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Easy listening, a few classics. Love it.
I was a big Rod fan in high school. I saw the Tonight I'm Yours tour....it was one of my first concerts when I was a freshman. Great musicianship on this album. I prefer his later 70s stuff although I always like Maggie May.
It always surprises me when I like Rod Stewart, since his hits in the 70s and 80s ranged from bland to dreadful to traumatizing, but this is great (although I still can't stand Maggie May).
A pretty, heartfelt album. I think I should listen to it a bit more.
As I get older Rod becomes more relatable and enjoyable. He's a grizzled road worn rockstar in a bit of a hangover on this album. Coming down from the highs of glory to write a somber more relaxed album that doesn't shy away from adding some rock n roll boogie to it. I need more time with Rod. 4 stars for now.
Some killer songs and cool loose atmosphere, but a bit uneven. 4 stars
7/10 Not really a Rod Stewart fan but album is decent Not something I would buy but would listen if it came on I tunes
Fabulous album - Rod at peak performance!
Wat een goed album. Beetje ouderwets maar nog steeds hele mooie teksten en goede muziek.
so...like...that was waaaaay better than I was expecting. I was expecting a whole album of Maggie May - like mediocrity. Maggie May was the worst song of the album (I mean...not really...but it's been so played out). Point being...this album was kind of a banger.
Raw Rod Stewart and some solid songs
Great energy throughout!
It’s Rod at his finest and the blues sounded blue.
i don’t think i’ve ever listened to rod stewart on purpose, but i have to say i was more impressed with this than i thought i’d be. i liked the dylan cover the best.
Another great album. Really enjoyed it.
Ja, een lekker potje bluesy jarenzeventigpop met de schorgestemde rock-opa. Maar ik hoor niks anders of beters dan de vorige platen met Rod. Zelfs mijn recensies vallen in herhaling. Maar om daar nou een puntje minder om te geven.
Wederom een lekker rock-n-roll plaatje van ome Rod. Die hebben we al eerder gehad en ik vind het dus eigenlijk een licht overbodige entry. Aan de andere kant luister ik dit moeiteloos weg. Ik heb het niet voor niets eerder ook al een 4 gegeven. Laat ik niet te zuur zijn en gewoon weer lekker een 4 geven. Liever dit dan de zoveelste hiphopplaat.
Listenable enough. Reminds me of a cross between Billy Joel and CCR. Kind of feel like it's the sort of album I might enjoy more if I had discovered it younger, but as it is, didn't really grab me.
Solid blues rock; great use of piano.
I gound out I’m a Rod Stewart guy
Great vocalist who has stood the test of time, a classic rock album and some pretty good songwriting across the whole project.(I Know) I’m Losing You is an absolute banger and so I wish the whole project was more like that but regardless, the soft rock and the crooning across the whole album is executed with tact and ends up being a very satisfying listen. Balladry galore!
A master at the peak of his powers. Great songwriting an storytelling with record-breaking levels of raspiness. One star off for being a Tory bastard.
Day518 - my favorite rod stewart album
If it wasn't for the mediocre covers of Elvis and Dylan, this might have gotten a 5. 8 listened to this years ago but it never clicked. This time, though, I really got it. Really good album that was aaaalmost great.
Wow. I really enjoyed this. Mine kind of cooking music.
Starting off this journey with this one. '[I Know] I'm Losing You' feels like i stumbled into a private band jam session Instant Bops: Seems Like A Long Time, Maggie May It'll grow on me: [I Know] I'm Losing You, That's All Right, Every Picture Tells a Story Not my jam: Mandolin Wind, Tomorrow Is A Long Time, [Find A] Reason To Believe
Went into this thinking it’s music for Vegas residencies for older white women, but was pleasantly surprised. He can rock and has such a great voice for it. I enjoy the whole album.
Rock with blues and country feel.
Some classic songs.
Pretty good Best song - Maggie May
Objectively a good album with folk infused blues rock.
My second album from the Rodster on this list. I dig his gravelly voice and pure enthusiasm. Some of the compositions are surprisingly driving and upbeat. Intermingled with some lower-energy songs, the album acts as one coherent journey, and every track is pretty darn memorable. I kept having to switch my "key tracks" list around as I found new favourites. The two songs Seems Like A Long Time / That's All Right, despite ranking lowest on Spotify listening numbers, make an excellent pair of bangers – incorporating country-esque piano, active basslines, and exciting vocals. The acoustic guitar outro of That's All Right is a little out of place, sure, but it has a similar melody to the rest of the track and leads nicely into the percussion-less guitar honker Tomorrow Is A Long Time. (I Know) I'm Losing You is my favourite new discovery of Rod Stewart's discography. It's a sort of jam-session track with (importantly) a satisfying chord progression in the chorus. Add to that the drum solo and the best singing in the album and you have a certified banger on your hands. Maggie May is also great (of course). Really, there's not much to complain about here in terms of individual song quality. I do wish some of the songs were a bit shorter. Maybe some more genre variety would've been good, too, considering what Stewart was up against in 1971. 4/5 Key tracks: Maggie May, (I Know) I'm Losing You
3.75
classic rock with folk elements. some people just have a natural voice for rock and that definitely applies to rod stewart. quality from start to finish. highlights: “every picture tells a story” “maggie may” “(i know) i’m losing you”
My mom loves Rod Stewart. She loves him so much she hung a 6 foot tall cardboard cutout of his face on the wall; not a life-size cutout, just his face like 5 times larger than life with his mole about the size of a fist. Obviously I was duty bound to make fun of Rod Stewart at every opportunity: his raspy voice that made me need to clear my throat, his reliance on cover versions, him wearing skin tight leather trousers into his 70s etc. As a result of doing that for years to get a reaction from my mom, my immediate reaction to getting this album was to groan. However, you know what? This album is alright, mama.
Quand tu chantes comme Rod, toute est un peu meilleur que c'que c'est. Un gros 3.5 arrondi.
Great rock album
Thoughts before listening: More Rod Stewart huh? I love the Faces and early Rod Stewart stays in a similar lane albeit with a bit more of a pop sheen on top. I know this is one of his bigger albums so I would assume there will be some hits on here as well. Review: So about half of this album is really good. Like I said, it's a cleaned up version of the Faces' sloppy barroom blues rock swagger and I really like that sound. There are a couple tepid ballads on here, and I was ready to give this a 3. However, I've decided that as far as pop songs go, "Maggie May," "Mandolin Rain," and "Reason to Believe" are absolute bangers so they're dragging this up to a 4.
Pretty fun stuff. I swear they were just better back in the 70s
Was actually pretty good, gave me Faces vibes which makes sense because of Rod Stewart
Rod Stewart always sounds like an old man to me. I like the vibe on this though, something like bluegrass laced into the rock, with the mandolins and whatnot
Very nice, folky rock, really liked mandolin wind, 3.5/5
Honky tonk, but I vibe with it
Rockin' Rod Stewart before his skeeviness became apparent. Good stuff, lots of standards here.
4.3 - He really has a great unique voice. I think it blends a bit too much and is slightly generic. Did find it very easy listening and enjoyed on my sunny run
Already aware of this....EVERY PICTURE TELLS A STOREH STOREH
For some reason I expected something poppier, but this was a fun rock n roll record. It's not ground breaking, but it's well made and enjoyable. Kinda wish I'd given Rod more of a chance earlier.
Some classic tunes, but with only 8 tracks, they all need to hit for a 5 rank— and I’d skip a few songs on replay. Still, great energy from an iconic voice.
I enjoyed this one. Nice steel guitar on the instrumentals. Rod has a unique voice. I liked all the songs and it was nice and brief. Honestly could have been longer. I rate it 4 Rods out of 5
Excellent album from start to finish. A wide range of vibes and feelings that kept it fresh.
I preferred gasoline alley, but this had its moments! :) Adding a star because he has a brilliant train set and this is good.
Rod Stewart's Every Picture Tells A Story, I thought it was pretty vibey tbh, and I enjoyed the rhythm, so I'm giving it a 4/5 1
7,25
The good old Rod siendo the good old Rod. Romántico, rockero y con toda la onda del mundo en sus canciones. Muy disfrutable.
Really good album here. Lots of Rod Stewart classics on it, including the massive "Maggie May". But there are other gems as well. It's a good mixture of rock, country, blues, and soul. 3.35/5 so it gets a 4. Don't Miss Songs: Tomorrow Is Such a Long Time Maggie May (I Know) I'm Losing You Reason to Believe
3.5
Loved it.
A classic. One of those albums that transcends my not-really-bothered attitude to the artist.
This album explains Rod Stewart. For years, I didn’t understand the fascination. Now, I get it. This album is a blast. It is raw, has an infectious energy, diversity is style, and solid hits. Under normal circumstances, I find Maggie May cringe-worthy, but somehow, on this album it fits and is tolerable. It doesn’t totally explain Stewart’s success, but I have to give this one to him.
Rod Stewart is actually pretty great. He sounds ahead of his time. I enjoyed this and listened to it twice. 3.5/5
Fuck it, I’ll cover this as I literally just bought a copy. Stewart was definitely better with rock and blues than poppier material, that’s just what his voice was suited for. There’s some really cool stuff here, I get it. B-
It’s conflicting, on one hand this guy has soul passion, he belts his lyrics and is accompanied by a great ensemble as the music echos, expands, and contracts you get a sense of some impressive song structure. On the other hand, his voice is a bit strained and the music can border tepid. It is ultimately saved by its grandiose style that incorporates many instruments and styles, some excellent guitar work, piano as well. This is juuuuust intriguing enough to elicit curiosity.
Nice.
This was a great listen. Would be great for a road trip
This one surprised me a bit, and made me realize Rod Stewart is very Rolling Stones-esque. Never really thought to listen to a whole album by him, but it was a good listen. Like Stones if you cut out heavier blues stuff. Which I like a lot, because the deep blues stuff Stones do kinda has aged a lot to my ears. While Stones I think are better in general on their big singles (Nothing on this album comes close to something like Gimme Shelter), I liked this album as a whole better than Let It Bleed. Maggie May is a classic, and Every Picture Tells a Story and (Find a) Reason to Believe are fantastic. That's All Right is the only song I'm kinda "eh" on and even then, it's still solid, just doesn't justify it's length IMO. Great album.
The guy was almost out of voice by the early 70s, and still he kept going for like 40-50 years. Kudos.
For a long time I didn’t like Rod Stewart. Something about him still bothers me. However, I have to admit that this is a pretty solid blues rock album. There are some really good tunes on here. Maggie May especially sounded good to me this time around fir some reason. eating this is hard because I still want to give it only 3/5, but feel it probably deserves a 4. I guess I’ll give it 4 to make up for all the negative I’ve thrown at him through the years.
This album was a lot of fun, but not good enough to be an album I felt like I need to hear before I die. Still a rocking good time, and worth checking out.
This is a good classic rock record. It's still a "Faces" record with most of the personnel from that band. Solid blues rock.
This is a pleasant album, by an artist you definitely shouldn't purchase albums blindly from.
There’s like a 5 year period when Rod Stewart wasn’t a complete joke and this record is in that sweet spot.
Very nice album. I was familiar with the singles but the entire album feels exactly like an album should, a flow, a theme and execution.
Для меня Род Стюарт — это в первую очередь «Young Turks» звучащая по радио в угнанной тачке из GTA San Andreas, на которой ты мчишь из Лос-Сантоса в Сан-Фиерро. И альбом «Every Picture Tells A Story» даёт именно то, классическое звучание, хотя до выхода «Младотурков» остаётся ещё 10 лет. В этом альбоме Стюарт ещё не успел превратиться в позолоченную статую поп- и рок-сцены. Поэтому здесь так откровенно и не фальшиво звучат истории о взрослении и поиске себя (Стюарту на момент записи альбома всего 25). Вся пластинка пропитана атмосферой свободы и бунтарства. Я бы сказал, что «Every Picture Tells A Story» — это музыкальный аналог «Над пропастью во ржи» только с хриплым надрывом вместо юношеского тенора. Альбом, словно застрявший между двух эпох — когда хиппи уже выдохлись, а панки ещё не ощетинились.
Maggie May is amazing. Just pure excellence. The Elvis cover seemed like filler, especially with Amazing Grace at the end. I’ve not noticed before now, but Rod could probably do a few mean covers of AC/DC.
Have this album and really like it
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A good album, I liked (I Know) I'm Losing You the most.
Pre disco do you think I'm sexy Rod Stewart is awesome. It rocks and it pops.
Favorite Track: Maggie May
4/5. Rod has such an interesting singing voice. Like he's smoked 70 years of cigarettes at 26. His lyrics are also pretty beautiful sometimes. With a voice like that he would have done great in a hair metal band but glad he was able to still express himself creatively. This album has some great songs, and some good songs. I don't think it's perfect but I definitely enjoy it front to back. Folk rock is the genre but I feel like it's because he has a mandolin here. If you include a saxophone in a metal song is it now jazz? This is rock pop at best. And it's good stuff. Best Song: Maggie May, Every Picture Tells A Story, I Know I'm Losing You
The lyrics about his “slant eyed lady” are more than a little cringe. But aside from that, this is a much deeper piece of work than I expected from the guy who brought us, “If You Think I’m Sexy.”
His chain-smoking vocals (3) are rough, but the arrangements (4.5) are great. “I’m Losing You” is the prize winner.
Rocking Rod, Soulman Rod and Folksy/Country Rod all for the price of one! It’s a Rodfest! First up, this exceeded my expectations, it’s a great album. The intriguing thing (to me at least) was that I didn’t realise he was releasing his own stuff alongside the Faces, but having most of the Faces play on this album as well. Those boys were busy in 71, given the Faces also released ‘Nods as good as a wink…’., and that’s a great album as well with ‘Miss Judy..’ and ‘Stay with me’ etc on that one (some good Rockin Rod ones). However, I think this effort is better as there’s a real variety of styles which really shows off Rod’s vocal abilities and vibe (which having listened to Jagger yesterday are far superior). And the songs themselves just have a real authenticity, and often with a rising tempo and fantastic finish. ‘(I know) I’m Losing you’ was the highlight for me, what a banging cover (albeit the most Faciest sounding track one on here, a Maclagan masterclass). Thinking I’ll check out some more of his stuff from around this time before crappy Crooner Soppy Ballad Rod turns up.
Previously rated: Gasoline Alley (4/5) *********************** Another good Rod Stewart album. I hadn't heard Maggie May with that intro before. Looks like it may have been intended to be a separate track called Henry? I'm not sure if I had heard this version of Reason to Believe either. (I didn't even know that was the title - assumed it was "Someone Like You.") Favorite track not called Maggie May: Title track.
I’m usually not one to clutch my pearls over song lyrics, especially ones from decades ago, but the first track has a couple lines that make me wince. We’ll just chalk it up to a different era. In general, the lyrics on this album are lacking and occasionally problematic, but the instrumentation makes up for it. 4/5 Highlights: That’s All Right Tomorrow Is A Long Time (I Know) I’m Losing You
Otro disco que me sorprende de Rod Stewart. Me guardo como favoritas "Every picture tell a story", "Tomorrow is a long time", la famosa "Maggie May" y "Mandolin wind". Me ha encantado.
At age 26 Rod Stewart sounded like he had lived a full life. An under appreciated gift. The folk influence really suits the songs and Stewart’s style - you really feel at home and safe with a record like this.
- Wahrscheinlich mein Lieblingsalbum von Rod Stewart - Schöner Folkeinschlag - Maggie May ist mein Lieblings Rod Stewart Song, (über den Song kenne ich die Platte auch überhaupt erst) und in meiner Wahrnehmung einer der All-Time-Great Songs - Rod hat halt einfach eine unverwechselbar krasse Stimme Rating: 3,75-4/5
An album that just SOUNDS great - start to finish. Before the fall from grace - Rod Stewart really was a treasure. And the guitar playing of Ronnie Wood is impeccable - acoustic, electric, pedal steel - he does it all with equal measures of technique and vibe. A great listen.
OK, so this album starts off with rod singing about how he prefers this asian woman to all the other scattered ass he was scoring. Classic rod. That said, its a very good album, and its got maggie may on it. Loses a star for being a little too much of a dated rock star pick-up album. 4/5
Rock with a good bit of mandolin, pretty fun
Good album.
I enjoyed this. Good singer and band. A little rough around the edges in an organic way
Also love rod, not all of his songs I like but my god what a cool voice. Hoping to see faces on here at some point
I kind of loved this album. It’s all the good stuff Rod Stewart brings to the table with little of the bad stuff. This has a really ramshackle vibe that makes the ballads especially powerful. Good stuff.
Raspy perfection Belting out instant classics Made for moms, still rocks
Perfectly sized dose of Rod Stewart's voice. Maggie May will always be a banger
Damn i came into this album ready to roast the fuck out of it. Then i saved the first 3 songs and knew i miscalculated. So many good songs on this. my dad used to play Maggie May on the basement jukebox all the time while we played billiards but the most of this album is just as good. god damn. shout out that boi Rod. a couple of misses but still an ez 4
Loved this album. I don’t listen to a lot of Rod Stewart but I definitely should!
Very melodic rock album with some singer-song and folk elements. Really like it
Great stuff. Not sure why this isn’t a Faces album. But it’s really good. 4.25.
Reason To Believe was my favorite, sang it as a karaoke song before, on this list of songs, from a while ago.
Fun album.
I’ve known a bunch of Rod Stewart songs, and these are no exception. Great variety of sounds within the album, good production. Got several different vibes throughout, like Tom Petty and Steven Tyler, but always clearly himself. Adding ‘Maggie May’ to my playlist as it’s arguably his greatest hit. 3.5/5
a heavily acoustic rock album that just oozes in positive instrumentation. this is an album written and performed by a man that doesn't know where he's going but he's absolutely content with it anyways. he's almost a one man band, marching his way down the avenue and just singing about whatever's going through his mind. the album itself takes hints from blues, folk, and even a little bit of gospel; one of the songs literally ends with a rendition of amazing grace. he's really got a rasp in his voice that i enjoy.
Good ole music from Rod Stewart!!!
A lot of nice songs
Not one of the bests for me, but still a great album
This was a very enjoyable folky album.
honestly, I dont think i had ever listened to a Rod Stewart song really before this. but, i was a fan. this album was fun, and his voice is something really to write home about it. it carries the tune and melody so well, but still had a bit of gravel to it. its a great listen, and i hope there there is more of him on this list
One of his classic albums.
This is not exactly what I thought rod Stewart was like but it was enjoyable. I liked the amazing grace cover
Enjoyed it! Never listened to Rod Stewart before
Every Picture Tells a Story Maggie May Mandolin Wind (Find a) Reason to Believe
Good stuff! 3.625 per track
As I’ve matured I’ve gotten over my knee jerk dislike of Rod Stewart. This album helped with that immensely. Much like his work with Faces, this is like bluesy pub rock with some solid musicianship. I bought this one recently at a record show for $2. The record is super beat up but well worth it.
Rod Stewart gets a bad rap because of going disco and then going Sinatra, but he was putting out some solid records around this time, both as a solo artist and with The Faces, and this was his masterpiece. There is hardly a bad song on the record and “Maggie May” deserves its place as one of the greatest classic rock songs of all time. I love how raucous and loose the playing sounds, especially on “That’s All Right.” This album feels like a bar band having a good time. And Rod Stewart as a vocalist is hard to beat. Thank God there was a time when he put his talents to good use by singing decent material.
It was pretty alright. I was kind of surprised when it was over like, where's the rest??
Such a powerful voice. Great album.
Really liked this one! Been familiar with some of Rod Stewart's work for ages but this was a great listen and definitely makes me want to check out more!
Soulful. Rod creates a mood and when it fits its awesome.
Great album, one hit after another. What else is there to say?
This was a fun album, I enjoyed it.
The “That’s All Right” cover is pretty bad, but everything else is really damn good. 4/5
Unexpectedly accomplished
Klassisen varmaa klassikkorockia. Yllättävän hyvä kokonaisuus, 3.5/5
Lots of good music on this album.
This album was gifted to me by a friend a few yrs ago. My fav piece of Rod Stewarts career. He and Ronnie were a great pair...this album has classic rock, soul, and a hint of Motown sound. It sounds like it could have been recorded last week...not 52 yrs ago. Maggie May is one of those timeless pieces that for me paints a story in my mind as I listen to it. One of the best classic rock tracks evah! 3.8
Never paid much attention to Rod Stewart’s catalog so this album was a nice surprise. Mandolin Wind kind of sucked but the rest of the album is blues rock and it’s fantastic.
Rod Stewart has one of the most enigmatic and compelling voices in rock and roll. At its best moments, this record thumps away with tremendous energy. The bass guitar work is exceptional. Frankly, I wasn’t planning to like this as much as I did. At times, it’s a bit corny, but I don’t know if there’s any other album that has made the mandolin sound cooler (maybe Led Zeppelin IV).
4.5 stars
i was not prepared to really love this album
I really liked this 4.5
woke up in the night and got caught with a glance, this might be my last dance. in a giant world with no haters or fans, this might be my last dance. let the roots in my bed tickle my tired stance, this might be my last dance. every mirror is knife ive a tendency to grasp, this might be my last dance. its not unbecoming of me to call in such an obscene scene, for i am not pristine, nor clean. im cursed to die like a dream, cursed to see like gleam. drop it onto the floor, let it shatter like a dream, let it shine like a gleam. this might be my last dream in a world of nightmares, this might be my last dream. its not unbecoming of me to be such an absurd being, being for the benefit of noone it seems. yes, i see. i string together a picture of blood, paper towels and minute details. it glows under a dim light from nowhere. its a road, to nowhere. there is only one light. it comes from nowhere, it seems. i go nowhere, it seems.
I love how this isn't over-produced. Just relatively atraight-forward rock and roll. Always enjoy hearing Rod's distinctive voice.
Yes. Good stuff Roddy boy. Nicely acoustic & pared back. Of it’s time in places but that’s what music does.
Good album, when Rod was more of a rocker
This was actually pretty solid. It's an interesting mix of rock, some folk sounds, a bit of country, a little blues. Stewart's voice is a bit raspy, but it works for this. This has "Maggie May", which is one of his most famous songs (and it's really great). "Mandolin Wind" is a nice way to follow it, and "(Find A) Reason To Believe" is a really solid finish to the album. "Tomorrow Is A Long Time" is a Dylan cover, and it's a nice addition too. It's definitely a bit on the soft rock side and there are moments where it's a bit dull (there's a lull after the opener which makes it a bit harder to get into early on), but it's generally enjoyable. I'm not super familiar with Rod Stewart's work, but I think his sound changed quite a bit later in his career. This early career version works pretty well though. Favorite song: Maggie May Other: Every Picture Tells A Story, Tomorrow Is A Long Time, Mandolin Wind, (I Know) I'm Losing You, (Find A) Reason To Believe 3/6/24
Best thing Hot Rod ever did, pulls offer every cut credibly and convincingly and not trying too hard. The likably loose and shambolic cut has long been a personal favorite – something about the perfect simultaneity of the cymbal crash on the opening vocal (like first syllable) sets a rollicking tone. Every cut packs a punch. Dylan cover is great and every old chestnut should hold up as well as "Maggie May." "Mandolin Wind" and "Reason to Believe" are also strong. An under-appreciated classic, really, though perhaps so because of some of Rod's less salubrious contributions to the RnR canon (and one speaks as a fan).
That’s a nice album. Guitar is very nice. The voice well it’s the voice. Very well produce. 4 stars
A slow banger
Loved
😍
I was already familiar with this and like it a lot. Rod Stewart was quite prolific during this time, having worked with Jeff Beck and Faces, in addition to releasing solo material as well. He has a great voice and this album is really good.
Good, iconic Rod Stewart
2/20/24. First time listening to Rod Stewart and this was an enjoyable album! Didn't really know what to expect, but loved the bluesy aspect across each song. Will definitely listen again.
7.5/10
Listen at: 14/02/2024
Really good! Maggie May is my favourite.
I really enjoyed the album. The sound was iconic and felt very patriotic. This is the kind of music that you would listen to while you’re doing hoodrat shit with your boys back whenever it came out. I imagine us turning this on, combing back our mullets, jumping in the eep, and going to fight the establishment. This is the type of music that was always there and I imagine will always be there.
I have many of these on the radio as they are rock classics. It was a good listen.
4.25
Some got turned
The album that made Rod Stewart (as opposed to Rod Stewart with Faces) a household word and bona fide pop star. The folk influences are evident from the beginning, especially the best and most famous Rod Stewart song ever, Maggie May. While the folk is the sauce, the rock is the meat. Yes, there are quiet songs like Mandolin Wind, but much of it rocks out. The opening track, Every Picture Tells a Story, sets the tone with blues rock tempered with folk. There is a lot of sweetness as well. This rendition of (Find a) Reason to Believe, is one of the best versions of this song by any artist. Some people dislike Rod Stewart's voice. For them, this album won't make them love it. Thos who liked his more disco and pop song eras will find this jarring. Even they, though, have to love Maggie May. It's a true classic.
Hheey c’est plutôt bon ça! Genre country folk rock de taverne de motard, mais le gars yé live devant toi
Fab classic
Goed!
Love you Rod, this wasn't the best of your albums and could have used some more rodalicous tracks, but overall a great effort.
Solid album. I really enjoyed the more folksy bluesy portions.
Like it more than I thought. Good for certain moods
Maggie May is great, the rest aren’t bad.
Surprisingly better than I expected it to be.
This album is definitely extremely dated. It belongs to a very specific time period and sub genre - but within that time period and sub genre: this is it. The quintessential album. The soul of it's specific niche. While quality may vary between tracks, I found most of this album to be very enjoyable, with Maggie May being a standout 5-star song.
Rod Stewert is great. Solid album with hit Maggie my 3rd favorite song by him. Tonights the Night and Da Ya Think I'm Sexy are my favorites.
I forgot that Rod Stewart was actually good
Good combo of rock, blues, folk. Great vocals of course and lots of Ronnie Wood.
Every Picture Tells a Story and this album is no exception. This album is All Right.
This was better than I expected, and I can comfortably get around early 70s Rod (and the Faces who back him here). Can see why he is popular after listening to this. He sounds a lot more authentic here than on a lot of his later stuff, which borders on parody). I also get some early Led Zep vibes from the songs and his performance, and I can totally imagine somewhere in an alternate universe, a version of Led Zeppelin with Rod Stewart as the lead singer. 3.5, but feeling generous today so rounding up to a 4.
Really good album.
70's Rod Stewart is really creative with his one-of-a-kind voice and utilizes a lot of different sounds, really enjoyed this album.
Loved all the mandolin and violin on this album. Total Linsanity!
Very cool indie pop
I often wonder if i am bniased to just songs I have already heard but I had nver heard the opener before and its an amazing uptempo strong song why have I never heard it? The album has 2 new songs I will listen to again and several that I know are good and respect.
Rod Stewart has some jams. His solo stuff, his time with The Faces, his collaboration tracks. He just does it and does it well. This album is great, easy listening, great strum work and Rods got one of the most recognizable and talented voices in rock and roll.
There’s more to it than just Maggie May, I thought it was good!
Just another example of an album that is consistently good, but didn’t really amaze me. There were a couple moments that I loved, like when That’s All Right became Amazing Grace in the last 2 minutes, but it was mostly average. 7/10 Top 3: 1. Maggie May 2. Every Picture Tells A Story 3. Seems Like A Long Time
Love this album!!!! Knew some of his songs, but never knew him. Such a chill listen and could/would seek it out.
Great album. Iconic voice. Will listen again.
Probably not something I'd put on often, but still very good. Kind of a bluegrass sound on some tracks.
I wasn't a big Rod Stewart fan back in the day, but this album has the classic "Maggie May" which was the soundtrack to the summer of 1971, plus "(Find a) Reason to Believe" which was actually the A-side of "Maggie May".
I didn’t really like it at first, it sounded to me as generic rock and roll from the 70s and Rod’s grandma-like vocals were annoying. But then after a couple more listens I got to really enjoy it, especially thanks to the folky parts, guitars and mandolins and whatnot. Great stuff to put on in the background on an autumn day like today. I’ll be definitely coming back to this one.
A substantial improvement from Rod’s debut, bluesy grit and sweet folk combined for a potent mixture. Maggie May is a great song of course, but the rest are worth exploring too.
This is definitely a great album.
I'm a bit ambivalent about Rod, some of his stuff is great, a lot of it is very MOR and cheesy. But this early period stuff is rock solid. I really enjoyed this album
Better than I was expecting it to be.
One of the classic 70’s albums, this may be Rod Stewart’s finest moments. His performance on the title track is top notch and the backing band is excellent.
I love Rod Stewarts voice & a few songs on this album, but it doesn't quite hit the mark for me. 3.5 stars
Well, I'll confess myself surprised at the number of Rod Stewart albums that showed up on this list. I will also confess my surprise on how much I've enjoyed these albums overall. There are some moments on this one that could be better, especially his version of Amazing Grace, which is wildly unnecessary, but overall he won me over again. His voice is great; iconic might be a better word. The music is really cool throughout as well. The songs sound pretty different from one another and do a great job of sharing the limelight with him. I think the album could have had a bit more in the way of original compositions, especially for a 3rd album, but I can't fault him for the songs he chose either 4/5
Although I know of Rod Stewart, I'd never listened to a full album of his. The voice is special and the songs are also quaint in a good way.
His was voice was in its prime and the song choices are mostly perfect.
As a Gen Z listener, I was pleasantly surprised to hear Rod Stewart opening this album with a confession about his insecurity in front of a mirror. Was this to be a meditation on body image, toxic masculinity, the pressures of fame? …Nope, three minutes later he’s describing his love affair with a “slit-eyed lady”. My mistake. “Every Picture Tells a Story” was Stewart’s third solo album, with a lot of help from his band at the time, the Faces (it was in his contract that they also play on his solo releases, which must have been a bizarre arrangement and understandably led to some tension). I ended up enjoying this album much more than the full band’s concurrent effort, “A Nod Is As Good as a Wink…”, largely because of the more varied repertoire. I’m a big fan of the arrangements across the album: driving, raw rock led mostly by acoustic guitars, with some accentuation. The band are raucous and ramshackle, and there’s a great feeling of spontaneity to the performances which gives it some edge. When they lean into loose, Stones-style jams (like the end of the title track) it’s predictable but it is a joy. Bonus points go to: Ray Jackson of Lindisfarne’s mandolin in, of course, “Mandolin Wind” and the absolutely beautiful outro of “Maggie May”; the gospel backing vocals in “Seems Like a Long Time”; the lap steel in “Mandolin Wind”. Points deducted due to Micky Waller kicking into a double-time drum beat in the “Mandolin Wind” outro and the entirety of the otherwise serene “(Find A) Reason To Believe”. Both unnecessary! Experimentation with folk-rock is all very well-handled too in numerous spots on the record. I had no idea that “Tomorrow is a Long Time” is a Dylan-penned track, having been dropped from the “Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan” track listing. It’s nice to hear it be given an outing here, stripped back to Stewart’s ragged vocal and some good fiddle. We also have some interesting diversions: a solo acoustic rendering of “Amazing Grace”, the classical intro of “Maggie May”. Inessential, but nice seasoning. And while the likes of “That’s All Right” and “(Find A) Reason to Believe” are relatively forgettable, it doesn’t detract from a solid set of songs. Let’s all agree to ignore the aforementioned blemish on the opening track, if only to bask in the bliss of “Maggie May” a little longer.
A Great album for sure!
I should probably appreciate Rod more.
Rod Steward has never been my cup of tea, but credit where it is due; this is a fine album that I will never listen to again. A bit folky at times (Mandolin Wind) with mega-hit Maggie May smack in the middle. soft 4 / 5
Another good Rod Stewart album. This one had more of the hits than Gasoline Alley. Overall I liked this album more. Didn't know Rod Stewart was British, because his music just sounds so American. Not sure if other people think the same or if that's just ignorance on my part.
4/5 Solid but not spectacular.
This is an easy 4 for me, and getting close to a 5 The guitar parts are truly excellent. The vocals are really spectacular in places. There are a couple of low-points on this one that keep it from being truly great, but there are some really fantastic highs also. At its best it is funky and folky and bluesy all at once.
That rod Stewart voice - soulful and a little rough - very nice, but only in small chunks for me. A whole album gets a bit "one note" style wise. But pepper in some rod Stewart to many a playlists. I liked this more than faces.
Anytime I hear a Rod Stewart song, I think he could use a throat lozenge. That being said this is a strong album, I suppose I had to listen to it over a full album. I really enjoyed the blend of folk, blues and rock. I had no idea that Ronnie Wood played with Rod Stewart until now, he was solid on the steel guitar. Great stuff! 4 stars
nice
7.5/10. Good for non-working out type stuff
Own the vinyl. Classic. Should learn some acoustic guitar parts.
Terrific album, love the way Rod Stewart sings
first listen something so american heartland about this
Strong album with several hits and a great sound. Still lacking some of the edge that the Beck albums had, but great nevertheless.
Enjoyable album, liked the mix of more poppy lyrics with blues background
Rod is the king. Great stuff that reminds me of good times with my parents listening to him as a kid. Reason To Believe is such a killer closing song to this album.
Très bon
- Never listened to a Rod Stewart album in full before - Shocked to learn that Rod is good actually!?!?!? - Enjoyed this way more than I thought I would, Maggie May was the only song I was familiar with before - Fav songs: Maggie May, Tomorrow is a Long Time, Mandolin Wind
Pretty damn classic. 4/5
I've always known Maggie Mae was a bop, but it's awesome to learn od goes hard sometimes. Great listen.
So far, I’ve not really been too impressed by the Rod Stewart or The Faces albums that I’ve heard. I’ve been really surprised by how many albums Rod has in the 100 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die book! Regardless, I’ll try to go into this with an open mind. Songs I already knew: Maggie May Favourites: Maggie May, Seems Like A Long Time Partway through the first track on this album, I knew that my expectations here had been wrong. I couldn’t even tell you what is different to the other albums, but the music just felt warmer somehow. Where there had seemed to be an emptiness on his other albums, I didn’t feel that here. The mix of typical rock instruments, together with the piano and mandolin, make a really nice folk-rock feel. Maggie May is a genuinely fantastic song, and will likely be in my head for the rest of the day now. Overall, it hasn’t made me want to go back and try his other albums again, but it has shown me just how good some of his music can be.
this was absolutely a charming, easy album. i could hear similarities between artists like tom petty and the heartbreakers or lynyrd skynyrd, but still not quite the same. the roots rock genre is a real back to basics genre. the fact that rod stewart made sure to include several covers to accompany his originals shows he's giving a nod to the roots of rock and roll. i want to call this album simplistic, but then rod stewart threw in the mandolin into the mix--and "mandolin wind" is so beautiful! it isn't simplistic at all. the intro to "maggie" may proves that easily enough, or even the quick inclusion of "amazing grace". i probably mention this too often in my reviews, but i'm always impressed when an album is so uniform. it's a smooth ride, and stewart has the covers weave seamlessly with his original songs. nothing is out of place. on a final note, i knew "maggie may" was originally a b-side, but gosh it goes to show you how baffling music can be.
Some good old time music with a great proper band behind him
Classic voice and music. Great lyrics. Good memories for a few lot of times. Saw at Tiger Stadium in the rain. Except for Amazing Grace. Not for Rod Stewart!
Have always loved this record. great continuation of the grittiness Rod had with Faces, but adds layers of complexity and dynamics to the mix. How can you not love an album that has Maggie May on it.
I used to listen to a lot of classic rock like this, but somehow this particular album just doesn't really do it for me... the mix of the bass is a bit weird in the earlier tracks and that continued to distract me haha. And man is the bass line so busy in the opening track! Is it sacrilege to criticise an album that every boomer rates 5/5 stars? That said, the more mellow acoustic songs were quite nice (maybe because the arrangements didn't have as much bass!). Obviously Maggie May is a classic but for me the standout tracks are "Tomorrow is a Long Time" (which turns out to be a Dylan cover... figures!) and "Mandolin Wind".
Amazing classic rock album and arguably, Stewart's masterpiece! Rod knew who he had to jam with, there's an amazing cast of musicians on this record! It helps that the songs are so powerful, because the lyrics don't really standout. The performance of the band is what makes this record so so good! Favorite lyrics: - I fell in love with a slit-eyed lady. By the light of an eastern moon. - There's beauty in the silver singin' river. There's beauty in the sunlight in the sky. But none of these, and nothing else. Can steal the beauty. That I remember in my true love's eyes. - When the rain came I thought you'd leave. 'Cause I knew how much you loved the sun. But you chose to stay, stay and keep me warm. Through the darkest nights I've ever known. - Someone like you. Makes it hard to live without somebody else. Key tracks: Every Picture Tells A Story, Maggie May, Mandolin Wind, (I Know) I'm Losing You, (Find A) Reason To Believe 8 out of 10
Solid. I’ve never listened to Rod Stewart but this was not what I expected. A lot of heart and good musicianship. Maggie May was my favorite.
Wake up Maggy I think I've got something to say to you! Loved the album. What I liked equally was the Spotify Autoplay suggestions of TRex etc. assorted with this age and genre of music
An enjoyable listen.
What a great album. Heard it before and it never fails to blow me away. Probably the stand out track is Mandolin Wind
I need to pinpoint when he started to suck. It came after this record.
The Chameleon Rod is pretty believable in this rootsy/folkie mode. Title cut is fab, has long been one's personal fave. "Maggie May" Is timeless – with nonpareil lyics in every other stanza, "really should be back at school" engendering a million relatable fantasies across generations in just a few syllables, as does "morning sun ...really shows your age" in the opposite direction. "Mandolin Wind" and "Reason to Believe" are high-caliber cuts as well. "Tomorrow is a Long Time" is most credible as Dylan interpretation, one unforgettable voice covering the work of another. That "I Know I'm Losing You" is just about the weakest cut speaks volumes. Solid and gracefully aging, much like the artist himself. Nobody's musical or creative genius, but whoa the lad could sing.
Solid. In retrospect, not spectacular but very good. I love Rod Stewart after reading his book so I’m leaning towards giving it a bit more grace. 3.75/5 77/100
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nostalgic road trip music
Мне не особо нравится подобное кантри, оно слишком формулированное и не очень изобретательное. Но музыкальный талант Рода одержал вверх и мне более-менее понравился этот альбом. Хорошие инструменты, отличный вокал, но не хватило общего разнообразия. (6.5 - 7)
A classic!
I missed this one
Not exactly my thing but 'twas solid. "I'm losing you" was the best. Will probably listen again
I loved this! Rod Stewart really showcases his talent well on this album. Favorite track: Mandolin Wind
I never really followed his discography, but this has to be his best album, right?
Good but not great. Lots of filler and interlude instrumentals for what is a pretty short album. Maggie May is a classic though, and he's (sort of) Scottish, so I can't really be too harsh.
Good album! Great riffs and lyrics
Epitome of Rod Stewart
Rating: 7/10 Best songs: Seems like a long time, Maggie may, (I know) I’m losing you
A lot of this album was in the background but it was pretty alright. It rose above the forgettable blandness of a lot of the albums I've gotten on this list but not too far above. I liked the second half more than the first half and maggie may was a standout.
4/5
Rock. Blues
Listened to on 10/25/22 4/5 Favorite song: Maggie may This album was phenomenal and Rod Stewart did not disappoint
Love a bit of Rod
One of Rod Stewart's best albums
There’s really nice song writing in here and some interesting song structures. I like the instrumental breaks followed by the return of the chorus or hook with lots of energy. Rod Stewart is a lot more than the cheesy crooner I thought he was
I like seems like a long time. Also enjoyed his rendition of that’s all right. Was not expecting it to go into Amazing grace. I liked this album but wouldn’t say I loved it
4.4 - So this foppish Brit put out a roots rock album that rivals anything by Lynyrd Skynyrd or the Allman Brothers? Impressive. "Maggie May" is an obvious classic, like "Lolita" with the gender roles reversed. "That's All Right" is loose and soulful, especially as it fades into a primitivist arrangement of "Amazing Grace." I also love the gospel choruses, delicate mandolins and sassy fiddles.
Big fan of this one
Enjoyed this album, only ever listened to his bangers, I liked that it was a bit folky with a bit of rock thrown in.
Ég elska þessa plötu. Elska þetta hálf-hráa sánd. Maggie May er náttúrlega eitt það allra besta sem kom frá fyrri hluta sjöunnar.
Too short.
Listened before: No Enjoyed: Yes Listens: 4 Great until the small cover of Amazing Grace
Not something I would have listened to without being told by a website but I liked it
Prefs: Every Picture Tells a Story, That's All Right/Amazing Grace, Tomorrow Is a Long Time, Maggie May, Mandolin Wind, (Find a) Reason To Believe Moins pref: Seems Like a Long Time
This album is just a little uneven. I really enjoyed the title track - it's a great opener that shows off Stewart's energetic (despite flawed) vocals and the eclectic yet rocking musical style he and his various backing musicians bring. Best track on the album. Then it's a little hit and miss for the next two songs until we get to the slide guitar (by Sam Mitchell) version of Amazing Grace - phenomenal. Tomorrow is a Long Time isn't great but I like the Celtic sound intermixed into it. Maggie May has never been my favorite (except for that awesome bridge and mandolin solo) but like the title track it's a very good blend of the best Stewart's vocals give and the ability and creativity of his backing musicians. Unfortunately, the next track Mandolin Wind was also hit and miss. But the album closes well with Reason to Believe. It's got some real nice highs, but also some lows.
Really enjoyed this, plenty of new Rod Stewart songs I’d never heard before. Really nice sound throughout.
Great performances and songs.
Pretty good early 70s rock. Maggie May a longtime favorite.
way better rock than I was expecting. Cool classic sound.
This is one of those albums that I probably have never listened to front to back before, but I knew every single track. Always appreciate hearing tracks in the context of an album, and this is an impressive collection of songs and performances. I know Stewart has made some choices in his mid and later career that undermine his standing as a pillar of pop/rock/folk history, but this album is evidence of his talent as a singer, writer, and arranger. As iconic a vocalist as he is, surprisingly, Stewart is not the best at harmonizing with himself — he sounds more powerful/musical when paired with another vocalist, and the women performing on this album bring it, big time. Last thing thing, for the hundreds of times I've probably heard "Maggie May," I somehow missed the amazing bassline in the tune until this listen.
Yeah, I dig this one. I never liked Rod's voice as a kid/young adult, but a few years ago it clicked and I went on a Rod/Faces tear. That group from 1970-2 were pretty great. I haven't listened to this album in a while. My impression going in was that it was a 5 star album, but this time through, while I still liked it, it didn't feel quite as essential. Most of these songs are amazing. A few are just OK. Maggie May is still incredible and the last two songs are perfect.
I wasn't really expecting to enjoy this, but it was sneaky good.
Cool
It's such a sweet album. I think only because of all the memories listening to it on vinyl as a kid, it gets a 4. All my single mother's occasional heartaches come back in waves listening to Reason to Believe.
I generally enjoy Rod Stewart's tunes. This album didn't disappoint.
My sister had a number of Rod Stewart albums I used to listen to when I was young. This one didn't get as much Close 'n' Play time as "A Night On The Town" or "Blondes Have More Fun", so I don't remember much of it well. This is pretty great! I'm sure I enjoyed it more now than I did then. I like the early 70s rock feel with dashes of folk. Excellent!
I suspect I'm rating this higher than I should because it's Rod Stewart and I wasn't expecting to enjoy it, but I did
I really liked this, a good mix of raspy voice and good guitar (especially). Always seems to be a creepiest overtly sultry dude with an undone bow tie around his neck, but I don’t know a lot about him.
Great album!
Классный альбом! Такой рок хороший оказался. Я даже готов переслушивать.
Strong record. Very enjoyable
Long ago, for some dumb reason, I had decided that I didn’t like Rod Stewart. This was despite not knowing literally any of his music or even knowing what his music sounded like. I don’t know why I came to this conclusion and this album proves that I was an idiot (although I already knew that). This was great, I really enjoyed it. I’m not a big fan of his voice and so that dissuades me from pursuing more Rod Stewart, but I’ll be adding a couple songs from this onto my 1001 highlights playlist.
Bluesy, bluegrass elements. Easy to listen to
A lot of great songs on this one. Standouts: Maggy May, Mandolin Wind, (I Know) I'm Losing You, Every Picture Tells a Story, Seems Like a Long Time, (Find a) Reason to Believe. The album would be rated higher without That's All Right/Amazing Grace. I think they are awkward in the flow of the album. 4/5
Pretty good album actually. Really nice album from start to finish, great vocals, great instrumentals. "Maggie May" far the best song. 8/10.
Just a great easy rock album.
Some good songs
After this album, all Rod Stewart cared about was making sure everyone knew that he loved soccer and young pussy. The epic title track is Rod's finest hour.
Rod's finest effort. Even includes (basically) a drum solo
Rod Stewart's energetic and electric vocal performance is what makes this album throughly great. From the title track on down, it is an unrelenting showcase of passion, inspiration and fusing of the past and then present. There is a reason why most people consider this Rod's highest creative peak, listen when you can. Favorites: Every Picture Tells a Story, Seems Like a Long Time, That's All Right, Maggie May, Mandolin Wind.
Classic. 4/5. Standouts: Maggy May, Amazing Grace, I'm Losing You, Reason to Believe.
Songs that speak fondly of loves past and yet to come, played out over a mostly American roots rock stage, with occasional forays into bluegrass, gospel, country, and rock. Its sweet, refreshing, and well-rounded.
Love love love.
I enjoyed the bluesy sound. Great album
Okay… I have to admit, that I have slept on Rod Stewart. I always thought he was kind of cheesy- like the kind of guy who made songs for weird middle-aged women. But this album actually freaking rocks, the instrumentation is fantastic. I always thought Rod had a really good voice, kind of gravelly and great for rock music but a lot of his radio hits are kind of schmaltzy. I can totally get his appeal and I think there’s a lot of singers like him that dudes hate because women love him. So I probably had some misplaced jealousy towards Rod. Yeah this album actually is really good will definitely listen to it again.
This album is very cool. Nice listen to wind down the day. I love Rod Stewart (Maggie May supremacy!) but hadn't heard this album in full, and now that I have, it has my approval. Favorite Song: always Maggie May
Listened Before? P Ah yeah! Rod Stewart! I love him. This is an early one, and he's still got his edge. I really enjoyed it. Not many cons to this one. I've never listened to it front-to-back before. I will likely do it many more times in the future. Added to Library? Y Songs added to Playlist: Maggie May, (Find A) Reason To Believe
I know it's not a revolutionary album but I enjoyed all the songs. I like how it doesn't really sound like anything from the same era, the mix of genres feels quite modern.
This is a solid album and I had no idea this was Rod Stewart. It makes me weirdly nostalgic even though I wasn't alive when this came out. Easy listening and reminds me of summer.
He is truly an entertainer. Commanding voice.
Love this album.
I dont usually go for this kinda music, but its pretty good for what it is. I could def see this as like family get together music, but like a good get together with no bullshit, yk? "Tomorrow is a long time" seems like some old guy telling u abt some obscure ass story that teaches a life lesson, some pixar short shit. **"Mandolin Wind" is really really pretty. Around 2:30 is crazy pretty , it def influenced. "I Know Im Losing you" Has some great chord stab type things, the resolves are sick/satisfying. Would be so fun playing drums on this, church worship vibes so just go stupid.
Feel like a post-hippie on his way to start a mandolin course
Rod Stewart rocks harder than I expected
Really great album. Rod Stewart has such a distinctive and interesting voice. Absolutely LOVE Maggie Mae, but the rest of the album has a great sound to it. 4.5/5
American folk rock with some heavier songs.
8'5
Huge nostalgia wrapped up in this one. Decent album.
Great album with Rod’s raspy voice and great lyrics and Ronnie Wood on guitar. Every song on this album is good with the exception of Amazing Grace(why?). Favorites are Maggie May and I’m Losing You. Might give a 5 if Amazing Grace was not on it! 4
I was never really a fan of Stewart before getting on this website. So far I've had two of his albums come up on this and I've been surprising pleased by both.
I had some strong preconceptions about the naffness of Rod Stewart, but this album was actually pleasantly rockin'! I liked it more than some of the other "white Brits rip off Black blues artists" albums we've had. I'm not sure whether that's because I had lower expectations going in, or Rod genuinely did more to make these his own? ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ Fave track - "Maggie May" is the only song I had much familiarity with going in, and I have some affection for it from karaoke. "(I Know) I'm Losing You" was a badass Temptations cover. "(Find a) Reason to Believe" was pretty notable, too....