Every Picture Tells A Story

Un chouchou de mon frère. Ses années 70 avec The Faces / Ronnie Wood. Pendant un court laps de temps je jouais dans un side project de compos de Gerry Love et Rod Stewart chantait. Un seul show au Il Motor sur Jean-Talon. Avec piñata et tout le kit à l’instigation de Rod Stewart.

Rockin' Rod Stewart at his very best. Can't fault this album. 5/5

Makes songs his own, storyteller Every picture tells a story Maggie may Mandolin wind

My favorite Rod Stewart album. Great stuff

I love every cut. I listen to it often.

One of the best things I have ever heard.

Great album. One of his best.

Great songs and great performances. Stewart's absolute peak.

Maggie May is my favorite song of all time and I love the taste of flour

Absolutely great stuff, I get that people hate his voice but something just really resonates with me and I thoroughly enjoyed this

Excellent

This album fucking slaps. 5 stars.

10/10 Rod Stewart is an incredible talent, and I love that this book has introduced me to multiple albums of his

This is the album where, in my opinion, Rod Stewart discovered his best voice. Later in the decade, of course, he would become a megastar with albums and singles selling far more than this. But if you listen to those later songs now, they seem very jokey: like Stewart is parodying himself. The songs here, especially "Maggie May," "I'm Losing You," "Every Picture Tells a Story," and "Mandolin Wind," still feel fresh and timeless with each new listen.

Love it. Always loved his energy and unique raspy voice.

Okay, granted this is just rock n roll. That being said, it's a masterpiece of "just" rock n roll. And Stewart wasn't yet lost in the fricking disco woods. 5 I can't believe Rod got lost in the 80s stars.

4.5

9.8.★★★★½

This album rules. It's the same energy as the classic run of Rolling Stones albums where it has this sloppy, loose, tossed-off feel that somehow all comes together in a perfect way. Ronnie Wood just kills it through the whole album with some incredible guitar and bass parts. Stewart sounds like a grizzled old rock singer at the age of 25 . The songs are all perfect too, featuring a mix of Wood/Stewart originals and some cool covers. The standouts for me are the title track, "Seems Like a Long Time", "Maggie May", "(I Know) I'm Losing You", and "(Find a) Reason to Believe". 5 stars.

I had Faces A Nod Is As Good As A Wink... To A Blind Horse not too long ago, and this is in the same vein since they were released a mere 6 months apart, it's basically a Faces album in everything but name. Rod and Ronnie Wood are the magic makers here as the voice and guitar propels this forward at a generous pace, even the slower songs. Rod may have become a self contained crooner of old songs who hasn't had a hit record of any relevance since 1993, the younger Rod was a force to be reckoned with, between Jeff Beck Group, Faces, and his solo career, he had all time bangers by the boatload.

No need to listen to this. By coincidence following Rod Stewart’s appearance at Glastonbury last weekend I sought out this album thinking that I had it on vinyl. I was mistaken so streamed it the other day. And what a fine album it is. One that obviously got away as I have always liked it and by thinking I had it must have years ago had it on my wanted list. Goes without saying Maggie May is an all time rock classic which I do have on single. But also Mandolin Wind and Reason to believe are wonderful love songs which hold dear memories for me (and again by sheer coincidence it is today the birthday of a person who prominently features in these memories) These early Rod Stewart albums are to me his best. As his popularity rose and he began pandering to his new post Faces fan base I took no heed whatsoever of subsequent albums. This was made when Rod was still tearing apart rock music with his raucous behaviour. Will soon make amends and get this album as it deserves to be in any music fan’s collection. 5/5 7/7/25

Album 821 of 1089 Rod Stewart - Every Picture Tells A Story (1971) Rating : 4 / 5 I really enjoyed this one. Rod Stewart has such a distinct voice—it’s gritty, soulful, and somehow always feels a little familiar, no matter the song. That voice, paired with a mix of rock and blues, makes this album flow in a way that still feels fresh today. One of the standout elements for me was Ronnie Wood on bass. His playing adds so much character to every track he’s on—you can really feel the chemistry in the band. I was surprised by how well this album stands up over time. It’s got depth, swagger, and some real staying power. A really good listen.

A super album. 5* This album is a great mix of Folk, Rock and Blues. Rod Stewart's vocals are brilliant, and of course very distinctive. He also writes the two best songs on the album, an album that has some excellent cover versions. What a run of albums Rod Stewart had from 1968 to 1976 taking in The Jeff Beck Group , The Faces and his solo albums. Stunning output. Would I listen to this album again? Yes Would I buy this album? Yes, I did. Side One 1. "Every Picture Tells a Story" 6:01 - Oh boy this swings. Lovely acoustic introduction. And Stewart's vocals when they come in really hit you. Soulful backing vocals. 5* 2. "Seems Like a Long Time" 4:02 - Very soulful. Great lead guitar. A bit rough around the edges, which I like. 4* 3. "That's All Right / Amazing Grace" 6:02 - Oh this rocks. Great slide guitar. This arrangement is far from the famous Elvis version, and then a beautiful version of Amazing Grace 5* 4. "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" 3:43 - A good cover, of a good song. The band are on top form. The slide guitar is wonderful. Stewart's vocals elevate the song. 4* 18/20 Side Two 1. "Henry" 0:32 - Beautiful. Doesn't out stay its welcome. 5* 2. "Maggie May" 5:15 - Oh that guitar introduction, and then the drums kick in (crack, crack), "Wake up Maggie". Stunning song that swings and rocks. Lovely guitar solo. Lyrically brilliant. 5* 3. "Mandolin Wind" 5:33 - Stewart's finest song. The best song on the album. 5* 4. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" 5:23 - The Faces at their best. A brilliant cover of a brilliant song. From the funky guitar introduction, to the throbbing bass, the wonderful piano and then Rod Stewart's soulful voice comes in. And then a drum solo! Then it rocks. 5* 5. "(Find a) Reason to Believe" 4:05 - Vocally superb and a wonderful arrangement. Oh that Violin solo. 5* 25/25 43/45

Classic Rod, would listen again

Old-school Rod is the best!

Have it on vinyl and if I ever do karaoke I’m singing Maggie May.

Every Picture Tells a Story is the third solo album from Rod Stewart, who became famous as part of the Jeff Beck Group and the band Faces. The album is considered to be Stewart's best work, and appears on many "best albums of all time" lists. Every Picture... includes "Maggie May," one of Stewart's biggest hits, and a great example of the mixture of folk, blues, and rock that Stewart perfected. A few of these songs, including the title track and "Mandolin Wind," have become classics, making Stewart's distinct, raspy voice among the most recognizable in modern music.

Great

Classic

Great singer. Great music. Does my Scotland proud. A definite living star.

This album is kind of interesting.

This is Rod Stewart during my favorite part of his career, when he was with the Faces and the Faces were with him. The band is all over this album and the sound isn't so different from a normal Faces album. Rod Stewart's most famous song is one of the few on here that he wrote himself. There's not a bad song on here and some of the lyrics to the title track do not hold up too well. Shocking from an album in the early 1970's, so it probably would go without saying. If I had to choose one Rod Stewart album that must be listened to, then this would probably be the one.

I kind of liked this album. It was nice to recognize a song!

This is such a good Rod Stewart album. I'm looking forward to seeing him at Glastonbury 2025 even more now!

Rock-solid gold. I love it.

I would give this album five stars for Maggie May alone, but after hearing the songs the whole album is incredibly enjoyable and a good listen.

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When an album pops up in the morning there are times when I groan inwardly but then there are times like this morning when my heart soars like an eagle. Only 8 tracks but 5 of them are bangers. I mean the last 4 song medley is simply a dream. This wasn't old overblown rocker in leopard skin pants but a singer at the top of his game. There's a distinctive quality to his voice and the music is a great combination of folk and Rock and roll. Truly a great album.

Amazing energy, amazing that the star let the drums get mixed that high, and let the band be such a presence relative to his singing. The drums are so energetic and simple and everything feels a little like it's going to fall apart, and there are detours and slide guitar amazing graces interpolated, and when the mandolin kicks in on Maggie May you can almost feel that rock and roll will never die. Of course it did. Long live rock and roll

Aside from a few questionable lines in the title track, this album is so good. Basically flawless. Rod Stewart at his very best. I’m probably biased because “Maggie May” and “(Find A) Reason To Believe” are two of my favorite songs of all time, but every song on this album is great. “Mandolin Wind” and the title track are also standouts. I was probably born to love this album, though. I was raised on Rod Stewart since he’s one of my mom’s favorite artists, and I’m sad we never got to see him in concert before my mom passed. But I have such good memories of her when I listen to him, especially this album.

Grit, gravel & swagger....Rod had all the heart and soul and ability to carry songs, from stompers to the heartfelt.

All the bangers. I didn't realize how folky Rod Stewart is. Great album, start to finish.

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Good old fashioned rock n roll from a good old fashioned rock n roller.

This is my second and final Rod Stewart album to review, although I will get to hear him again on the Faces album that’s on this list. I mentioned in my review for Gasoline Alley just how much I love Rod Stewart, but I’d always just listened to his singles, and never a full album of his. I thought Gasoline Alley was really good, and I rated it four stars, but with “Maggie May,” “Mandolin Wind,” and “Reason To Believe,” I have a touch higher expectations for this album. Although it’s late November and not late September, I’m excited to crank up some Sir Roderick today! This album was a little short of five stars for me, but I did like it a little bit better than Gasoline Alley. However, I’m always going to enjoy listening to Rod Stewart, and this album was no exception to that. As for the songs on this album that I’m already familiar with, I still think they’re all great. “Maggie May” is easily one of the best songs of the seventies, but I tend to forget about it until I’m in the mood for Rod Stewart. I think it’s because I don’t think of it as a traditional classic rock song in a sense, as it’s not really straight-up rock and roll. However, every instrument on it is played with perfection, and Rod’s singing is outstanding. His gravely voice has a certain earnestness to it that I really love, and it shines on this song. I love the heartbreak that shines through as he cries “Oh Maggie, I wished I’d never seen your face” towards the end of the song. Each repetition of that line builds to that moment, and I love it. “Mandolin Wind” is excellent too. The guitar and mandolin playing are fantastic, and the bluesy sound feels authentic without feeling like it’s appropriating anything. The last half of the song, when the mandolin really takes over is incredibly beautiful. I really love Rod’s version of “Reason To Believe” as well. He executes that slow start to the song with perfection, and I love how much emotion he puts into the chorus. The organ makes this song feel like a hymn, and I think it’s a perfect fit for the overall sound of the album while contributing a flair that’s a little different. As for the songs that I was hearing for the first time, I was really blown away by the title track. It had more of a traditional rock and roll sound than I’m used to from Rod, but I really loved it. His singing still had that earnestness, but I liked the energy his vocals brought to this song. The backing vocals from Maggie Bell were an outstanding addition, adding some additional punch as the song built to its conclusion. Rod’s version of “I’m Losing You” was great too. I’m not familiar with The Temptations’ version of this song, but I loved the up-tempo energy of this song, and its positioning on the album was perfect. The drumming on this song was the best on the album (not that there was anything wrong with the drumming on the other songs), and it showcases how great Rod is at creating his own interpretations of other artists’ work. Speaking of that, his version of “Tomorrow Is A Long Time” was really great too, and I loved the violin work on it. As much as I love Rod Stewart’s singing, man, hats off to Ronnie Wood and Ronnie Lane on this album. The guitar playing was amazing from start to finish on this album. Ronnie Wood isn’t on my favorite Rolling Stones albums, but it was great to hear him shine on this album. You know what, screw what I said earlier, this is a five-star album. Going through it again as I wrote this review gave me even more appreciation for it, and I think it’s fantastic. Rod Stewart has been one of my favorite artists since I was a kid, and I’m really glad I got to listen to a couple of his early albums. Long live Sir Roderick Stewart!

Perfect.

Coming into this album I was a fan of Rod Stewart's voice but not that familiar with much of his work outside of his big songs like Maggie May. Suffice to say, this album did not disappoint. Leaning into his incredible voice, this album has energy and doesn't overstay its welcome. I'll definitely be back to this one and hope to explore more of his catalog along the way.

Love Rod Stewart!! Any album that fits with a road trip is an automatic 5 stars to me.

Fantastic album - holds up 50 + yrs. Great work with Beck and the band.

Fond memories of school years. Rod’s distinctive voice and the mixture or country and blues sounds as good today as it did 40 years ago. Quality music is timeless.

I don’t even know where to start. I went into this with essentially negative expectations. I knew Maggie May? I knew Young Turks? And I knew Da Ya Think I’m Sexy. That last one is the real kicker, I had this view of Rod Stewart as a guy who had talent but understandably sold out to make music that only appealed to horny old women. Nothing wrong with that, but nothing I have to respect. And then. I listen to this album. Which is good. It’s very good. It’s folksy, it’s rocking. It’s got some…mixed lyrics (some are very good some are dated and weird, the 1970s.) There’s a weird Amazing Grace cover tacked onto the end of a song, that’s at least interesting. Tomorrow is a Long Time is this beautiful country song (what a world if that’s the direction he went in!!!) Mandolin Wind made me cry. I’m not joking. It’s a beautiful tragic thing. It’s so good. This album is so good what the fuck I fucking loved this album. It’s the biggest surprise I’ve had now 150 albums in. Just wow.

One of Rod Stewart's best albums. The classic Maggie May, the beautiful Mandolin Wind, I'm losing you , Every picture tells a story etc... brilliant.

really good, 5.

Fun album all the way through. Lots of old standards. I liked his rendition of “Losing You”.

Rod the Mod from 1971…. Before he went disc. This is a really solid album, with 4 or 5 great songs, including the masterpiece “Maggie May”. This album has a nice vibe, loose and easy. More acoustic than electric, with mandolins and fiddle sprinkled about. Solid 4.5 out 5, I’ll round it to 5

Amazing music with a great flow.

one of my favorite rod stewart albums.

Heck yeah! One of the few mornings I've been able to sit outside this year. Killer Sunday morning at 6am with a cup of coffee and this album. An all timer for me. Seven of the eight tracks are classics. Side two is perfect. I got this album in the late 90's. Either given to me or in a box at a ridiculously low price from a friend. High quality British blues.

A mastercraft of rock, blues and jazz from a living legend in Rod. The soundwork holds up and is as relevant as ever.

Really good music. 5/5

I’m a sucker for mandolin representation, but this album rocks! Evocative stories that are polished with slick instrumentation. Rod’s rasp exhibits great range of tone and mood. Good stuff across the board.

Love Rod and this is a fantastic album.

Super fun album. Good job sir.

Amazing album, not a bad track in the bunch. Rod's very best!

Rod Stewart is his usual beautiful self in this album. His voice is always music to my ears so I enjoy anything he does.

I thought this album was fabulous… First, Rod’s voice is so unique and distinctive. Second, really impressed with the arrangements of the music. Several unique sounds, which set apart songs by featuring different instruments and different styles. But throughout the album, each song was its own creation musically. It didn’t fall into the trap of over using any single trick. Really like the opening song, Every Wind Tells a Story …. sort of rollicking tune that I don’t remember hearing before …. Surprised me a little. Obviously, there are some classics, Maggie May is a great song …. Mandolin, Wind and Tomorrow is a Long Time are tremendous as well …. What’s the surprise me the most were the two remakes,That’s All Righr Is one of my favorite classic songs. This version isn’t my favorite, but it’s such a unique cake from other versions. I’ve heard that I really enjoyed it. I’m Losing You On the other hand may be my favorite version. And if you can top the Temptations in my book… That’s some heavy lifting! If we were giving tenths of a percent, this would’ve been a 4.7 or 4.8 to me and I think you’ve got a hit at least 4.7 for me to round up to a five star! So, my first five star review !!!

This record is the rare package—hit jukebox, artist sampler, primer, manifesto. Everything you need to hear and understand about who Rod Stewart is and where his roots are you can hear on this record. The standout classic “Maggie May” does the job by itself. Part Folk tune, part roots Rocker, part coming-of-age story, it predicts several ‘70s Rock radio niches that it would dominate even as airwaves turned to satellite signals. The formula is basic but unmatched: start with an acoustic guitar base, layer on mandolin touches, add bluesy guitar fills, ground it all with garage rock drums, and lift it all with Stewart’s distinctive beautiful melancholy rasp of a voice. “Mandolin Wind” is another instant classic, and it also embraces the musical ethos of the record in its tone and musical character, but it still holds surprises. Stewart takes you on a Folk journey for nearly 5 minutes only to guide you to another level in the final 45 seconds as the song splashes into new roots-rocking territory. It always sounds fresh and exciting. No music fan ever listened to more than 30 seconds of a Rod Stewart song still wondering who was singing. He’s that talented and that singular and that memorable, and this record is a huge part of that.

One of my favourite albums

I have been listening to "Every Picture Tells a Story" since I was a kid, so I "Maggie May" be biased in this review. I'm hoping that once everyone listens to this album they will "Find a Reason to Believe" it's as good as I do. It "Seems Like a Long Time" since my dad first played this for me, and although those days have gone with the "Mandolin Wind", this album has stuck around. I really love Rod Stewarts voice. It has an "Amazing Grace" to it's roughness. Like looking at the Mona Lisa through a dirty screen door. "That's All Right" if it's not your thing. This review is dragging on and "I know I'm Losing You", so I'll wrap it up. All I have to say is that "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" for me to have to wait to give this 5 stars.

Excellent

Great album

7 / 10 Una de las mejores voces del blues - pop - rock. Solo una canción gran éxito.

A classic

One of my favorite albums, ever.

Raw soulful voice of Stewart is so evocative. He pays homage to American Blues music. This is a well rounded wonderful album.

Rod Stewart is another one of those artists I never liked as a kid, but who I've grown to appreciate. This album is full of texture, with songs transitioning through various genres. A good example of this is That's All Right, with its bluegrass intro leading into the honky-tonk main song. It starts to get a rock edge as it progresses, but it adds an acoustic guitar Amazing Grace as a postscript.

Classic, when Rod hadn’t yet gotten arrogant and silly

Eight songs and 40 minutes. Why don't people make good music and learn to edit?

Stellar bluesy soulful rock record. Passionate and purposeful, the sound is timeless and isn't mired in the tropes of this era. Maggie May and Mandolin Wind stand out, but there isn't a bad track on this album.

Mandolin Wind is the best song on this album. Tomorrow is a Long Time is a beautiful song. Love that Rod Stewart covered it. Reason to Believe and Maggie May are classics and timeless.

Bawdy, bravado and boastful. Rod at his boozy best. He's come a long way since being Rod the Mod of Archway.

good old Rodney

My mom used to play this album repeatedly when I was a baby. It feels like home in the best way.

Considering this is basically a Faces album I was always going to love it

Favourite songs: Maggie May, Every Picture Tells a Story, That's All Right, Seems Like a Long Time, Mandolin Wind, Tomorrow is a Long Time, (Find A) Reason to Believe Least favourite songs: if forced to pick, (I Know) I'm Losing You 5/5

This album is 51 years old and still rocks. Slit eyed girl is a bit of an eye opener but indicative of the time. The rest however is great.

essential

Such a very good album. An underrated singer, Stewart makes great music.

I love how early Rod Stewart albums often turn out to be stealth Faces albums. This is vintage Rod, probably the best he ever made. Backed up by some stellar musicians (including his Faces bandmates Ronnie Wood, Kenney Jones, Ian McLagan and Ronnie Lane), the sound is rich and bluesy and loose. Rod is in perfect voice, both on his own songs and on some fantastic songs from the likes of Dylan, Tim Hardin and the Temptations. Rod manages to make them all his own. Fave Songs (All Songs, from most to least favorite). Maggie May, Mandolin Wind, (I Know) I'm Losing You, Every Picture Tells a Story, (Find a) Reason to Believe, That's All Right / Amazing Grace, Seems Like a Long Time, Tomorrow Is a Long Time, Henry

By far my fave Rod Stuary album...so many memories

I just really love Rod Stewart's voice

I always have the unfortunate tendency to think that good music is perhaps in the past. Besides being extremely unfair to the great musicians we have active today, it is also unfair to all the musicians who are still active, even though they have a wonderful musical past, as is the case of Rod Stewart. I had never heard this album before, and I was really surprised, what a quality, what a delight to listen to these songs. It saved my afternoon, and made my day much more cheerful!

Side one is good, while side two is amazing. Reason To Believe is yet another stunning cover of a Tim Hardin song. Rod is one of the great interpreters of other people's songs. He also wrote a few classics. Mandolin Wind is one of the best songs of that era.

(I know) I'm losing you and (Find a) Reason to believe are great covers!

Love this album

Slow to start but worth it when it ramped up. Can see the influence in newer rock. Great instrumentals. 9/10

i absolutely loved this album. so much passion in his voice and the blend of rock, folk, and blues just works so well.

I'm guessing this list is too stupid to have a Jeff Beck album on it, so they are compensating with this. This is all great shit. Killer band (Faces). Great melodies. Too bad Rod moved to LA and stopped making good music.

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Definitely, this is the highlight of Rod Stewart's long and illustrious career, at least artistically. Recorded with his mates from, The Faces this could also be considered the best Faces record, as well. Quality songs and excellent musicianship, Every Picture Tells A Story is an essential listen, especially if you only know Stewart from his later work and god forbid, the disco era.

You know how you remember some albums from the party you were at where that was the only album that got a spin all night. I remember the Abbey Road party in Sefton when I was 19 & a local thug named Harold Smith did a job on my mate Geoff & we ended up in Emergency at Fairfield Hospital. I remember the Hot August Night party at Ultimo when I was 23. And in-between those two, I remember the Every Picture Tells A Story party at Dulwich Hill when I was 21 & the party’s host, Glenn, was sniffing around my girlfriend. I think I was totally familiar with this album by night’s end. I have to say it still sounds great. And I have to agree with Robert Christgau that “ it's the mandolin and pedal steel that come through sharpest.\" So true. Ronnie Wood and “the mandolin player in Lindisfarne” are terrific. Stewart was always great at choosing material & it’s no different here, but I reckon the best 3 tracks are the 3 originals. This is Rod at his peak. A winner.

WTF happened to Rod Stewart? With this album he makes the quintessential rock/folk album and then just a few short years later he's dressing in spandex and singing Do Ya' Think I'm Sexy. Oh well, at least we have these early years. Just a beautiful album full of beautiful songs beautifully produced. 5 stars.

All time classic. Have love this one since I was a teenager in the late 70’s

When I was young I read an article that asserted no musician squandered God-given gifts more than Rod Stewart. These early discs and the descent to Do Ya Think I'm Sexy are, obviously what gave rise to that comment. Rod blends folk, blues and hard rock in a mix of self-penned and covers at a level few have achieved. The material was so deep that Maggie May was a B-side (Reason to Believe was the A-side until DJs had their way). A tremendous achievement and for me, the highlight of a long career.

Rod Stewart (and the Faces -- sort of) at their best. The mix of covers and originals work beautifully together with Stewart's rasp to pull it all together. Just so many great songs on this record. For me, this is the Apex of his work.

Really enjoyed the album some great songs, and one that I listened to throughout my life with my parents and grandparent big fans.

Yeah, this is pretty great. What a great band. Probably a lot of people think Rod Stewart is kind of cheesy from his 80s power-ballad output. This shows he is one of the great rock vocalists. Also from a time when records meant you had 8 great songs and no room for filler. (If I was able to type something for Siamese Dream, that was my only complaint). Classic!

I love this album.

This is a fucking masterpiece. Every single song.

Vraiment trop bon vhaque chanson est bien produite. Ca a ca plave dans cette liste absolument et je reecouterai certainemebt. Une belle note merité

I knew I was going to love it and I did.

This is Rod Stewart's third album where all members of his current band at the time, Faces, appeared. The music on the album is described as rock, folk, blues, country and soul. All those styles are easily heard throughout the album. The album is essentially classic Rod Stewart orginal songs and great cover versions of other songs. There is a looseness to the playing that almost gives it a jam band feel. Stewart's vocal delivery is pretty much phenomenal; is it his best career moment? All of these songs are about girlfriends, former lovers, current lovers or relationships. The title track, "Every Picture Tells a Story," has always had an urgency in the music and his vocals that I've really liked and never really heard again from him. It's loose but it rocks. "Maggie May" was a B-side to "Reason to Believe" and became the albums' biggest hit. Just great vocals and an iconic song. Another B-side song, " Mandolin Wind" is the highlight of the album for me with its mandolin, slide guitar and heartbreaking lyrics about sticking with his lover/wife/girlfriend through sickness. Just a masterpiece. I also really like the rockin" Temptations cover "I'm Losing You." So, this is what Rod Stewart can be and was...a pretty high achievement.

I like Rod Stewart. This is really good songwriting and a very soulful performance.

Classic old rod Stewart, Maggie may.

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fantastic album. literally every song is amazing. Maggie May is a top 10 song all time for me.

This is the album where it all came together folk with gospel with blues and it ROCKS! The title track, Mandolin Wind and Maggie May ensure its all time classic status, but the choice of covers are all spot on especially I Know I'm Losing You. 5 🌟

This album honestly blows my mind. Growing up for some reason I was taught that listening to Rod Stewart had to be a somewhat ironic activity - taught that he was on one hand a relic of an older period of crooners and cheese and yet somehow also not a legitimate legend in the same vein as the other crooners before and after him. They were wrong. This album is pure genius start to finish, it holds up to anything attributable to any of those other artists that seem to be treated as more authentic in some way. 1971 - consider the productions going on at the same time and you'll find yourself comparing this album favourably to the most lasting classics (maybe not equal to some of those in some respects, but certainly in the playing field). Maybe it's just my experience and other people were shown from the start he is a legitimate classic artist, but this really is a revelation to me. It holds up to any other album of the late 60s early 70s without a doubt, but also unlike many of those contemporary records, fifty years on, it feels immediate and current throughout. This is why I joined the site! I would have never known.

Own this album because it's the #1 album on another "must have" list. And it really is great: melodic, lyrical, listenable. Highly recommend it. Found Rod's new 2021 album while loading up this one. Didn't need to add - already own.

If this excitement has taught me anything it’s that I guess I like Rod Stewart

Quite enyoable. I like it. 3/5 Oh fuck you Rod Stewart, "(I know) I'm Losing You" and "(Find A) Reason To Believe" fucking broke me. The lyrics are heart wrenching after losing someone you hold dear. 5 stars from my broken heart :))

Fantastic. T to B

Freaking awesome; never listened to it... loved it

Cuando llegué a este juego me gustaban dos rolas de este wey. Ahora salgo fan. Gran mezcla de Rhythm and Blues, folk inglés, country y Dylanesquerías.

Rod is great. Awesome album.

Variadito, medio ecléctico. Qué bueno que escuché a Rod Stewart pa ver de qué va todo el fuss en torno a él. Me gustó ese inicio de laud isabelino en Maggie May (lo que le sigue también divertido) y lo movido de That's Allright, hasta me puso de buen humor. Mood: country alegre

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Such a perfect album.

Great album! Love the slide guitars and of course, Rod Stewart's gritty voice.

Rod Stewart sang about not being good with romantic words, but -- at least on this album -- he's a damn rockstar.

Every Picture Tells a Story, and this one is pretty good.

I think Rod Stewart gets a bad rap because of the bad disco period with "do ya think I'm sexy" and then as he got old he was just doing those standards albums. After all of that though, look back. Rod Stewart has an amazing rock and roll voice. This album has some insanely good rock songs. Maggie May is as good as it gets. Same with Every Picture Tells A Story. Just killer tracks laid down by great musicians. Great album.

Classic Rod the Mod/Bod/God/Stewart. Srsly, some really, really good songs here.

Very enjoyable. I loved Your Quiet Heart until the harmonica took ot down a notch. Bleg. I like the comparison to The Smith's minus the douchery. 4/5

In high school we had a female principal that looked like Rod Stewart.

Boomer album that I kinda liked 🫣

Kyllähän tää maistuu! Moni varmaan pitää Rod Stewartia enemmän tai vähemmän vitsinä, mutta ite kyllä aina diggaillut. Oon vähän kirppiksillä kolutessa yrittänyt tätä nimenomaista levyä etsiä vinskana, mutta vielä ei ole tullut vastaan. Onhan tää heittämällä vanhan raspikurkun paras levy. Maggie May varsinkin on ihan ykköskorin biisejä. On tässä muitakin kovia, ei nyt ehkä ihan vitskan arvoinen, mutta helppo nelonen.

Unexpectedly slaps

underrated, this is consistently good

It's been interesting having a Faces album and a Rod album on consecutive days. Indeed this album was recorded and released the same year... and released whilst RS was recording A Nod Is As Good As A Wink. You can see how Rod might have had other things on his mind. Truth is of the 2 albums, this is the better one. RS had a unique voice and was a great front man. By the time I'd heard of him in the late 70s he was a bit cheesy and housewives choice, but at the height of his powers (i.e here) he was a force.

Slow start but really finishes strong. Maggie May and I know I’m losing you are very strong tracks.

Bit of an unexpected heater to continue the hot streak. Lively instrumentation, Maggie May is a classic but I enjoyed basically everything here!

Simplemente genial, me encanto el disco. No suelo escuchar a Rod Stewart pero me gusto mucho su estilo

I really enjoyed this album. Would listen to it again

No sabía que era el de Everyday de ASAP. Tiene temones, muy buen rollo, otro estilo diferente pero guapísimo. Volveré a escucharlo seguro. 7

Classic Rod

It’s been so long since I’ve heard this record that my opinion of Rod Stewart was affected by how much I dislike his later song “Tonight’s the Night.” But I soldiered on despite. This is a nice record, with lots of bluesy guitar and folky fiddle and mandolin. I don’t love Rod Stewart’s voice, but it works here. “Maggie May” and “I’m Losing You” are well-regarded songs for a reason, but the thing that affected me most on this listen was “Mandolin Wind.” I think I never really listened closely to that song before - or maybe you need to be older to really be able relate to what it's saying. 4 stars

Fun! About what I expected. A bit rollicking.

Distinctive, raspy crooner and storyteller emerges from the Faces with a strong solo debut that resonates more than half a century later. Maggie May is the highlight and one of the great songs in classic rock history, but Reason to Believe and the title track are solid anchors. Mandolin Wind is great folk rock, and Stewart even does a nice job on covers like Tomorrow Is a Long Time (Dylan) and I'm Losing You (The Temptations). He even sneaks in the hymn Amazing Grace as a hidden gem at the end of That's All Right. Very nice.

This feels very much like a greatest hits album for Rod the Mod. Amazing that it's just a regular release, with all the great songs on it.

I’m not ready for Rod Stewart to be good

Great Stewart - lots of his hits

Great, early Rod Stewart

Esta muy bien la verdad

Roddy Stew killed it with this one

Rod is a good time

Honestly, just really well written songs executed really well

Relistening to this was a treat, forgot how much I liked a lot of these songs...Every Picture Tells A Story, Mandolin Wind, Maggie...deeper cuts like 'Seems Like a Long Time' and 'Tomorrow is a Long Time' round it out nicely

Great album, Maggie May is a top 10 song of all time for me

Maggie May rules but the rest of this is up and down but it's still a rockin' good time. Rod was always the showman and does some great stuff here.

Rod could sing the phonebook and it would sound good, classic rock and roll voice, instantly recognizable. He was coming from the Faces and starting his solo journey, so much of the sound on this album is reminiscent of the Faces best songs. True bar room rock and roll. The title track along with the Mt Rushmore of Rock song, "Maggie May", along with "Mandolin Wind", "(I Know) I'm Losing You" & "Reason To Believe" all form to give the listener a very solid album. I am unsure if I've ever listened to the album in its entirety, but I have to comment that the backing vocals on several songs bring in a soul element that truly enhances the album ("Seem Like A Long Time", "Every Picture...", "Tomorrow Is A Long Time"). I enjoyed it, nothing skip-worthy, just classic Rod becoming a huge star. It could have been longer (only 40 mins). Hits, influence, staying power/longevity, and songs that are still played today 50+ yrs later. 4 stars

Beau son, bonne voix rauque. Super belle découverte, les chansons, un mélange de folk, blues, guitare acoustique. C'est réconfortant, nostalgique, c'est bon. Il parle notamment de ses amours.

I only recently found out this WASN'T a greatest hits collection. It's that good

I enjoyed it thoroughly! Some songs ripped way more than I’d ever have guessed for Roddy

Great musicianship, great voice, classic album.

Favorite Track: Mandolin Wind

Keeping

I do like Rod Stewart, particularly when he was with Jeff Beck. And who doesn’t love Maggie May? I liked this album a lot but couldn’t help feeling that it lacked a lot of what he had when he was with Jeff Beck. I mean this was maybe a little easier to take. But what a great voice he has. Super unique and raspy. I love it. 3.5/5 and rounding up because this guy is a legend, doesn’t matter who you are

3+1 Meets notability guidelines.

😃

Great album. I only knew Maggie May, but the entire album was good. Favorite songs: Every Picture Tells A Story, Maggie May

This unexpectedly slapped.

Gorgeous folk rock album. It's got softer acoustic elements, harder rock tracks, and everything in between. The vocal delivery is outstanding, truly underrated singer of the decade. The bass too is criminally underrated as a performance, being melodically prominent in most songs. The spotlight of the drums in terms of fills and solos are super fun too, sporting a perfect backdrop to the adventurous but laid back record. It just needs to pack a little more flair and explosion.

Oli parempi kuin odotin. Piti kuunnella myös aikaisempia levyjä. 4,25/5.

Dude needed therapy but got sheet music

I always thought I hated Rod Stewart for no apparent reason. But woah this was good?! Very surprised by this outcome 4 ⭐️

I've never given Rod Stewart much thought beyond what I heard on soft rock radio growing up before they shifted to recycling the mellower songs from f.u.n. and Kelly Clarkson a few years after the pop stations had thoroughly overplayed them. Forever Young and Rhythm of My Heart were mainstays, along with, of course, Maggie May. Without knowing much about this album, I was expecting similar radio-friendly hooks, but not much more. Needless to say, I was quite pleasantly surprised. The first cymbal hit (ouch) on the high-energy opener gave me an indication that this was not the same Rod Stewart I was used to. A few songs here rocked (within reason) in a way that would be pretty unrecognizable as the same artist if not for his voice. But as the album progressed, it became clear that Stewart was not interested in sticking to rock alone. Rather, he plays in a sandbox of traditional American sounds, with genres from country and folk (Tomorrow Is a Long Time, Mandolin Wind, Amazing Grace) to soul (Seems Like A Long Time) and rockabilly (That's All Right). It's where he diverges most from rock that Stewart is most successful on the album. If there is one standout track on the album, that award would go to Mandolin Wind, an insightful and touching reflection on commitment in a relationship that features wonderful musical ebbs and flows. Other folk-infused moments on the album, including Stewart's cover of Tomorrow Is A Long Time and the closing Reason To Believe, are also high points for me. And in the context of the rest of the record, Maggie May takes remains as infectious a song as ever while highlighting the point that Stewart's best lyrics are able to connect emotionally beyond the stories they tell. I still don't think this is a perfect album - the first side is uneven, lacking the best moments of the second side, and Stewart's vocals wear on me on That's All Right. But the back half of the album showed me a side of Rod Stewart that I didn't know existed, and I can't help but be impressed.I've never given Rod Stewart much thought beyond what I heard on soft rock radio growing up before they shifted to recycling the mellower songs from f.u.n. and Kelly Clarkson a few years after the pop stations had thoroughly overplayed them. Forever Young and Rhythm of My Heart were mainstays, along with, of course, Maggie May. Without knowing much about this album, I was expecting similar radio-friendly hooks, but not much more. Needless to say, I was quite pleasantly surprised. The first cymbal hit (ouch) on the high-energy opener gave me an indication that this was not the same Rod Stewart I was used to. A few songs here rocked (within reason) in a way that would be pretty unrecognizable as the same artist if not for his voice. But as the album progressed, it became clear that Stewart was not interested in sticking to rock alone. Rather, he plays in a sandbox of traditional American sounds, with genres from country and folk (Tomorrow Is a Long Time, Mandolin Wind, Amazing Grace) to soul (Seems Like A Long Time) and rockabilly (That's All Right). It's where he diverges most from rock that Stewart is most successful on the album. If there is one standout track on the album, that award would go to Mandolin Wind, an insightful and touching reflection on commitment in a relationship that features wonderful musical ebbs and flows. Other folk-infused moments on the album, including Stewart's cover of Tomorrow Is A Long Time and the closing Reason To Believe, are also high points for me. And in the context of the rest of the record, Maggie May takes remains as infectious a song as ever while highlighting the point that Stewart's best lyrics are able to connect emotionally beyond the stories they tell. I still don't think this is a perfect album - the first side is uneven, lacking the best moments of the second side, and Stewart's vocals wear on me on That's All Right. But the back half of the album showed me a side of Rod Stewart that I didn't know existed, and I can't help but be impressed.

Fun!

4.5

classic seventies

I liked this a fair bit; Rod is a compelling singer, with an interesting voice, and some of this material is quite good. It feels pretty much like a Faces album.

Very pleasant surprise! A damn good album! Honestly, the only song I didn’t like was the one that mashed in “Amazing Grace”, as it just seemed out of place.

Legend! Favorites here are Maggie May and That’s All Right.

First thought: This is exactly what I thought a Rod Stewart album would sound like. Second thought: Oh, these songs are really good! A nice suprise.

Love the twangy guitar and Rod's raspy voice.

Instrumentation, on this album is truly astounding.The mandolin solos, the fiddle.It's all just so beautiful.This is a great record and yeah , what a treat

Surprisingly I really enjoyed this one, made me wanna dance

Hair like an angel, voice of a legend.

Maggie May is a treasure. Everything else mid to good

i had previously assumed rod steward was for grandmas. but his vocal grit and bluesy songs are more like the rolling stones than I expected.

Wow very surprised on this album. I loved it and now kind of want to discover the rod stewart discography amd see how he changed and evolved over the years. Album is melodic, rockish, popish, ballard, smooth, great lyrics overall amazing

Nice one

Vaya por delante que la portada es horrible, impropia de un disco como este. Rod tiene una de las voces más reconocibles de la música. Además es un tipo que cae bien, con ese estilo de macarra de medio pelo y juerguista, un Cockney en toda regla, como su inseparable Ronnie Wood. Su afición al fútbol quedó plasmada para siempre en aquella inolvidable actuación en el Top of the Pops. Su equivalente, al menos en cuanto a fuerza y vos podría ser Wilson Pickett. Por cierto, si James Brown dijo que era la mejor voz de blanca de soul, nada más que añadir. Puede cantar lo que sea, y salir a flote, ya sea con los Faces, Jeff Beck, temas de Dylan (aquí Tomorrow Is a Long Time) o de Tom Waits. También está la anécdota de que pudo ser el cantante de los Kinks si Ray Davies no le hubiera despedido para asumir ese rol en persona. También que trabajó de sepulturero... antes de ser pionero de los Mods, basta escuchar a su banda Steampacket junto a Brian Auger y Julie Driscoll. Este puede que sea su mejor disco, con el mayor éxito, el imprescindible Maggie May y la mandolina más famosa hasta el Losing my religion. También contiene versiones de Dylan (Tomorrow Is a Long Time), Temptations ((I Know) I'm Losing You), Tim Hardin (Reason to Believe), el tradicional Amazing Grace o el rockabilly clásico That's All Right de Arthur Cudrup. Entre medias nada menos que Every Picture Tells a Story, Seems Like a Long Time, la conocida Maggie May y la también eterna Mandolin Wind.

Decent album - probably became a bit popier and arguably a little naff later in his career, but this is a strong album

Rod has a very particular voice, but this has to be his best album - full of hits, all enjoyable without being grating

Every track is a winner.

Does Maggie May save this album? Perhaps!

Good, but he’s not my favorite

So emotionally resonant. Smooth melodies that burrow in your ears. You get a sense of longing as well as a sense of comfort through this album. There’s just that ease of connection, vulnerable and pure. Very delicious sound here. Faves: Mandolin Wind, Every Picture Tells A Story, (I Know) I’m Losing You, Tomorrow Is A Long Time

Liked this much more than I expected! Some Warren Zevon vibes at times, some fun mandolin at times, and generally solid throughout. It also has maybe the most inaccurate Wikipedia blurb I've seen so far: "It incorporates hard rock, folk, and blues styles." At no point did this get remotely close to hard rock. C'mon, internet. Do better. 4.1

What a voice. Some good songs on here.

Pretty outstanding effort here. Rod embraces Americana in a similar manner as The Rolling Stones and more than holds his own. He leans heavily on covers, a strategy that has served him well into old age. A couple weaker tracks don't diminish the album too much. Minus three-quarters of a star for the inclusion of his version of "Amazing Grace." The song is a cheap shot. It can be performed well by just about any instrument or voice. It's overuse lessens it's emotional impact every time it is played.

Probably a three, but I'm boosting to make up for how lame I used to think Rod Stewart was. In my younger days I thought he was another Michael Bolton. Sorry, Rod!

I was leaning 3 during most of the album, but I think I have to round to 4. I really like the acoustic, folky nature of this album, even if it doesn't always work (That's All Right/Amazing Grace)

Good album, some great tracks and classics like maggie may. A few weaker tracks keep it from a 5

Really goog. 4/5

Some generational bangers and talents on this one. Rod Stewart was making granny music when I was a kid, but he was a legendary frontman back in the day. I really like Faces and this had some of their sounds with added mandolin & acoustic guitars. "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe" are classics.

I was never a huge fan of his voice, but there are some really great songs on here.

8/10 Favorite: Every Picture Tells A Story

chimba de álbum, muy chill pero con un estilo cool, me gustó, eso si, no me enloqueció

Holy shit, I like Rod Stewart. Seriously, I never disliked the guy, but I was today years old when I realized I genuinely like the guy's music. A little pop-rocky, but also a hint of blues-rock. Obviously a unique vocal that makes the songs undeniably his. Yeah, I'm here for Rod Stewart. Huh. Influence 4. Quality 4. Intangibles 4. Hits 5. Who knew? 4

Turns out Rod Stewart can fuckin' rock. This album is a slam dunk in my book -- notes of country, pop, folk, and of course hard rock. It all comes together pretty brilliantly, with both expert songwriting and truly worthy covers. I still can't really tell if I like his voice. Makes one wonder how he could sing for longer than like 2 minutes like that. But damn, if it isn't unique and visceral. Fave tracks: - Every Picture Tells A Story - That's All Right - Tomorrow Is A Long Time - Maggie May - Mandolin Wind - (I Know) I'm Losing You Edit: I still really like this. But maybe it's a little less special than I initially thought. The more I revisit, the simpler it seems.

Rod at his best. Not an album that delves too deep into the human condition but is lively and contains more than a couple of classics.

Good album

swinging, rocking and rolling - folk flavours to the fore, and Rod on great form with a strong set of songs, with sympathetic backing.

I've never given Rod a break. It's a pretty boy Glam thing. Sexy and rock should not go proudly hand in hand. Having said that, I like this album. It has a bomb which carries the whole sandwich, but the other tracks don't suck.

Very melodic and easy listening. Good to see why Rod Stewart became popular

Pretty good time ngl

I like it a lot, yet it doesn’t quite settle on a clear identity; one foot in Elvis-style covers, a hint of the glam showman Rod would soon become, and the rest wrapped in warm, early-’70s nostalgia. The songs are charming and easy to live with, but the album feels more like a transitional snapshot than a fully formed statement. That said, it’s a snapshot I’m happy to linger with.

I really don't enjoy Rod Stewart's voice but I did enjoy the album a lot more than I expected.

Easy to listen to and very chill. The songs tell their stories well, and the music was nice all throughout. It’s the kind of album you can just put on and let play. I enjoyed it and had a good time listening to it.

Kult

hedasischnoguet. mega afang 70er bluesrocktime. ha spass. thats alright isch fun die erste zwei sind besser.

han glaaaub s letschte album vo ihm na gern gha? churz nahgluegt, han es knapps 4i geh und ich find au jz wieder, dasser recht amerikanisch tönt hahah de erst song findi reeecht cool poaaah wieder hammereer hindergrundgsang that's alright nomen est omen NEII NÖD AMAZING GRAAACE mandolin wind heter annegfizt mit singe suscht gahts leider chli ah mier verbii, weiss aber nöd wie vill ah mier und wie vill das ade lieder liit d stimm findi iwenn au chli ahstrengend wnlok de letscht song isch eig evht auno herzig joo suuuper ahfang und denn hetsmi chli verlore. knapps 4 wieder

Fantastic album! What a voice and incredible songwriting. I will listen to this one multiple times, for sure!

ragged, soulful classic that captures Rod Stewart at his peak—raspy, swaggering, and emotionally direct. Every Picture Tells a Story blends folk, blues, rock, and roots music with a looseness that feels lived-in rather than sloppy. “Maggie May” and the title track are deservedly iconic, but the real strength of the album is its consistency and atmosphere: late nights, bad decisions, and hard-won self-knowledge. It’s not polished, and that’s the point. The band sounds like it could fall apart at any moment, yet never does. Honest, masculine, and timeless without trying to be.

Some overly long songs but a few standout tracks from the period before Rod went full unfashionable dad-rock. Fave tracks: Maggie May, (I Know) I'm Losing You, (Find A) Reason To Believe

My first ever cassette purchase as an 8- or 9-year-old was, for reasons I can't recall, Rod Stewart's Unplugged live album. So he and I go way back. I love his voice (love it or hate it, no one can deny it's unique), and as a songwriter he's obviously talented...even if not everything quite lands with me. Even though this album is pretty corny after decades of aging, and even though it's a tad racist and misogynist at a couple points (not great, Rod), it somehow still resonates with me all these years later. It drags at times -- especially in the repetitive "white man's blues" portions (not knocking a Brit for being enthusiastic about the genre, but it's still a little tiring after several songs) -- but the high points are great. "Maggie May," "Mandolin Wind," and "(Find A) Reason to Believe" are all classics for a reason. And while I think this version of "Tomorrow Is a Long Time" strips a lot of the fluidity and heart from Dylan's original, it's still a pretty good adaptation in the context of the rest of this album...which is perhaps a little rigid and a little lacking in authenticity. 4 stars because I'm rounding up from 3.5 -- glad I listened, probably won't seek out the full 40 minutes again any time soon.

Ugh, this album is one of those "I hate I like them" albums, but what can I do, it's excellent. I think people criticize Rod too much based on his 80s output, and don't give credit for his earlier, more rocky, period. Realistically, every 60s and 70s star was in the gutter in this period, but Rod seems to get more tomatoes thrown at him for taking a pop route and actually succeeding. This album is great. It reminds me a lot of the late 60s/early 70s Stones, with the rootsy atmosphere and the murky, less polished production. Rod's raspy vocals are an acquired taste, but to me, his smoky delivery is what sells it, alongside great instrumental work. He really gave new life to some of the songs present here, as most of them are renditions. I also like the subtle Brit folk added to it, something that the Stones were never keen on doing. The mandolin only adds to the lushness of the album, like on the track Mandolin Wind.

Decent Rod before he sold out.

Terrific! The great RS!

Having not grown up with Rod Stewart, he always seems like the butt of jokes. Maybe it's something about the image of him playing daily shows in Las Vegas to pensioners that's hard to take seriously. But then again, maybe they're on to something. Because this album was unexpectedly great and every encounter I've had with Stewart in this challenge has been better than expected. If nothing else, I have to at least believe that Rod Stewart, at some point, was actually kind of cool, despite my discomfort with that fact.

Awesome singer.

folky rock. I like it

Rod Stewart rocks.

I quite enjoyed this. Guitar and mandolin work beautifully together with Rod's gravelly voice providing a pleasant foil. Could do with more originals though!

I like his voice, it's been places. Side note, yes read his journey because he really has been places, what a life starting out.

Roddan!!

Like a sexy Joe Cocker. The album somehow simultaneously exceeded my expectations and made me a bit afraid of getting cancelled.

Rod Stewart ça sonne comme vieux rocker has-been à mes oreilles. Au-delà des préjugés, j'ai trouvé de la belle variété, avec hard rock (I'm losing you) et folk rock (Mandolin Wind).

I must be feeling generous to be giving Rod Stewart anything more than 3*, but this is a standout work compared to the other albums I've heard from him. Save for that cover of Amazing Grace, the musical direction and lyrics on this album are actually pretty good - sincere and well told storied. I quite enjoyed it

Not for me, but still better than ok... Would be a clear 3.5 for me, but I enjoyed it more than most 3 star records, so...

I enjoyed Gasoline Alley but this is quite a step up

Just a good old-fashioned bluesy rock album. It feels like something you'd find in an old, dusty record bin, the faded cover and yellowed inner sleeve telling stories of days long past. I'd buy it for $5 at a Goodwill and throw it on at home the next day, listening to the crackles and pops of the vinyl as the record plays out with a distinct analog warmness. Lyrics aren't great, but I never expected them to be. For many, it's trite, annoying rock with bad singing. For me, it's a trip back in time to the early 70s, even though I wasn't there when it happened.

"Every Picture Tells A Story, Doughnut!" This was so-so until Maggie May came on and then it ignites..On the strength of the last four tracks, it's a light four.

: ) old scool, I remember and smile

A surprisingly enjoyable, tight album

Stewart was on fire in the late ’60s and early ’70s — between the Jeff Beck Group, Faces, and his early solo work, he was unstoppable. No clue what went wrong later. I’m really torn on this album though. Side one, aside from the title track, is just okay... and that Dylan cover? Rough. But side two… that’s why it’s on the list. “Mandolin Wind” is the perfect blend of Rod’s voice and the arrangement... No one else could sing that.. pure magic.

There are some really great songs on this album and I enjoyed listening to it a lot. I will listen to this one, not just specific songs, again.

Way rockier than I thought & Maggie May just slaps

Man I believe I have a real underappreciation for this guy's voice and songwriting style. Really good rock n roll record mixed with some country folk/americana and singer songwriter stylings.

Good album, a nice slow burn. Appreciated the artistry and flow to the album.

3.5. I’m actually going to give it a four purely and simply because of nostalgia. I enjoyed it.

Not even a rod stewart fan but this is a very good album

I liked the different genres and elements he fused into this album

WAKE UP MAGGIE

Unique voice, great record

I enjoyed this more than I thought I would, something better that a guy belting out standards. Maggie May is such a great song.

Even though he's become a bit of a joke recently, Rod had one of the great rock/blues voices. Here, he's showing it off to good effect.

There are a couple great songs on here - the hits, "Maggie May" and "Reason to Believe," but many are just "fine," and they are most of the songs are covers or written by other people. So, it's a good album, but I think this is a 3.5 to 4, depending on how much tilt for the songs not being written by Stewart.

Throwback to the 70's stands up remarkably well considering its age. Rod's distinctive voice, some Celtic influences. An enjoyable listen.

I've always been a casual fan of Stewarts, appreciating some of his bigger hits. This album is a nice blend of folk-rock style music, which I usually don't enjoy, but I do for Rod. His British raspy voice pairs brilliantly with this album.

bon jovi-esque intro. Bassy as ass. Sweet guitar tones.

Sorprendente ed intrigante

"This album is quite a dichotomy. It's part folk rock, part hard rock; but it's all great in it's own way. Rod's voice shines as a rock and roll singer here, which is his strength and his best work. This album is from his ""rocker"" era of the 70's (long before ""Do You Think I'm Sexy""). The more folk (even country) style tunes aren't as good as the harder tracks, but they are very good for what they are. Side two is the side that really shines and makes the album."

awesome

Always liked this album, still like this album. Has a lot of blues riffs from The Faces - great drumming.

I didn't think I would enjoy this at first but by the end, it's not so bad I guess.

I don’t care what anybody on this website says, Rod Stewart is great. His voice was made for singing soul. I really like the combination of styles on this album, especially the folky bits, it lends a lot of warmth. The bass playing is really good, and I don’t think I’ve seen anybody mention that. Maggie May is one of my favorite songs ever, and I think it’s really funny how many people don’t understand that the relationship described in the song is completely unhealthy. Go in the comments of any upload of the song on YouTube, you’ll see comments from people saying their wife’s like Maggie, I even saw one comment saying they named their daughter Maggie May. 4/5

Very good. ★★★★

Fun :D lots of songs about love/relationships though

Really enjoyed this one. Definitely classic classic rock - stones. But had enough flavor and soul to separate it for me.

Really enjoyed the guitar on this one. And I felt it was really well curated.

I like the guitar on this album. I feel like I can see the hands playing it.

Great album beginning to end.

I like this era of Rod Stewart

Really good songs delivered by a powerful singer and driven by a really good band. Hurt a little for me by over-exposure.

3.5 really. Enjoyed this more than gasoline alley

slay mama

Chill

Every Picture Tells A Story - 8.5/10 Seems Like A Long Time - 8/10 That’s All Right - 7.5/10 Tomorrow Is A Long Time - 7/10 Maggie May - 7.5/10 Mandolin Wind - 8/10 (I know) I’m losing you - 9/10 (Find A) Reason To Believe - 9/10 80

I must begrudgingly admit that despite my misgivings I enjoyed this.

I went in ready to give this a 3. But then every song brought something new and fun! there was rock, blues, and even some gospel. Not to mention Amazing Grace. Well done Rod, I had written you off and I shouldn't have

It was fine, had a very classic rock feel. I would've loved this 10 years ago. These days it's very mid to me though.

Not sure if it's my kind of music, but it goes hard so it gets a pass

Solid stuff.

There's some raw quality to it with really nice melodies

4.5 stars

This was a popular album when it released because of the single “Maggie May”, which was on the radio constantly (and still is). There are four covers on this album, and they are well done and varied in style from the originals. Some may be annoyed by Stewart’s raspy singing, but it doesn’t really bother me. Overall an above average record.

Great summer time sound. Instruments are awesome. Very 70s vibe. Mom would like it

Det er blue-eyed soul som sørger for at respektere afroamerikansk musiktradition ved at levere en ordentlig vokal. Den lyder sådan lidt rusten og følsom som jeg rigtig godt kan lide. Ellers er det folk-rock som blander blues og country. Roots rock som har rødder i country, folk og blues. ofte akustisk eller halvelektrisk. det har en lidt traditionel følelse og lyd over sig. Den blander mange genre og det er noget det er kendt for og det kan jeg også rigtig godt lide. Det virker underligt nostalgisk uden at jeg har nogen relation til lyden. Maggie may handler om en ældre kvinde og ynge mand hvor han føler sig forført og udnyttet. Det er jo noget jeg kan relatere lidt til pt, så det er meget sjovt. Hele albummet handler generelt bare om en ung mand som skal ud i livet og opleve en masse ting og begå en masse fejl, så det er vel sådan lidt coming of age agtigt?

nazwisko czy tytul nic nie mowil, ale juz po jednej nutce bylo slychac, ze to glos pana z faces, tym wieksze moje zdziwienie gdy okazalo sie, ze na tym albumiku pojawil sie caly sklad twarzowy, plyta z 71, wiec dokladnie z czasow gdy byly na fali tworzenia, dziwny przypadek ze banda tworzyla razem i jeszcze pan dowodzacy robi solowa dyskografie, jak poczytalem na wiki co sie tam wydarzylo, to doszlo do jakis dziwnych porozumien lejbelowych i pan stewart musial wydawac jako solowy artysta, wiec facesy robily za jego kapele wsparcia, troche taki uklad trzymali, ale po kilku latach w 73 ooh la la nastapila bandowa implozja, 40 minutowy krazek jest podzielony na 9 trakow z czego 4 to orginalne kompozycje pana stewarta, natomiast pozostale 5 to covery mniej lub bardziej popularnych postaci, wsrod ktorych znalazl sie bob dylan czy tim hardin, wybor trakow do zcoverowania robi sens i pasuje do calosci plyty, ktora dobrze sie slucha jako calosc, trzyma moodzik od poczatku do konca, gatunkowo jest to rokowe granie, ktore jednak rozni sie troche od facowego, bo poszlo w strone folka i bluesa, wiki wspomina nawet jakis fancy gatunek znany jako roots rock, ktory oznacza nic innego jak influencje bluesowe i folkowe, niebieskosc slychac najbardziej w kontencie lirycznym, bo sporo spiewania milosciowego, oczywiscie w tym smutniejszym wydaniu, zgnilem z tego ze creditsy wspominaja o dwoch wysoko procentowych trunkach, po takich detalach widac napracowanko nad materialem, na plejke dodam otwierajacy tytulowy traczek, maggie may, oraz zamykajacy (find a) reason to believe

drei bis vier Maggie May

Lots of covers and even a surprising hymn! I had heard 3-4 songs from this album but hadn't listened to the whole album before. I enjoyed it and would listen again. Classic Rod!

I was not expecting to enjoy a Rod Stewart album

3.75, rounded to a 4. Surprised how much I liked this, especially as I rated the other Stewart album I got a 1 (because it sucked), but this was fun and tuneful and well produced! I listened to it a couple times yesterday!

Artisti on laulaja termin perinteisessä merkityksessä: vaikkei biisejä synnykään liukuhihnalta, levyn muodollinen kauneus osoittaa, että järkevä lainaaminen on, paitsi hyväksyttävää, myös arvokasta. Maggie May on muuten originaalisävellys. Sen piti olla filleriä.

4/5