What makes Raspberries by Raspberries notable?

The album features the hit single 'Go All the Way', which reached No. 5 on the Billboard Hot 100, helping to define the power pop sound of the early 70s. Its influence is evident in later artists such as Cheap Trick and The Cars, who drew inspiration from Raspberries' melodic sensibility and energetic performances. Raspberries was the debut album of the band Raspberries, released in April 1972. At this point, they were emerging from the Cleveland music scene, aiming to carve out a space in the burgeoning power pop genre. The album established them as significant players in the era's rock landscape.

Who is Raspberries for?

Raspberries works well if you're into steady, consistent energy levels, short, engaging listening sessions and uplifting and bright moods.

How many songs are on Raspberries?

Raspberries has 9 tracks, running approximately 34 minutes.

Raspberries

Raspberries · 1972

34 min · 9 tracks · power pop

Bright harmonies and catchy melodies merge with a raw rock energy that defines early 70s power pop.

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Top tracks — play these first

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Go All the Way — This track serves as the band's signature song, encapsulating their infectious energy and melodic prowess while showcasing a blend of rock and pop sensibilities.
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I Saw the Light — The song features a memorable chorus and harmonies that highlight the band's vocal strengths, making it a standout moment on the album.
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Don't Want to Say Goodbye — This track showcases a more emotional side of Raspberries, blending poignant lyrics with lush instrumentation that captures the essence of their sound.

Elevation

Our rating, out of 100 — and why.

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

50 /100

Foothills

Higher than 23% of albums we've rated

The album showcases strong melodies and harmonies typical of early power pop but lacks some cohesion in pacing.

What we noticed

The first three tracks feature bright vocal harmonies layered over jangly guitars, establishing a high-energy tone early on.

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

Influence 6/10

Significant within its genre. 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, consistent energy levels
short, engaging listening sessions
uplifting and bright moods
dynamic emotional journeys

Where this album fits

Career context: Raspberries was the debut album of the band Raspberries, released in April 1972. At this point, they were emerging from the Cleveland music scene, aiming to carve out a space in the burgeoning power pop genre. The album established them as significant players in the era's rock landscape.
Stylistic neighbors: Big Star· The Knack· Badfinger

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

1 Go All the Way 3:19
2 Come Around and See Me 3:00
3 I Saw the Light 2:40
4 Rock & Roll Mama 4:35
5 Waiting 2:43
6 Don’t Want to Say Goodbye 5:00
7 With You in My Life 2:45
8 Get It Moving 2:25
9 I Can Remember 8:00

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