(Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd)

Great album. Forgotten how good they were. Middle of side 2 is a bit weak otherwise would be 5 stars.

Giving summer family reunion with a fat bearded uncle providing controversial opinions who is an expert on southern music because he went to New Orleans

It’s Elvis. Even this he married a 14 year old he’s the king

This sounds familiar and I've heard of the band, but can't put my finger on the opening song. A minute in and I really enjoy the guitar and vocals.

Love me some free bird.

I wanted to hate this

4/7

Lynyrd Skynyrd – Pronounced ’Leh-’nérd ’Skin-‘nérd’ (1973) Score: 7.5/10 Favorite Track: “Free Bird” This is a pretty solid album overall. It has that southern rock attitude, and most of the songs land the way you want them to. “Free Bird” is the clear standout and completely earns its status. The slow build into that huge solo still hits just as hard as the first time you hear it. It is one of those rare songs that feels bigger than the album it comes from. “Poison Whiskey” was a low point for me. It felt kind of forgettable compared to the rest. But even with that, there is enough personality and energy across the album to keep it engaging. It might not be perfect, but I would definitely throw it on again.

Great album! Full of great classic songs! Obviously!

Just a lot of fun and a great listen, and that's even without Freebird. What a song.

enjoyed this a lot more than i expected

Well, this was brilliant and better than I expected too. Great country blues playing. Tuesdays gone is literally all the aerosmith ballads. Crying seemingly particularly ripped it off though. I could hear a bit of Anthony Keidis' vocals in simple man too. I guess they've been very inspirational to a lot of bands. There was a bit of a dip in the 2nd half of the album, but it's ok cos... ...Free bird absolutely wails.

I used to know a nerd, lynyrd Skynyrd are definitely not that they are just a simple man (or men) chasing that free bird. 4/5

First time listener here. Enjoying it far more than I thought I would.

Free bird but this is actually fantastic, unique rock for the time (finally)

Hyvät vokaalit, kitaran vinguttelut. Helposti menee kuunteluun myöhemminkin

Freebird!

Good ol' Southern Rock album. This is another situation where I'm not a fan, but I respect the craft. Liked Songs Added: Poison Whiskey Free Bird

If a fresh listen, this would have been amazing. I’ve lost taste for this music, though.

Хороший альбом, люблю эту группу

This is kind of like a greatest hits album from a band that you don’t really know that well. 4 half the songs are out and out classics, and the other 4 aren’t all bad. I like Skynyrd’s sound. They have a nice southern groove about their music. I’m less keen on Van Zandt and his posturing when he gets his socio-political, but his voice suits the laid back southern sound. I have this album and I listen to it regularly, and I think it deserves a place on the list.

This is a good album showing the versatility of the band. It has a lot of their classics on it.

Damn this was good! Simple man and free bird were amazing!

Classic album. Generally the singles are better than the deeper cuts. Simple Man being the best track on the album. For my money, Green Grass and High Tides by The Outlaws was always the better epic southern rock song vs Freebird. Green Grass just kept the same feel and vibe through the whole song, even in the solos, whereas Freebird switched it up and I always felt the two halves of the song kinda fought eachother. Still a great track, just overplayed.

pretty dang good.

Great album all around, music is wonderful, lyrics great, voice excellent, like the guitar and harmonica

All the hits that I know from this band, and some new stuff with nice blues guitar.

Couple of classics, holds up pretty well but not a world beater 4*

Essential listening for anyone who’s tryna drink some beer. Skynyrd are the kings of southern rock for a reason, and it shows on this album. Short and sweet but almost every track hits hard. They have an amazing songwriting quality where each composition feels more like an epic than just a song. Regardless of its actual content, each song invites a distinct feeling and experience. Also my dad loves this album. Fav Track: Free Bird

Liked this more than I expected. Solid classic rock album.

Having never listened to this album before I was surprised to find that I had never listened to just half the album before. Wow, half the album are huge classics. Now that’s a debut album.

The Allman Brothers were the godfathers of southern rock but Lynyrd Skynyrd made it cool. Maybe one of the greatest debut album of any band of all time. Nearly every song on the album is still widely played today. In a time when being a southerner was maybe losing part of its meaning, these guys helped redefine the culture.

good album. it's got pretty much all you would ever want from skynyrd. there's a handful of good-to-great songs on here which is what you need. the more album cuts off of here don't really do a whole lot for me. side a is way more loaded than side b (free bird notwithstanding). but ultimately, it's a fun enough listen. good, not great.

J'allais dire que c'était un peu convenu sans être mauvais, MAIS FREE BIRD PUTAIN.

👍🏻

Great album

Chyba zmieniam się w starego rednecka, bo podoba mi się ta płyta i to nawet bardzo. Melodyjna, rockowa, ale z zaśpiewem country. Daje pozytywnego kopa i trzyma uwagę aż do końca. Szczególnie cenię sobie wokal frontmana. Będę do niej wracać. Mocne 8/10, bo mimo że utwory są długie to mi się nie dłużyły a to spory sukces!

What I love about 'One album A Day' is that it brings to light albums like this one, which I wouldn't otherwise have heard. Really rocky and enjoyable songs. Love the guitar and drums on 'Simple Man'. Simple but awesome groove.

good rock/country album; nothing of note except for the fact that the most popular song (free bird), was, in my opinion, one of the worst songs. 8/10

First half better than the second, but still all around good stuff.

I was expecting just another rock album from a band I’ve never heard of but I got way more than that. The first four tracks were extremely strong for me. I was already hooked by the first song. The next three songs were a bit of a lull but still a fine listen nonetheless. And then it ends off with Free Bird, nuff said. Great album.

Surprised how much i liked this. Just a solid album of great southern rock hits and some country style fun

Free bird!

1ere chanson : énorme entrée en matière 2ème bof Simple man et three steps les meilleures de l’album Puis meh jusqu’à Whiskey, et fini en banger avec free bird … Énorme 1er album, dommage qu’ils soient confédérés

Nice, easy listening

It’s undeniably stacked. That run of songs is ridiculous. Like a greatest hits that got pressed accidentally. But man, the baggage. It’s Southern rock with too much shadow. You can’t untangle the legacy from the rot. I wish I could hear it like I did when I was twelve. Before I knew better. It's like eating your favorite childhood cereal and finding out the company funds hate groups. There's great music here, but it’s wrapped in a flag I want nothing to do with. Spins: 3 Playlist Additions: - Tuesday's Gone - Gimme Three Steps - Simple Man - Free Bird

Great, classic, southern rock album. Some of the most classic songs of it’s era. 8.5/10 #42/1001

Consistently very very solid, with some very strong hits. Strong 4, maaaaybe 5, it's just not my favourite type of rock.

Some great classic rock sounds on this album. Such a tragic story. This is right up there in terms of Southern Rock height

As southern as southern rock gets. Good hard driving rock with an edgy guitar right up front.

it's pronounced Pronounced 'Leh-'Nérd 'Skin-'Nérd!!!! A really good album. Iconic from it's time. the 70's was something else.

What an album! It’s got such style and swagger, punchy songs and incredible vocals. “Free Bird” is the stand out track but I love “Tuesday’s Gone” (having been introduced to it via the Dazed & Confused soundtrack in the 90s) - it’s an interesting choice for the 2nd track on the album following the rip stomping opener “I ain’t the one” but definitely holds up. It’s a dynamic they use throughout the album but it keeps you on your toes. A true classic!

Great songs !

There’s no question that this album is a classic, and “Free Bird” will forever be a rock staple, but honestly, I’m pretty burned out on these tracks. They’ve been played so much that it’s hard to feel the same excitement anymore.

I enjoyed it. It’s got Free Bird, which is essential. I listened to an extended version with 5 demo tracks at the end, and the demos were honestly my favorite part. Good stripped down versions of the songs on the regular disk.

Was not a Skynyrd fan back in the day but I didn’t realize just how many of the songs I knew and liked. There we no passes son any of the songs - there were all solid.

Among the great albums - but not the greatest!

I'll pronounce it however the hell I want! Great album though. Might have to pick it up on vinyl. Used to listen the crap outta Tuesday's Gone back in the day. That said, I think Gimme Three Steps is a better choice for the playlist.

I kinda hate myself for liking Lynyrd Skynyrd this much. The guitar solos alone could carry this album through.

Honestly pretty iconic in my eyes. Old country has a small place in my heart. It's wild that 4 huge hits were on their debut album! Really came out swinging. It's simple, it sounds great, it's just good fun. Seeing from other reviews that they're problematic which is disappointing but not unexpected. I don't really think that's what this project is about but I understand. I'm against supporting modern artists who are like them but once it's this far removed with time, I can't really care much.

Free bird, four stars

This was pretty great

I like this, Missisippi Kid is perfect.

Kelpo levy! Hyvää tunnelmaa ja onnistuneita biisejä. ”Tuedays’s gone” kappale joka menee suosikkien listalle.

Outstanding. Can't wait to listen again

Free Bird

Liked this surprisingly more than I thought I would solid album nice country rock also freebird has to be one or the best album closers

Fantastic album with probably half of it being the best song on some soundtrack or another. I don't know if I love the order of the tracks, but free bird is about the perfect way to end any album.

I can't imagine how anyone on this planet could have not heard most of the songs on this album already. It has kept Classic Rock radio alive and been in countless beer and truck commercials. "Play Freebird!" has been part of the cultural lexicon for fifty years now. When stripped of the Confederate flag imagery and outlaw biker club-wannabe fanbase, it's a pretty fine Southern Rock album.

I've always liked this band more than I probably should.

Genial debut. espectacular free bird

8/10

8/10

Classic

Great bangers from these guys

Lynyrd Skynyrd was just built different. The bluesy, Southern-style rock and intricate melodies set them apart from other bands in the same era. This album is Southern rock staple, and for good reason. I Ain't The One, Tuesday’s Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, Free Bird... i mean, the hits just keep comin'.

Solid Southern Classic Rock album. Besides the classics Simple Man and Free Bird, other great songs include the strong start with I Ain't the One and the surprisingly catchy Poison Whiskey. Tuesday's Gone is the hidden gem of the album: introspective and timeless sound. Their first album was a no skips one, respect

Have you listened to Lynyrd Skynyrd before? If so, yep this sounds like them. The highlight is obviously Free Bird to close out the album. Overall, it pretty good, just what you expected it to sound like.

Prijemny jizni rock, zas poprve poslechnuty album, o trochu nudnejsi nez Rolling Stones

Couple bangers on this album, but the standouts were the ones I already knew - Free Bird and Simple Man

Can you have a better first 4 songs for a brand new group?!!!!? Absolutely incredible. A few throw away songs but ends perfectly with Free Bird. Rick Hall didn’t miss much but he missed on this one.

Surprised me! Simple Man is a peach of a song. 3.5 is probably more accurate but felt kind so rounded up

This sort of squawking bare chested 70's guitar soloing is the best thing in the world if it catches me in the right mood. Not all of this album is great, but that isn't overly important due to it featuring 'Tuesday's Gone', 'Gimme Three Steps', 'Simple Man' and fucking 'Freebird.' Come on...

Country rock isn't really my thing. But enjoyed this album over their greatest hits album

Tuesday’s gone,Freebird. What beautiful songs. A classic rock album.

Almost all gas and the brakes were good, too. Free Bird is actually GOAT'd people just meme it too much. 8/10

Free bird hits so hard, but I really enjoyed Tuesday's gone. Feels like an era song of rock Americana before we even had that word. Hard to believe it's 1973!

As classic Southern Rock as it gets. Just good American fun 7.8/10 Favorite Song: Free Bird

A relic and a great album to listen to, great lyrics and songs to listen to in a moment. Legendary tracks to spend the time to.

These guys are just good at what they do. This album would be a hell of fame greatest hits for most bands.

Great hits and also liked the ones I didn't know!

Very good

Strong album

When Sloan wrote “it’s not the band I hate, it’s their fans” it might have been about Skynyrd. Great album front to back, had the volume maxed out on “simple man” at 7:45am

4.4 The use of Free Bird (the remix anyway) for sporting events and internet clips really ruined the song for me, but it was refreshing to hear the original version again. Side A hits a little harder than Side B but I guess you can say that of most albums.

Haven’t listened, but it’s been on my list

I'm not the biggest Lynyrd Skynyrd fan, but Freebird rocks. That song single-handedly makes this album a piece of rock history. Best Songs: Simple Man, Free Bird Worst Songs: I Ain't The One

Classic hangin with dad in the garage music

Yes Freebird is one of the most overplayed songs of all time but it's still a banger.

i’m gonna be honest outside of free bird i don’t think i’ve ever listened to lynyrd skynyrd?? they rip this was fun!

Within genre - 4.0 Listenability - 3.5 Likelihood I'll return to it- 3.5 My overall rating - 3.67 Very nostalgic, remember listening to hits with Dad as a kid. Standouts are Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, and Free Bird. I love the front man's voice and guitar runs.

Some great songs. Probably closer to 3.5 but would listen to again

Not sure if they invented or just perfected the rock n roll ballad but they really bring it.

4 stars

Great album all the way through.

Classic

questi mi stanno a piacere, 4 ci sta tutto

Decent

Very solid album, even before "Free Bird." Several of these would be on an LS greatest-hits collection.

Several classic songs but the rest of the album is underwhelming.

Some classics in there, and ending the album on such a high note leaves a really good taste in the mouth that lasts.

I Ain't The One- Tuesday's Gone- I like it, very reminiscent of that 70's feel Gimme Three Steps - Simple Man- Things Goin' On- Mississippi Kid- Poison Whiskey- Free Bird- Mr. Banker - Demo Version - Down South Junkin' - Demo Version - Tuesday's Gone - Demo Version - Gimme Three Steps - Demo Version - Free Bird - 1973/Demo Version -

First time actually listening to the whole album, actually not too bad as an album, would seek physical copy for sure, can hear why it's a classic ⭐⭐⭐⭐

This album reminds me of a guy I used to know. What a peculiar experience he was...

4.35

Simple Man, Tuesday's Gone and, of course, Freebird are my absolute favorites from this album

Southern rock at its finest. No slips. Boogie all night baby.

Classic, straight down yer pipe, Southern Rock. Which, I am finding, I enjoy more than its West Coast California equivalent.

A chunky slice of Deep South. A bonus point for Free Bird

Dunno if this counts as Dad Rock but call me Dad because this Rocks

Really like 'Freebird', and some of the others. The album as a whole is nice, but not so magical as one might hope.

Easy listen but still only gets a 4. If there were more songs like freebird it would be s five

Free Bird is a great song. The rest of the album isn't as good, but is still pleasant enough. This just about gets a four from me.

liked this more than expected

This album is so close to being “all killer, no filler”. Mississippi Kid is okay, but if they left that one out, the album would be damn near perfect. Almost every track is a hit, and rightfully so. Excellent album.

Because of it's meme status, I think Free Bird is often underrated as a song. Simple man is country-southern ethics in a less offensive presentation than it often has. In general, I think the album tracks are quite good. I'm certainly not a big Lynyrd Skynyrd person, but if you're gonna make the case for them, this is the album to use (Sweet Home is trash).

Honestly, if it weren't for the fans this would be a great show

Worth it if only for Freebird

A classic that takes the right frame of mind to listen...

Great Album

I was worried this may be a 3 but the album gets better as it goes on and ends with a piece of magic

Classic. Lot's of good vibes.

Solid 4.5

southern pop rock

Quality southern rock, most of their best tracks.

Never listened to this album all the way through from start to finish. Refreshing. Makes me wanna mow grass.

Worth the hype

A great album

I liked: - Use of keyboard alongside the guitars - Commitment to grooves and motifs - Solos - Song structures and flow I didn't like: - Vocals and lyrics Favorite Track: Free Bird

Classic and we are forever grateful of the lynard

If I drove a rusty pickup (beer cooler on the back), chewed tobacco, had an unhealthy obsession with fried chicken and had dubious views on "The Great Replacement Theory" because of something I'd seen on YouTube, it would be 5 stars. So. 4 stars. It's pretty good isn't it.

What a great album! All of the song are great, with most of the bands hits on here. It really takes you on a journey down south. Thematically this is a great example of classic rock, with southern/country influences. Every song has a great atmosphere and perfectly conveys the message it intends to. Sonically all of the instruments come through well. Drum, bass, guitar and keyboards are all represented well in the mix, and are full of great licks and fills. Tuesdays gone and Free bird are one of the best classic rock ballads and songs of all time. Would give it 4.5 if I could, very little wrong with this album.

I mean yea, that right there is some Lynyrd Skynyrd. "Simple Man" and "Free Bird" are just soo classic. I can see myself dancing in the bayou to this entire album. It's really light and breezy listening. I find myself spacing out and just feeling a light level of euphoria.

Classic Southern Rock, with more swing than they are sometimes credited for - some funky shuffles in there, like Gimme Three Steps, as well as a great band with a sly frontman

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A good listen, not really my scene but who doesn't like Free Bird?

Quintessential Southern rock. Some iconic tracks...lots of great riffs and solos.

Freakin badass man. Not perfect but has two of the most iconic LS songs. Faves are obviously Tuesday's Gone and Free Bird.

Nice

Damn them white boys can play

Kings of the catchy hook and southern rock anthems. Makes me feel good all day long. 4/5

Didn't expect to like this as much as I did. For a band that is the epitome of southern rock, I was expecting more midpaced ZZ Top boogie, but this had some interesting sound choices (reversed drums on the intro!), some humour and variety. It's a low4/high 3 purely because I got a little bored by the end, but you can see why GNR, Pantera and tonnes of other rock and metal bands were influenced by them. But really, does Tuesdays Gone need to be 7 minutes long? What more do they have to say after 5 mins?

I didn't want to like this album as much as I did. That said, the second half got progressively weaker until we hit Freebird.

Willian: muito bão, mas nem tão bão, nota 4 Vivian:

solid album, simple man is a highlight they really know how to handle steel strings and a harmonica

Simple Man

Seriously toyed with a 5 here - enjoyed this a lot more than I expected. Simple Man, Mr Banker, Free Bird obviously and Tuesday's Gone were all excellent, will listen again

Highly recommend blasting Free Bird whilst tipsy on the way home on the train and glaring at anyone who looks at you.

Outstanding album, -1 for being racist bastards but great music

It has multiple bangers. I know of 4 of these songs already. Very good. Not exactly my style, there are classics but probably a 4.

Standouts: Tuesday's Gone Simple Man Free Bird

nagyon nevettem az album címén, bejött az egész rokkos meg country vibe

Kedvenc/Favourite: Gimme Three Steps Elég cult-classic southern rock, amit alapvetően szeretek, nem lepett meg, hogy tetszett. Fülbemászó szinte az összes dal, de nincsenek szerintem nagy zenei mélységei. It's pretty cult-classic southern rock, which I generally like, so I wasn't surprised that I liked this. Almost all the songs are catchy, but I don't think there's much musical depth.

allman brothers band better but this still has some good tunes on it

Banger, some songs that im kinda meh on but it has free bird so how can i give it anything less than a 4

Free bird

I liked this a lot more than I expected to! Clear favorite track is Tuesday’s Gone and second favorite is Things Goin’ On.

The math on this one is tough. Three of my favorite classic rock songs (Free Bird, Tuesday’s Gone, Simple Man), one of my least favorite (Gimme Three Steps), and a bunch of other songs that, yep, are adequate southern rock album tracks.

4 classics and 4 good songs, the album is solid. Just Freedbird is enough for this album really. Banger. Band themselves a bunch of losers though now.

A really fun and surprising listen. Definitely had some dated southern rock twang, but not as cringey as I would have thought from the band that brought you Sweet Home Alabama. Every song is incredibly catchy and full of ear worms, but the more mainstream hits definitely stand above the rest of the album. Top tracks: Tuesday's Gone, Gimmie Three Steps, Free Bird

Pretty solid southern-rock album. Of course "Free Bird is amazing, but the run from "I Ain't The One" to "Simple Man" in the beginning half is great. "Things Goin' On" as a fine track as it is, but I could not get behind "Mississippi Kid". The piano playing on "Poison Whiskey" adds much to the track that I would not have expected. All around I enjoyed this album maybe slightly more than I would have thought. 8/10

****a good album

FREEEEE BIRD I can't listen to Skynyrd without thinking about the Accidental Racist song where LL Cool J shouts out Robert E. Lee.

I always assumed Lynyrd Skynyrd was a man. This is a great debut album from a classic southern rock band. Hard to deny the influence. For 1973 this sounds great. I didn't realize that the band had so many issues with members coming and going as well as members of the band dying in a plane crash. It's a wonder if the band would have had a legendary career if fate had gone a different way. At least we got Freebird out of them. Any group would have been stoked to make Freebird.

This is another instance of a band having all the songs I know of theirs on one album. Literally half of the songs on here are classic rock radio staples. Makes me wonder how the hell they made it to today, though I guess the answer is they play those songs over and over. I hate to admit it but I liked this a lot more than I thought I would and certainly more than I wanted. There is something about the twangy electric guitar when it's not accompanied by some idiot going on about the big city liberals and his dodge ram pickup and the united states of america. That isn't to say that there aren't shades of the weird ideals of modern country and or ridiculous country/rock stuff in here (Simple Man the biggest offender), just that it's mostly about something else. Equally "southern" but stylistically more than philosophically. The rest of it is country tinged rock, and really well executed. Even the silly stuff like saloon piano solos and the organ sound right in here. I liked everything except "Things Goin' On" and "Mississippi Kid" because it's like they decided to be an average country and bluegrass band instead of a pretty great rock band on those tracks. It's embarrassing to me that I enjoyed this because I know the band is full of assholes, though maybe not at the time this came out. It's a tough one but purely objectively on the music it's hard to deny that it's good.

First popularized by hit film The Devil's Rejects, Free Bird has been overblown as one of the best classic rock songs. This is a solid collection of songs that ate up some time at work. Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, and Free Bird are all great jams. Chill dad rock.

Yeah man. Solid. I forgot how much I loved Tuesday’s Gone. And the non-singles were a good time as well. I’ll always associate this band with Con Air.

Pinnacle Lynard Skynard album. All the hits are certified bangers. Some of the other, non-hit tracks are great too. Ronnie Van Zant has such a distinct voice and their southern style riffs and drum fills are fantastic.

Dayummmm this was so good! So fun. Slapping tunes. Good nostalgia from my classic rock filled teens. Love it

Free Bird and Simple Man are two fantastic songs but I can take or leave the rest.

Nice album!

Lynyrd Skynyrd (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) First album that this band has made, and honestly, this is surprisingly good! This is what country music should sound like, as someone who really has tried to give the genre a listen and just couldn't enjoy it. This album offers some of the band's all time classics like "Tuesday's Gone", "Simple Man" and the infamous "Freebird". Although it does have some lows, its highs really compensate this from sounding boring. Overall, this is great! 1.- I Ain't the One = 7/10 2.- Tuesday's Gone = 10/10 3.- Gimme Three Steps = 8/10 4.- Simple Man = 9/10 5.- Things Goin' On = 7/10 6.- Mississippi Kid = 6/10 7.- Poison Whiskey = 7/10 8.- Freebird = 10/10 FINAL SCORE: 8/10

An acquired Southern taste, much like chitlins, potlikker, or pinto bean pie, that may not be haute cuisine but satisfies a certain craving when it hits.

Good s/t.

Don't like southern rock. Hate most of it. But love this!

Not my personal favorite band but a super solid southern rock group. As a singer in Nashville, I’ve sang so much of their work but first time I’ve heard this album all the way through. Love hearing the muscle shoals studios at work. The muddy guitars and those solid bass lines are my favorite

This has actually shocked me. It seems like an album that was made as a jam session in the best way. Definitely didn’t expect to find it this entertaining. Usually get very bored of a guitar solo but not with Free Bird, totally allowed in my book. May not explore them more because I don’t know if there was much experimentation from them?? Anyway banging debut.

Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album cover is a raw, authentic snapshot of Southern rock's golden era. The photograph perfectly captures the band's unfiltered essence—seven musicians posed casually, dressed in quintessential 1970s bell-bottoms and long hair. The black-and-white image feels both spontaneous and carefully composed, with band members strategically seated and standing. What elevates this artwork is its genuine, unvarnished quality—this isn't a staged glamour shot, but a true representation of the band's personality. A timeless, unpretentious visual that epitomizes the band's spirit. Album artworks rated: 27/1001 Music's great.

Цей альбом звісно знають за free bird , але це не єдиний трек який гарний, очевидно шо воно старенькє , тож мабуть комусь буде нудно слухати його через вік 🤷, Але як на мене це гарний дебютнік, 1973 блін року, який і зараз прикольно звучить, заслуговує по праву на 4.5/5

Згадав де чув цей гурт, в GTA SA, пісня Free Bird, саме з цього альбома. В цілому непоганий, є декілька хітових треків, але на 5, на жаль, не тягне

Класика Southern Rock. Раніше не слухав цей альбом. Найбільше виділяються блюз рокові треки - Simple Man та Free Bird, що за роки існування стали визнаними шедеврами. Решта треків мають більше впливу кантрі та рок-н-ролу і деякі з них мені було слухати трохи нуднувато. Найгарніший з них - Gimme Three Steps Але навіть не дивлячись на це, хіти альбому перекривають усі його недоліки. А що стосовно впливовості, якщо взяти метал сцену, то без цієї роботи, швидше за все, не існувало б таких гуртів як Down, Black Label Society чи Clutch

The legendary freebird!!!!

A few of the greatest Lynyrd Skynyrd songs represented here. Simple Man, Teusdays Gone and of course Free Bird are the stand outs. The rest are fine tracks as well. Good album to get into Southern Rock.

Felt like I was in the heart of The South listening to this record. It's funny when you know a band from just a couple of songs throughout their career, but you've never listened to an entire album. This was one of those cases with Lynyrd Skynyrd. Obviously Free Bird being the most popular song and still a great tune, but I had no idea that Tuesday's Gone was the song featured in Happy Gilmore. This is a great debut album 4/5

Pretty good sounds

Love this one.

Iconic southern rock full of songs you’ve likely heard before.

I grew up in a rural area. Our town never grasped the love of southern rock. When you went to parties it was Styx or REO Speedwagon or ELO. But just a few miles down the road was the town that worshiped southern rock, especially Molly Hatchet and Lynyrd Skynyrd. Occasionally, my best friend and I would travel to this town to visit a friend and party. The soundtrack for the evening would always include this album, usually multiple times. I believe that's what's called the good ole days.

Great album overall, slightly let down by Things Goin’ On and Mississippi Kid. One of those that is nearly a 5. 4 minute guitar solo in Free Bird? Yes please!

Not bad. I like the combo of rock and country they have. A couple great songs!

I liked this more than I feel like is ok

Yeehaw 4.5

Southern music with an edge. This is a good album. Those Van Sant boys are pretty damn talented.

5 stars - free bird but in all seriousness, just quite a fun album that doesnt take its self too seriously

Nice smooth rock . Good for work background music

Some classic tunes from this offering. Insightful stuff like Simple Man and more irreverant like Gimme Three Steps; all great songs!

4/5

Reminds me of my papa. I miss him everyday

Love the blues elements and even the country twang. Good listen!

Overall: 8/10 Pretty classic album, I don't normally love this style of southern rock but Lynyrd Skynyrd were really great with this style. My friends and I love to make fun of Free Bird but it's actually an amazing song (if a little lengthy, but it earns it's length). Well worth your time! Fav Song: Simple Man Least Fav Song: Things Goin' On

This is a pretty good album that has such a killer ending it catapults the whole document into the stratosphere. I wonder if anyone could, when inevitably asked at a live show, just wow the audience and actually play “Freebird”.

Only listened to half :(

Shockingly, I’d never listened to this album before. Sure I’d heard much of it but I’d never sat and listened to it as an album. This was their DEBUT album. Free Bird. Simple Man. Tuesday’s Gone. The A side wood rank near the top of greatest debut albums of all time. And then it all ends with Free Bird. Unfortunately there’s a few songs in between that although they are good I honestly can’t remember one of them without checking. So a solid 4+ this would get ….. and I can’t quite give it a 5 but goddamn.

Fun album to listen to while doing something.

Pretty good, kinda dry

Lynyrd Skynyrd boldly asks, what if some dudes from the south really liked the blues and wanted to be like The Rolling Stones? It is technically an excellent album and one hell of a debut. Fantastic guitar work, not to mention the piano which I never noticed as much in previous listens. Very well-developed sound and arrangements. And frankly, it is impossible to deny the cultural impact. However, I walked away feeling a bit uninspired. I feel like releasing a searing blues album in 1973 after a lot of more groundbreaking rock and roll came and went is already a little derivative. I suppose you could argue they contributed a lot of refinement, which they did. The mixing and engineering on this album really sparkles with clarity. It sounds great. For what it is, it is great. But I’m not sure I’m convinced by what it is.

so gas. almost deserves a 5. but idk. it’s very close to a 5

I’m actually going to mark this down for the final track. Rest of the album is cracking tho’

70s Southern Boogie - excellent debut album the live version of Free Bird knocks the album version for 6 though

Lanyard Scanyard

Incredible I loved it. Production has aged so well and the playing is top notch

Woooooo I feel like an AMERICAN after listening to this. Good stuff. Classics on classics. And such good guitars.

One thing my exes have in common: they all love Lynyrd Skynyrd. And I totally get it. Free Bird fucking bangs. That said, this album drags in the middle a bit. For that, I’m deducting a point.

Great southern rock band

7/10 Too much filler for 5 stars but punching way above its weight. 11-18-2024

Hard to argue with the slate of singles on this one, looks like they stacked all their good songs on this album

Great band, great album, some classic rock anthems. Gotta love it.

Free bird brings it right up, needs another listen

Very impressive debut! Classic

As Brian Eno famously said: “The first Velvet Underground album only sold 10,000 copies, but everyone who bought it formed a band.” - Similarly, I heard a podcast recently that said something similar about Sublime, except it was more like..."everyone who listened to Sublime went and started a band that was terrible"...I feel like Lynyrd Skynyrd is like that...There was a lot of questionable stuff that came after this record...even from the band itself, however, just listen to this in a vacuum, its peak Southern Rock and its very good.

Why does this website insist on linking you to expanded versions? So I’m listening to the standard version of this album instead. It’s never struck me before how country Lynyrd Skynyrd are; I don’t have a lot of time for country music, but I love this. Would you call it kinda country blues? The first time i heard it would have been sixth year at school, so…1978? A friend brought it in to play on the common room record player. Anyway, top choice. It might be over 50 years old but it fits beautifully with the current music scene.

Genuinely struggling between 4 and 5 stars here - the songs that are good are really, really good, and Free Bird is always gonna be an amazing track, but there's definitely a bit of a slump in the middle... I think if the songs had a little more variety it would be five? It's very strong down-south good-rockin Blues rock, but the slower songs really drag... Sod it, it's a four but I'm not sure I won't be regretting that in a couple of days. Faves: Free Bird; Tuesday's Gone

Not a huge fan of southern rock but this album is incredible.

Full of belters

It's complicated. I kinda hate Simple man, but Tuesday's Gone and Free bird are goated. 4 for being the best of southern rock. Will I listen to again: 40%

Definitely liked it more than expected. And Free Bird is a banger.

Play Free Bird 🗣️🗣️

Classic southern rock, no bad songs on the album with 2-3 all time classics

What can be said about this album that hasn't been said. It has some all time great tracks that have more than stood the test of time.

A silly little album with a few silly little songs that any fan of classic rock will instantly recognise. Yet I can't help but feel that there isn't much variety, either in the lyricism or (especially) the style and instrumentation of each track. Tracks like Things Goin' On and Poison Whiskey, while technically fine, fade into the background when compared to the more well-known songs surrounding them. And is it fair to say that the "confederate rock" genre is both overdone and slightly in poor taste? I think it is. When the songs shine, though... man, they really shine. Tuesday's Gone and especially Free Bird are masterclasses in how to keep a 7-plus-minute song interesting through exciting solos, varying energy, and experimenting with combinations of instruments. Gimme Three Steps has a memorable vocal and guitar riff, as does Simple Man – justifying their clear popularity. I would've liked to see Lynyrd Skynyrd take these ideas and make more of a creative splash on the music scene through experimentation and artistic expression, but this album is pretty solid as is. 4/5 Key tracks: Free Bird, Simple Man, Gimme Three Steps

It’s fine but Southern Rock has never really appealed to me. Reminds me of too many rednecks that I grew up around. Their hit songs have been played to death and even though I like them well enough in the moment, I never search them out.

sería un 9.5

jajajaj gran nombre el apogeo del rock de guitarras.

Classic rock yankee setentoso

Damn fine

I thought this was gonna be totally overrated but this was actually great.

Pretty solid.

Just a bunch of dudes with some long hair shredding out guitar solos. What's more classic rock than this? One of the absolute heavy hitters of classic rock with one of the greatest rock anthems I've ever heard. Big credit for championing southern rock - lot of really cool and new innovative stuff going on in this album. Free Bird will always live on as the annoying song to request at a wedding or karaoke, who else can say that?

Every middle school dance ended with either Freebird or Stairway to Heaven. Respect! But really I don't like their music very much - it's very good for what it is, but I'm not a huge redneck rock head and if I had to, I'd rather listen to Charlie Daniels or Allmans or ZZ Top. I understand their name was borrowed from their high school gym teacher, which is pretty great. I also liked the way they responded to Neil Young's Southern Man and Alabama. And I realized this is the first time I've heard one of their albums - everything I know is from either classic rock radio or middle school dances. Funnily worded sentence in the Wikipedia article on this album: "As of March 2023, all the band members pictured are now deceased." As of? Like maybe if we periodically check in again we might find some are no longer deceased?

What an impressive debut album! I know there are other classics from their later albums, but this has a surprising number of hits that have withstood the test of time (regardless of their politics). My favorites on the album are also the ones I've heard many many times before: "Free bird", "Gimme three steps", "Simple man", and "Tuesday's gone" (ironic that the album producer nearly killed "Simple man" before it was even recorded). I don't think I've previously heard the remainder, but there are a few good ones in there too. The leading track "I ain't the one" was surprising how much it sounded like ZZ Top (as in, ZZ Top was clearly inspired by this song, not the other way around). Pro tip: although it's a better choice than some of the chain restaurants in the area, Skynyrd's in Kennesaw, Georgia, is a middling-at-best restaurant, even if the band *did* (maybe?) play there way back when....

4.1 2x classic

Älyttömän kova etelän rokkipläjäys! 4/5

Pleasantly surprised... nice mix of rock and country

did not realize the band that made sweet home alabama was this multifaceted and full of amazing compositions...8/10

Free bird baby 4 stars

Tuesday’s Gone // Simple Man // Free Bird // 3.5/5

I'd never really listened to a whole Lynyrd Skynyrd album before although I knew Sweet Home Alabama and Free Bird (from this album) very well. Pretty good!

Good, but not my thing

Went it knowing the songs (and frankly some over played songs) and thought it would just be one listen. Found myself relistening a few times.

Loved this !!! Favs: I ain’t the one, Tuesday’s gone, Mississippi kid, free bird (did not know this was them lol)

I have always wanted to get into Lynyrd Skynyrd, and as soon as I saw those long-haired, flare-wearing men on the cover, I knew I was in for a treat. I knew a lot more songs on this album that I thought, mostly because of covers etc. Standout tracks: - Tuesday's gone <3 - Simple man (always makes me so sad) <3 - Poison Whiskey - Free bird (the solo is 5/5 I feel like I'm ascending to a new dimension)

Classic!!!

Banger after banger. There were like 4 singles on this album, and everything that wasn't should have been

suuuper classic

3.5

-liked this a LOT more than I thought I would knowing only Sweet Home Alabama tbh. Pretty much every song is super catchy and made me feel cool as shit -Some of the songs def went on a long time but they were still consistently good so I didn’t mind -Favorites are I Ain’t The One and Gimme Three Steps

I know these albums are on here for a reason. This one’s obvious. I know the band has some shady history, but good lord the Freebird solo…

Nice short and punchy, catchy rock, dosent overstay its welcome and starts and ends strong with a somewhat middling middle.

It was fun to actually listen to a whole Lynyrd Skynyrd album. Free Bird and Simple Man are great hits and I would listen again.

Terrific rock with southern sounds, original lyrics and ideas. Great classic album.

This album rocks!

A couple tracks honest surprised me with influences I hadn't expected. Obviously there are some monster tracks here, but there is a cool diversity that really showed off the depth of talent in the band.

I really like the guitars on this, it reminds me a bit of the ZZ Top album that came earlier. A couple of songs were a bit boring but mostly really good. Free Bird is epic

Like the overall feel of album and Free Bird is a no brainer classic, but found otherwise the lyrics of other tracks kind of basic

4.0

Great album has a few classics tracks never get tired of this

Great album! I ain’t the one is a new one for me - really enjoyed it! 8/10

Ok, I like how long the songs are

freebird is perfect, there are some similarities between other songs but i overall enjoyed it

No. 257/1001 I Ain't The One 3/5 Tuesday's Gone 4/5 Gimme Three Steps 3/5 Simple Man 5/5 Things Goin' On 3/5 Mississippi Kid 3/5 Poison Whiskey 3/5 Free Bird 5/5 Average: 3,63 Really good album with 2 exceptional songs.

The whole time I was like play freebird! And then they did!!

Lynyrd Skynyrd's debut album is a timeless classic that perfectly captures the essence of Southern rock. From the opening riff of "Gimme Three Steps" to the epic ballad "Free Bird," this album is a showcase of the band's raw talent and infectious energy. Ronnie Van Zant's powerful vocals, Gary Rossington and Allen Collins's blistering guitar work, and Billy Powell's soulful piano playing combine to create a sound that is both gritty and melodic. While the album's production may be somewhat dated, it adds to its charm and authenticity. The songs are filled with heartfelt lyrics that paint vivid pictures of life in the South. Whether you're a longtime fan or new to Lynyrd Skynyrd, this album is a must-listen.

fangt seehr geil aaheega viel gitis wo sache mached. de solo break wo zwei s gliche spieled isch recht geil. tuesday's gone macht jetz scho recht lang s gliich aber s isch no schön, klaviersolo brichts schön uuf. uf wiki stoht dass sie bevors is studio sind scho jede ton abgmacht hend und null improvisiert hend. da glaubi sehr. es stimmt huere viel und isch sehr überleit. aber de song isch etz uuuuhuere lang. und baut scho mega uuf aber etz nöd meega. gimme three steps het huere ceili perkussion, sust nöd en fantaastische song. aaah logisch vo do chunt am finnerty sis simple kind of man. nöd esoooo geil. herzige song. gitarresolo recht geil. sinds zwei oder hets sones echo druf? ihri songs sind generell recht lang und baued mega uuf. de song schleppt etz echli findi. things goon on isch etz au meh en groove afoch. bluesrock riff und en guy wo (zwor sehr guet) singt drüber. aber meh. obligate song miteme südstaat im name. ok fair isch afoch afoch en akustische blues bis etz und finds nice. uuh slide giti immer guet. finds no witzig dass sie vo florida sind und weder vo mississippi no vo alabama. aber au de sing wird etz langsam repetitiv. oke jetz free bird. ohni de song wär das album garantiert nöd uf dere liste. de rest vom album isch nämlich cute gsi aber etz nöd meega guet. intro solo meeega schnulzig aber d akkordfolg macht ebe au huere viel. und de leadgsang und d gitarre mached sochli call & response. huere geil. me het jetz scho s gfühl dases schneller wird. oke s wird schneller uf de refrain. uuund ufd strophe bremseds wieder. jo da isch huuuere guet gmacht. boooh jetz nochem zweite refrain gohts loooooos. das solo isch uuuultra geil d begleitig drunder isch huere mini mal aber so knackig. zwei gitarre lesgo. hits under mega noodly shit? huuuere geil. ich glaub s sind konstant zwei gitarre.

funny ahfang vo I ain't the one coolio tuesday's gone isch na cute mega wie ich mier das album vorgstellt han ok s klavier isch ja ultracute simple man findi au sehr schön mite ruhige strophe sie wüssed scho wie soli gönd things goin on isch chli silly aber ich liebs klavier?? mississippi kid ischmer chli zu country FREE BIRD isch halt echt en unglaaabliche banger jaa keis lied het jz mega krass füregstoche ussert free bird, und vlt simple man, aber s het immer wieder sehr cooli moment geh VIA

Classic country blues music. Can see why they took off from this. Highlights are Freebird

4/5 would so massacre people in a church to this

90% of this album did not land the way it did when I was a lad. However, Free Bird solo is worth 2 stars. It RIPS!

Some solid songs on the album, although I get so tired of hearing Free Bird.

Classic album, good solid southern rock

some goddamn mega hits on this. What a debut. Love it

Super fun album, I really like a lot of these songs. The first song I thought really sucked, but after that point it got going pretty strong. Hadn't heard those demo tracks before, but it was kind of cool to listen to them once.

I think I’ve underrated Lynyrd Skynyrd

Classic songs. Harmless good old boy before it was mean. I like that innocent vibe.

ez egy jo zene bazmeg

A top tier southern rock album.

The hits are good. The other songs are slightly less good. It’s a 4.

Some real classics here, along with some I've never heard that I quite enjoyed.

Yeah yeah yeah, "Free Bird" has been beaten to death - but for good reason. Putting myself in the shoes of someone in 1973 hearing "Tuesday's Gone", "Gimme Three Steps", "Simple Man" and "Free Bird" for the first time (and the subsequent mind-melting that would ensue), I have to respect the hell out of this record. A true titan of the southern rock genre.

STANDOUTS: Tuesday's Gone Gimme Three Steps Simple Man Free Bird OVERALL: 4/5; some absolute all-time bangers on here.

Honestly, such a srupendous album with rich and thick guitar tone from 3 loud and powerful guitars, motown boogie on drums, and a smooth southern heritage soaked drawl. Don't fixate on the politics of the south because the music of Lynard Skynard is not predicated on core beliefs but rather a sense of working man blues and dreggs caught up in the fast lane. I'll add though that this is basic southern rock, once you breach the genre wall there is so much phenomenal music beyond Skynard.