Tearing it up on the flute. Multiple bangers
This album isn’t perfect, but tbh, it doesn’t have to be. Some tracks read 60s-corny (okay, and maybe I like the corniness anyway lol), and I skip them without guilt. But the highs? That’s why I fell for The Mamas & The Papas in the first place. This was my gateway into what would become my favs: "Lady Genevieve", "Blueberries for Breakfast", "Twelve Thirty", "Free Advice", etc.
This album has a warm, golden, nostalgic mood that feels exactly like SoCal. Windows down, coastline, sun on your face, palm trees, you get it. And listening to The Mamas & The Papas hits especially hard in that exact situation. And don't get me started on the harmonies.
Favs here: “Straight Shooter,” “I Call Your Name,” “Somebody Groovy,” and “Hey Girl.”
And sure, “California Dreamin’” is iconic, but I swear their other tracks move me way more.
This album didn’t just introduce me to the band—it introduced me to a whole mood.
Annoying, but respectable
Never listened to Paranoid front-to-back, and obviously the universal hits are fire, but high key so is the entire album
I respect the brilliance here, but a lot of the big, showier funk moments are just too extroverted for my taste. The ballads, though...that's the Stevie lane that I love. Incredible musician, just not a sound I personally vibe with front-to-back.
Enjoyed this way more than I expected. I’d only ever heard the first track, and I’m glad I finally sat through the rest. Great background vibe album
We wooookee up in a kitchen sayin "how da hell did this shit happen?" oh baby. low key liked "Mine" too haha
Boring dad rock, but good enough that I didn’t need to turn it off. I do fw a mean tambourine tho
Although The Beatles have long since left my daily rotation, this album will always be a 5/5 for me. I genuinely don’t understand how you can listen to "Something," "Here Comes the Sun," the medley—honestly, the whole thing—and give it anything less.
I’m a simple man. If it makes me want to dance, I’m in
It’s iconic, and I get why this album means so much to people
Always liked this album, cozy and easy
Some good songs, some boring songs
3 stars for speeding to freebird
I went in knowing literally nothing beyond “Seven Nation Army” (and didn’t even know who made it). Ended up liking way more of this album than I expected
Nice listening to this while cooking. Always liked this type of music but nothing thaaat interesting
It's a Christmas album. Phil sounds like a stand-up guy!
Kinda just okay. There's talent here, but I ended up bored halfway through each song... repetition needs a more exciting groove to keep things moving imo
Some outdated songs, but overall enjoyable. Always love "Movin' Out"
Actually enjoyed a couple tracks here, which surprised me since extroverted funk usually makes me drift off. “Handcuffs” was the first song that got me moving, followed by “Night of the Thumpasorus Peoples.” Respect to the rest, but they just didn’t do much for me.
weird but kinda enjoyed it...
Honestly, pretty good dad rock, liked "Massacre" a lot
Some good songs, some kinda annoying skips. I enjoyed the first half of this, but found myself losing interest towards the end
There are some good moments beyond ‘Song 2,’ but nothing here really stands out
Eh... kinda generic, nothing really made me want to listen to this again.
I get why this album might face “snooze” allegations, but I actually enjoyed having it on in the background and never felt the urge to skip anything. That honestly counts for more than a lot of albums I’ve had to sit through.
Aged well imo — funny, with strong satire both musically and lyrically
