A Nod Is As Good As A Wink To A Blind Horse

Not bad, but not exciting my penis

I really don't understand this list. I feel like the authors haven't done a very good job of living up to the title they chose. Why must I hear these boring-ass Rod Stewart albums that keep getting generated before I die? For every one of these bland, forgettable snoozefests, they could have populated the list with more cutting edge jazz, fascinating avant garde, challenging heavy music, or statement-laden singer-songwriter pieces. This is music for your aunt. It sounds the an ashtray full of Parliament light cigarette butts smells. This album has no legacy, it has influenced nothing noteworthy. It's stale white bread in a cabinet that smells faintly of mildew and is lined with a tacky layer of faded orange and green plastic sheeting. This is an album that was meant to take up space at a Goodwill or a Salvation Army in between Barry Manilow and a six volume Christian music box set that's missing two records and the vinyl is warped. Once you have heard Neu! you never have to hear this album. It offers nothing. Throw in that punch bowl, tupperware, and Garfield mug you found a few aisles over and maybe you'll break $5.

I once nodded at a blind horse and ended up being married to her for 15 years. What a 'mare. Had I winked, I'd have been much better off, so I dont agree with the sentiment one bit. The Faces performed at my son's bar mitzvah. He had recently been diagnosed with leukaemia and wasn't in the best of moods. Ronnie Wood tried to cheer him up by flirting with him and boasting about how much mashed watermelon he could eat in an hour. We all sat around watching Ronnie jamming melon in his gob like it was going out of fashion, which of course it was at the time. After the hour was up and nothing short of 38 watermelons had been consumed, Ronnie and the rest of the band got on stage and performed their hits. You could see Ronnie was struggling and his bowels eventually gave way. He shit all over the stage and decorated the front row of 13 year old boys in fizzy brown pebbles. We all fell about laughing and renamed them The Faeces. My son died of leukaemia later that evening, but what a send off it was.

Listen: Things turned out pretty well for Rod Stewart. I'd argue that he ultimately ended up with the career he wanted (unless I'm way off here, and he was a frustrated soccer player, but I think Rod's association with soccer and his love for "football" was just part of his carefully crafted image). But I wonder about some sliding door moments where either the Jeff Beck Group or Faces broke through in ways that the Stones or Led Zeppelin did, and then maybe Rod would have been a lesser Mick Jagger or Robert Plant. But that's basically who Rod Stewart is. He doesn't have quite the front man charisma of Jagger. He definitely never had the soaring vocal skills that Plant had back in the day. And I think Rod Stewart knew this about himself. He still has (or had) one of the more unique voices in rock and/or roll. And some of the songs he sings lead on for the Faces (especially Bad 'N' Ruin) and the Jeff Beck Group are balls out classics. As are a ton of his early solo songs. But Rod Stewart's persona and ego were too big to be hidden as "just" the lead vocalist for a band. Not to mention having to give up lead vocals to a Ronnie Lane on certain songs. And Rod has a point there. His voice is so much better than Lane's, and you end up wishing Rod was the lone lead vocalist here. The material itself is decent. It's just not Zeppelin or the Stones. And maybe Rod Stewart knew that better than anyone.

I feel like I just got tricked into listening to Rod Stewart. And, you know, I was mad about it at first. But then I just resigned myself to fact that I was in for an album full of growly, overly-dramatic vocals. And you know what? I really enjoyed the album. It's just solid, middle-of-the-road, rock and roll. Nothing super unique or surprising but everything was just... good. Even though there was a ton of Rod Stewart singing. Go figure.

It was good, I especially liked “Stay With Me” and “All You Need.” I don’t think I’ll be coming back to it often, though. However as someone who grew up in Rod’s standards era, this was nice.

Shows how important Ronnie Lane was to this band

Phenomenal. Loose, ragged, and imbued with the chaotic spirit and big heart of prestige rock and roll but shorn of any purist posturing. Stewart's voice has lived at least three lifetimes. Wood's guitar at least two. Doesn't unify into a kind of colelctive national anthem of the white working class like 'Every Picture Tells A Story' but doesn't try to either. Possibly improves Memphis from Chuck Berry's original, which should tell you all you need to know about how good this is.

Rod's early stuff just doesn’t hold a candle to Do Ya Think I’m Sexy. lol What a great band. While Rod eventually descended to great heights, every one of the other musicians and the producer ended up playing, and in Ronnie Lane’s case co-writing, with either the Stones or the Who. That says all that's needed about the quality of these musicians.

The thing about faces is every one is unique. The fact that Rod Stewart decorated his with an expensive mullet is his perogative and should be celebrated for the majestic beast it is. He has a great voice too and should get drunk and do cup draws more often. Better than Kurt Zouma kicking a cat.

Why is Rod pretending to be american 'Tenn er see' I ask you? This album reminded me of the time I was waiting all night for a taxi whilst locked in a half full wheely bin with only a deranged incontinent blind cat for company. Sure the piss kept me warm as it ran down my back and the noxious smell of the half composted rubbish was a comfort as it sent me into a hallucinogenic state. But what really pissed me of was the 10er that I had for the taxi got soaked from the seeping mass of decomposing detritus. The taxi driver refused to take it and I had to walk home anyway.

Man I really dig this album. I’ve always loved Rod Stewart, and have heard some of Faces more popular work, but to dig into their deeper cannon feels pretty cool. I really enjoyed this album.

I expected to quite like it, but it exceeded my expectations. I thought i already had an opinion on Stay With Me, but that was better than I expected too. Maybe it all caught me in just the right mood.

The funny thing about The Faces is that I do not like Rod Stewart...as a solo artist. Most if not all of his solo stuff just rubs me the wrong way. However, I like everything I've ever heard from the Faces. That, to me, shows the power of a band. A band is not its front man. He's the voice of the band, but all the components elevate the music to something great. This is also the vibe and fun I needed after Alice in Chains. "Memphis" is an example of a worthwhile cover. They give homage to one of their influences and role models, but they also make the song their own. Ronnie Wood's Rolling Stones sound is on full display on "Too Bad." I'm so close to a 5/5 on this one. All comes down to the last track. "That's All You Need" is like Rolling Stones meets Van Halen, and that's a good thing. This is a solid album worth regular listening, and I will definitely seek out live filmed performances of these songs. They'd be fun to watch.

Before today, I had no idea that Rod Stewart had a band! In 1969, the band "the Small Faces" disbanded when Steve Marriott left. The three remaining members picked up Ron Wood on guitar, and Rod Stewart on vocals, and became the band "Faces". Rod already had a career of his own with his solo work, so he used his time with "Faces" to go wild. A few songs on this record were sung by bassist Ronnie Lane. His voice isn't as strong or recognizable as Rod's, but is still good in its own right. There are heavy blues influences on this record, and I love the sludgy guitars throughout! Apparently "Faces" lived the rock 'n' roll lifestyle: partying, drinking, and womanizing! It's too bad the band broke up after only 5 short years! I can't believe I just discovered Faces today!! After breaking up, Rod continued with his solo career, Ron Wood joined the Rolling Stones, and drummer Kenny Jones eventually joined the Who, so quite a perigree of talent came from this band!! I've heard the song Stay With Me before, but always assumed it was just a Rod Stewart song. Overall, I loved today's album! So much so, that I listened to it twice! I will definately listen again! Favourite songs: Stay With Me, Memphis, Miss Judy's Farm, Too Bad, That's All You Need, You're So Rude, Least favourite song: If forced to pick, Last Orders Please 5/5

A Nod is as Good as a Wink… to a Blind Horse This is the same year as their 2nd album and also Rod’s Every Picture Tells a Story, which Ronnie Wood plays on on every track and the other Faces appear. Rod’s voice really is at its peak in this period - obviously he has his distinctive powerful rasp but he combines it beautifully with a lot of tenderness and subtlety, as on Love Lives Here. It’s also when he had the Faces to help choose and write good material for him, and back him brilliantly, although it’s a shame he doesn’t always take the lead on here - although his backing vocals are great I’d love to hear him sing Debris for example Ronnie Wood’s playing is great, as is that of Ronnie Lane and Ian McClagan. Kenney Jones can occasionally be a bit lumpen, but he’s pretty solid here too. Miss Judy’s Farm is a great opener, with a very nice, dynamic, propulsive rhythmic quality to it. You’re So Rude is a decent rocker, and as much as I like Ronnie Lane, it would sound better with Rod singing. Last Orders Please is ok, but a bit pub rock really and lacks a bit of punch. Stay With Me is of course a classic, along with Oh La La their best song. Banger. I do love Debris, its a lovely delicate song, but as above I’d live a Rod vocal on it. The Memphis cover is great, I like the swampy low down vibe they give it. Very nice. I’ve always liked Too Bad, a very catchy Faces rocker. That’s All You Need is also great, love the slide and the outro. I like the Faces a lot, and this is their best album, although they are probably more of a songs and greatest hits band than a coherent albums band. Nevertheless this a fun early 70s rock n roll record with some great songs, some great guitar and a singer at his peak. 4 stars for me. 😉😉😉😉 Playlist submission: Has to be Stay With Me

If you like The Black Crowes then Faces is for you.

A very enjoyable bluesy romp.

This is the sound of a hot rock and roll band playing at the height of their powers. It's a bit rough, a bit loosey-goosey, the timings are a bit wonky, but jeez, this is a band with an unbelievable chemistry. There is a lot of grit in their playing, and Rod Stewart was never better. Are these the best songs ever? Not really, but it is enormously fun. It doesn't take itself too seriously. 'Miss Judy's Farm' is the best example of what is great about this record; the tempo shifts around constantly, but the band are on it. I'm sure there was a more 'more perfect' take, but this one has tremendous feel. In the words of Tom Waits "If there's one thing you can't lose, it's that feel. Harder to get rid of than tattoos." You can hear how Ron Wood ended up int he Stones. Not the world's flashiest guitar player, but feel for days. And, truth be told, I think this band is even better than the Stones for chemistry. Next time I see this album in a 4 for $20 bin, I totally gonna buy it. I almost hope the vinyl is a bit beaten up. I think some surface noise would enhance the experience.

Find yourself a spouse who loves you as much as middle class white British dudes in the 60’s and 70’s loved the blues.

Pretty generic classical rock album. Kinda meh...

Not too bad, but also nothing too outstanding.

Is Nigel going to freestyle on A Nod Is As Good As A Wank To A Blind Horse? Almost certainly. This was fine. Nice, safe, comforting vaguely bluesy rock n' roll. Although I do wonder if it already sounded retro / dated (delete as appropriate) when it was released as it does absolutely whiff on the '60s.

У Тодда в Тенях был как-то выпуск One-Hit Wonderland про группу Darkness, и там он сказал, что группа, которая представляет крутейшее гитарное соло криком «GUITAR!!!» заслуживает его уважения. Ну так вот, в песне Stay With Me после первого куплета вокалист неразборчиво буркнул «guitar...» и после этого началось унылое дженерик дрочево. И, что самое главное, это единственное, что я запомнил из этого альбома. Поэтому шли бы нахуй фейсес-хуейсес и амнезия заодно, 4/10

Standout Stones sound with Rod Stewart and Ronnie Wood in the 70s

Say what you want about Rod Stewart's career, but he in fact was a great blues and rock vocalist with the Jeff Beck Group and when he and Ron Wood left to join some ex-Small Faces to form the Faces. This was Stewart and Wood at their best (I prefer Wood's guitar work with the Faces than with the Stones) and A Nod Is As Good...was a high point for the band. The band was drunken and sloppy live, but their studio albums were classic records. Wood's guitar work is exceptional on Nod and Stewart never sounded better. The same band would also record on Stewart's early albums, so in reality the Faces produced a lot of great, memorable albums.

Prancing wigs with gravel in their throats, coke up their noses and a pocketful of fucking great rock songs. Best Tracks: Miss Judy's Farm; Stay With Me; Too Bad

I love this album.

Lady of Soul for a reason!

Probably one of the most underrated bands from this era

Very good album! Exciting and lively playing + great singing + (mostly) great songwriting = A great album. This is what classic rock is!

Big surprise here. Didn’t know Rod Stewart was ever in a band. This is the type of music I really like

I had no idea rod Stewart was in this band and it's very sexy and amazing

ok maybe rod was onto something

Great album, great band. Lots of talent in one place. Rod Stewart’s voice is a perfect match for the guitar of Ron wood.

This was such an amazing find. Solid 5/5 and will soon add it to my physical collection.

One of the turning points in my musical life was when it came to my attention that Ronnie Wood, a guitarist whose current band I really enjoyed, had a band with Rod Stewart, whose early solo work I really appreciated. This was the album I purchased to see if I loved all of The Faces work. And I did. The Faces are messier than the Rolling Stones and not saccharine like Stewart's 80's work. They were the most high profile bar band I had ever heard. So yes, I like this album and it is one of my favorite albums. I am biased as I have nearly all of the Faces work and if you refuse to take a critical ear to the music then it is even more enjoyable. Ronnie Lane was a very talented songwriter on his own and more Ronnie Lane is never a bad thing. "Debris" is a classic song about a son/father dynamic. Even if you do not like the music in the end, I think this deserves a place on the list.

I really enjoyed the old fashioned, no frills, basic rock and roll feel of this album. Ron Wood's guitar playing is iconic, especially on Stay With Me.

8 / 10 Rock Setentero, con la inconfundible voz de Rod Stewart.

Best recommendation from this site so far

Completely new album/band for me and I gotta say I was very pleased with it! I’m a big fan of that bluesy rock sound. Every track hit the mark for me and I think I’ve found a few new tracks to put into my regular rotation!!

I really enjoyed how jam-y these songs were, like Stay With Me and Memphis, Tennessee. And Rod’s voice just fits so perfectly. I almost couldn’t believe these guys were British.

Timeless classic

I was not at all familiar with this band. It's good stuff. Reminds me of classic Aerosmith, but a lot groovier. I'm going to dig into this band a little bit more. I like what I've heard.

This album rocked my absolute shit and made me into a fan of Rod Stewart, a feat heretofore deemed impossible.

Love this!

Album 44 of 1001 Faces - A Nod is as Good as a Wink to a Blind Horse Favorite Track : Stay With Me Rating : 4 / 5 Awesome album. Bordered on a 5. Could change after more listens. Just good old bluesy rock done well.

Wow, not familiar with Faces. Didn't realize this was Rockin' Rod. The initial impression is great bluesy rock. Definitely some similarity to the Doors. I like it. It will be interesting to see if all the tracks are like this.

This is more my style! I enjoyed this one!

It's actually pretty groovetastic all the way through. Spotless.

Loved this!

just discovered faces — easily one of my new favorite bands sucks that they only have like four albums, because each of these are amazing - 10/10

This my jaaaaaaaaaam. Bluesy, rock with awesome vocals.

Why didn't Rod stay here? As good as the Stones. This rocks. Great keyboards.

It’s the faces! Of course it was awesome

Loved it!

Goord rock.

Faces & this era of Rod Stewart is pretty spectacular. They're rockin, bluesy, and witty. The lyrics to Stay With Me are hilarious...it's a one night stand, but ya better be gone by the time I wake up. The brutal honesty is on another level. Most bands use innuendo, but not this one. It's a perfect song. The rest of the album is just as good. Definitely one to revisit. 4.5 stars.

LOVED it! what a gem of a rock record!

Loved this album. Rod in his prime.

I had an epiphany last year, listening to Every Picture Tells a Story for the first time: Rob Stewart was actually great, and EPTAS is a masterclass. So, I'm delighted that A Nod... is The Faces in exactly the same groove as EPTAS. What I wanted was more of the same, and it seems The Faces were in accord. Of course, saying one album sounds like another doesn't really say anything much. So, this album is a laid-back, rocking, laddish, boozy, bluesy, rogueish yet softhearted paean to both the raucous Saturday night and the dog-rough Sunday morning. Just don't think of The Stereophonics and you'll love it all.

Just some good old classic rock

Learned a lot about Rod Stewart last week. #1 thing I learned is that I just really love his voice. Faces was a new band to my consciousness, but I knew a couple of these tunes already.

Didn’t think I’d recognise any of it but knew Stay. Reminded me a bit of Martin.

Fantastic. A true rock and roll classic.

Perfection

Мамуля это рок-н-ролл и никаких сусликов. Ееееее

Fav Song: That's All You Need

A cracker of an album, with a stand-out track (Stay with Me) which is almost deserving of five stars on its own.

I got into the Faces listening to the song Ooh La La and then listened to rest of their catalog. This type of British bluesy rock and roll that sounds like the wheels are about to fall off is my jam. This is a 5 star banger in my book. 4 stars for the killer tunes, 1 Star for the swagger. Classic.

A sloppy and feral roots rock masterpiece.

Oh, Rod! I love this album so much. Boy, you sure can hear Ron Wood! Love the good time, honky tonk, rock and roll throughout the whole record. We deserve this!

I knew about Rod Stewart, but never knew about this band for some reason. Odd. Either way, this is pretty good 70s rock and roll, nothing felt repetitive or out of place, each song went from strength to strength, really enjoyed it.

will never understand how hard these guys could rock when on the verge of passing out . . . but damn, they had something.

Deeply love this album. Faces are in the pocket for the whole thing, on par with Creedence Clearwater Revival at their best. Debris is a 10/10 Man Feelings song. Ronnie Lane writing about small realisations and intimate shared knowing between a son and a father. Seeing his dad as a whole complete human, feeling as if one day that will be him, admitting he should have listened to his father's advice, whilst still sadly and dismissively laughing at his senile grumblings. It's possible I love it so much because my Dad's love language does seem to be gifting people strange things he finds amongst the debris at charity shops. The rest of the album is fierce charasmatic shoe shuffling belters. It's funny. It's free. It's all playing for the song. Love The Small Faces, love what Stevie Marriott went off and did with Humble Pie, but this might be the best album from that whole crew, even though Rod went on to pump out some farts later on in his career.

I was so surprised to hear Rod Stewart's voice when I listened to this album. I had never heard of Faces. I really enjoyed this one, Memphis is a fantastic song!

Fuzzed out British blues rock. Good stuff!

I really liked this album. Had only heard the big hit before. I enjoyed hearing Ronnie Wood. Atlantic Crossing is my favorite Stewart album but I love hearing this ‘early’ work.

‘Stay with me’ was already a classic in this house, love the cover of ‘Memphis’ and the supporting tracks on this album. Rock on

It's a great album that I didn't know existed. It's like Rod Stewart and The Rolling Stones had a love child.

This album is a revelation. I<ve listened to it three times and each spin has been more enjoyable as the one before. The band cooks and Rod Stewart is in fine voice throughout. THe band rocks so hard that at times I<m thinking this is as good as or better than any Stones album. 5 stars

Sara likes much, Eddie thinks inoffensive

Bought it

Really great album! Really enjoyed all parts of it, great instrumentation, fun jams and great vocals.

Outstanding, I had forgotten how good they were.

This a solid album. Great energy.

sloppy genius - great rock and (EVEN MORE IMPORTANTLY) roll. those boys could SWING!! Debris is especially magnificent, as is Stay With Me.

We were blown away by this album. Rod Stewart used to be _cool_?

generally ok!

רוק אנד רול

Solid 70s rock n roll

not bad, classy roddy

16/01/2021 👍🏼

Muy Rod Stewart

Some classics, a little slow

Jaaa, endlich ein Album was ich mochte. Nice Musik, nice Stimme

This is some world class rock & roll! Great album just starting from the title

Interesting listen

Solid rock album, fun vibes and lots of energy. Didn't know them before, so fun to discover!

Nice one