Every Picture Tells a Story

Aside from Maggie May, which is a good tune for a merry sing along, I struggled to muster any kind of enthusiasm for the rest of the album. Even the artwork is beige.

Solid album. I really enjoyed the more folksy bluesy portions.

I love Losing You, the Kenny Jones solo at the end is superlative. Maggie May is okay. A lot of the rest sounds like a bar band jamming too late at night, as another reviewer here mentioned. The misogyny and racism on Every Picture Tells a Story is awkward. That's Alright is an abomination - the phrasing is off-putting "Well that's alright MA-MAMA" instead of NOW MAMA is irritating. Another case for me of "Why do so many people like this?" Was there a dearth of quality music in 1972? Is everyone (and by everyone I mean critics and record buyers AT THE TIME, check out the Wikipedia stats and critical reception) just overly impressed by British pub-rockers playing American country music? I know the Stones did this a lot in the 70s as well, never really found this appealing. Maybe it's more impressive if you're British and not ever been exposed. This is a bit third rate. He shouyld have stayed with the Faces, man!

Favourite songs: Maggie May, Every Picture Tells a Story, That's All Right, Seems Like a Long Time, Mandolin Wind, Tomorrow is a Long Time, (Find A) Reason to Believe

Least favourite songs: if forced to pick, (I Know) I'm Losing You

5/5

Absolutely horrible and i'll never trust anyone who likes this.

I'm sorry Rod, I just find this SO boring. It's way too boring, twangy, middle of the road rock n roll for me.

This is probably the best i have heard Rod sound. The guitar work is good. Maggie May is a hit, though it already sounds tired. meh like the rest of his work.

Its good but not gonna be in my rotation

I should probably appreciate Rod more.

I've always known Maggie Mae was a bop, but it's awesome to learn od goes hard sometimes. Great listen.

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.

The bones on this are fine as far as folky rock goes, but the songs go on way too long for how simple + repetitive they are, and not much variety between them.

It's fine. Roots rock isn't really my thing so it doesn't do a lot for me but it's not unpleasant either. Some nice guitar playing on it.

Not really a fan.

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.

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

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

Practically a Faces album in disguise and easily his best solo work. Has a wide range of emotions throughout but on the whole is a very warm and enjoyable record. He certainly has a very distinct and soulful voice which is balanced well in the mix.

meh