Top tracks — play these first
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Maybe I'm Amazed — This track stands out as a heartfelt rendition that captures the essence of both the original's emotional weight and the band's raw energy.
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Had Me a Real Good Time — The infectious groove and playful lyrics exemplify Faces' party spirit, making it a quintessential anthem of the early '70s rock scene.
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Sweet Lady Mary — Its soulful delivery and lyrical depth highlight the band's versatility and ability to convey emotion beyond standard rock tropes.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
Faces blend rock swagger with soulful melodies, creating an energetic yet cohesive sound that rewards repeat listens.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track, 'Bad 'N' Ruin', and maintains a lively tempo through the first four songs before slowing down with 'Maybe I'm Amazed'.
- Vocals are shared among band members, creating a dynamic interplay that shifts throughout the tracks.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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6/10
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
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing experience
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1971, Long Player is Faces' second studio album, following their debut, First Step. At this point in their career, the band was solidifying their sound, building on the success of their previous release while showcasing their unique blend of rock and rhythm and blues.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Rolling Stones· Humble Pie· Bad Company
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Bad 'N' Ruin 5:30
- 2 Tell Everyone 4:21
- 3 Sweet Lady Mary 5:30
- 4 Richmond 3:04
- 5 Maybe I'm Amazed 5:35
- 6 Had Me a Real Good Time 5:50
- 7 On the Beach 4:15
- 8 I Feel So Good 8:50
- 9 Jerusalem 1:55
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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