What makes Get Ready by Rare Earth notable?

Get Ready is significant for being one of the earliest albums to feature a nearly 22-minute title track that became a staple of live performances. It also helped cement Rare Earth as a prominent act in the psychedelic and progressive rock movements of the late '60s, achieving considerable commercial success with a Top 10 hit on the Billboard charts. Released on September 30, 1969, Get Ready was Rare Earth's third studio album, following their previous releases that had begun to establish them in the rock scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from a more traditional Motown sound towards a unique blend of rock and soul, setting the stage for their later successes.

Who is Get Ready for?

Get Ready works well if you're into extended jams for free spirits, danceable grooves with friends and uplifting vibes for gatherings.

How many songs are on Get Ready?

Get Ready has 6 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.

Get Ready

Rare Earth · 1969

44 min · 6 tracks · progressive rock

A vibrant fusion of blues rock and funk, propelled by powerful grooves and soulful vocal performances.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Magic Key — This track showcases Rare Earth's knack for blending catchy melodies with soulful instrumentation, setting an energetic tone for the album.
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Tobacco Road — A cover that highlights the band's ability to reinterpret classic songs with their dynamic sound, featuring extended jams that emphasize their musical prowess.
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Get Ready — The album's title track is a landmark piece in rock history, notable for its ambitious length and intricate musicianship, showcasing the band's improvisational skills.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.

58 /100

Treeline

Higher than 49% of albums we've rated

The album blends various styles effectively, with a standout lengthy title track that showcases their progressive rock ambitions.

What we noticed

The title track 'Get Ready' spans nearly 22 minutes, featuring multiple sections that shift between instrumental grooves and vocal passages.
The album features prominent horn arrangements that complement the guitar riffs and enhance the overall groove of the tracks.

Composition 25% of the score: 7/10
Craft 20% of the score: 8/10
Durability 25% of the score: 6/10
Distinctiveness 18% of the score: 7/10
Sequencing 12% of the score: 5/10

Influence 4/10

Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

extended jams for free spirits
danceable grooves with friends
uplifting vibes for gatherings
soulful energy for road trips

Maybe skip if you

prefer concise, structured tracks
seek immediate gratification

Where this album fits

Career context: Released on September 30, 1969, Get Ready was Rare Earth's third studio album, following their previous releases that had begun to establish them in the rock scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from a more traditional Motown sound towards a unique blend of rock and soul, setting the stage for their later successes.
Stylistic neighbors: Sly and the Family Stone· The Isley Brothers· Chicago