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Cringey lyrics, too many ooo ooo harmonies
Solid album from start to finish with maybe the most on the nose song title I’ve ever seen, “Most of Us are Sad.”
This album runs either hot or cold. There are the three big hits we all know from the ubiquitous radio play and then there's the rest. There is such a disparity in the quality of the hits vs. the rest of the songs that it almost seems like two different bands or songs recorded at widely different points in the band's career. In the balance, this was just OK. If I ever feel like some Eagles I'll stick with their greatest hits. They're not a deep cuts band for me.
Propped up by Take it Easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling, otherwise this would have been 2 stars.
The album is OK. I can see a through-line from The Eagles to other bands I like with similar sounds, especially Wilco. But I didn't get into the songs on this album as much. The one track I liked is Train Leaves Here This Morning.
The singles are maybe 4 stars, but the rest is pretty rough and ranges from 1 to 2 stars. Really, this is probably a 2.5 star album, but it's a "round up" sort of day.
Witchy Woman is okay. Everything else is either overplayed dreck or just dreck.
boring as hell maar classic 2/5
4.5, need to listen again, may be a 5
Clocking in at 37 minutes this is a mercifully brief record from the Eagles. Sounds like 9 minutes of 4-star music over the course of 2-star tedium.
Modern definition of MOR. Fine. Gentle. Became more sickly as it went on. This is ok. I never need to listen to it again. Was a single good lyric though; even if it was only so good taken into another context.
Come on
I expected so much more! Eagles! One of the giants of American softish rock. I'd heard all the big hitters before and thought there would be a bit more. All very jingly jangly. With some absolutely mind bending choices thrown in here and there. "Most of us are sad" is a jarring sad song seemingly put smack bang in the middle to stop us getting ahead of ourselves and relaxing into 40 minutes of fun country rock. Then the weird false bird noises randomly chucked into "Earlybird" felt like a very bad left field idea that nobody challenged! (They really should have!) Apart from that, it wasn't a bad ride really very Americana, very safe, some nice bits here and there. But felt quite samey throughout. In fact I'm sure "Train leaves here in the morning" WAS or IS a different Eagles track but that's by the by!
Lest we forget the Eagles have a song called “Chug All Night.” And it’s decent. Peaceful Easy Feeling is great, Take It Easy is an all-timer. Solid album.🌵
The kind of Dad rock I don't like.
Surprised this is the album that made the list. Love the Eagles but I feel like their talent is showcased better elsewhere. There are a couple great songs though. And a few interesting creative decisions.
2 great songs. A bunch of very mediocre songs. Kinda boring but not unpleasant.
First time listening to an Eagles album and I don't hate it as much as I thought I would.
Good
I hate the fucking Eagles man
Chilling on the corner Jameis Winston down in Nola!
Tasteless. Should've chosen between country and rock'n'roll after all
earlybird was fun but meh
The big hits make the album, the rest was alright. I dont get the hate.
One of the most overrated bands. This album is so boring.
There’s a couple of songs I like but not a big fan overall.
Got to give credit where it's due...Take is Easy starts things off well enough and I might even go as far to say - great - with an assist by Jackson browne. And then i'm reminded of all things I bring to the table regarding my dislike of the Eagles. most of us are sad...John prine could maybe pull a song with that title off but the eagles do not have the chops. I liked some later tracks instrumentally - when the get off the beaten path - but overall songs are underwritten. A begrudging 3
Great
Perhaps this is one of those "you had to be there" albums. While "Take It Easy" is undeniably a great track that has truly stood the test of time, the rest of the album feels a bit inconsistent and incohesive at times. Tracks like "Nightingale," "Witchy Woman," and "Tryin'" are solid rockier numbers that showcase the band's potential, but they aren't enough to carry the entire album. One of the standout features of the album is the vocal harmonies, which are undoubtedly a highlight. However, there are moments where they feel overdone, as if the band was playing with a new toy and couldn't resist using it at every turn. It's hard for me to fully grasp the appeal of the Eagles (both the album and the band) when considering that contemporaries like The Byrds, Buffalo Springfield, and The Allman Brothers Band were exploring similar musical territories around the same period but with more originality and intrigue. While the Eagles would go on to achieve legendary status, this debut album feels more like a band finding its footing rather than one that has already arrived.
The first half was pretty good but it declined over the course of the album. Pales in comparison to Hotel California. Nonetheless, radio hits are present on this album. Undoubtedly a valliant debut project for the band.
A couple great hits, but I found the rest to be a bit lack luster
This record starts with my favorite Eagles song. Otherwise, I didn't really care for it surprisingly. Maybe they're just a greatest hits band for me but album wise they don't seem to have anything that strikes a chord/keeps my whole attention. Sorry dad.
Great.
These guys have always been amazing at their harmonies, and the music is nice too. Lot of songs here I hadn't heard before, and I quite enjoyed it.
Rock, Pop, 1972 -> 3
Das war jetzt nicht spannend, aber hat so schön zur stimmung gepasst, 1a pool work musik
I can excuse music being bad, but not being boring.
Ah, les Eagles, rien que le nom, ça sent bon la Californie, les cheveux longs, les chemises à fleurs et les autoroutes qui s'étirent vers un soleil couchant. On est en 1972, l'Amérique digère la fin du rêve hippie, et quatre mecs décident de polir les angles du rock'n'roll pour en faire un produit parfaitement calibré pour les radios FM. Et putain, ça a marché. Ce premier album éponyme, c'est un peu le Big Bang du "soft rock", du "country rock" propret, celui qui ne fera jamais peur à votre mère et qui passera nickel entre une pub pour une marque de lessive et le bulletin météo. Et c'est précisément là le problème pour le vieux con que je suis. Dès les premières secondes, on est cueilli par les harmonies vocales. Les voix de Glenn Frey et Don Henley s'entremêlent avec une facilité déconcertante. C'est beau, c'est doux, c'est... chiant. Et puis il y a les tubes. Parce que oui, cet album est une machine à tubes. "Take It Easy", co-écrit avec un certain Jackson Browne, est devenu l'hymne officieux des mecs qui roulent en décapotable sur la Route 66. C'est l'archétype du son californien, un mélange de guitares acoustiques pépères et de solos électriques qui ne défriseront personne. Et "Witchy Woman", avec son riff un peu plus sombre, son ambiance pseudo-mystique, a fait le reste. Les radios se sont jetées dessus comme des goélands sur un paquet de frites. Le succès a été immédiat, fulgurant. Les Eagles avaient trouvé la formule magique. Le problème, c'est que cette formule, ils la déclinent à l'envi sur tout l'album. Et c'est là que je commence à sérieusement bailler. Car une fois passés les deux ou trois titres phares, on a l'impression d'entendre la même chanson en boucle avec des tempos sont similaires et des arrangements interchangeables. On nage dans une mélancolie de carte postale, une sorte de vague à l'âme pour gens qui n'ont pas de vrais problèmes. C'est du rock frelaté, sans les aspérités, sans la rage, sans le danger. C'est du rock pour ceux qui n'aiment pas le rock. Je suis dur, je sais, mais j'ai passé ma jeunesse à me faire saigner les oreilles par Joy Division et The Cure, alors forcément, ce genre de rock propret me file de l'urticaire. Ça manque de tripes, de sincérité, on sent le calcul, la volonté de plaire au plus grand nombre. Et ça, pour un ancien disquaire et animateur de radio indépendante, c'est le péché capital. La seule petite surprise du disque, le seul moment où j'ai relevé une oreille, c'est "Earlybird" et sa mélodie est entraînante au banjo, on sort enfin de la torpeur ambiante. Ça ne dure que trois minutes, mais c'est une bouffée d'air frais dans un album qui sent un peu le renfermé. Alors voilà, ma note est à l'image de mon ressenti : mi-figue, mi-raisin. 3/4. C'est un album qui s'écoute facilement, qui ne demande aucun effort. C'est le compagnon de route idéal pour un long trajet en bagnole, mais une fois arrivé à destination, on l'a déjà oublié. Il ne laisse aucune trace, aucune cicatrice. Et pour moi, c'est tout le contraire de ce que doit être un grand disque. Je comprends pourquoi il est dans la liste des 1001 albums. Pour son succès, pour son influence sur le son des années 70, pour avoir défini un genre à lui tout seul. Mais de là à dire que vous devez absolument l'écouter avant de mourir... Disons que si vous êtes sur votre lit de mort et que vous ne l'avez pas encore écouté, vous pouvez passer à autre chose sans regret.
Boring and prosaic tunes whose highest aspiration is to become background music in department stores.
3.5
Not as good as Hotel California, it was alright though.
This is like the ultimate Dad rock album. Pretty much everything is just this light and breezy soft rock sound. Lots of harmonies, a little Southern twang. Completely inoffensive. I liked Hotel California a lot, but this didn't do it as much for me. It starts strong with "Take It Easy", but never quite gets back to that level again ("Peaceful Easy Feeling" gets close near the end). There's a few decent tracks here and there, but a few pretty big misses too ("Chug All Night" is a rough listen, the lyrics are cringe-inducing). This is alright overall, but not exceptional to me. There's a few songs for the playlist, but I probably don't need to hear the whole thing again. A decent easy-listening album, but not their best. Favorite song: Take It Easy Other: Witchy Woman, Nightingale, Train Leaves Here This Morning, Peaceful Easy Feeling, Tryin' 8/29/24
Favorite Tracks: Take It Easy Witchy Woman Peaceful Easy Feeling
I like this album a fair bit. The road trip energy is strong and it just feels like a good time. I forgot what’s good about if now but I remember enjoying it,
Loved hearing the hits off this album. I was however, slightly underwhelmed with most of the deep cuts. I see why most didn't make the hit list. With that said, I really do enjoy listening for unfamiliar music from familiar artist, always looking for a new discovery. I understand not every song is gonna be banger.
Very slick country rock. What a surprise. Not a fan, it's very easy listening and not particularly full of fantastic tunes. Thankfully the weeping steel guitars are having a day off but finger plucked banjos are sadly in evidence.
Good
boring highlights: take it easy, nightingale, earlybird (aug 23 2024)
If there's one thing that'll win me over in music generally, it's gorgeous harmonies. I mean this album's not filled to the brim with them, but Henley and Frey's vocals, separately or in harmony, are very nice on the ears. They work especially well on the more subdued songs like the incredible 'Take It Easy', 'Train Leaves Here This Morning', and 'Most of Us Are Sad'. I don't get people who go out of their way to make hating this band a whole thing - the most common criticism leveled against the Eagles is that "they're soulless". I genuinely don't understand what that means, nor how someone can reach such a brash conclusion. Is it cause they find them boring? Is it cause they're popular and "lower-common-denominator" appealing? While occasionally melodramatic, the writing didn't stand out as terrible or anything. To my ears, the Eagles are perfectly alright.
Boring, disappointing, old. Couldn't make it all the way through. Eagles, before they learnt how to fly.
Take It Easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling are the hits here. I discovered Train Leaves Here This Morning and Earlybird. Aside from that, this album didn't really do it for me. The hits are the hits but are really a bit overplayed. Not even sure why. It's pretty mellow stuff. Easy listening. There were some electric guitar flourishes I wasn't expecting and enjoyed throughout, but it was a bit dull overall.
This is one of those albums that I hate that I love. I attribute most of it to the influence of Bernie Leadon, who adds most of the country elements, but Glenn Fred's vocals are also exceptional on this album. I also give Jackson Browne credit for the pop perfection that is "Take It Easy". Otherwise, fuck the Eagles. Except for Joe Walsh, I like that guy.
iconic
Notes: I listened to the 2013 remaster of this album over the course of the weekend. This album was a favorite of my dad's, but I'd never given it a serious listen. I found it easy, fun, and enjoyable listening. The instrumentals were excellent. Track 1: car ride feel, relaxed and upbeat. "country", weekends, amazing instrumentals. I really enjoyed this track Track 2: slower, "country" liked the vocals Track 3: Fierce and almost ominous instrumentals, nice vocals, confident tone. I found the song rather average. Track 4: thoughtful and slow, I appreciated this track. Track 5: change of pace, happy "summertime", upbeat, good car ride tune. Track 6: slow, easy, crossroads Track 7: drums. Ok lyrically but impressive instrumentally Track 8: interesting, upbeat and unique. work vs. play, freedom, "country". Enjoyable. Track 9: nothing special, great radio fodder. I'm not with the hype. Summertime. Track 10: I liked this one, it goes well with movement or exercise. About youth, art, new life in big city - I can relate! Overall impression: This album had excellent instrumentals and a summertime feel. Lyrically, a bit simple, touched on youth and freedom. Easy listening. 4/5
Just okay
Much more country than I was expecting. I like Take It Easy, love Witchy Woman, and Take the Devil and Earlybird are good from the backhalf, but many of the songs are also bland.
alright i guess
Do bands still cop out like this when naming their first album anymore? I can’t be bothered to think and I don’t really care. But it feels like people don’t do it anymore. Super middle of the road just like the eagles always were. 2.9
Perfectly adequate; that is to say, not bad
wwas gud cowboy shit
Chill ballades
Country rock. The Eagles get a bad rap because of one line in a movie, but this is honestly a stellar debut. Fun song with good harmonies and different feels. Perfect length. I enjoyed it.
Nice and breezy
Started off great and proceeded to loose my interest quickly.
Maybe it's classic rock overload from the generator lately, but this didn't even really catch my attention once.
Very much enjoyed it!
Aside from "Witchy Woman", the only thing this album does is make me love Gram Parsons all the more. Linda Ronstadt owes us an apology for foisting this monster douchebags on the world.
Approaching Eagles’ “Eagles” for the first time as an informed Gen X’er presents an unscalable wall of antecedent verdict: I’ve seen the Big Lebowski; they’re the joke with the unavoidable long song. When “Take it Easy” choruses, I snap “complacent fools!” When “Witchy Woman” starts, I read the title, giggle and perform my undignified, middle-aged-man witchy woman dance. The third song is scorned just for its call to “chug all night”. Such pukey polish. Such a menu of cliches in the track listing. How smoothly this poison pours into the ears. This is all involuntary. They did not hide what they were - “easy” features in two song titles. I listened to this out loud in my in-laws apartment, which was a clarifying context. My father-in-law, a man who likes little post-1945 music papart from John Cage, had a good time being ironic with me: “très intelligent” and so on. “Earlybird” was a hit, particularly when my wife entered and liked it. Her dad and I preferred the experimental intro.: “ ils sont intellectuels. My two-year old demanded sight ofthe phone screen. We all had a good time. This is better than anything Radiohead has ever done.
Fun fact: there is indeed a "corner" in Winslow, AZ upon which you can stand, adjacent to a mural of a girl (my Lord) in a flatbed Ford sneaking a look in your direction. You can pay to have your named inscribed into one of the bricks from which this corner is constructed. I purchased a fridge magnet. Which is to say - this is shamelessly commercial, and quite clunky. Boomers, eh?
LOVE! Really enjoyed this one, I will play it all the way through again. Really solid tunes, everything sounds brilliant. 4.5/5
I wonder if anyone here has seen the big Lebowski? /s But for real though I can't stand the eagles, but it wasn't as bad as I thought it would be
4.25
3.5 stars. Classic-est of rock. Inoffensive dad-rock that is nice to have as a soundtrack in the background. Standout is the microcosm of the album “Take It Easy”.
I really hate the fuckin' Eagles.
Not a big fan of the fucking eagles 2.8
https://youtu.be/-JlmvtAHhnc?si=Iu1PJW8V1mtYzYc0
A few decent songs and great harmonies
Eagles were a great band with some decent tunes.
a couple of classics but not much else
Sort of bland, but you can't deny the high concentration of catchy songwriting.
I'm not sure that I hate the fucking Eagles, man, but I certainly don't love them either. This was just boring.
smooth
The template for the rest of their catalog, but with that little EXTRA SOMETHING that superstar artists have before they hit it big. A little... hunger? Passion? Hate to use that word, but there it is. Before Glenn Frey acquired an unhealthy appetite for his own songs, and possibly coke. Starts with one of the most iconic guitar chords in rock since A Hard Day's Night. Listened with 'beginner's mind' and really enjoyed almost every track except the forced-sounding ballad "Most of Us Are Sad." Earlybird was especially surprising, the band is having fun and it sounds like it, kind of a post-hippie campfire singalong. I like this banjo-driven profundity more than I should. Have been a hater for the longest time, but I've gained a new appreciation for Eagles after hearing this (I think for the first time). 1972 definitely came HARD with the country, between this and Neil Young's Harvest, these successes led to that mid-seventies MOR AOR stuff like Bread and America.
I don't dislike the Eagles, but I always thought the sum was less than the individual parts if that makes sense. I think they're all very talented individuals in their own right and they created a recognizable sound, but it never seemed to make sense together. I'm also less of a fan of pre-Joe Walsh Eagles. This one has too much of Glenn Fry's country-western influence.
Listening to this album I went from curious to indifferent to dislike. Stopping short of hate.
All yacht rock is kinda copying them
Oooo witchAY woman
way too much country (rock) I was never a country fan and never will be. For me, country is what 'Schlager' is in Germany, simply unbearable. but no problem, because this is not the only album by the Eagles. They have grown significantly over time
One of my least favorite American bands. And this album helps prove my point for me.
Incredible debut album! You can love their style along with me, or you can hate it, but they changed the direction of popular rock music in the early 70s. In my opinion their influence was so strong because their music was a great combination of fun and gorgeous! Those harmonies, that sense of freedom! Eagles girl forever baby!
mjög fínir sprettir
this is where easy listening began.
this was fire if you don’t think so you’re stupid and lame
I understand what they were trying to do. A lot of rythm switches and experimental time signatures, but it also has to sound good. 3/5
ehhh
This is not my favorite era of the Eagles, if indeed I have one.
Good debut but not their best. Most of the songs are average. Couple of great songs obviously. You know which ones :)
Uneven first album, although it's clear that Meisner is in a groove with the songs that did end up being popular. I also like Tryin'.
One of the best albums ever!
Cool! I love it!
These guys loved Crosby, Stills, and Nash. "Chug All Night" is a weird CSN-flavored sex jam, and I don't like it. The instrumentation and melodies are mostly great across the board, but the lyrics on quite a few tracks give me pause. There's a self-seriousness about them that doesn't do 'Eagles' any favors. A fake-deepness, if you would. Also some young-divorced-man energy. There are a few killer songs on here though. Highlights: Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Nightingale
I f*ckin hate the Eagles man! Maybe not quite hate. Been meaning to revisit some Eagles since I read a book about LA culture in 74 where I learned they were Linda Rondstadt's backing band. Production is top notch. Clean guitar sound, all the musicians are on form, and although it weaves its own path between country, rock, blues and folk and may be the birth of Americana it is still an outstanding record with some great songs. A slightly begrudging 5 stars.
I kind of agree with The Dude here
Not the Eagles best work, but an alright listen
Too much rock, not enough cock :( 3/10
A commercial and super American rock album. Fucking hate it. He's aged like an apple (not so well).
Good, liked the guitar, the songs themselves didn’t stand out to me though.
I know the Eagles are a renowned band, but this felt like extremely generic rock to me, not that interesting at all. 'Most Of Us Are Sad' was probably the song that stood out the most to me.
Starting off with "Take it Easy" and "Witchy woman" had me thinking that maybe I'm getting old and boring and appreciate "The Eagles" more than I used to. But the rest of the album was pretty bland, generic dad rock. The instrumentation is really good, for example the banjo of "Earlybird" was cool. The lyrics are not good but adequate. An ok album but just take the hits and leave the rest.
Not my thing.
Das Debütalbum der Eagles, schlicht “Eagles” betitelt, ist ein überdurchschnittliches Country-Rock-Album, das sowohl durch seine herausragenden Einzeltitel als auch durch sein stimmiges Gesamtkonzept besticht. “Take It Easy” ist ein perfekter Einstieg in das Album. Mit seinem eingängigen Refrain und den harmonischen Gesangspassagen bleibt er sofort im Ohr. “Witchy Woman” ist ein weiterer herausragender Titel, der durch seine mystische Atmosphäre und den markanten Gesang von besticht. Das Album bietet eine kurzweilige Reise durch verschiedene Facetten des Country-Rock („Train Leaves Here This Morning“, „Peaceful Easy Feeling“ oder „Take The Devil“)), ohne dabei an Kohärenz zu verlieren. Jeder Song trägt zur Gesamtstimmung bei und zeigt die Vielseitigkeit der Band. Die Mischung aus eingängigen Melodien, harmonischem Gesang und instrumentaler Virtuosität macht “Eagles” zu einem Muss für Fans des Genres. Insgesamt ist “Eagles” ein starkes Debüt, das die Grundlage für den späteren Erfolg der Band legt und zeigt, warum die Eagles zu den Ikonen des Country-Rock zählen.
Look it's considered to make fun of the Eagles just like El Duderino. And that makes sense, the Eagles suck. Take it easy has its time and place though.
3/10 Thanks, I've had enough 7-11-2024
So nobody is gonna mention the wild banjo parts in Take It Easy? I got a fever, and it's definitely more banjo. 4/5
well, this takes me back. not necessarily in a great way, just in the sense that i remember how i felt when i first heard this album. that's a good reminder of how subjective the experience of music really is, in that it can be so so hard to divorce our feelings about the music from the overarching, under-rumbling tones around us - they all stick to each other and sometimes you just have to come back years - or maybe years and years and years - later to see what was magic and what was just...there. either way, the bending harmonies in 'train leaves here' are cool. see also: amos lee's 'night train' where he does the same thing, and also right at the end of the song - https://open.spotify.com/track/2XzS4vuHyjZ3jBhn1slvU4 anyway, this one kinda misses me overall. first 2 tracks are, you know, fine. the girl my lord in a flatbed ford line has been randomly popping into my head for decades now, and it's definitely worth the time, but...man, i dunno. the rest of this album just loses my interest and never regains it. glenn frey's voice - very much a product of its time - just lacks the character of vocalists i really enjoy, and while don henley was how i learned sometimes drummers also sing while they play - which is def cool - that's about where my overall interest in any of them ends. in fact, this album was so boring, i didn't even notice joe walsh playing on it. (...that's a joke.)
This is a classic rock album I was raised on, and it will always bring a sense of comfort no matter how old it gets. While it features some upbeat songs, the overall vibe of the album is laid-back and relaxed. Musically, it’s rock at its core, but with a country and folk undertone that adds a rootsy feel.
Undeniably important album. And a big hit in my family specifically.
"It's been a long night and I hate the fucking eagles." My take is not the Dude's but I get it. Edgeless, overpolished corporate country bitchrock. Still. take it easy's a good song, the harmonies, banjo and the meisner singing on take the devil are all pretty tight.
Very good singles, lotta mid otherwise. The vocal harmonies carry
Average tunes with 1 standout because Jackson Browne is a hell of a songwriter and covering him is a surefire way to get a boost.
The greatest album of all time...according to your uncle who calls waitstaff Honey.
A bit boring
I don't get this hate the album seems to be receiving here or on RYM. It's definitely not amazing either. It's a pretty ok but bland country rock record. Seems like a nice road trip soundtrack but nothing more than that. Maybe it shouldn't be on the list if it's just ok? On the other hand, it seems like Eagles were pretty important for the US music in the 70s so maybe that's justified, but I'm not sure, save for Hotel California, they were never really popular in my part of the world. It's a 2.5/5 for me because nothing really sticks after a couple of listens. I don't think I'll be coming back to it so I'm marking it as a 2.
Earlybird is fun
This is eagles
This was a lot more Americana than I realized it. +1 for all the banjo hanging out in there. Overall, a very chill cohesive album that I'd definitely listen to again. Standout Tracks: Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, Most of Us Are Sad, Peaceful Easy Feeling
I thought I only knew "Witchy Woman" until the first track started.
I took some time to look up Eagles since they weren't a group I was as familiar with. This is a really great album, but at the same time it feels tame compared to the 50 years of rock that came after it. There are plenty of times where this album sounds like cowboy campfire songs that were expanded into rock songs. I do like that this type of rock has more of a country and western influence, and the vocal harmonies are spectacular. It's a shame that rich vocal harmonies like this fell out of fashion. I don't know that I will come back to this album, but I will think about how it influenced rock for years to come.
Eagles
Every hit song from this I've heard too many times. Every other song is pretty forgettable.
El acento country del homónimo álbum de debut de los Eagles fusiona con elementos de rock & roll, folk y ligeros tintes de doo wop y armonías vocales típicas de los 60. Abriendo el disco, y escrita por Jackson Browne y Glenn Frey, "Take It Easy" es una de las grandes canciones del grupo. Su estilo de folk-rock tranquilo (easy) se repite en "Peaceful Easy Feeling", alegre celebración del enamoramiento. Estas dos canciones junto con la magnífica "Witchy Woman" fueron los tres sencillos extraídos del álbum. Además son muy buenas las rockeras "Chug All Night", "Nightingale" y "Tryin'", así como las baladas "Most of Us Are Sad" y "Train Leaves Here This Morning".
I’ve had a rough night, and I hate the fucking Eagles, man!
another classic record ive never heard. the hits here are good. i love the down home feel and think this is overall really good record.
Can't believe I'm giving this 4. I don't hate the fuckin Eagles, man.
1972 - Good Country Rock
Like a refreshing nap.
enjoyed the percy thrower break
Okay, I realize I've not listened to their debut album, or more likely I did at least once before but don't remember it. Outside of the three tracks that made the greatest hits album (Take It Easy, Witchy Woman, and Peaceful Easy Feeling), the others are so lackluster. Those three tracks, however, are amazing and were destined to be classics from the moment this album was released. I'm just surprised at how little I like any of the others. This is an album only worth noting for "first appearances" but not one that I'd want to keep in my playlist.
Very good
01) Take It Easy - 10,0 02) Witchy Woman - 9,0 03) Chug All Night - 6,5 04) Most of Us Are Sad - 7,5 05) Nightingale - 7,0 06) Train Leaves Here This Morning - 7,5 07) Take the Devil - 7,0 08) Earlybird - 7,0 09) Peaceful Easy Feeling - 7,0 10) Tryin - 6,5 TOTAL: 7,50 (75/100) Current ranking: 119/225 Typical American country rock. I liked two songs, the rest were forgettable.
This is just great. Great harmonies, solid guitar playing and great songs executed to perfection.
My ‘meh’ rating changes between 2 and 3 but I guess this falls on the more enjoyable side of meh.
It’s ok
Mostly decent with a few highs
Solid
4.5
Take it Easy, what an opening song. The rest of the album kinda falls and picks itself up at times, but for being the very first Eagles album it's very good.
Simple, straightforward good-time rock. Nothing that blew my mind, but nothing I didn’t enjoy too
pretty good + hype
One minute into Take It Easy and I'm wondering if this album qualifies as yacht rock. I'm trying not to let The Dude's opinion of the Eagles impact my evaluation, but all I can think is that I hate the fucking Eagles, man! This is like a weird middle ground between lite rock and pop-rock. I think you either love the Eagles or hate the Eagles...there doesn't seem like a lot of middle ground. I think of Don Henley's solo career being the definition of "adult rock" but his music isn't any different than this. Witchy Woman is like they listened to Santana's Black Magic Woman and he wouldn't let them cover it so they wrote their own terrible song. The Eagles begat Bon Jovi with their fake cowboy nonsense, Thin Lizzy are more realistic cowboys than these guys. Come on with the banjo! The sad thing is the faux-country songs are far better than the easy listening garbage that were the hits on this album (Take It Easy, Witchy Woman and Peaceful Easy Feeling). If the song Peaceful Easy Feeling does give you a peaceful easy feeling, you have bad taste in music. There is almost nothing redeeming about this album and it baffles me that with a debut like this they became one of the most successful bands ever.
Chilled so hard to this, these uptight chilling haters could never
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It feels like this album doesn't manage to get into the gear it should do, it builds to nothing, ultimately very boring.
A lot of good songs, will definitely revisit. Some not so great songs, but for the most part I enjoyed the album
Is this the point when folk-rock jumps the shark? Maybe. It's just so cheesy. Closer to John Denver than the Byrds, but with an odd amount of crunchy rock riffs thrown in. It's like they purposely lean in to all the worst parts of the music that inspired them. A harbinger of so much dreadful soft-rock and slick LA schlock to come along in the 70s.
Lil top heavy but still a great album
Solid debut entry from The Eagles. Three top tier radio hits and some great deep cuts including “Take the Devil.” You just can’t beat their production quality and harmonies.
Another solid album from The Eagles. Points taken away for Earlybird, which completely ruined the cohesive vibe the rest of the album had going.
Never been a big fan, but this wasn't terrible.
Average
More country than I expected, I must say, even with the country-rock label of this thing. Super chill and easy listen which is fine, but a few songs just float by without making any impact, which isn't great for only a 10 song album. 5/10
oh no.... they do fucking suck
4 for the album cover alone
Poor man's Beach Boys. And I hate the beach boys
Sleek and pleasant the whole way through. Most of the songs sound completely nondescript, but the tight harmonies and competent instrumentation keeps it chugging along. I'm sure the Eagles made better albums.
Mellow vibes from California, man (with some surprising sting at points). Highlights: "Take It Easy" (lead-off track that serves as the band's mission statement), "Witchy Woman" (some nice harmonies on the chorus and post-guitar solo, a couple of tasty and heavy--as far as this band goes--guitar solos), "Nightingale" (mid-tempo country-tinged rocker), "Peaceful Easy Feeling" Notable: "Earlybird" (well, my cat enjoyed the bird sounds on this one lol)
Some songs good and some not so good. Overall a decent listen.
The Eagles are just a quintessential "greatest hits" group, and they can fill two albums. But they miss a lot, and I'm pretty sure I can live without "Chug All Day" and its kind.
I like the Eagles, but not sure about this whole album.
Good
Three classic songs, but the rest of the album was somewhat disappointing
Some great classic rock here, but nothing that's likely to get me returning to this too regularly. Great musicianship, but the song writing just isn't strong enough for me.
We all know the hits, everything else sucks. Sloppy bar band at best.
On a Friday, after being worn down by a long week, I really needed a pick me up. Some hardcore punk, dubstep or something. Instead I was greeted with easy listening. So I put it off until Saturday morning. Listening to this while being a bit hungover and sorry for myself was the right choice. There's some decent tracks on this album, and some stinkers.
i am not a fan of the eagles, so this was better than i thought it would be
Worlds most overrated band. 2/5
really easy to listen to
Un clásico. Eagles, en sus inicios, eran una banda de country con matices de rock y pop, y este álbum captura la esencia de esa época. Lo que más me gusta es la delicadeza con que están tocados todos los instrumentos y la armonía impecable de las voces. Desde el primer acorde de "Take It Easy", es imposible no sentirse trasladado a un roadtrip imaginario, de paisajes abiertos, atardeceres dorados y la libertad del camino.
Absolutely terrible. The Dude was correct.
I honestly don't get the hype around this album or Eagles. Maybe their sound was innovative and interesting in the 70s, but I feel like other bands have taken their music and just do it better. Ironic that I consider this album derivative, but I feel like that just means it didn't stand the test of time in my opinion.
Probably the definition of 3* in how I'm grading. Fun enough but didn't compel me to listen again. Take It Easy is a good song, the rest is... fine
Nice sound great voices
It's a lovely album, it's the Eagles, it's easy and has some great songs but ultimately it's a bit forgettable.
This album reminded me a lot of high school. That when I first listened to them after one of there cycles of popularity. It's okay. Some good songs, but a little uneven.
Fun fresh and clean Cool animal sounds
C'mon, man. I had a rough night & I fuckin' hate the Eagles, man!
So smooth it slips in one ear and out of the other.
Classic
Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the fuckin' Eagles, man!
Eagles, by Eagles, is incredibly fire. Its a great blend of country and rock, and I can understand why this band is so famous. I love the vocals on most tracks, and also how the tempo of the songs varied a lot. Witchy Woman was just too smooth, same with Nightingale and Take It Easy. Just a lot of quality tracks. I must say, I didn’t like the slow songs as much, but definitely not bad. All in all, Eagles is a great album. Best Song: Witchy Woman Worst Song: Train Leaves Here This Morning
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great album, only complaint is that it's too short
Much maligned for being the pinnacle of comfy jeans and chunky white sneakers in charge of BBQ, but hard not to love the harmonies and chill vibes. Almost like taking a soak in the hot-tub.
I enjoyed this way more than I expected to. The harmonies are on point and the banjo hits right. It’s almost a 4 for me. Points deducted because… they’re the eagles? I don’t know. Something about their sound doesn’t sit right with me and it’s probably due to the heavy rotation they have gotten on classic rock stations throughout my life.
Ok
None of the deep cuts did much for me, but the 3 hits are pretty good
it was fine nothing too special 3.2/5
I grew up on the Eagles. It's peak 70s and I'm here for it.
Absolute dad rock. Warm, easy-listening rock, toe-tapping, head-bopping, great harmonies. Nothing is sexy about this album, but it just goes the whole time. Any outdoor get-together could have this on in the background and you would see no fewer than 7 people grooving at all times.
Love it! Never listened to it.
So good
This is way more in line for what I expect out of the top 1001 all time albums
Fine but unremarkable
Enjoyable album by a band that I have ignored for years
Good candidate for a 3.5 since i don't quite "love" it but feels like it should stand a bit above the glut of 3s. Enjoyable easy-listening country-rock blend that is recognizable, but I understand the critique that it can be a bit boring. Ironic timing to get a descendant of the "California sound" originated by the Beach Boys the day after a Dennis Wilson album
Solide album. Het lijkt erop dat de reviewsectie over is genomen door een lading onoriginelen die willen laten weten dat ze een film gezien hebben die iedereen gezien heeft. Al ben ik het er wel mee eens dat het album wel iets generieks heeft. Ik denk dat dat ook een beetje lijkt omdat het qua kwaliteit zo gelikt is. Net als de harmonieën. Het is enorme dadrock, het is veilig, het is wat aan de zoete kant, ohja en de teksten zullen wel matig zijn. Toch luistert dit album van 37 minuten prettig weg. Eigenlijk een 3,5. Ik ga ze matsen met een afronding naar boven. Al had ome Robert, eerlijk is eerlijk, deze lijst der lijsten geconcentreerder kunnen houden door gewoon alleen het Hotel California album erop te zetten.
Please no, not the Eagles. One album on this list was enough. The Eagles are not an essential band and this is not an essential album. If classic rock radio didn’t overplay the shit out of Take It Easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling for the Margaritaville crowd, then no one would have remembered these guys. There are a few redeeming moments, but overall this is dollar bin fodder.
Good, nothing incredible, but very good debut from a great band 4/5
The debut album "Eagles" by the Eagles, released in 1972, is a seminal work that significantly shaped the country rock genre. This review will explore the album's lyrics, music, production, themes, and influence, providing a comprehensive analysis of its strengths and weaknesses. ## Lyrics The lyrical content of "Eagles" is a blend of storytelling and introspection, characteristic of the early 1970s' singer-songwriter movement. The band members—Glenn Frey, Don Henley, Bernie Leadon, and Randy Meisner—contributed to the songwriting, resulting in a diverse range of perspectives and styles. ### Highlights: 1. **"Take It Easy"**: Co-written by Jackson Browne and Glenn Frey, this song captures the laid-back, freewheeling spirit of the early 70s. The lyrics speak to the joys and challenges of life's journey with lines like "Don't let the sound of your own wheels drive you crazy." 2. **"Witchy Woman"**: Henley's evocative lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mysterious and alluring woman. The song’s dark, mystical imagery contrasts sharply with the more carefree themes of the album. 3. **"Desperado"**: Though not on this album, it’s essential to note the thematic groundwork laid here for future storytelling efforts by the band. Songs like "Desperado" would later deepen the band's narrative approach. ### Criticism: - **Repetitive Themes**: While the lyrics are well-crafted, some songs revolve around similar themes of love, freedom, and personal struggle, which can feel repetitive. - **Simplicity**: At times, the lyrics can be simplistic, lacking the depth and complexity that would characterize later Eagles' works. ## Music Musically, "Eagles" is a rich tapestry of country, rock, and folk influences. The band's harmonies, a hallmark of their sound, are particularly noteworthy. ### Highlights: 1. **"Take It Easy"**: The song features jangly guitars and smooth harmonies, embodying the essence of country rock. 2. **"Peaceful Easy Feeling"**: With its mellow acoustic arrangement and warm vocal harmonies, this track exemplifies the band's ability to create soothing, melodic music. 3. **"Witchy Woman"**: The eerie minor key and the prominent use of minor chords set this song apart, showcasing the band's musical versatility. 4. **"Earlybird"**: This track includes unique elements like the banjo, highlighting Bernie Leadon's bluegrass influence. ### Criticism: - **Safe Arrangements**: While the music is well-executed, some tracks stick to familiar structures and patterns, lacking the experimental edge found in contemporaneous works by bands like The Byrds or Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young. - **Lack of Cohesion**: At times, the album feels like a collection of individual songs rather than a cohesive unit. This can be attributed to the varying styles and influences of the different band members. ## Production The production of "Eagles," handled by Glyn Johns, is clean and polished, highlighting the band's vocal harmonies and instrumental prowess. ### Highlights: 1. **Clarity**: Each instrument is distinctly audible, and the vocal harmonies are given prominence, enhancing the overall listening experience. 2. **Balance**: The production strikes a good balance between the different elements, ensuring that neither the vocals nor the instruments overshadow each other. 3. **Atmosphere**: The production captures the relaxed, Californian vibe that the Eagles were known for, particularly on tracks like "Peaceful Easy Feeling." ### Criticism: - **Conservative Approach**: The production, while technically proficient, is somewhat conservative. There is little experimentation with sound or studio effects, which could have added an additional layer of depth to the album. - **Uniformity**: The consistent production style across the album can lead to a sense of uniformity, making it difficult for individual tracks to stand out. ## Themes Thematically, "Eagles" explores concepts of freedom, love, and introspection, common in the early 70s' rock landscape. ### Highlights: 1. **Freedom and Wanderlust**: "Take It Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" encapsulate the theme of seeking freedom and the open road, resonating with the era's countercultural movement. 2. **Mystery and Intrigue**: "Witchy Woman" introduces a darker, more mystical theme, showcasing the band's ability to delve into varied emotional and thematic territory. 3. **Introspection**: Songs like "Most of Us Are Sad" and "Train Leaves Here This Morning" reflect on personal loss and introspection, adding emotional depth to the album. ### Criticism: - **Lack of Depth**: Some themes are only superficially explored, lacking the profound depth and complexity that the band would later achieve in albums like "Hotel California." - **Predictability**: The themes, while resonant, are somewhat predictable and align closely with the prevalent themes of the time, offering little in terms of unique perspective. ## Influence "Eagles" had a significant impact on the music industry, helping to popularize the country rock genre and paving the way for the band's future success. ### Highlights: 1. **Genre Fusion**: The album's blend of rock, country, and folk set a precedent for future bands and artists exploring similar fusions. 2. **Harmonies**: The Eagles' vocal harmonies influenced many subsequent artists and bands, becoming a staple in the genre. 3. **Commercial Success**: The success of singles like "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" helped to establish the Eagles as a major force in the music industry. ### Criticism: - **Overshadowing**: The immense success and influence of later albums, particularly "Hotel California," can sometimes overshadow the contributions and significance of this debut effort. - **Genre Constraints**: While influential, the album's strong association with the country rock genre might have limited its appeal to fans of other rock subgenres at the time. ## Pros and Cons ### Pros: 1. **Strong Songwriting**: The album features well-crafted songs with memorable melodies and lyrics. 2. **Vocal Harmonies**: The Eagles' harmonies are a standout feature, adding depth and richness to the music. 3. **Polished Production**: Glyn Johns' production is clean and enhances the band's sound. 4. **Musical Versatility**: The album showcases a range of musical influences, from rock and country to folk and bluegrass. ### Cons: 1. **Repetitive Themes**: The lyrical themes can feel repetitive and lack the depth of later works. 2. **Safe Musical Arrangements**: Some tracks stick to familiar structures and lack experimental edge. 3. **Conservative Production**: The production, while polished, is somewhat conservative and uniform. 4. **Lack of Cohesion**: The album can feel like a collection of individual songs rather than a cohesive whole. ## Conclusion The Eagles' debut album is a landmark in the country rock genre, featuring strong songwriting, rich harmonies, and polished production. While it may lack some of the depth and experimental edge of later works, it remains a significant and influential record. The themes of freedom, love, and introspection resonate well, though they sometimes come across as repetitive and predictable. Despite these criticisms, the album's strengths in musical versatility and vocal harmonies outweigh its shortcomings, making "Eagles" a noteworthy and enduring piece of rock history.
Surprisingly mid country-rock for such a big band.
Since almost every album by the Eagles that we are exposed to in life seems like a Greatest Hits album it was kind of nice to listen to some of their “deep cuts.“. Can’t say I loved them, but it was nice to hear.
The Eagles are so easy to listen to, and I hate it. Their harmonies are like honey, even when there is a country twang to the rock. Every song I didn’t know was worth the listen.
Still not loving on the Eagles or country rock in general but I recognize this as competent music, even pleasant at times. The unknown to me track Earlybird was a nice banjo surprise.
This is country. I don't like it.
Tempted to give it 4*, just for Take It Easy, but I'm going to go with 3.5*.
It’s decent. Would be nice on a drive on a sunny day.
This is fine, but I can see why the top 7 reviews are all saying or referencing the quote from The Big Lebowski. It’s really not remarkable, but they somehow became one of the biggest bands of the 70’s. ‘Take It Easy’ is the best songs here, end of review.
Without looking, I assume the top review of this album is a "Big Lebowski" reference. Anyway. I like the Eagles, typically. At least, I enjoyed their greatest hits record. This one? There's less memorable stuff on it. They have the vocal harmonies of the Beach Boys, or maybe a more apt comparison is CSNY. They seem more like a b-squad of that group on here. Favorite tracks: "Take It Easy", "Witchy Woman"
Great first track and then just the rest is pretty generic rock from that era.
A summer belter from the eagles
In my opinion, Eagles represents the perfect stereotype of an American rock band from the 70's. Rock of the highest quality, of course! It's unbelievable that they managed to make an album with such sound quality on its first release. Take it Easy is in every classic collection from the 70s, for sure!
Take it easy - Good, catchy. Great start to the album. Campfire type of vibe. 7/10. Witchy Woman - Ehh. A lot more slow in pace. Doesnt have much replay value to me. 4/10. Chug all night - Straight out of a 90s country club dance floor. Average, 5/10. Most of us are sad - Almost a frank ocean type of a beat. A country frank, i can imagine franky spitting on this beat. 8/10 Nightingale - Predictable but good. Almost a cut scene type of song/montage in a happy movie. Really improves halfway through the song. 8/10 Train Leaves here this morning - Very good. Lulu text me back haha. You definitely need to be going through something to appreciete this. Feel like this is a song thatll grow on you. 6/10. Take the Devil - Not very lyrical, different to the other songs. Emphasise on the music at the end. 5/10. Nothing special Earlybird - Unmemorable. 5/10 Peaceful easy feeling - Lyrically very good. But there are parts on the song where im like "Do this and itll sound better". 6/10 Tryin - 5/10. Average rock song. Unmemorable. Average rating of 5.9/10. I think this is being a little generous. If eagles were to pioneer rock/country i think this album wouldve been rated higher at the time, but now its just kinda like "Yeah, typical rock/country album". This may be an album i need a second listen off to really like.
Normal eagles album. The vibe of the album was blues rock but it felt like country. For easy listening.
2.5 kinda boring
Best Song: Take It Easy. Recognizable, and lyrically it fits their woefully laidback style. Worst Song: Take the Devil. Why not just listen to some actual blues? The solos in here are so painfully slow and unemotional. Overall: I don't think I like the Eagles. I feel like the vocals lack the oomph necessary to pick up enough from the perpetually laidback style. Everything is too slow and sparse. There are far better bands from this era.
Meh that was my dad's dad Rock
It was too country for me, and I've heard the songs too many times.
I have never really like the eagles but I never knew why. Now I do. Every song on this album sounds like someone else. First track-pure praise league, track 2 witchy woman- stardust by csny. This album just doesn’t sound original at all and the lyrics are trash. The musicianship doesn’t save since nothing is really astounding.
Was ok
I used to like the Eagles a lot more. I had their two Greatest Hits Vol. I & II. But... the band can't decide what they ARE. Country or rock. And this album has too many songs that are so stuck firmly in country, it just... irks me. Definitely "Hotel California" should be on the list, but not sure this album should. The non-hit songs are kinda middling to me. And "Witchy Woman" was never a song I particularly cared for. Top tracks: "Take It Easy," "Peaceful, Easy Feeling"
The hits are great (especially Take It Easy and Peaceful Easy Feeling) but the rest of the album is a bit meh. And some of the lyrics? "I believe we can chug all night, I believe we can hug all night" (from, ugh, Chug All Night) - terrible. These guys charted a new course for rock and I understand it started with this album. But that breezy, harmonized country rock sound is far from perfected here and is sorely lacking on most of the non-hits. Meisner's songs were the best of the non-hits - Take the Devil a bit bluesy and Tryin a bit more hard rocking. They got way better as they continued to work at their craft.
The two well-known songs "Take It Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling" are taking you on an endless highway. But the rest of this album sounds just ok and maybe a bit aged to me.
All of you that follow the troll of hate the fucking eagles; your loss. Great Music. Not their best album, but still 4.75 stars (I feel sorry for you musically starved people)
This easy listening, banjo-pickin’, boring ass, elevator music is not for me. This is one of the biggest bands of all time? The early 70s were a cesspool of shit music. The very best thing I can say about this album is that it’s only 37 minutes.
I hate the fuckin’ Eagles 4/10
like minor gods, mighty but not transcendent
nice
A great album. Some great songs.
Some easy listeners but again, not enough well-known, popular tracks for me. Not sure it’s a ground-breaking, must listen to album.
Its okay
Sounded exactly i expected save for Earlybird
Another one of it’s time. OK.
It kicked off with “Take it Easy” and I thought this album would be a solid 3.4. But other than the radio hits, I didn’t like it. In fact I actively disliked “Most of us are Sad” (what sadsack BS is that?), Earlybird (that bird sound about made me insane), and “Train Leaves Here” (just a frumpy, lame song). The rest were ok. People loved this album then and still love it now, so maybe I was just in a mood. I did appreciate the harmonies. 2.9
Radio hits are classics, but the rest is a little unfocused - like 3 different sounds trying to battle for supremacy. I suppose this isn't the lineup I'm familiar with though. In a year when great music was coming out, this is good but middle of the road. 3.5
I really dismissed the Eagles for no reason, because I think I love this band! This album is definitely not on par with Hotel California, which I now wish I had rated higher, but I still enjoy this s/t debut. It’s a lot less sleazy, more Music to Play With the Windows Down™️, and a lot more country (there’s even a little bit of banjo in the background), but it’s pretty consistently good, shockingly so for a debut. The Henley and Frey cuts are the clear standouts here, though, and without them, I think I’d be a little more apathetic to this overall. Like, those are ✨classic✨ songs, even the non-singles, and the rest are just, well, songs your Dad played the Summer of ’72 while working on his Firebird. You know, songs that teleport you to a very specific time and place, and give off a very specific mood, and either you’re into that mood or you aren’t. And even though this girl would never lift the hood of a muscle car out of fear of breaking a nail, I think I love the whole vibe of an Eagles record, whether it’s more Southwestern and country, or Californian and beachy. Sad that this is where my journey ends with them formally, but informally, I’m about to crack open a cold one and chill out to their entire back catalog.
In a vacuum, the edgier stuff is pretty good. The Dude was absolutely right about the rest of it.
Distasteful though occasionally tuneful. It seems cliche at this point to hate The Eagles so I tried not to instantly write this off. Still not great though.
Perfect for a sunny Monday morning. It's someone else's music, but familiar :))
I love 70s rock, but man the Eagles are boring.
Great listening. Super opening with Take It Easy that really sets up the rest of the album.
First two songs were its best and the rest was just good, nothing special. It was enjoyable, but I'm disappointed by the lack of eagles.
Great album, very chill and enjoyable. I'd give 5 starts but I know they can do so much better and I also hate the fucking eagles man.
A pleasant listen but not an album I’d revisit often
Aside from the three hits, the rest of it basically sucked
Pleasantly surprised , nice and lay back songs
It’s giving worn denim and feathered bangs. I especially loved “Take the devil”
[you know the quote] I was pretty disheartened to see this was today's selection. I don't HATE this band, but for the amount of dads out there who thought they were the second coming of Christ, I just would like them to be a bit more...I dunno...entertaining? Mostly I'm just mad that my Spotify algorithm is gonna recommend more of this to me.
Boring debuts by boring bands get boring reviews.
Man, this is so vanilla. There isn't one second of this album that isn't polished smooth. It's fine, I guess. I like the hits the best, and the rest of it is in one ear and out the other. There's really nothing memorable about the vast majority of this.
what an easy album to listen to! eagles' self-titled album showed how they honed in on that folk-y, country rock sound right from the beginning. i had no real complaints. but i will say the middle of the album was easily forgettable. it sort of became muddled and the songs weren't distinct anymore, but they did recover by the album's end with "peaceful easy feeling". still, it wasn't a bad listen at all. you could easily argue that the eagles improved past their debut album, but this album gave them such a foundation and inspired many others.
I can't believe the perfect tracks that are "Take It Easy" and "Witchy Woman" came from the Eagles' first album. They are yet another example of a band who really had their musical niche down from the beginning. That said, the album does slump a bit in the middle and just kind of lulls and blurs into a general Eagles sound. It's still pleasant listening, but just not very standout. The album recovers in the end with another very strong Eagles song, "Peaceful Easy Feeling". Overall, this is a consistent but okay album, peppered in with a few examples of the songs that truly define what the Eagles excelled at.
Lotta classic stuff, always loved witchy woman. Tons of great harmonies. Love the birds on Earlybird
Peaceful easy listening. Nothing too stand-out though.
Solid self entitled
Standouts- Take It Easy, Peaceful Easy Feelin
Holy this was so boring, literally sounds like the early beatles but shitter
I found this quite enjoyable
The hits are timeless. The rest…. Not so much.
The first Eagles album, interesting for me since I’ve only usually heard Hotel California or their Greatest hits album. I like this album, good vibe to it, more country sound than their later releases. Can’t argue that Take It Easy and Witchy Woman are monster hits!
The Eagles. Another album I'm surprised I haven't listened to all the way through. Unfortunately, aside from the over-worn singles (still great songs) most of the tracks are pretty humdrum. 'Chug all night' is just terrible. 'Train leaves here in the morning' and 'Most of us are sad' are some nice easy listening standouts from the remainder. Great album for the time but not much to make me want to go back at this stage.
Come on, man. I had a rough night and I hate the fuckin' Eagles, man!
Ambient Country Rock.
One of the classic rock albums of a generation. So easy to put on and just vibe. Witchy Woman will always make me think of Seinfeld. Overall a fantastic rock album, good for anytime listening.
Ugh, no, the dreaded Eagles. Never liked them and this just confirmed it. Bland is the word. Plus a guy I had a thing for once ghosted me by sending lyrics from Hotel California, so there’s that
3.5 some absolute bangers
Favorite track: witchy woman
The Eagles' debut album includes some of their early hits, like "Take it Easy" and "Peaceful Easy Feeling." They made guitar-driven, country rock with harmonies from a few strong singers. This album established the band's sound, and brought the band their initial fame. This is a great collection of songs from a band that would become one of the biggest bands of the decade.
4 / 10 Pop, folk, rock facilón muy flower-power. Como dicen en el Gran Lebowsky, Todo el mundo odia a los Eagles.
я не хейт факин иглс, а после прослушивания альбома так и вовсе осуждаю такие мемы. мне всё таки похуй чем иглы не угодили хипстерам, и изначально я подходил к альбому как к музейному экспонату кантри музыки. но как же я охуел, когда увидел что добавил большую часть треков к себе в плейлист. для меня это реально открытие, но Иглс охуенно пишут музыку, это один из лучших альбомов гитарной музыки что я слышал. так это ебать ещё 1972 год, я конечно слушал ремастер 2013го, но для такого охуенного звука даже на ремастере нужны отличные исходники. короче звук на высоте, очень приятно слушается, вот просто мёд по телу реально. музыкально это очень красиво, кроме ебанутых гитар всех видов и национальностей тут ещё бывают вкрапления внежанровых инструментов в каких нибудь проигрышах, что работает на атмосферу и структуру просто охуенно. и кстати кантри то тут не так много, вот чистый кантри я услышал только на двух треках, в остальном это действительно такой фолк кантри рок с низким порогом вхождения, так что мне, далёкому от американского сельхоза человеку, ничего не мешало при прослушивании. тексты кстати тоже интересные, в некоторых прям запоминающиеся такие образы, которые хочется ещё немного посмаковать у себя в голове, короче в рамках жанра просто шикарно, хотя конечно есть и песня где чел описывает как хочет ебаца с жен щыной. но в целом всё выдержано, всё на своих местах, просто филигранная музыкальная точность, вот прям реально очень круто бля я не знаю как ещё сказать оценка - 10/10
Loved it.
I think I'd give this album a 3.5 if I could... I did enjoy listening to it but I probably wouldn't seek it out to listen to again.
Overrated by some people perhaps, but probably a bit more over-hated by others Between 3 and 3.5
To quote The Big Liebowski "Fuck the Eagles"
3.7/5 Best Track: Take it Easy
3.8
-I’ve never thought about how beautiful the harmonies are -that has got to be a telecaster b bender in take it easy -idk if I’ve ever noticed the banjo. I’d also put money on there being a 12 string in there -they seemed like confused about what genre they should be in? -the album goes hard for a debut
Hot start and finish to this album- the middle was a bit meh. This really is the pinnacle of dad rock. I don't know if the Eagles really do anything spectacular or innovative other than being one of the most commercially successful bands of all time - I've sold 0 albums so who am I to say that this isn't impressive. I suppose popularizing country rock isn't to be understated. At the time, most people didn't know what the album sounded like other than the singles before they bought it and true to form the singles were awesome on this one but everything else was pretty average.
I remember having an Eagles album back in the day. They're alright. There was 3 or 4 songs. I don't know that I would put them on by choice though. 3 stars.
I liked the last Eagles album more. This one is a bit too Country for my liking, and some of the rock n roll numbers feel a bit more generic. That said, it's well made and I'm still pretty down with it. Good production, some nice guitars, good backup vocals, and a number of the upbeat songs I really dig.
Love
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I feel like I’m playing euchre with dad in the basement 😎
Great album with a great rock n' roll sound mixed with some chill Southern rock vibes. Eagles just don't seem to miss.
This album was way more basic than Hotel California. Sort of a normal classic rock sound through most of it. Without Take It Easy, it would only deserve three stars.
It's the Eagles, it's great, it's got some hits but some real unknown gems
Najbolje pjesme: 1. Don't Stop Believin' 2. Tryin' 3. Train Leaves Here This Morning 4. Take It Easy
Classic old school country-rock.
Perfectly inoffensive rock music to the point of bordering boredom. How else can you describe this band? I enjoy songs here and there but they are truly the vanilla ice cream of rock n roll. Appeals to lots of people at the cost of having no edge whatsoever.