Never a Dull Moment's only problem is that it's too short of an album. Rod Stewart was really pumping out quality songs at this point in his career, and he knew it, which is why this album has become a classic over the years. "You Wear It Well" is NOT the same thing as "Maggie May", haha. Some people think the two songs sound the same, and I agree to an extent. The vocal melodies sure sound similar.
His cover of "Angel" is pretty fantastic, but there's only ONE Jimi Hendrix, baby. The emotions are probably just as strong in this version though. You can tell in the way Rod *really* means it when he sings that vocal melody.
"True Blue" is another great track that many people might recognize... maybe not. I don't know what Rod Stewart songs are played on the radio these days. I highly doubt radio stations these days are willing to go far back in time and dig up some forgotten favorites, but who knows.
I really love Rod's version of "Twistin' the Night Away". There's only one Rod Stewart, because no one else I've ever heard even comes CLOSE to having that same kind of pleasant hoarse voice. He really takes this song to a new level of excitement. It no longer sounds like a party song- Rod turned it into a very pretty track.
A must own for Rod Stewart fans.
February 20, 2008 |  | Truly stunning and well worth the memories |  |
Practically any album Rod Stewart worked on from the late 1960s to the middle 1970s is worth listening to, and some are worth their weight in gold. This is one of them. There are great original songs here, including "Wear it Well" (which everyone seems to remember) and "True Blue" (which everyone seems to have forgotten). There are also great covers of Dylan, Cooke, and Hendrix songs. All songs are recorded in that inimitable early 1970s Rod Stewart style - lots of mandolin, acoustic guitar, slide, and slightly fuzzy leads courtesy of Ron Wood. The album has a cohesive sound, as well as a downtempo mood. I don't know how Rod Stewart captured the feel of a down-on-his luck working-class man living a far from fabulous life - but he did, and this CD is proof that Rod Stewart can tell wonderful, humanistic stories. The only song on this CD that I don't like is "Italian Girls" which reminds me of a mediocre Faces track. It's the only wasted moment on a CD that has no dull moments.
Rod Stewart's extreme late 1970s success means that he'll never be overplayed on classic rock radio the way bands like the Who and the Stones are. I'm sure there are plenty of tracks here that you've never heard. Buy this CD and make some memories for yourself.
February 17, 2008This remains my favorite Rod Stewart music. Reminds me of when I listened to it on my way to SAT classes back in high school on my 8 track! So happy to have finally found it on Amazon, cos I've been looking for years....
January 9, 2007 | | Me and Janet.......and Rod. | |
This album was the soundtrack to a (for me, at least) painful breakup with Janet, who seriously broke my heart at the tender age of 19. Every track brings back memories, and I consider it to be one of the best albums of all time, with "Every picture tells a story" bringing up a close second. It was simply Rod and his mates at their best, playing good rock an'roll as it should be played, with a bit of a sense of humour,and it was all downhill when they broke up. I actually got to see them live, (in '72, i think) and I wish I still had the haircut! it would be good if some of todays bands could sound as good live.
July 20, 2006| | | make a solo album,call your mates | |
How do you make a solo album? Call your band mates. How do you follow up a serious classic album? Make a fun classic album! Step 1: call the Faces, Step 2: Add some awesome studio musicians, Step 3: Rock'n'Roll. One of the most underrated,unabated albums ever recorded, it never disappoints from song 1 to song end. True Blue kicks off the album in a raw and rythmic jam followed by one of the greatest exiles of FM radio the loose rockin' "Lost Paraguayos" where all guitars,vocals,horns,bass & sloppy drums SHINE! Next The Faces make Dylan their own with "Mama You Been on My Mind" and then roar through the infectious riff rock of Italian Girls". A simplified soulful garage rock version of Hendrix's "Angel" keeps the good times rolling. The classic " You Wear it Well" starts the second half of the album which concludes with 2 smokin' remakes: Etta James would be proud of the boy's take on her classic "I'd Rather Go Blind" and next is a get up and party version of Sam Cooke's "Twistin' the Night Away". WARNING this album makes you want to play it over and over again!!!
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