustration adolescente. Le son est produit par Terry Melcher, et le mec a compris un truc essentiel : il ne faut pas lisser les angles. Il faut que ça claque. La section rythmique est en béton armé, ça tape dur, ça tape sec. C'est le genre de son qui a dû inspirer toute la vague punk dix ans plus tard. Si je ferme les yeux, je peux presque entendre les prémices de ce que feront les Stooges. Le morceau qui met tout le monde d'accord, c'est évidemment "Kicks". Putain, quel hymne. C'est fascinant d'entendre un morceau avec un riff aussi accrocheur, aussi méchant, porter un texte anti-drogue. C'est le paradoxe total : une musique qui te donne envie de tout casser, chantée par des mecs qui te disent de ne pas toucher aux paradis artificiels. La voix de Mark Lindsay est parfaite là-dedans : arrogante, nasillarde juste ce qu'il faut, avec cette pointe de menace qui manque cruellement à la pop de l'époque. Et puis, il y a "(I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone". Je connaissais la version des Monkees, bien sûr, qui passait parfois à la radio, mais cette version-là... C'est une autre bestiole. C'est plus lent, plus lourd, plus vicieux. La ligne de basse gronde comme une menace sourde et c'est exactement ce que j'aime. On sent que le mec en a marre d'être pris pour un marchepied social. C'est cette noirceur latente, raccord avec la pochette "cave et bougies", qui me plaît. Ils ne sont pas là pour amuser la galerie, ils sont là pour régler des comptes. "Louie, Go Home" continue le travail de sape avec une énergie Rhythm & Blues sous amphétamines. Ça me rappelle pourquoi j'aimais passer ce genre de vieux trucs dans mes émissions de radio tardives : ça a le pouvoir de réveiller les morts. Maintenant, soyons réalistes deux minutes. Pourquoi je ne mets "que" 4 sur 5 ? Pourquoi je ne crie pas au chef-d'œuvre absolu ? Parce que mon oreille de vieux briscard, nourrie au post-rock exigeant et aux expérimentations sonores, ne peut pas s'empêcher de noter les baisses de régime. C'est le problème classique des albums de 1966 : c'est souvent une collection de singles mortels entourés de "fillers", de remplissage. Il y a un ou deux morceaux sur la face B qui tirent un peu la langue. Des moments où la tension retombe, où le groupe semble hésiter entre la pop bubblegum facile et le rock garage hargneux. Sur un titre comme "Melody for an Unknown Girl", on frôle la guimauve, et ça jure un peu avec l'esthétique "messe noire" de la pochette que j'ai sous les yeux. Mais je chipote, oui je chipote car j'ai passé trop de temps à analyser des structures complexes. L'essentiel est ailleurs et lessentiel, c'est que "Midnight Ride" est un album charnière. C'est le son d'un groupe qui capture l'électricité de l'air juste avant que tout ne devienne psychédélique et flou. C'est sec, c'est nerveux. C'est un disque qui mérite sa place dans n'importe quelle discothèque, juste à côté des compilations Nuggets. C'est la preuve que même en 1966, on pouvait faire du bruit, du vrai, et avoir l'air cool en le faisant (surtout si on est habillé en noir dans une cave). Pour un type comme moi, né en 70, qui a cherché toute sa vie l'authenticité dans le bruit, tomber là-dessus, c'est une validation. Le Garage Rock n'est pas un genre mineur, c'est la fondation de tout ce que j'aime : l'énergie brute, sans filtre. Alors oui, 4 sur 5. Parce que rien n'est parfait, mais quand "Kicks" démarre, on s'en fout pas mal de la perfection. On veut juste monter le volume jusqu'à ce que les voisins appellent les flics.

"Midnight Ride" is the fifth studio album by Boise, Idaho rock band Paul Revere & the Raiders. Rock and roll is the Wiki-listed genre. Straight-forward. It's a unique record in their discography in that all five band members have songwriting credits. Those bandmembers included Mark Lindsay (lead vocals, percussion, saxophone), Paul Revere (organ, backing vocals), Drake Levin (guitar, backing vocals), Phil "Fang" Volk (bass, backing and lead vocals) and Mike "Smitty" Smith (drums, lead vocals). The album reached #9 on the US Billboard charts and had decent critical reviews. The album opens with the Cynthis West and Barry Mann-penned song "Kicks." The song was originally offered to the Animals but Eric Burdon didn't want it. Too bad, good song. A ringing guitar melody and fuzzed bass. A catchy vocal chorus. Lindsay singing secretly to a girl about her issues with and dangers of drugs. The persona in "Ballad of a Useless Man" tells his struggles with alcohol, homelessness and lost ambition. A driving guitar, rollicking organ, a fast pace. A very good deeper cut. A tom-tom drum starts (I'm Not Your) Steppin' Stone." A song written by Tommy Boyce and Bobby Hart with a great guitar riff and background organ. A song that gets progressively faster. The second side opens with "All I Really Need is You." A sort of Middle Eastern beat and mysterious guitar riff. Beach Boys-esque background vocals. Lindsay gets his sax out. A dark guitar riff carries "Louie, Go Home." A bouncy organ and beat. The bass keeping the rhythm. Lindsay telling someone to leave their current situation. At its heart, the music is rock and roll but has elements of garage rock, country, pyschedelia, the Beach Boys, the Byrds and the blues. The songs are short and concise and reminds me of the Monkees, no doubt since the Monkees covered two of these songs. However, there is a much more harder edge here and I can see the influence on punk. Also, Lindsay's vocals have an edge and there are a number of memorable guitar riffs. Overall, this is a very good collection of songs and album especially for its time and well worth a listen.

Ive never been a huge fan of nirvana or kurt curban but this is an iconic album

Good album. Good example of the sound of the British Invasion of the 1960's, which of course was pioneered by the Beatles. Many of the songs are in the key, structure, and tempo of other early rock songs in the era. The most lasting and recognizable track is "I'm not your stepping stone".

Not super familiar with this one but quite enjoyed it

I feel like some of these 60s pop/rock ‘Beatle’ type albums can either be hit or miss and for me it was a hit. Most of the songs I suppose were fairly simple, but I enjoyed listening to them and was a nice surprise, dare I say this album is a little bit of a hidden gem. Standout songs ‘kicks’, and ‘ballard of a useless man’ and ‘I’m not your stepping stone’ I didn’t necessarily feel like there was a bad song from this album, it’s not groundbreaking but a good listen, I was confused why they randomly had one song sung in Italian, but it was still decent. Might not be for everyone but I rate this album and was a fun listen, its great if you want that 60s rock sound. I would probably listen to some of the songs again and maybe the album, but I feel like it performed well enough for me to just push it into the 4-star bracket.

Garage rock in its unnamed infancy. A certain product of its time with easy to hear influences. Fun and easy to enjoy

Boppy sixties pop-rock. Pleasant, a bit anachronistic lyrically - feels like the imagined female audience is being condescended to in a couple of the songs.

My mom was into this band and I can see why. I love this version of Stepping Stone. Much better than The Black Album.

? and the mysterians if they were good

Very vibes Was moving furniture while listening to it and didn’t even realize the album had finished. All songs blend real well. Nostalgia for a time I didn’t live.

The soundtrack to my (early) youth. Some of their hits were excellent.

Shoutout to some fun production in this album, binaural audio and bright harmonies made this one fly by. It'd be hard not to draw some comparisons between Paul Revere & The Raiders and The Beach Boys, but as far as I'm concerned the more the merrier. Toss in a couple cool, classic 60's automobile tunes and I'm a happy camper. Midnight Ride feels like a cotton candy, pop-rock album the whole way through, sweet and easy. Highlight: SS 396 Lowlight: Ballad of a Useless Man Surprise Hit: There's Always Tomorrow

Very 60s. Big fan.

This is a really interesting listen, good old fashioned American Garage pop. Not well known here in the UK, the album is most notable for I'm Not Your Steppin' Stone, although it's not their composition, it was a hit for the Monkees and later covered by the Sex Pistols.

This was a lot of fun. Sounds like early Brian Jones-era Stones if they could play in tune. There’s also a sort of sarcastic pre-punk rock energy I like. I’ll go 3.5 and round up because I’ve been feeling generous lately

Great Album really enjoyed it. Would i buy a copy? No...

Like an American proto McFly. Not everything is hits but most dare you to move.

An ok album, icl i enjoyed it a bit more than the rolling stones album, not bad first track, 7.3/10

Here is a band that got the memo: It’s 1966. If you’re going to make albums in the age of Dylan and the Beatles, no more child’s play. While not every album can be Rubber Soul or Revolver, you can still make a full album of quality tracks and show you at least TRIED. Among the best tracks are “(I’m Not Your) Steppin’ Stone,” which always sounded too good to be a Monkees original, the hit “Kicks,” and “Get it On.” Good stuff from the era just before the Doors, Hendrix, and Sgt Pepper.

# Album Name: Midnight Ride # Artist: Paul Revere # Rating: 4/5 # Comments: Good 60s vibes. Feels of the beach boys in some tracks. Solid effort # Top Tunes: get it on / ss396 / always tomorrow # Would I listen to it again? yes

nunca había escuchado hablar de esta banda. nunca. vi que era de los 60s y me la bajó un poco porque todos los álbumes que escuché de los 60s en esta página no me gustaron demasiado, sin embargo escuché el la guitarra de kicks y me sorprendió. ES BUENÍSIMO que re carajianos es súper básico no tiene mucha complejidad pero tiene algo que lo hace excelente, no sé, la voz del chabon es muy buena y LOS COROS bien de los 60. también ese timbre de los instrumentos bien sesentero que me encanta, el órgano, la guitarra, la bata, el bajo . los temas bien cortitos, la mayoría no pasa los 3’, muy bueno

jagged, odd, and slightly sinister british invasion/mod fan fiction from an american band. the country twang that occasionally pops up is the most obvious thing u wont find in the who et al, generally speaking, but im most interested in the just weird dark uncurrents that at times feel proto-post punk. theres some memorable melodic tracks but All I Really Need Is You, a track which twists itself into such weird and counterintuitive shapes, is prob my fave. probably not a better collection of mod tunes than meaty beaty big and bouncy, but no less creative, which is something!

Pretty good music for being 4 times closer to the end of ww2 than to today.

Not heard of this lot, but actually really fun listen!

Another birth date record for me! Really enjoyed it, will listen again.

I liked this more than I thought I would

Wanting to be a part of the new sound of their day, this band doesn't have much that is uniquely theirs, and yet their style progressively looks forward. Even though they are an American band, most of this album feels like they came straight out of the British invasion. The explanation at the beginning (and at the end) of Melody for an Unknown Girl is lame and unnecessary. However, this does not interfere with the fact that this is an enjoyable listen with interesting sounds of the time.

I already knew Kicks and Not Your Stepping Stone, but had never actually listened to this album. Good stuff here, emblematic of the era. There are some others that do it a little better, but not many

A questionable band name decision could be a reason they were never more popular. This album clearly tried to make every song a mainstream hit. It was a lot of fun; I just wish it wouldn't have ended so soon. Favorite Track: "Get It On".

Some of these tracks felt delightfully edgy for the overall teeny-bopper sound, so I can see how this influenced later rock groups.

I liked this way more than I expected to. Even though this has a lot of 60's characteristic sound to it, it seems way ahead of what other rock and garage bands were doing at the time. Definitely a record I would come back to. 4/5

Really fun album. I pretty much enjoyed the whole thing. It was cool to hear the original Stepping Stone, which I knew from Minor Threats cover. 3.75/5

I’m surprised that I was not aware of this very good record

8/10

Good 60's rock. I could see myself throwing this on occasionally. It's more of a 3.5

East Coast Surf Rock, the good kind.