Smokin'
Humble Pie · 1972
43 min · 9 tracks · hard rock
A gritty blend of hard rock and blues, charged with raw energy and soulful melodies throughout its vibrant tracks.
Top tracks — play these first
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30 Days in the Hole — This track combines catchy hooks with a humorous narrative about a man's misadventures, illustrating the band's knack for storytelling alongside robust instrumentation.
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Hot ’N’ Nasty — Opening the album with fierce guitar riffs and powerful vocals, this track sets the tone for the high-energy vibe that defines Smokin'.
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I Wonder — As a longer, more introspective piece, it showcases the band's versatility and depth, transitioning from hard rock to reflective moments seamlessly.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album showcases strong songwriting and energetic performances, with varied tempos and styles across its tracks.
What we noticed
- The first three tracks feature driving guitar riffs and energetic vocals, maintaining a high tempo before the fourth track shifts to a more laid-back groove.
- The album closes with 'Sweet Peace and Time', which features a slower tempo and a reflective tone, contrasting with the earlier high-energy 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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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
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
- wave-like dynamic listening experience
- peaks of energetic intensity
- soulful vocals with raw energy
- for late-night drives
Maybe skip if you
- prefer instant gratification tracks
- avoid lengthy, immersive pieces
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on March 1, 1972, Smokin' was Humble Pie's fifth studio album, following their critically acclaimed performance at the Isle of Wight Festival in 1970. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation as a powerful live act while experimenting with their sound, moving towards a more polished production style under the influence of producer Glyn Johns.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Free· Bad Company· Grand Funk Railroad
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Hot ’N’ Nasty 3:21
- 2 The Fixer 5:02
- 3 You’re So Good for Me 3:50
- 4 C’mon Everybody 5:13
- 5 Old Time Feelin’ 4:00
- 6 30 Days in the Hole 3:57
- 7 Road Runner / Road Runner’s ’G’ Jam 3:43
- 8 I Wonder 8:53
- 9 Sweet Peace and Time 5:49
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