(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

One of my all time favorites!

Not everyday you come across an album teaching you how to say the band's name, but maybe it needs to become a more common practice. Absolute and complete delight this one. Not a wasted moment from 'I Ain't The One' all the way to the greatest guitar solo ever recorded. The trio of 'Things Goin' On', 'Mississippi Kid' and 'Poison Whiskey' is quite underrated for me, even if it's hard for them to compete with the amazingness of the other tracks.

Really good album

and be a simpllllleeeee kind of mannnnn

I have never been a Lynyrd Skynyrd fan. I do like some southern rock or music with souther rock influences, but Skynyrd has always been a step too far for me. However, I was surprised how many of their "hits" were on this first/debut album, and I do understand why people do like them and why some of their songs are so popular.

Same!

+1 for free bird

I think this record is fantastic. Freebird is obviously both a cliché and the crown jewel at the same time, and makes this one worthy of a listen just on it's own (try as I might the solo sections really do draw you in and I can't help bopping my head and enjoying myself despite whatever level of objectivity I'm trying to bring to the listen -> it must simply be a great recording!) but there is plenty to love on this album. Tuesday's Gone always feels a tiny bit out of place to me -> I think of it as 'belonging to' the Dazed And Confused soundtrack, like it was made for that movie only or something. But it is a truly special track and I love every listen. Simple Man is a weird one for me -> some listening I feel like "oh don't give me this 'persecuted southern man' crap again" and then the next minute I'm welling up and I'm totally sucked into the song. Again I think I've come to the conclusion it's just a great track.

While I'm reminded a lot of Derek and the Dominoes and even a band like CCR while listening to this, I do certainly find its parts defiantly southern in nature. My impressions of Lynard Skynard weren't great going into this record but various elements won me over by the end. The longer cuts like 'Free Bird', and 'Tuesday's Gone', alongside the heartfelt and downright masterpiece 'Simple Man' were the staples in this album. The harder grooving songs that draw from the world of blues and swamp rock were quite sticky as well - my favorite had to be the piano-laced 'Things Goin' On'. For how popular this band is, they certainly didn't choose to abide by any widely appealing song structures to garner that beloved American popularity. I think that's largely due to the talent of the musicians here speaking for itself.

Excellent rock!!!

A classic from the originators of Southern Boogie!

Did you know that at one point Lynyrd Skynyrd was led by someone who wasn't an outright loon? I'm not going to defend the use of the Confederate Flag here (for what it's worth, remember that Tom Petty used it too), but Ronnie Van Zant was, by all reports, a reasonable person. Sympathetic to progressive causes and capable of introspection and critical thought, especially directed toward The Idea of the South. "Sweet Home Alabama" might be the South's equivalent of "Born in the U.S.A." which is to say that a song that has been erroneously embraced as a patriotic anthem but is anything but. Well, maybe it is a little. The band undoubtedly went bananas after his death, but Ronnie? Ronnie seemed to be an ok guy. A worthy debut record with classic songs left and right, including the final track which whips ass. Back when I was in middle school starting to get into music, it was still common to randomly shout "Free Bird!" in crowds. I haven't heard anyone do that since and thank goodness for that. It's clear that the boys in Lynyrd Skynyrd were operating in a post-psychedelic, post-hippie world, where sprawling jams were becoming increasingly regular but idealism was slowly fading. These songs, notably "Tuesday's Gone" and "Simple Man" are genuinely despairing. The upbeat numbers rollick and tumble along so effortlessly despite so much going on. On paper, you'd think that three guitarists would spell 'too many cooks' but producer and Bob Dylan-sideman Al Kooper manages to map it out without any clutter. Gotta love an album cover that's basically "dudes being dudes." A-

THE Southern rock album

Hard to find a boring moment on this one!

Good dose of pure dad rock, sometimes they sound like Status Quo, sometimes they sound like Led Zep, mostly they sound like some good ole boys from Florida.

5 out of 5. A quintessential classic rock album that while didn't quite stick out was solid all around.

As brilliant and radio-battered as Free Bird is, there are other really good tunes on here.

It's a 2. All day long. Sometimes that feels harsh, but this isn't a 3. But it's not so God awful that it deserves 1. At times it's gets really textured and surprisingly orchestral. But that's fleeting and it's mostly just that US 70s rock that is mostly fine.

Tuesday's Gone...underrated song, it's totally overshadowed by Free Bird. From the wistful melancholy of Tuesday's Gone to the goofy fun of Gimme Three Steps. Legendary Busch theme song, Simple Man. Gimme Three Steps feels really out of place. I'm wondering if they just reprinted this album with a different cover and called it their greatest hits. 4 of their biggest songs on their debut? That's a solid first album. Other than Sweet Home Alabama, I'd say the four songs on this album are pretty much everything you absolutely need to know about Lynyrd Skynyrd. Things Goin' On continues the kind of happy-sad back and forth between songs. This album feels like a collection of singles, it's not super coherent. And now, Free Bird...great song but it really sucks the air out of the second half of the album. I am shocked that Simple Man is the second most listened to track on the album by a mile and that Tuesday's Gone is fourth. The instrumental at the end of Free Bird vs. the instrumental at the end of Layla, tough choice.

Southern rock at its peak Every track still sounds really fresh and goes hard, absolute rock classic

Went pretty hard overall. Loved the guitar playing on it. The album sounded really clear and that only enhanced how great the instrumentation was. Vocals were also great and engaging to listen to. A couple songs that didn’t quite hold my attention but overall, a great album.

Classic Southern American Rock, almost every one of these songs are standard in their own right. Outstanding for a first outing by a band.

Simple Man and Firebird are the two tracks that stuck with me. Everything else was pleasant enough. I see why this era of the band is generally regarded as their best work.

They went long on a lot of their songs, didn’t they? Even the classics aren’t unassailable- they could probably all be cut down by 25% and be fine. Having said that, exemplary rockers who defined their subgenre entirely.

Freebird gives this record 3 stars right off the bat. Classic rock isn’t my thing but I have no choice but to give it a 5. The album name alone is worth an individual star

Freebird!!!!!!

Love it all, simple man is an al time favorite, free bird speaks for itself, tuesdays gone, I could list every song on the album. Guitar ranges from country bumping to epic, I love it all

#56 - Dad rock supreme

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Nett, aber nicht mein Genre

Woah there's more songs album than just Simple Man and Free Bird? Just kidding I've also heard Gimme Three Steps. Thisll be my first listen to throughout. Tuesdays Gone is one of those songs where I've definitely heard but didn't know who sang it upon until listening to this record. Good southern rock songs inbetween the hits that made the band what it is. Free Bird is the perfect last song. The way it fades out implies they keep rocking to this day. Good album

Rock & roll de la vieja escuela. Vinilo.

Such a good country rock blues record. So many classics and they deserve to be classics. I thoroughly enjoyed this.

What a great album. Or... how about those 3 incredible songs? Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man and obviously, Free Bird. This was my first introduction to Southern Rock and it always just made sense. Bluesy guitars, sorrowful and soulful vocals + lyrics. It rocks, but it also feels sentimental. I hope I'm not taking away from Skynyrd by saying that their music has always felt like perfect background music for anywhere in America. It appears in movies all the time, it's kind of exactly what you would expect to hear when you walk into a diner or coming out of a truck stop. It's almost always the right moment for Lynyrd Skynyrd anywhere in America. Simple Man always takes me back to that tragic scene in Almost Famous when Penny Lane is having an OD and Simple Man is playing in the background. Tuesday's Gone always reminds me of the final scene of Happy Gilmore. Tuesday's Gone is maybe one of the underrated songs of the 70s. Why don't we listen to that one more? Hell, why isn't that just the National Anthem? Can you imagine at the start of every football game someone just comes out and wails on Tuesday's Gone?? And Free Bird. What else do I need say? And this bird you cannot cage. (tears, chills, feelings.)

If you don’t love this album, you have a heart of stone. It is such a great classic

Had its time and place but it doesn't do much for me. I had an older cousin who rode on the back of a Harley Davidson everywhere who loved the heck out of this music but I never really warmed up to it. Performances are undeniable. Very tight group. Definitely an influence Southern Rock/Country Rock, so it probably belongs on the list, but I cannot see myself seeking anything off this album again after this exercise.

sonically, for me, this album is amazing. it embodies southern rock, with van zant’s incredible, growling vocals, and rhythms that instantly make you want get to up and dance, such as “gimme three steps”. when considering this album, it is impossible to ignore the iconic guitar riffs and solos it contains. every song has well-crafted licks that are the making of the album, most obviously in “free bird”, which presents over 4 minutes of solo. for me, i preferred the first half of the album, which felt better structured. both “things going on” and “mississippi man” felt a bit slow personally, and didn’t flow as well. many reviewers, when writing about this album, are reflective of the band’s personal views. whilst i do not endorse any racist behaviour the band may have displayed, it is important to place them into the context of 70s southern america, and understand the social norms at the time. instead of just condemning this, we can understand and learn from it.

Great

pretty good

3.5

This sounds exactly as I expected. Has NOT aged well I'm afraid.

Southern rock. Beautiful, perfect album. Every song is memorable, every moment is amazing. Not a single thing I would change. 5/5

Crazy how many of their top hits come from this debut album. They really went downhill fast huh? Outside of the hits though, this was just okay. Nothing saved from this one. I think they suffer from being overplayed to the highest degree. If they weren't so saturated on radio and stuff maybe I'd like them more. Kinda between a 2 and 3 for me. hard to choose honestly, wish I could give half stars.

Ok boomer! (Complimentary)

This is USA. This is a band that truly represents the sounds of American rock and roll. A number of classics on this, including the ever-ubiquitous, and sometimes criticized, “Free Bird.” This record is short, sweet and charming. Really dig this one.

Not only does this album have so many amazing tracks, it’s just also beautifully produced and cut together. Amazing two intro tracks, fun middle, and of course THE closer. Fantastic album by a fantastic band. Unreal album that sits among the titans of debuts.

Classic Skynyrd. So much talent. 4stars

Better all around than I anticipated. Not just the radio hits. It was all pretty good.

Although I don’t like country elements, Lynyrd Skynyrd puts up an interesting album that doesn’t leave me clawing my ears out

Gostei

Love multiple songs. Some others I could take or leave.

Fire!!!!!!

A slower tempo. Not something I expected

Classic album! Best guitar music. Love how the whole band was in sync and were extremely talented.

I mean, there's no denying this is one of the greatest rock albums of all time

It's 2024 and a band is still touring calling themselves Skynyrd. ??? Tuesdays Gone slide guitar is some of the best ever.

Lynyrd Skynrd is the band your redneck uncle loves. He probably has a confederate flag hanging in his garage. Other than the uncomfortable associations, this album was a solid listen. Blues meets country with some rockin guitars. Felt a little power ballad heavy, but it earned its spot on the list without question.

Shut up and play the hits

Day 40 - July 11th, 2024 Is the album fire? Yes. Are they racist pieces of shit? Also yes. Free Bird makes me want to outrun a cop. 4/5.

An amazing first album. Four out of the eight songs are all time greats including two of my favorites in Simple Man and Tuesday’s gone.

As a non-American, Free Bird was the only song I knew. Such a great song, but wow, this whole album rocked.

Closer to 4.5 stars than you might think. If a few of the non-hits were on the same level as the hits, it would be there. At least. Skynyrd has developed a strange reputation thanks to the atrocity that is the reunion-era band, the played-out "Free Bird" jokes, and "Sweet Home Alabama" attaining a level of radio overplay that should be illegal. But don't sleep on the original lineup's albums. It's not just good southern rock; it's damn good rock and roll period. 4/5

A classic album

Such a cool sound, and so many hits that the arrangement of the album almost wouldn’t matter. Just a classic. love the blend of southern country with pure american rock and roll.

decent 65/100

freeeeee biiiiiirrrddd

Album that contains gargantuan classics such as Free Bird and Simple Man, but also has a lot of songs I did not care to listen twice.

I thought, Feeebird aside, it was a whole lot of nothing really.

Mostly just so embarrassed that I never realized ‘Tuesday’s Gone’ was theirs. Sorry, mom!

It's alright. Free Bird kinda drags on. At least it changes around the halfway mark.

129/1001 🌕🌕🌕🌕🌕 (5/5)

I think on any other Sunday this would get a 2, or maybe a 4. But I'll give it a 3 for giving me the Black Crowes.

Ok.

This has some other worldly, devastatingly hard bangers, but some meh songs. Feels like 4 is a good fit

One thing that keeps coming up for me is the number of albums that seem like obvious inspirations for the grunge bands of the '90s. No wonder the Boomers weren't totally convinced - they'd heard it all before. I dig Skynyrd's blues infused rock, and there's so much more to the album than just Free Bird.

Surprisingly good.

This was quite a good album and is the source of a lot of their classics.

Hah. Pronounced. I could play most of this one before I could drive. Not my favorite Skynyrd album but it deserves its props.

One of my all time favorites

Fantastic album, southern rock at its finest.

- Cooles Album, wohl das beste von Skynyrd, mir aber etwas zu balladig und bluesig(oder Country, idk); auch wenn Free Bird, der beste Song und mein Lieblingssong der Band, da wohl mit zu zählt. - Ansonsten ist das Album relativ unspektakulär an mir vorbei gegangen. Eigentlich wieder eine klassische 3/5 wenn nicht Freebird mit dabei wäre. - Mir gefallen die neuen Sachen der Band auch sehr, wobei ich gestehen muss, das wenn ich Bock auf Southern Rock habe, eigentlich mittlerweile immer eher auf Black Stone Cherry zurückgreife. 3,75/5

Tolles Album, hätte vorher nicht gedacht, dass es mich so abholt. Weitestgehend echt entspannt, coole Riffs und einige sehr catchy Tracks dabei. 4/5

This album does have some certified bangers. It's really hard to seperate the art from the artist here though. I think it's a little hypocritical of me to seperate for John Lennon and Marilyn Manson but not for these dudes. This record is really good musically.

Starts w four Big Hits, close w freebird, built a new genre in southern rock. Borderline five.

This was fine.

Been waiting for some five star swamp rock! One of those albums that just captures so much about rock and roll. Tuesday's Gone (should be played every week), Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, Free Bird. All stone cold classics, and the other songs I know less are pretty great too. Just an overall vibe of driving in the everglades or something on a propeller boat.

Surely one of the great albums from Lynyrd Skynyrd, yes? It's got a few of the huge hits, "Tuesday's Gone," "Simple Man," and "Free Bird" especially. Short of "Sweet Home Alabama," I don't think I know any other Lynyrd Skynyrd than what we heard here. The album truly rocks, and holy cow, it's their debut?? This band debuted with "Free Bird"???? Good lord. Yeah, this is a classic. Favorite tracks: Free Bird, Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Things Goin' On. Album art: Band photo, but it's not bad, being outdoors and with a lightning bolt in the background (real or not) is a really nice touch. I also love the "title," which is just a pronunciation guide for the band's name. For some reason that made me think this was a few albums into their catalog, like they were getting buzz and wanted to set the record straight. But no, they had the foresight to put that on their debut! Another point to LS. 4.5/5

Too country for my tastes, but it's okay.

This rocks!

A great classic. It would be very hard to top such a great album with so many great jams.

Never loved these guys. Prefer Allman Brothers. Anyway this is a classic. Would have give a three if the song that smell was on this. I hate that song. Automatic 4 for free bird.

I threw around whether I wanted to give this a four or a five, but at the end of the day, this album has four all-time classics on it and the other four songs aren't anything to denigrate. FANTASTIC.

I liked this a lot more than I thought I would. Gimme three steps and free bird were my favorites.

Some proper rocking. Vocals are great, guitars are great, even pianos are great.

This album is difficult because it has some amazing songs like Free Bird and Simple Man, but then also some generic trash

I‘m from germany so I am NOT familiar with their music, besides sweet home alabama. I’ve never even heard about free bird before (not that I‘d know about at least), but anyways - I liked this album and some of their songs. I did not read their Wiki before so I could listen to this without prejustices. My favorites are indeed free bird, mr. Banker and down south jukin‘

How do you even rate this? I can see why it did what it did, but, a day later I can't tell you one thing I remember from the album.

Pronounced Owe-Sum Though not 5 stars... but a solid 4.8 stars!!!

Awwe this one has Tuesday's Gone on it. I will forever be reminded of Dazed and Confused when I hear this. Gimme Three Steps is on here too. I'll have to finish this tomorrow. Simple Man is on here too.

Notable tracks: Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Free Bird, Gimme Three Steps

Unfortunately this album completely rips ass.

So damn good. A staple growing up as my dad loved them, the A side is perfect

The four classic songs on this hold up really well. The deep cuts aren't all that special. It's a true feat that 4 of the songs are all from a first album, but this doesn't get all the way to 5 stars for me.

This album is a 5. I don’t make the rules.

Skynyrd come out of the gate guns blazing with this one!

Still so good!

Finally a good album

This holds up really well.

I just read this on the band’s Wikipedia page: [Begin Quote] In return for avoiding prison following his guilty plea to DUI manslaughter, Collins would be wheeled out onstage each night to explain to the audience why he could no longer perform [End Quote] So to avoid going to prison for manslaughter for killing his girlfriend in a drunk driving accident, his paralyzed-from-the-neck-down ass had to be wheeled out on stage and tell 20,000 drunk rednecks not to drink and drive while they shouted “woo!” and “Free Bird!” and their sister/girlfriends sitting on their shoulders flashed their tits?! Goddam I love the South! Look, I don’t know about whether this band was racist or whether Neil Young put down his maple syrup-infused cocaine long enough to decide if he wanted to be friends with them or not. I only know when something rocks, and this album rocks. I had the majority of these songs played at me on repeat by Rock 101 WROQ - where it’s always a Southern county fairgrounds in 1978, forever! - for most of my teenage years, and I can still appreciate that this music is solid and fun and brings together a bunch of influences in a compelling and fresh way. I’m sure that Skynyrd were deeply flawed in any number of different ways - just like every other rock band - but in the early to mid-70’s, they had it. This album is all the proof you could ever need of that.

Had only ever heard free bird, but I guess I like southern rock because most of this was fantastic and really fun to listen to.

I love Lynyrd Skynyrd. They hit almost every box for me. This was great to listen to!

Great Southern Rovk

great album loved every song

This album has a nice selection of cozy rock music from the 70s. Liked songs: Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man and Free Bird

One of the few good things to come from the South

I was brainwashed to like the songs as a teenager, I still think Freebird is hard to turn off, yeh not my cuppa tea

Idc how it’s pronounced.

yeah free birds

I'm a free as a chad bird

Here's the thing about Lynyrd Skynyrd: I don't care for them even for a second. But: "Freebird" is actually great, with a special shout-out to Guitar Hero, the game that helped me realize that "Freebird" is actually great. Both of these stars are for "Freebird."

-great solos -nice vocals -Tuesday's Gone is one of the most beautiful songs I just discovered -this is amazing -side A is perfect -I cant say much about this amazing classic album -LORD KNOWS I CANT CHANGE -favorite songs: I Aint The One, Tuesday's Gone (<3), Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man (<3), Poison Whiskey, Free Bird (<3) -least favorite song: Mississippi Kid

Rockiges Album mit starken Folk und Westerneinflüssen. Das Album ist durch die E-Gitarre stark Energie geladen. Gut ist “Tuesday Gone”, “Free Bird” und “Simple Man”. Trotzdem hat das Album Längen und recht viel Mainstream, so dass es nicht unmittelbar zum wiederholen inspiriert.

Classic!

Killer classic Southern Rock.

Fun southern rock album. I enjoyed every song on the album, but Tuesdays Gone and Freebird are standouts. I considered bumping up to a 4 but I don't really see myself listening to this much.

Very "country" rock. It was fine, but nothing felt too special, apart from the birth of the World's Longest Song (or at least how it feels), "Freebird."

Solid!

I really didn’t like the first song and the thought “oh my god I hope this isn’t some overrated rubbish” popped into my head but y’know I warmed to the album by the time “Free Bird” rolled around.

Tik Tok ruined Free bird.... This song deserves all of the love it gets, but why did I never give it the time as I'd heard the solo over 50 million times. The entire journey through the song is incredible. I'm writing this as the anticipation builds to the solo and then when it hits. Screw tik tok why has it destroyed the soul of this song into a meme. On the rest of the album, its pretty good, I like guitar

It would be an easy 5 stars if not for all the songs not named "Free Bird". Amazing track, phenomenal guitar solos, top 20 all time songs in some random rankings, for sure. But overall Lynyrd Skynyrd and this album is quite average. Good Southern rock/blues sound, pretty good vocal, and two extraordinary songs. The whole note for this album goes to Free Bird.

I am truly torn about this one. This album has some objectively amazing songs that are true Classics, including some of my favorite songs growing up. However, the racist overtones associated with this band potentially overshadow their art. I scored this for based solely on the music, divorcing that from the larger context, though it gives me more than a little discomfort to do so.

I've been sleeping on Skynyrd too long. This is like all the best parts of country music without the awful steel guitar!

Free bird absolutely annihilated the rest of this album i don’t have anything else to say

Really only knew Lynyrd Skynyrd from the plane-crash and this hasn't really changed that. Just music I don't care about.

no skips, free bird be of the best guitar solos ever

All in all it's probably a 3/5 but I like Free Bird quite a lot so it gets bumped up. 4/5

Every element is perfect. I love them.

Really liked the album, but I think the second half is not so powerful as the first except for Free Bird

This debut from Lynyrd Skynyrd is an absolute beast of Southern rock. It’s got everything from the epic "Free Bird" to the cool swagger of "Gimme Three Steps" and the soul-stirring "Tuesday’s Gone." Most of this album really hits home for me, though I'll admit "Mississippi Kid" and "Things Goin’ On" didn't quite gel with the rest—just felt a bit off compared to the rest of the bangers here. But man, the rest of the tracks? They're all about that raw, gritty vibe that paints a real picture of the South's heart and troubles. It’s almost perfect; these guys know how to mix fierce guitars with deep, storytelling lyrics that stick with you. 4.5/5

All their best hits on one album, with some really good southern rock tracks in between. Maybe stating the obvious, but in particular, some really great guitar work. Putting the meme aside, the solo in Free Bird is objectively an all time great guitar solo. And Simple Man is a fantastic track. The rest is solid, but not on the same level as those two songs. Overall, a really good album all the way through, but also not quite at the level to warrant a 5 rating in my book.

I've got a fair few Lynyrd Skynyrd tracks in my playlists. They merged together so many different influences and created a catalogue full of great songs in just a few short years. Then tragedy struck and the world was deprived of them. Such a sad story, and one tinged with regret. Don't Ask Me No Questions (although, not actually on this album) is one of my favourite tracks of all time.

Æji þetta er ekki gott. Free birb og Simple man er flott en þreytt. 2.5/5

Svakalega leiðinlegt. Og mér nákvæmlega sama hvernig þetta asnalega hljómsveitanafn er borið fram.

American classic rock at it's best. Although not really the type of rock I would listen to there is no doubting that greatness of songs like Freebird, Tuesdays Gone and Simple Man 4/5

Great album.

Heard it 100 times. Will hear it 100 more times. Free Bird

OK, southern rock.

This is kinda hilariously Conservative. Like, both in it’s music, which is pretty typical Blues and occasional Honky-Tonk faire, but also in it’s lyrics. There’s a verse that rail’s against the space program. And weirdly, I kinda agree with it? Yeah, surely we should be putting money into making sure everybody is fed and housed and clothed before we even consider sending people to space? But I’m looking at this from a modern Communist’s perspective, and surely I shouldn’t have the same opinion about the space race about a group of Commie hating rednecks like Lynyrd Skynyrd, who sing shit like Mississippi Kid? Whatever, musically this shit slaps. I’m not a big fan of the lyrics, but fuck it, I don’t really care. For the duration of this album, I’m a conservative, Republican voting, American redneck. And I will drink my own, European, Commie tears for as long as it takes

I’m finding these classic rock records so hard to rate. Outside of the songs that have stood the test of time a lot of these tunes are first time listens and I have to admit that I’m not the biggest fan. It’s not that they’re bad it’s just that they don’t do anything for me. They are of their time and I’m not nostalgic for them at all. I’m happy others find so much joy from this but to me it’s bland rock. 2.5/5

This was pretty solid just not something I listen to all that much.

Eh

Gotta go for 5 just given the unreal track listing and intense impact. Not my favorite band but unmistakable legacy on music.

real and true classic

Pretty fun but nothing extraordinary. Free Bird. Great for driving.

Forgot how many great songs came from this album. Great listen

Ok.

Dreading the connotation this band has and their use of the confederate flag because fuck hate and racism. But just like I did for Kanye, I will rate this on musical merit. This is very much dad rock, a couple of decent songs, but I'm getting tired of this genre. 3*. Highlights: free bird, tuesday's gone

A couple of classics in there. Not so sure about the rest.

Southern Rock! Bit of Country! But never realised how much they sound like Aerosmith in some of these. Of course, Free Bird is superb, but the real star of this album is Simple Man. Incredible song that I could listen to all day.

Really really banging

The "bowwww" just before the second half of Free Bird kicks in may be the single greatest note in music history. The rest of the album is also great

I don't know why I never listened to this album before, but thank god I have now. All the songs have amazing guitars and drum performances. "Gimme Three Steps" is a groovy song that mixes its goofy premise seamlessly. "Free Bird" is the standout song from this album and it is iconic. That ending guitar solo is the perfect 4 minutes to end the album. If you've never listened to this, you definitely should (5/5)

Probably the most influential southern rock record of all time. I know some of these songs are kind of played out, but they’re still so good. “Tuesday’s Gone” is my favorite song on here, and I’ve been listening to it on repeat since listening to the album. “Poison Whiskey” is probably my least favorite song on here, but it’s still solid. Overall just a fantastic record.

Yes, Free Bird but better is Simple Man plain and simple.

Amazing

It's a stone cold classic. 4 of 8 tracks are legendary and the other 4 are real good.

The good songs are fantastic, the rest are only average.

Great album. Maybe the songs are a little long but I almost don't mind. High 3.

Great album which includes one of the classic rock songs of all time, Free Bird. Plenty of other great songs, too.

No. Just no. There are two songs on here that I could tolerate on the car radio if I were driving through the actual Alabama for a bit of 'local color' if on a vacation in the US' southeast, which in 2024 you'd have to pay me for. The better one of those is a meme on Youtube. At #120, the most boring and just unattractive entry in 70ies rock so far.

Classic album. Nice first offering.

There is precisely 1 valid rating for this album. Favorite track: Simple Man

Two great songs, two good songs, rest are meh.

Southern rock at its finest. A few songs are simply decent rather than great, but it's still a fun time regardless. Best Song: Free Bird (obviously) Worst Song: Mississippi Kid Album Score: 9/10

FREE BIRD

A classic southern rock album, nice and raw

Not for me, but objectively it’s great. Free bird alone makes this a 4 but this album is all singles

Strong 4

Love this album!

- tuesday's gone is a free gateway to heaven - consistently good guitars - this album sounds 70s in the best way possible - every track has a damn good solo - 5/5, peak 70s rock

SO GOOD!! Better than I expected. Added.

Knew a bunch of these already and really enjoyed the album

Great album. Love the big hitters here but I was not as in love with the ones I hadn’t heard before. The big three (Tuesday’s Gone, Simple Man, and Free Bird) just clear the rest of them by a mile. The length of the album is perfect. Doesn’t overstay its welcome, covers a good variety of subjects such as love, uncertainty, youth, and change. Standouts: Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, Poison Whiskey, and Free Bird.

Easy southern blues rock

This album means the world to me. I know it makes me sound like a redneck, if anyone ever says anything bad about Lynyrd Skynyrd, I would quickly direct them to this masterpiece

This is just a great example if not the best of southern rock ‘n’ roll but there is out there. But it’s Skynyrd shows it all with great hooks amazing lyrics and ripping guitars. Great all around 5/5.

I never knew how many songs I have loved came off this album. There are so many radio hits: Simple Man; Tuesday’s Gone; Freebird; Poison Whiskey. Classic rock radio might as well put press the entire album. Skynyard always seemed too rocks-billy for me overall. I have had a respect but not necessarily an interest. Now listening to an entire album, I want more and am a bit ashamed of my own close mindedness. I am going to remedy that immediately!

This one is pretty great. Got a little too country for me before bringing down the house with (lifts up lighter in the air) FREE BIRD!!!!! I Ain't the One is a hidden gem and one I hadn't heard before. I also enjoyed Poison Whiskey too. I'll rock out to this one again.

For somebody who claims not to be into Lynyrd Skynyrd, I sure do like a lot of their songs.

Just wasn't my cup of tea, but there's truly beautiful moments of lyricism and instrumentals on display. I don't think I added any songs except Simple Man, and considered Free Bird, but the length felt too long for myself.

Very good, but some filler tracks

Listened April 26/27 Fun, some powerful songs

Best Song: Free Bird. The way this song progresses is brilliant, capturing perfectly how freedom can feel both vulnerable and powerful. Musically explosive, all parts played with an eager forward lean. For a song that could easily be a cliché, it feels like it has enough of a soul to remain relevant and listenable years later. Worst Song: Things Goin' On. What idiot decided to follow the one song with an ounce of sincerity and introspection with this candy-striped, ragtime bullshit? Overall: An immensely frustrating album. These boys are clearly talented, as they have a few songs where they drop this Confederate flag-waving, honky-tonk bullshit and tap into something that feels uniquely, positively southern American. Simple Man feels earnestly humble and has a haunting vocal track, and Free Bird has this electric, on-the-road-to-freedom feeling that is almost unmatched in rock. Such a shame that they cock it up everywhere else.

All killer no filler! Lynyrd Skynyrd brings it with there debut. It took me a long time to really dig into skynyrd, I knew the hits but never sat down and listened to the albums. It was probably a few years ago that i finally dug in and man these guys rule.

Yeah, pretty cool, bro. 3.5

Average rock. Not my thing. Boring to me.

It’s great but some songs drag on

Classic. Some great tunes here.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album, "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd," released in 1973, is a seminal work in Southern rock, blending elements of blues, country, and rock 'n' roll into a distinctive sound that would influence generations of musicians to come. Let's dive into an in-depth review, covering lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, along with the album's pros and cons. **Lyrics:** The lyrics of "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd" are deeply rooted in the Southern experience, tackling themes of rebellion, love, and the struggles of everyday life. Tracks like "Gimme Three Steps" and "Simple Man" showcase the band's storytelling prowess, with vivid imagery and relatable narratives. Ronnie Van Zant's raw and soulful delivery adds authenticity to the lyrics, making them resonate with listeners on a personal level. **Music:** The music on this album is a testament to Lynyrd Skynyrd's musical prowess. The band's triple-guitar attack, featuring the iconic lineup of Gary Rossington, Allen Collins, and Ed King, creates a rich tapestry of sound that is both powerful and melodic. Songs like "Tuesday's Gone" and "Free Bird" highlight the band's ability to blend hard-hitting rock with softer, more introspective moments, showcasing their versatility as musicians. **Production:** Produced by Al Kooper, "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd" has a raw and gritty sound that perfectly complements the band's Southern rock aesthetic. The production captures the energy and intensity of Lynyrd Skynyrd's live performances, giving the album a sense of immediacy and authenticity. While the production may lack the polish of more mainstream rock albums of the time, it adds to the album's charm and character. **Themes:** Thematically, "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd" explores the complexities of Southern identity and culture. Songs like "Sweet Home Alabama" and "The Ballad of Curtis Loew" pay homage to the band's Southern roots, celebrating the music, people, and landscapes of the region. At the same time, tracks like "Poison Whiskey" and "Things Goin' On" confront the darker aspects of Southern life, addressing issues of poverty, addiction, and social injustice. **Influence:** The influence of "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd" on the rock music landscape cannot be overstated. The album helped define the Southern rock genre, inspiring countless bands to incorporate elements of blues, country, and rock into their own music. Lynyrd Skynyrd's triple-guitar attack became a hallmark of the genre, influencing bands like Molly Hatchet, The Outlaws, and Blackfoot. Moreover, songs like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama" have become enduring classics, ingrained in the cultural fabric of American music. **Pros:** 1. Authentic Southern sound: Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album captures the essence of Southern rock, blending blues, country, and rock 'n' roll into a distinctive sound that remains unmatched. 2. Memorable lyrics: The album features poignant and relatable lyrics that resonate with listeners, addressing themes of love, rebellion, and the Southern experience. 3. Musicianship: The band's triple-guitar attack and tight instrumentation showcase their exceptional musical talent, setting a high standard for Southern rock. 4. Enduring classics: Songs like "Free Bird" and "Sweet Home Alabama" have become iconic anthems, ensuring the album's lasting legacy in the annals of rock history. **Cons:** 1. Production quality: While the raw and gritty production adds to the album's charm, it may lack the polish of more mainstream rock albums of the time. 2. Limited thematic range: While the album tackles themes relevant to the Southern experience, it may lack the thematic depth and complexity found in some other rock albums of the era. In conclusion, "Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd" stands as a landmark album in the history of Southern rock, showcasing Lynyrd Skynyrd's exceptional musicianship and storytelling prowess. With its memorable lyrics, raw energy, and enduring classics, the album continues to inspire and influence musicians and listeners alike, cementing its place as a timeless masterpiece of American music.

the mega hits of this album are undeniable classics so tempted to give this a 5, but the remaining songs are pretty forgettable, and that's mostly because I'm waiting to hear the mega hits

Fantastic record! It's incredible how an album of such quality could be their debut. Standouts were the recognizable radio staples, Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps and of course Free Bird, but I also connected well with Mississippi Kid, a bluegrass hillbilly tune with a killer harmonica part, which I don't recall taking notice of before. It's well deserving of its success and of many repeat listens.

I had a battered copy of One More From The Road which I played to death decades before I heard their studio albums. And it is to that album that I would direct anyone to hear definitive versions of four tracks on this album, not least Freebird. The other tracks are fine back-up but as Motorhead (No Sleep..) and Lizzy (Live and Dangerous), UFO (Strangers...) the live album contains the versions that leap out of the speakers.

FREEEEEE BIRDDDDD YEAHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Amazing

A dad rock classic, more country influence than I expected. Free bird baby!

Free Bird 🗣️

4.5

Already intimately familiar with this album and it's one of my favorites. It's the best Lynyrd Skynyrd album (and there are several great ones). Not only are there many excellent songs, but the album works well as a whole for me as well. There's a good mix of rockers and ballads, and even the country song is good. Everything about this is stellar, and the guitar work in particular is as good as it gets.

Awesome

Genuinely love this album, some real iconic songs

I could go for a Second Helping

Tuesdays gone us going to be the new track of my life. I love this project and I’m shocked by that

This was a solid 4 all the way through, but Free Bird clinches the 5th star. “Lie-Nye-Ard Sky-Nye-Ard” know how to finish an album!

All good stuff Simpsons: Yes

Quality album. My attention was a little divided listening to it and it's still a solid 5. Guitar Hero classic again with Free Bird. Also didn't know it was pronounced that way, so educational as well.

Really loved this, easily to listen to. I know I usually complain about long songs and how there is no need for them, however I'm willing to let that slide as all of their long songs have appeared on a guitar hero game and it bring back so many memories of visiting my cousins. Also I discovered another bad through a cover of simple man

Classic Lynyrd Skynyrd. Can’t complain every song was bloody great but not quite there for me. I can’t hear Freebird without thinking about that scene in Kingsman

Kein Einheitsbrei. Schönes Album, das mit Blues im Sothern Rock Stil aufwartet.

A fantastic debut album. LS pretty much created and defined "Southern Rock". Definitely a slice of music history, even without the classic "Free Bird". I'd put it in a "Top 50 albums you should listen to".

yaaaaahhh free birddddd :D

Free bird, free bird, free bird 👍

Classic southern rock

Just a great album.

Damn I expected these guys to be overhyped, I was wrong. I expected the guitar, but the piano player here was also top notch. Great classic rock. Favorite track was poison whiskey

Sweet Home Alabama isn't on the album which is a positive. Couple of good songs. Quite a bit of filler. It gets a passing grade but barely.

There's nothing wrong with this album but this kind of music just leaves me absolutely cold. Utter dad rock.

Great classic album with tons of hits

The soundtrack of my teenage years.

It's aight. I mean, it is what it is -- the birth of the death of classic rock radio.

Free Bird doubles as a secondary national anthem for a reason 🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅🦅

Those songs are loooooooooong

Un album plein de souffle, aux multiples instruments. Les musiciens semblent se laisser porter par le plaisir de jouer.

I'm not generally a huge fan of southern rock but this album surprised me. A few hits I already knew, some great album tracks, great guitar and surprisingly strong vocals throughout.

Not what I expected!

Ronnie’s soulful voice, the wailing of the guitar army, and some of hardest driving music to make you get up and move, all holding aloft lyrical poetry. Few finer than Skynrd. If this isn’t a 5 none exist of this list.

Ok sure

It's generally good. I do not like "Give Me Three Steps" or whatever. Never did. For being a long song Freebird actually doesn't overstay it's welcome and has a great into and and equally great "rockin' out" part. I guess it's a 3.5 rounded to 4.

Uno de los mejores álbumes de country-rock de la historia y posiblemente, el único LP que vale la pena de Lynyrd Skynyrd. El trabajo es tan sólido y consistente que, incluso, hace que uno olvide las horribles políticas confederadas que este grupo musical busca representar. Sumamente recomendable.

Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) Debut album by Skynyrd. Contains all the songs you need by the band (and yes, I'm aware Sweet Home Alabama is not on this album). You got Tuesday's Gone (arguably their best song ever), Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, and the always popular Free Bird. Southern rock staple and I do feel everyone should own or at least listen to it! 5/5

Banger

8.5/10

This is a good album, albeit a little too country for my taste.

Free Bird is not as much of a banger as I remember, the rest of the album is utterly forgettable and I found out they’re racist?? No thanks!!! Getting really sick of the 70s tbh.

I liked this but it didn't blow me away. Tuneful blues. I can see how they add to the picture, and Free Bird is pretty joyous.

Very surprised that a) I really enjoyed this and b) Freebird was probably my least favourite track.

Great songs from beginning to end. Even the non-hits are incredible. This was a genre defining album.

Great album! One I’ve owned for a while and packed with bluesy classics. Come for Freebird, stay for Tuesday’s Gone and Mississippi Kid! It’s not a 5 but it’s a very very easy 4.

The musicianship really stood out, but at least on a first listen or two, only a couple of songs clicked.

I haven't listened to this in such a long time, I forgot how great this album is.

Not my fav genre, but I can tell that this is really good southern rock

War gar nicht so schlecht wie ich dachte. Und Free-Bird

Southern rock at its greatest. All killer, no filler. Every song is a hit for a reason.

I enjoyed the album overall.

This Skynyrd album is up there for one of the greatest debut albums ever. It is stacked with hits. Simple Man, Gimme Three Steps, Tuesday's Gone, Poison Whiskey, and of course.... FREE BIRD!!!! Favourite songs: Simple Man, Gimme Three Steps, Tuesday's Gone, Poison Whiskey, Down South Jukin', Free Bird, Things Goin' On Least favourite songs: Mississippi Kid 5/5

Day78 - this is a great debut album.hearing al kooper’s story about discovering lynerd skynerd and really making southern rock popular is awesome. jacksonville in the 70’s was like seattle in the 90’s

Good rock! Gets a bit tiresome towards the end of the album. Glad my fave track wasn’t the one I knew 3.1

the most boring person you know will insist that this is as good as rock music gets, and theyre so wrong. free bird is very good tho

Let the led out! 🤘🏼

This is one of those albums that absolutely blows my mind to find out it was the bands first album. Nearly prefect with some of the bands biggest hits. And then to end it with Free Bird may be one of the biggest mic drops in musical history. Really enjoyed this one!

Classic album by a classic band

3.5

A great debut and a great synthesis of southern rock.

It’s all about free bird really, nothing special about the rest of it

It's fine. It's fun. Not shure I've got much more to say.

Perfection. Though I wish there was more on here…great album.

Great album, I really like Tuesday's Gone! You know I never thought about the range of this band, they play all kinds of styles. Somehow I didn't realize they did both Free Bird and Sweet Home Alabama!

Best song - Free Bird

"I Ain't the One", "Gimmie Three Steps", "Poison Whiskey", and "Things Goin' On" have the riffs (and the latter a piano solo). "Tuesday's Gone" and "Simple Man" superb ballads. "Free Bird" is Free Bird. Most excellent rock and roll.

Never can really get into Lynyrd Skynyrd. It's good overall, but not my top from this era.

The absolute peak of Southern Rock. These Skynyrd boys have it all, from rock solid bass and drums to beautiful piano and crunchy organ, not to mention their three-guitar army and killer southern vocals. The band stays mostly in the rock and blues genre, but crafts songs with surprising diversity and intentionality; no two songs sound quite the same. Even in their wildest moments, the band never gets sloppy or chaotic; all guitar solo work is carefully planned and expertly executed. Simply a joy to hear. Also, "Free Bird" is a masterpiece; How a band can get three guitarist to arpeggiate in harmony for that long is beyond me. Stand out tracks include "Tuesday's Gone", "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man", "Mississippi Kid", and "Free Bird".

Meh

10/10

Surprisingly solid throughout. I obviously knew a few singles before hand, but the whole package was good.

I liked Simple Man and Freebird and the rest was okay. Those two were definite standouts though. 3/4*

Very good, so many bangers like free bird and simple man, but they never miss 5*****

Excellent album - love their sound. Had never head any of them other than Free Bird, but enjoyed them all. Will defo listen again.

Really interesting rock álbum, free bird is such a tune

So many classics on here. Tuesday's Gone, Gimme Three Steps, and FREE BIRD! What an album.

Phenomenal

Pretty much a greatest hits album!!

Fun, classic, not my usual vibe but felt good and soulful

1973: A great year for music. Genre defining Southern Rock. Half of the songs are only good, half are iconic landmarks.

Really enjoyed.

Pronounced ‘aw-sum suth-earn rock’. Hard to beat this hard rocking album for this genre!

Arguably the best debut album of all time. A classic from the goats of southern rock

Southern Rock’s GOAT!! Lots of hits on this debut album. ❤️❤️❤️

Sounds like most basic bands from that time and period with very little going for them in my opinion though the music wasn't that bad

I just can't. I even like a couple songs. simple man is good. but wailing guitars is not my thing more than 3 songs in a row and my ears explode. I'm moving on.....

I bleed...

Amazing first album for a band

I gave this one a lot of play time in the early to mid-80's, particularly side one. Younger me would have given this a 4 but older me, while I enjoyed the revisit, feels like it's a bit played out and will give it a 3.

This really took me back. Hadn't listened to this album in 30 years. What a talented group and such an influence.

Free as a bird to pronounce it however I like 3.7/5

Freebird one of the best songs of all time.

shitkickin

Debut album. Du rock sudiste (mix de country et de blues). Correct.

Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Free Bird - all amazing. As for the rest...also pretty damn good. I really enjoyed Mississippi Kid. This album rocks. Full marks.

Decent country rock vibes. Nothing particularly special though.

Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, and Free Bird all on their debut album. On one hand I’m gonna side with Neil Young on that whole conflict. That said, Side A is basically all flawless Southern Rock. And with Free Bird closing it out, gotta be at least a 4.5 for me. As cliche as it is, this is a gold standard classic rock album.

Good guitar work (when you have seven guys in the band, including three guitarists, you're bound to have at least one decent guitarist) and pretty much all of their best tracks on are this album. I used to be a fan of this band, the whole culture and atmosphere around their music is kinda depressing and crusty.