Reviews (page 7 of 14)
Much better than expected, feels reminiscent of 'large band' indie rock despite there being a lack of direct influence. Captivating, imperfect vocals
Riktigt go rockrökare. Brakar loss riktigt fint emellanåt. Topparna är otroligt höga men den svajar en del. Ett måste i skivsamlingen!
This is a really fun album, and a really impressive showcase of just how talented they were. Their fusion of soul, country, and blues just worked in a way that was satisfying and easy to listen to. Favorites: I Ain't The One Tuesday's Gone Simple Man
Was suprised how much I enjoyed this one, lot of fun.
Would buy.
The heavy riffing songs are the epitome of swamp music. That opening drum groove on "I Ain't The One" really sets it all up. I'd be surprised if that hasn't been sampled for a bunch of hip hop songs. I never need to hear "Free Bird" or "Simple Man" ever again. Those have lost all their punch due to being overplayed, and Free Bird just being a straight up punch line.
Some classic tracks
Good Old School Southern rock. I was impressed with the number of solid tracks on here. Without Freebird I would have given it 5 stars.
Some songs are amazing, others are kind of boring. Still a very impressive album that I enjoyed listening to. 4
The quintessential Skynyrd album. You don't need anything else than this. It has all the songs you want to hear from them. With the exception of Sweet Home Alabama. But that's definitely their most popular, not necessarily their best song. Great southern rock.
A great time. Vibrant
This is very rocky rock. A solid rock album by a solid rock band.
Favorite Track: Simple Man
Enjoyed the album A couple of songs I quite enjoyed, pleasant listen, solid album. Probably needs a couple more listens to sink in and “love” any of the songs.
Evokes memories...
Fav song: Freebird
Normally I get annoyed with 1970s blues rock but this one is too good to ignore. Great songs, performances, and production.
Southern Rock without Lynyrd Skynyrd, regardless of how its pronounced, would feel very hollow; indeed, the ultimate 70s rock jukebox is compiled here to not only serve up noise to fill a room in an effort to play air guitar and sing along but to gather realizations of where certain sounds came from after a fair bit of wondering. Lynyrd Skynrd show good amounts of promise of this first record and this core has the potential to make Southern rock even more of a juggernaut and something to take seriously. Favorites: I Ain't the One, Tuesday's Gone, Gimme Three Steps, Things Goin' On, Free Bird.
FREE BIRD!!! YEAH!!! This album is pretty dang good. Skynyrd songs get a lot of play on the radio, so I didn’t know whether I’d be bored by the album since I know literally half the songs. But I was actually pleasantly surprised. Skynyrd’s is the first band people think of when they hear the phrase country rock, and it shows how the innovated the genre on this album. There are simpler songs on this album, such as Gimme Three Steps and Mississippi Kid, but where the album shines is it’s more complex compositions, such as Billy Powell’s graceful piano solo on Tuesday’s Gone, or Allen Collin’s unforgettable solo on Free Bird. Collin’s, along with Gary Rossington, bring some great guitar riffs and solos into the album, and the whole thing is held together by Ed King and Bob Burns on bass and drums. But, let’s not forget about good old Ronnie. Ronnie Van Zant’s vocals on these tracks combine both the southern influences country, and the power of rock and roll into one performance. The album can be inconsistent though, where you might have a bit of a back and forth between really good songs, and some mediocre ones. But overall, a pretty solid album, now, I’m going to ride off to my next album while listening to the Free Bird Solo.
Way more fun than I was expecting!
Soundtrack of my youth
I had always stayed away from Lynyrd Skynyrd because of their ridiculous image (I can’t take seriously a band that calls an album "God and Guns", sorry), but apparently the original founding band had very little to do with the parody that LS has become (as a matter of fact, every single musician playing in this first album is now dead, so it’s literally not the same band...). Well, I’m glad I gave a chance to their debut album. It’s an excellent Southern rock offering, really impressive for a first effort. Almost every track is an instant classic, and they obviously had a huge influence on many later bands (yes, I’m looking at you, Guns N’Roses). A solid 3,5* going on 4*.
Free Bird one of the best songs ever created. Favourite Songs: I Ain't the One, Tuesday's Gone, Simple Man, Free Bird. Least Favourite Songs: Things Goin' On, Mississippi Kid.
Excellent. Surprised I hadn’t listened to this sooner
A band I've always been aware of, but up until now my familiarity with their music never extended beyond "Sweet Home Alabama" (which is an absolute bop, albeit has been overplayed into the ground). What the hell have I been playing at? This is really good. Irritatingly, I couldn't find a version of this on Spotify without the silly demo tracks tacked on at the end, but the album itself breezed by and immediately felt homely to me. That Lynyrd Skynyrd sounded this assured and fully realised on their debut is mightily impressive, and a clear blueprint exists here for the formation of the southern rock subgenre. Definitely a fully warranted inclusion in the 1001.
Impossible not to compare to Drive-By Truckers' Southern Rock Opera once you've heard them both. This one has the better songs, but that one says George Wallace is in hell for using racism to get ahead, so that probably about evens out.
Never heard of lauryn hill songs outside her band Actually quitr enjoyed this
Great southern rock album. Free bird. Enough Said.
Great debut, great tunes
This is my first 'album of the day', and a great way to kick the tradition off. Truthfully, I was a little reserved about whether or not I actually wanted to listen to this. But keeping in spirit of the project I figured I need to go for it (and listen through) either way. Some really good stuff on here. Reminded me of how much I enjoyed jam-band music at one point. I like the vibe and flow of this a lot better than most classic rock. Musically intricate and soulful. Half the album are standout songs: -Tuesday's Gone -Simple Man -Free Bird These must have been instant classics. Tuesday's Gone is such a sweet, sentimental song that instantly activates nostalgia. Just real musical delight. Freebird has to be one of the hardest songs ever written. Feels exactly like a man grappling with his own mind before breaking out into flight, really earning the *bird* symbolism by the time the 5-minute long jam is unleashed. I'm a bit at a loss for words for how loving some of this music is.
I've heard this album before and it's a good one. Again, not far from my taste
8/10
Starter ganske midt på treet, men blir bedre og bedre utover plata
This has to be one of the strongest debut albums of all time. Regarding the racism, Neil Young controversy, etc....go listen to Southern Rock Opera by Drive-By Truckers. An entire double length album attempting to explain the duality of The Southern Thing. If you (like me) are not from the South, it helps put all of these complex undercurrents in perspective. It is also a kick-ass rock album in its own right.
4 stars Is it possible this was chosen because of the release of Happy Gilmore 2, with “Tuesday’s Gone” prominently appearing in the original? Anyway, never listened to the album, but was familiar with half of it. Was pleasantly surprised. A fun album that rocks, solid songwriting, great guitar work, and classic tracks. Will return to it at some point in the future.
Pretty good
Didn't know that "Free bird" was their song, that's cool! It was used in Forrest Gump lol
This was a great album, melodies and lyrics were unique and I can see the influence in a lot of my favourite modern bands. I particularly enjoyed free birds, simple man & gimmi three steps. Had some of the other songs retained this level of individuality it would have been my third 5* album
Hell yea Freebird! Good old southern rock. Lot's of people in the reviews are hating on Skynyrd's politics, but Ronnie Van Zant was actually pretty liberal and supported Jimmy Carter.
Ännu ett grymt debutalbum! Hinner bli lite enformigt men Free Bird är ju otrolig
Lots a classics on this one. good vibe. 37 songs so getting done in one day is a tough task.
Groundbreaking album for Southern Rock.
What a debut album by what became the quintessential Southern rock band. With standouts like “Tueaday’s Gone”, “Gimme Three Steps” and “Simple Man” plus an all timer in “Free Bird” this album balances hard, bluesy rock with slower ones. All of which puts the talent of the band on display.
Solid 70's country-fried rock.
absolutely love it
Me gustó, al igual que el de Bruno le saco 1 puntin por las vives yankees (menos pronunciadas en este disco) pero de igual manera me dan ganas de sentarme en una reposera a tocar el banjo mientras se me destila el licor y pienso que prima culiarme
You know what brother hell yeah
18/1001 :: Lynyrd Skynyrd - (Pronounced 'Lĕh-'nérd 'Skin-'nérd) Heard before? ❌ Would I revisit? ✅ Rating: Strong 8 Fav Tracks: Tuesday’s Gone, I Ain’t The One, Simple Man, Etc… I’ve never heard this album before but also I know this album…Ya know? Tuesday’s Gone is some freeway driving, hot as fuck, windows open, yelling lyrics at the top of your lungs type shit. Lynyrd Skynyrd is a bunch of rednecks; but maybe in the greatest way? It’s interesting because I don’t really associate with this lifestyle (being a Yankee), I don’t live in the south, but I can still relate and these songs are so badass no matter what Neil Young has to say about it. I listen to this album and all I can think about is how tragic Ronnie Van Zant dying is. These songs are so damn good. Also that guitar tone. And lastly…FREE BIRD. It’s so good it’s become a meme, but it’s really that good.
i didn't really want to give skynyrd 4 stars but they deserve it
Muy buenos!! No los conocía y lo he disfrutado mucho. Me ha encantado la anécdota del nombre del grupo
classic southern rock
en general buen álbum 7,5/10, mítico free bird que revive a un muerto y tuesdays gone que es buenisima
A fun album
The definition of classic southern rock. Possibly the greatest guitar solo of all time in Freebird
very good id only skip one song. all the songs here are fantastic by all means
Knew the name, knew the genre and internally groaned. I could not have been more wrong, this is an absolute banger. I knew so many of these songs already, its the high water mark for americana and is comes from the core of american culture like a stick of blackpool rock. The playing was top notch, the singing wasnt too annoying and this was a blast
3.9/honestly for a debut album it's actually pretty good, and of course freebird is the greatest guitar solo of all time. just some southern boys having fun with their instruments. vinyl was in collection.
Never listened to a complete album and I’m shouldn’t be but I am with how much I liked this. It’s really really good.
78/100
Some older kids at school once asked me if I liked Lynyrd Skynyrd, and I said “yeah, I think his music is pretty good.” They all laughed at me, and you know what? It’s one of those things I’ll never live down. Anyways, this album is southern fried rock and I like it. Cliche or no cliche, Free Bird is so good.
Another piece of classic American history. This feels as ubiquitous as the pledge of allegiance. Played at baseball games and every middle school talent show in America. I’m fairly certain that when the boys and girls separated for health class the boy’s group ended with, “and you all will attempt to learn Free Bird even though you have no other interest in learning an instrument. For some this will spark a life long interest in guitar. Some of you will even be lucky enough to play for the school one day. Then most of you will never pick up the instrument again.” That’s a silly way to look at it, but I don’t mean to diminish the album. There’s a reason we all know Simple Man, Free Bird and Tuesday’s Gone. Classic Southern rock
No nostalgia for this, only knew Free Bird. Still feels classic
Probably one of the best debut albums in history? So many hits. Free Solo was one of the first songs I learned on guitar. Tuesday's Gone is iconic. The whole album feels tight.
classic
Pretty good, good ol' southern rock classic.
This is a bang-er record. Simple Man is my jam. Iconic.
Classics: Gimme Three Steps, Simple Man, Free Bird. New to me: Things Goin' On & Mr. Banker (Demo). Listened to extended version on Spotify.
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.