Released 60 years ago
Them Again
Them · 1966
48 min · 17 tracks · garage rock
A raw collision of garage rock energy and bluesy soul, punctuated by Van Morrison's powerful vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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I Put a Spell on You — This track exemplifies the band's ability to merge raw energy with emotional depth, highlighting Morrison's intense vocal delivery and haunting instrumentation.
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Could You Would You — The opening track sets the stage for the album's energetic vibe, featuring catchy hooks and a compelling rhythm that captures the essence of their sound.
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Turn On Your Love Light — This cover showcases the band's blues influences while allowing Morrison's powerful voice to shine, making it a standout moment on the album.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album features strong songwriting and energetic performances, though its pacing and cohesion are uneven.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that sets a fast pace, but the tempo fluctuates significantly throughout, with several slower ballads interspersed.
- Van Morrison's vocals dominate the mix, often layered with harmonica and guitar riffs that create a raw, bluesy texture.
- The final three tracks slow down considerably, creating a reflective mood that contrasts sharply with the earlier energy.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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6/10
- 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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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
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 mid-tempo groove exploration
- raw energy for sing-alongs
- playful irreverence with friends
- headphone detail hunting moments
- cathartic releases throughout tracks
Maybe skip if you
- seeking instant gratification
- prefer standalone singles format
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on January 21, 1966, 'Them Again' is Them's second studio album, following their debut 'The Angry Young Them'. At this point, the band was solidifying their reputation in the burgeoning garage rock scene, with Van Morrison's distinctive voice driving their sound as they began to explore more diverse influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Sonics· The Stooges· MC5
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Could You Would You 3:14
- 2 Something You Got 2:36
- 3 Call My Name 2:25
- 4 Turn On Your Love Light 2:23
- 5 I Put a Spell on You 2:41
- 6 I Can Only Give You Everything 2:44
- 7 My Lonely Sad Eyes 2:34
- 8 I Got a Woman 3:16
- 9 Out of Sight 2:26
- 10 It’s All Over Now, Baby Blue 3:52
- 11 Bad or Good 2:11
- 12 How Long Baby 3:41
- 13 Hello Josephine 2:09
- 14 Don’t You Know 2:28
- 15 Hey Girl 3:06
- 16 Bring ’em On In 3:46
- 17 One More Time (U.S. version) 2:48
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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