Released 60 years ago
It's Time
The Guess Who · 1966
30 min · 12 tracks · folk rock
A vibrant mix of bluesy rock and folk influences stitched together with sharp melodies and rich harmonies.
Top tracks — play these first
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All Right — This opening track sets a lively tone with its infectious chorus and catchy guitar riffs, showcasing the band's knack for hooks.
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Clock on the Wall — With its reflective lyrics and smooth melody, this song highlights the band's ability to blend thoughtful songwriting with accessible rock sounds.
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Seven Long Years — This track stands out for its emotional depth and storytelling, exploring themes of longing and regret—a precursor to the band's future lyrical style.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases a blend of folk and rock influences with strong melodies but lacks the depth for lasting impact.
What we noticed
- Several tracks feature prominent vocal harmonies, with multiple members contributing to the lead vocals across different songs.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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5/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
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
- steady mid-tempo groove
- short tracks for quick listens
- catchy melodies for sing-alongs
- nostalgic vibes of the 60s
- for casual gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- prefer longer, sprawling albums
- seek intense, high-energy tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Breakthrough — It helped solidify The Guess Who's presence in the music industry.
- Career context
- It's Time is The Guess Who's second studio album, released in June 1966, following their debut, 'Shakin' All Over'. At this point, the band was beginning to carve out their sound, transitioning from local Canadian success into the broader North American music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Band· Creedence Clearwater Revival· Badfinger
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 All Right 2:23
- 2 And She’s Mine 2:42
- 3 As 2:25
- 4 You Know He Did 2:04
- 5 Baby Feelin’ 2:02
- 6 Clock on the Wall 3:04
- 7 Don’t Act So Bad 3:10
- 8 Believe Me 2:55
- 9 Seven Long Years 2:46
- 10 One Day 2:03
- 11 Gonna Search 2:29
- 12 Guess I’ll Find a Place 2:24
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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