Released 60 years ago
Small Faces
Small Faces · 1966
46 min · 17 tracks · hard rock
A vibrant blend of rhythm and blues with psychedelic rock, showcasing energetic melodies and catchy hooks throughout.
Top tracks — play these first
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What'cha Gonna Do About It — This track stands out due to its infectious energy and catchy chorus, encapsulating the band's early sound while showcasing their rhythmic prowess.
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Shake — As one of the album's energizing openers, 'Shake' highlights the band's dynamic instrumentation and sets a lively tone for the entire record.
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You Need Loving — 'You Need Loving' displays a raw emotional intensity that foreshadows the band's later work, blending soulful vocals with a driving beat.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases energetic melodies and a blend of styles, but lacks strong cohesion and depth for repeated listens.
What we noticed
- The first five tracks maintain a high-energy tempo with driving rhythms and prominent guitar riffs.
- Several songs feature call-and-response vocal patterns, enhancing the lively interaction between band members.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- 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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4/10
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
- energetic sing-along moments
- short bursts of excitement
- playful melodies for gatherings
- vibrant rhythms for dancing
- nostalgic vibes for road trips
Maybe skip if you
- long, drawn-out compositions
- slow-paced reflective listening
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1966, this self-titled debut album marked Small Faces' entry into the British music scene. At this point, the band was transitioning from performing local gigs to gaining national attention, having recently signed with Decca Records. Their unique sound and style set the stage for their subsequent rise in popularity during the '60s.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Shake 2:55
- 2 Come on Children 4:20
- 3 You Better Believe It 2:19
- 4 It's Too Late 2:37
- 5 One Night Stand 1:50
- 6 What'cha Gonna Do About It 1:59
- 7 Sorry She's Mine 2:48
- 8 Own Up Time 1:47
- 9 You Need Loving 3:59
- 10 Don't Stop What You Are Doing 1:55
- 11 E Too D 3:02
- 12 Sha-La-La-La-Lee 2:56
- 13 Shake (French EP version) 2:51
- 14 Come on Children (French EP version) 3:24
- 15 What'cha Gonna Do About It (French EP version) 2:17
- 16 Own Up Time (extended version) 2:25
- 17 E Too D (French EP version) 3:10
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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