One of the more unique voices in rock history. One thing I often enjoy about classic rock, and have always enjoyed about Rod Stewart, is the relative lack of polish compared to the shiny, sparkling new music we’ve grown used to in the digital age. This album has that live recorded, raw sound that, when done well, really feels like magic to me. It just feels more real. Not to mention that according to his autobiography, several of the original songs on this album were actually written at the studio or on the way, in just a few days before recording. Raw rock & roll, indeed.

Stewart’s influences sound as if they range from country to soul music, and these all come across in this album. This was another one I grew up with, and highly recommend.

Favorite Jams

“Seems Like A Long Time”
“Maggie May”
“Mandolin Wind”
“(I Know) I’m Losing You”

Originally part of Objectivity In Rating Music, part 2.