Steppenwolf should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I have no idea why they aren’t, “Monster” is my number 1, love that album. Thanks for another great countdown Pete. My condolences to you and your family for the lose of your father in law.
Hall of Fame would rather have pop, r&b, country, and techno one hit wonders get in year after year before any actual rock with any meaning whatsoever. It's a miracle AC/DC even made it in.
Scott Basler They have improved some over the past 5 years . Steve Miller , the Zombies , Moody Blues , Roxy Music , Doobie Bros , TRex , ELO are worthy Inductees . . . Steppenwolf was on the ballot one year . Got 100 k votes but didn’t make it . Maybe they will get nominated again .
@@dagnabbit6187 I think a big problem with Steppenwolf is that they were real big for a few years and then cooled off but never could make a comeback..bands like Steve Miller Moody Blues etc..all made a comeback..
John Smith There is also the problem of the original lineup. One time they did Steppenwolf gigs without John Kay . John contested it & finally agreed to it on condition they sign over the royalties from there on out and as John put it. “ And they walked right into my trap !” For induction it would be awkward . Another person made a point to me “ Steppenwolf really wasn’t that influential.” Well image wise John”s look was but music wise as good as they were, guy had a point .
Favourite lineup - Kay-Monarch-McJohn-Moreve-Edmonton. I don't have anything after For Ladies Only (1971). Based on what I know.. 1 - The Second (1968) 2 - Debut (1968) 3- 7 (1970) 4 - Monster (1969) 5 - For Ladies Only (1971) Hope everything is going well Pete!
I saw Steppenwolf at The Jersey Lily bar in Amarillo, Tx in their later years. I should have brought earplugs. They were so damn loud that it was physically painful, but they were awesome.
I have always loved the big two hit songs. Bit they were just a little before my time so never digged deep into their albums.Thanks to this I want to go back and listen to the albums !
I used to only know the brilliant song born to be wild from them. But I picked up the dvd john kay and steppenwolf live in louiseville I may have spelt that wrong. Love most the songs on that I think it's a good sounding live record.
Thanks again Pete. Great to hear synopsis on the Skullduggery period which I had not heard. Take care and stay strong to you alll in this crazy, surreal, undescribable period .
Per Wikipedia: "The album’s numerical title reflects the fact that it was the band’s seventh album release for ABC/Dunhill records (including the four preceding studio LP’s, as well as two live albums)."
"Ride with me" off of "For Ladies only" should've been a monster hit, it would've probably been if they would've released it a year or two earlier but when it came out people were getting more into "softer" rock which this song definitely wasn't, but it should've been huge!
Also what do you think of three dog night and grass roots?my favorite out of that era and the great,tommy james ,i was,12 years,old listening 2 these and how can i forget hollies ,was all there music just bubbelgum?
1. For Ladies Only 2. The Second 3. Steppenwolf 4. Hour of the Wolf 5. Paradox 6. At Your Birthday Party 7. Monster 8. 7 9. Slowflux 10. Skullduggery 11. Wolftracks 12. Rock and Roll Rebels 13. Rise and Shine
Awesome job with your rankings. I totally agree with your views on these classic lps. Here's my list... 1: 7 2: Steppenwolf 3: Monster 4: At Your Birthday Party 5: For Ladies Only
"they were a powerful band during the 60's up til the mid 70's and after that they sporadically put out an album occasionally and when they did John Kay always had different musicians backing him and most of those albums went under the radar and they weren't the same anymore and as they are still going with Kay and yet more newer members, a very great band that I liked and not just for "Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" but all of their other songs as well."-🤔📻🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁⭐🌐..
To me Monster is a clear # 1, the compositions could have been written 1/2 a hour ago as the words fit how sad society and the war machine is in full swing. Kay was one heck of a writer and unmistakable voice. I know one mans opinion. good job. They were my first favorite band as born in 56 put me right in the middle of the mind full of mush era
i saw a version of them opening up for the Marshal Tucker Band in 2019 (not with John Kay)...their sound was cruddy...it wasn’t the venue since when Marshal Tucker came out they sounded terrific
It’s not possible for Pete to play each of an artists albums 50 times. In this case he hasn’t. After many listens to all these albums SLOW FLUX & HOUR OF THE WOLF are by far the best.
I liked their arrangement of Corina Corina on this. th-cam.com/video/9PW8LaRU2i4/w-d-xo.html But not sure how you would rate this album - I remember when it came out in the 70's.
Thanks. Finally, some respect for 7 and For Ladies Only. Two great LPs. I also love John Kay's first two solo albums from the 70's,Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes & My Sportin' Life. Great Americana type records that I still listen to nowadays. Good list, close to what I would pick.
"Desperation" I believe is a very under-rated track off of the debut. "Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" is my favorite off Second, & "Rock Me" is definitely my favorite from At Your Birthday Party. Overall John Kay & Steppenwolf is & will always be the shit.
Funny, you list each song from "7" except for Earschplittenloudenboomer... I was waiting for how you would pronounce it. They were a really great band but like you point out, they were travelling Faster Than the Speed of Light and no band can survive such a pace. 1. The Second 2. Steppenwolf 3. For Ladies Only 4. Steppenwolf 7 5. Monster 6. Slow Flux 7. Skullduggery 8. Wolftracks 9. At Your Birthday Party 10. Hour of the Wolf 11. Paradox 12. Feed the Fire 13. Rock & Roll Rebels There is also Rise & Shine that I do not have. John Kay also released a number of solo albums that are far less heavy than the band's albums, they try to show him as a songwriter. He is a very interesting and intelligent guy but his best musical output were those 7 albums on the top of my list. The deep cuts are almost equal to the better known songs throughout. None of the lesser albums is really bad.
Larry Byrom must be credited for doing most of the material on “7”. On “ Earschplittenloudenboomer”, he played all the instruments. My favorite 3 album is the debut album, Monster and The Second.
John Kay and Steppenwolf was and still are my spiritual heroes. I have seen them as The Sparrow in Toronto in my rebellious years and have followed them through time and name change. Their performances are amazing and all and I mean ALL of the music is the best ! I start my day listening to them and I finish my day with listening to them. I have so much to choose from and I set my mood from my vast collection. I am addicted to Steppenwolf and I feel great. Just thought I would share this with you all. 🇨🇦😎👍
I was introduced to The Wolf via "Magic Carpet Ride' and the 2nd album. I always loved the bluesy sequence of 5 or 6 tunes on the 2nd side. I have been privileged to see them twice here in Syracuse. Great band. My #1 favorite.
Outside of the obvious 60s "hits", Skullduggery was the album that introduced me to Steppenwolf when I was 8 years old. My brother brought it home after work one day and cranked it. And he bought another one the next day that resonated more with me, which was Boston's debut, both released around the same time.
JT Michaelson Bobby Cochran’s only album with them. It was their last of the three reunion albums. But the two before it! They are among their best ever! Slow Flux was their reunion album then Hour of the Wolf. It contains Mr. Penny Pincher! One of my faves by them and you can see that song in all its glory on this channel, You Tube, 😉 All the old albums on ABC Dunhill are classics in their own right. As a kid in the 6o’s they were a big part of our lives. Nice to see other people getting into them, among thousands of others.
Listen to some Scheavy or some Wolfstooth!! Radio music sucks as does all “classic rock” they should call it “ People that stoped growing musically at 22 and music for people that don’t have a clue rock”. Yeah, I bought the first Boston album along with everything else that came out on Tuesday’s. I averaged four albums a week. Some weeks I bought up to 10, 11 on Tuesday’s. Six months after that album came out it went to the back of the pile. Why bother, it was everywhere and became a part of that corporate rock bullshit! No attitude, bunch of fuckin’ Boston whimps that kept using the same melody for the next 20 years! Five years between albums and the second album was what 28 mins long?? Put the First Ramones or Dead Boys albums on. Wake up, smell the rock! Listen to my bands The Beast- Power Metal ep. Or Born To Metalize!! Listen to Glorionblak- touch of the wild! Or 1000 Years!
I always figured they called it Steppenwolf 7 because they were including the two live LPs (Early Steppenwolf & Steppenwolf Live) that were both released before it as part of the discography. So that would indeed make it the seventh LP. My top five : 1) Monster 2) 7 3) For Ladies Only 4) the first 5) Slow Flux (I used to detest it and over the years I've realized how great it is!).
Steppenwolf has been nominated for the RRHOF... but not inducted... beyond a disgrace and shame... John Kay is beyond a legend... his personal life is extraordinary...
Thank you so much for the Steppenwolf rankings, Pete. My favorite is Monster. That was my first non Beatles album! Thoughts and prayers for your family. Wish I could do more.
The Second is my fave by far, particularly side 2 with the medly. And then there is the song "28" which is a great slice of pop not sung by John Kay! Then again, I love "7" and I'm glad you had it and number 1. By the way it's worth mentioning that the song "Snowblind Friend" which is on 7 is written by Hoyt Axton who gave Steppenwolf "The Pusher".
1) Steppenwolf 2) The Second 3) Steppenwolf 7 4) Monster 5) For Ladies Only 6) At Your Birthday Party 7) Skullduggery 8) Hour of the Wolf 9) Slow Flux 10) Rock & Roll Rebels (John Kay and Steppenwolf album) 11) Paradox (John Kay and Steppenwolf album) 12) Wolftracks (John Kay and Steppenwolf album) 13) Rise & Shine (John Kay and Steppenwolf album)
It doesn't have any of my top favorites of theirs, but slow Flux is my favorite album of theirs. For my tastes it's like ride the lightning/back in black/dark side of the moon/permanent waves; no filler crap. A very rare thing.
After years of listening to other fine music I recently got to Steppenwolf. The magnificent two box sets released by Esoteric Recordings seduced me to have a listen. And now I can say that I am a fan of this underrated big band👍🏻Rich and diverse sounds, always surprising from album to album they always put a smile on my face while listening.
Thanks Pete! Steppenwolf is one of my all time favorite bands. Met John Kay at a benefit show back in 2018, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs backed him up! 1. The Second 2. Debut album 3. Monster 4. Seven 5. At Your Birthday party 6. For Ladies Only 7. Slow Flux 8. Hour of the Wolf Also love "Steppenwolf Live," "Early Steppenwolf" (Sparrow), "Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes" by John Kay.
I liked John Kay & Steppenwolf 1) *Rock & Roll Rebels* 2) *Rise & Shine* 3) *Live At 50* 4) Early *Sparrow's live recording* that had a 23 minute *The Pusher.* 5) *Greatest Hits* compilation album for early Steppenwolf tracks. Saw them at a BBQ Rib Fest after the release of *Rise & Shine.* They played two sets. Except for *Born To Be Wild* & *Magic Carpet Ride* being played at both sets. Both had a different playlist. 2nd set had *The Pusher* & *The Wall* & *Rock 'N Roll War* (3 favourite Steppenwolf tunes) from *Rise & Shine.* Not a bad show for being free.
I don't have a full list but here is my ranking: 1. Steppenwolf the Second 2. At Your Birthday Party 3. Stepppenwolf (first album) 4. Monster My favorite is Steppenwolf the Second. There is a really cool bluesy medley on that album that finished the album that starts with "Disappointment Number (Unknown)" and end with "Reflections".
Hi Pete. Thank you for this. I absolutely love the track For Ladies Only. Some days it's my favourite. Can feel a Wolf pig out coming on. Take care, bro!
Just in case no one else has mentioned it (I have looked but may have missed it), the reason it is called 7 is including the live albums released this was the seventh album from them. So fifth studio seventh in all! Great band, very underrated. His (John Kay) first solo album "Forgotten Songs And Unsung Heroes" is also superb. I recommend it highly!
Jerry The wolf. Was by far my favorite band growing up. I absolutely was crazy about their music. One of my favorite singles only appeared on their greatest hits album and that is Screaming Night Hog. Very interesting song combining a sort of funky sound with heavy rock and don 't forget their always screaming lead guitar.
You were incorrect when you said Steppenwolf 7 was not their seventh album; it was. 1. Steppenwolf 2. Steppenwolf The Second 3. At Your Birthday Party 4. Early Steppenwolf 5. Monster 6. Steppenwolf Live 7. Steppenwolf 7 8. For Ladies Only 9. Slow Flux 10. Hour of the Wolf 11. Skullduggery I'm a huge Steppenwolf fan and pretty much agree with your order. Steppenwolf 7 is their finest album.
@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj The Sparrow rocked too though, they didn't release songs that represented what they were about or they might've made it too, they released softer and more psychadelic stuff from them, they were a hard rock blues band and were damn good!
@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj Just plug in "John Kay and the Sparrow" into TH-cam and you'll see lots of choices! Especially "John Kay & the Sparrow LIVE @ Avalon Ballroom, CA
1) Steppenwolf 7 2) For Ladies Only 3) Monster 4) Steppenwolf Debut 5) Slow Flux Like you said, such an underrated band. 7 is an album to which I listen A LOT. Got it when it came out in '70 and almost wore out the vinyl (Have the CD now). Can't believe how much my tastes mirror yours in many of these bands.
Steppenwolf were HUGE in the late 60's early 70's, had of course the big songs that everyone knows but they recorded so so many other great tunes. They were locked into a contract that required them to write, record and tour in support of two albums a year and that burned them out! I often wonder what things would've sounded like if they were able to keep the original lineup together longer than the first two albums, they always had great players but that original lineup had the classic Steppenwolf sound. They also had some good stuff from 1974-1976, look on here for "Steppenwolf Don Kirschner's Rock Concert" they are on here with the "Slow Flux" tour and "Hour of the Wolf" tour and they rocked them both. The reason why the 7th album is called the 7th album is because there are some albums you never touched on, it went like this: 1. Steppenwolf 2. Steppenwolf the 2nd 3. At your Birthday Party 4. Early Steppenwolf (which was actually the Sparrow recorded live and they ALSO rocked!) 5. Monster 6. Steppenwolf Live (can't believe you didn't mention this one) 7.Steppenwolf 7 8. For Ladies only So that's why it is called the "7th" album They all freaking rock, every album has at least a few GREAT tunes on them, MUCH MORE than the two big hits that you only hear from them now, WAY MORE than that!!!!! And Stephen Stills said about them "they were scary because live they were as good as or better than the Stones".
Just recently discovered this channel. Thank you Pete! This is pure gold. We have very similar taste in music. Please rank Marillion albums one day. Keep up with good stuff.
Pete, you obviously own an early pressing of the Monster CD, as the song was misprinted as "Draft Register", just like you called it in this post. The song (on vinyl and future CD pressings) is actually called "Draft Resister". Monster is also my favorite Steppenwolf album.
Steppenwolf should be in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, I have no idea why they aren’t, “Monster” is my number 1, love that album. Thanks for another great countdown Pete.
My condolences to you and your family for the lose of your father in law.
Hall of Fame would rather have pop, r&b, country, and techno one hit wonders get in year after year before any actual rock with any meaning whatsoever. It's a miracle AC/DC even made it in.
Scott Basler They have improved some over the past 5 years . Steve Miller , the Zombies , Moody Blues , Roxy Music , Doobie Bros , TRex , ELO are worthy Inductees . . . Steppenwolf was on the ballot one year . Got 100 k votes but didn’t make it . Maybe they will get nominated again .
@@dagnabbit6187 I think a big problem with Steppenwolf is that they were real big for a few years and then cooled off but never could make a comeback..bands like Steve Miller Moody Blues etc..all made a comeback..
John Smith There is also the problem of the original lineup. One time they did Steppenwolf gigs without John Kay . John contested it & finally agreed to it on condition they sign over the royalties from there on out and as John put it. “ And they walked right into my trap !” For induction it would be awkward . Another person made a point to me “ Steppenwolf really wasn’t that influential.” Well image wise John”s look was but music wise as good as they were, guy had a point .
Have often thought the same thing...if anyone ever deserved Rock Hall of Fame- should be them
No Steppenwolf shirt? Dude, get Steppenwolf LIVE on a shirt! Cool album cover.
Steppenwolf 7 is totally their best album...got that and For ladies Only in 1980 when I was 16 at a neighbor's garage sale for a dollar a piece!
All their older albums were 'the best'
Monster is the best.
Favourite lineup - Kay-Monarch-McJohn-Moreve-Edmonton.
I don't have anything after For Ladies Only (1971). Based on what I know..
1 - The Second (1968)
2 - Debut (1968)
3- 7 (1970)
4 - Monster (1969)
5 - For Ladies Only (1971)
Hope everything is going well Pete!
I often wonder how things would've sounded if they could've kept that original lineup together longer.
My favorite steppenwolf 7 thanks pete your alright my first favorite band at 9 years old 1970
I saw Steppenwolf at The Jersey Lily bar in Amarillo, Tx in their later years. I should have brought earplugs. They were so damn loud that it was physically painful, but they were awesome.
I have always loved the big two hit songs. Bit they were just a little before my time so never digged deep into their albums.Thanks to this I want to go back and listen to the albums !
I used to only know the brilliant song born to be wild from them. But I picked up the dvd john kay and steppenwolf live in louiseville I may have spelt that wrong. Love most the songs on that I think it's a good sounding live record.
Thanks again Pete. Great to hear synopsis on the Skullduggery period which I had not heard. Take care and stay strong to you alll in this crazy, surreal, undescribable period .
Per Wikipedia: "The album’s numerical title reflects the fact that it was the band’s seventh album release for ABC/Dunhill records (including the four preceding studio LP’s, as well as two live albums)."
Pete always reminds me that a bunch of bands I kinda like had legitimate album catalogs.
My favorite band 🤘🏼 Saludos desde 🇲🇽
LOVE it all!! especially more recently "smokey factory blues"!!! a cover/but they own it!!!!
I inherited a 45 that my sister hated. Ride with Me/For Madmen Only. That made me a fan and from there I own all the 60's and 70's albums.
"Ride with me" off of "For Ladies only" should've been a monster hit, it would've probably been if they would've released it a year or two earlier but when it came out people were getting more into "softer" rock which this song definitely wasn't, but it should've been huge!
1. Seven
2. Monster
3. second album
Also what do you think of three dog night and grass roots?my favorite out of that era and the great,tommy james ,i was,12 years,old listening 2 these and how can i forget hollies ,was all there music just bubbelgum?
Love this guy so much! Really respect the CD focus. I still have so many great CD release and they sound great.
Steppenwolf 7 album title gets its name do to the 7th album including 2 lives alive. This is according to Wikipedia.
1. For Ladies Only
2. The Second
3. Steppenwolf
4. Hour of the Wolf
5. Paradox
6. At Your Birthday Party
7. Monster
8. 7
9. Slowflux
10. Skullduggery
11. Wolftracks
12. Rock and Roll Rebels
13. Rise and Shine
STEPPENWOLF LIVE....the best ever
Awesome job with your rankings. I totally agree with your views on these classic lps. Here's my list...
1: 7
2: Steppenwolf
3: Monster
4: At Your Birthday Party
5: For Ladies Only
"they were a powerful band during the 60's up til
the mid 70's and after that they sporadically put
out an album occasionally and when they did
John Kay always had different musicians backing
him and most of those albums went under the radar
and they weren't the same anymore and as they are
still going with Kay and yet more newer members,
a very great band that I liked and not just for
"Born to be Wild" and "Magic Carpet Ride" but
all of their other songs as well."-🤔📻🎤🎸🎸🎹🥁⭐🌐..
Great choice...
To me Monster is a clear # 1, the compositions could have been written 1/2 a hour ago as the words fit how sad society and the war machine is in full swing. Kay was one heck of a writer and unmistakable voice. I know one mans opinion. good job. They were my first favorite band as born in 56 put me right in the middle of the mind full of mush era
Rankin' Atlanta Rhythm Section albums would be interesting.
i saw a version of them opening up for the Marshal Tucker Band in 2019 (not with John Kay)...their sound was cruddy...it wasn’t the venue since when Marshal Tucker came out they sounded terrific
Great ranking Pete,, my favourites are
1 - 7
2 - For ladies only
I saw Ten Years After open for Sabbath on The Mob Rules tour.
Thanks! I am going to have to check out #7 and Monster. Never heard them before!
both of those are solid great album 69 and 70 respectively. I still listen to both of those albums quite often.
@@truckerkevthepaidtourist okay, thanks.
Steppenwolf At 50 is
a triple disc set.
RIP Jerry ,RIP Goldie
And RIP Rushton Moreve, Kent Henry and Gabriel Mekler.
Your right should have added those guys!Thanks.
The Pusher was another hit.
Peter do you like Threshold the uk progressive metal band.
Top ten Bruce Springsteen songs please??
It’s not possible for Pete to play each of an artists albums 50 times. In this case he hasn’t. After many listens to all these albums SLOW FLUX & HOUR OF THE WOLF are by far the best.
I liked their arrangement of Corina Corina on this. th-cam.com/video/9PW8LaRU2i4/w-d-xo.html But not sure how you would rate this album - I remember when it came out in the 70's.
yeah....
you have em ranked right
Please rank The Beatles studio albums
Sorry I didn't see your stepenwolf u tube so sorry best one 4 me was rest in peace kinda like ufo best of rest from 80s
7 is the best!
name me one band that sounds like STEPPENWOLF ! nobody sounds like STEPPENWOLF !
Great choices, Pete. I thought I was the only 'wolf fan who's favorite album is "7". Love it. Great video, bro.
Thanks. Finally, some respect for 7 and For Ladies Only. Two great LPs. I also love John Kay's first two solo albums from the 70's,Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes & My Sportin' Life. Great Americana type records that I still listen to nowadays. Good list, close to what I would pick.
These are my top 3 because they are the ones I grab the most.
1. 7
2. For Ladies Only
3. Monster
"Desperation" I believe is a very under-rated track off of the debut. "Don't Step On The Grass, Sam" is my favorite off Second, & "Rock Me" is definitely my favorite from At Your Birthday Party. Overall John Kay & Steppenwolf is & will always be the shit.
Funny, you list each song from "7" except for Earschplittenloudenboomer... I was waiting for how you would pronounce it. They were a really great band but like you point out, they were travelling Faster Than the Speed of Light and no band can survive such a pace.
1. The Second
2. Steppenwolf
3. For Ladies Only
4. Steppenwolf 7
5. Monster
6. Slow Flux
7. Skullduggery
8. Wolftracks
9. At Your Birthday Party
10. Hour of the Wolf
11. Paradox
12. Feed the Fire
13. Rock & Roll Rebels
There is also Rise & Shine that I do not have. John Kay also released a number of solo albums that are far less heavy than the band's albums, they try to show him as a songwriter. He is a very interesting and intelligent guy but his best musical output were those 7 albums on the top of my list. The deep cuts are almost equal to the better known songs throughout. None of the lesser albums is really bad.
I think Earsplitz was a tongue and cheek nod to the also short cut that ended the Abbey Road album, Her Majesty.
Larry Byrom must be credited for doing most of the material on “7”. On “ Earschplittenloudenboomer”, he played all the instruments. My favorite 3 album is the debut album, Monster and The Second.
Steppenwolf has always been my favorite band. I was just starting high school when their first album came out.
How old are you ?
@@victorlloyd6529 66 yrs. young.
@@daviddixon6408 i’m -50 years older
#1At your Birthday Party. #2Steppenwolf 7,# 3 Steppenwolf 2 ,# 4 first Album , #5 For Ladies Only, #6 Monster.
I know that Steppenwolf Live isn’t a studio album but it’s still one of my favorites. And one of the best album covers ever
John Kay and Steppenwolf was and still are my spiritual heroes. I have seen them as The Sparrow in Toronto in my rebellious years and have followed them through time and name change. Their performances are amazing and all and I mean ALL of the music is the best !
I start my day listening to them and I finish my day with listening to them. I have so much to choose from and I set my mood from my vast collection. I am addicted to Steppenwolf and I feel great. Just thought I would share this with you all. 🇨🇦😎👍
I was introduced to The Wolf via "Magic Carpet Ride' and the 2nd album. I always loved the bluesy sequence of 5 or 6 tunes on the 2nd side. I have been privileged to see them twice here in Syracuse. Great band. My #1 favorite.
OMG, I love Steppenwolf 7!
Outside of the obvious 60s "hits", Skullduggery was the album that introduced me to Steppenwolf when I was 8 years old. My brother brought it home after work one day and cranked it. And he bought another one the next day that resonated more with me, which was Boston's debut, both released around the same time.
JT Michaelson Bobby Cochran’s only album with them. It was their last of the three reunion albums. But the two before it! They are among their best ever! Slow Flux was their reunion album then Hour of the Wolf. It contains Mr. Penny Pincher! One of my faves by them and you can see that song in all its glory on this channel, You Tube, 😉 All the old albums on ABC Dunhill are classics in their own right. As a kid in the 6o’s they were a big part of our lives. Nice to see other people getting into them, among thousands of others.
Boston😂
Listen to some Scheavy or some Wolfstooth!! Radio music sucks as does all “classic rock” they should call it “ People that stoped growing musically at 22 and music for people that don’t have a clue rock”. Yeah, I bought the first Boston album along with everything else that came out on Tuesday’s. I averaged four albums a week. Some weeks I bought up to 10, 11 on Tuesday’s. Six months after that album came out it went to the back of the pile. Why bother, it was everywhere and became a part of that corporate rock bullshit! No attitude, bunch of fuckin’ Boston whimps that kept using the same melody for the next 20 years! Five years between albums and the second album was what 28 mins long?? Put the First Ramones or Dead Boys albums on. Wake up, smell the rock! Listen to my bands The Beast- Power Metal ep. Or Born To Metalize!! Listen to Glorionblak- touch of the wild! Or 1000 Years!
@@ronnieacerra1382 Bobby Cochran was with them on "Slow Flux" and "Hour of the Wolf" too, not just "Skullduggery".
they dropped FOUR albums in 1968-9..crazy!
nowadays we’re lucky to get an album from a band every four years (looking at you Metallica)
Back in the late '60s Steppenwolf was my absolute favorite band. Couldn't get enough. Rock Me is one of the best Rock songs ever!
Foggy Mental Breakdown is my #1 loved track by them!! 🤘🏻😝
I always figured they called it Steppenwolf 7 because they were including the two live LPs (Early Steppenwolf & Steppenwolf Live) that were both released before it as part of the discography. So that would indeed make it the seventh LP. My top five : 1) Monster 2) 7 3) For Ladies Only 4) the first 5) Slow Flux (I used to detest it and over the years I've realized how great it is!).
Steppenwolf has been nominated for the RRHOF... but not inducted... beyond a disgrace and shame... John Kay is beyond a legend... his personal life is extraordinary...
7 was my pick as number one also...love that album!!
John Kay won a Juno Award back in 1996 for the Canadian Hall of Fame & the first man NOT born in Canada but in Germany to receive that honor!!
Well deserved.
"okay we know he was born in Germany but was raised in Canada."-😆🌐.?
Thank you so much for the Steppenwolf rankings, Pete. My favorite is Monster. That was my first non Beatles album! Thoughts and prayers for your family. Wish I could do more.
SNOWBLIND FRIEND
Written by David Alan Coe, another Rebel with a cause.
@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj Written by Hoyt Axton.
The Second is my fave by far, particularly side 2 with the medly. And then there is the song "28" which is a great slice of pop not sung by John Kay! Then again, I love "7" and I'm glad you had it and number 1. By the way it's worth mentioning that the song "Snowblind Friend" which is on 7 is written by Hoyt Axton who gave Steppenwolf "The Pusher".
1) Steppenwolf
2) The Second
3) Steppenwolf 7
4) Monster
5) For Ladies Only
6) At Your Birthday Party
7) Skullduggery
8) Hour of the Wolf
9) Slow Flux
10) Rock & Roll Rebels (John Kay and Steppenwolf album)
11) Paradox (John Kay and Steppenwolf album)
12) Wolftracks (John Kay and Steppenwolf album)
13) Rise & Shine (John Kay and Steppenwolf album)
Monster is my fav...simply because of the title track...one of the best songs ever..!
Monster is my favorite as well. I also really like the mono single mix of Magic Carpet Ride.
Monster/Suicide/America is one of the best songs ever made
It doesn't have any of my top favorites of theirs, but slow Flux is my favorite album of theirs.
For my tastes it's like ride the lightning/back in black/dark side of the moon/permanent waves; no filler crap. A very rare thing.
After years of listening to other fine music I recently got to Steppenwolf. The magnificent two box sets released by Esoteric Recordings seduced me to have a listen. And now I can say that I am a fan of this underrated big band👍🏻Rich and diverse sounds, always surprising from album to album they always put a smile on my face while listening.
I totally agree that Steppenwolf 7 is their best. I got this album as a teenager just after it came out. It was one of first 5 albums I bought.
What a coincidence- I just listened to Steppenwolf 7. Great album!
Thanks Pete! Steppenwolf is one of my all time favorite bands. Met John Kay at a benefit show back in 2018, Mike Campbell and the Dirty Knobs backed him up!
1. The Second
2. Debut album
3. Monster
4. Seven
5. At Your Birthday party
6. For Ladies Only
7. Slow Flux
8. Hour of the Wolf
Also love "Steppenwolf Live," "Early Steppenwolf" (Sparrow), "Forgotten Songs and Unsung Heroes" by John Kay.
^ agreed
Get your motor runnin.....
Jerry Edmonton and George Biondo ... Incredible rhythm section.
7 was a great call. Always my favorite but their live album from 1970 is a different kina good.
Skullduggery is a overlooked album
I like most of there albums monster is probably there Best
I liked John Kay & Steppenwolf
1) *Rock & Roll Rebels*
2) *Rise & Shine*
3) *Live At 50*
4) Early *Sparrow's live recording* that had a 23 minute *The Pusher.*
5) *Greatest Hits* compilation album for early Steppenwolf tracks.
Saw them at a BBQ Rib Fest after the release of *Rise & Shine.* They played two sets. Except for *Born To Be Wild* & *Magic Carpet Ride* being played at both sets. Both had a different playlist. 2nd set had *The Pusher* & *The Wall* & *Rock 'N Roll War* (3 favourite Steppenwolf tunes) from *Rise & Shine.* Not a bad show for being free.
I always like It's Never Too Late, from At Your Birthday Party.
All great cds.ball crusher my favorite steppenwolf song.
I don't have a full list but here is my ranking:
1. Steppenwolf the Second
2. At Your Birthday Party
3. Stepppenwolf (first album)
4. Monster
My favorite is Steppenwolf the Second. There is a really cool bluesy medley on that album that finished the album that starts with "Disappointment Number (Unknown)" and end with "Reflections".
I was more of a fan of JK's solo albums. A little more earthy crunch...
His solo stuff is great, too bad not too many know about them, great stuff....
Hi Pete. Thank you for this. I absolutely love the track For Ladies Only. Some days it's my favourite. Can feel a Wolf pig out coming on. Take care, bro!
My favorites from bottom to top
Birthday Party
Skullduggery
Slow Flux
Hour Of The Wolf
The Second
Monster
Steppenwolf self titled
Steppenwolf 7
excellent review, such great songs, step 7 is also my favorite
Great show pete
Keep up the good work
Way to go Pete. Steppenwolf 7. Always my favorite. And Everything else before and After.
Just in case no one else has mentioned it (I have looked but may have missed it), the reason it is called 7 is including the live albums released this was the seventh album from them. So fifth studio seventh in all! Great band, very underrated. His (John Kay) first solo album "Forgotten Songs And Unsung Heroes" is also superb. I recommend it highly!
Rock n roll rebels was a respectable LP
The production was a bit more glossy then the earlier LPs
Jerry The wolf. Was by far my favorite band growing up. I absolutely was crazy about their music.
One of my favorite singles only appeared on their greatest hits album and that is Screaming Night Hog. Very interesting song combining a sort of funky sound with heavy rock and don 't forget their always screaming lead guitar.
Pete if go on Google,you can find a Steppenwolf shirt☺
Free with All Right Now is another one of those bands as is Hawkwind with Silver Machine....
Steppenwolf 7
You were incorrect when you said Steppenwolf 7 was not their seventh album; it was.
1. Steppenwolf
2. Steppenwolf The Second
3. At Your Birthday Party
4. Early Steppenwolf
5. Monster
6. Steppenwolf Live
7. Steppenwolf 7
8. For Ladies Only
9. Slow Flux
10. Hour of the Wolf
11. Skullduggery
I'm a huge Steppenwolf fan and pretty much agree with your order. Steppenwolf 7 is their finest album.
Steppenwolf - A very underrated rock and roll band! Very good albums!
Great Canadian American band. Underrated
Sparrow is what held them back, once they became the Wolf it was on.! Names Matter to a degree when starting out.
@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj The Sparrow rocked too though, they didn't release songs that represented what they were about or they might've made it too, they released softer and more psychadelic stuff from them, they were a hard rock blues band and were damn good!
Got a link.?
@@yadigjamesgang-xs7jj Just plug in "John Kay and the Sparrow" into TH-cam and you'll see lots of choices! Especially "John Kay & the Sparrow LIVE @ Avalon Ballroom, CA
1) Steppenwolf 7
2) For Ladies Only
3) Monster
4) Steppenwolf Debut
5) Slow Flux
Like you said, such an underrated band. 7 is an album to which I listen A LOT. Got it when it came out in '70 and almost wore out the vinyl (Have the CD now). Can't believe how much my tastes mirror yours in many of these bands.
Steppenwolf were HUGE in the late 60's early 70's, had of course the big songs that everyone knows but they recorded so so many other great tunes. They were locked into a contract that required them to write, record and tour in support of two albums a year and that burned them out! I often wonder what things would've sounded like if they were able to keep the original lineup together longer than the first two albums, they always had great players but that original lineup had the classic Steppenwolf sound.
They also had some good stuff from 1974-1976, look on here for "Steppenwolf Don Kirschner's Rock Concert" they are on here with the "Slow Flux" tour and "Hour of the Wolf" tour and they rocked them both.
The reason why the 7th album is called the 7th album is because there are some albums you never touched on, it went like this:
1. Steppenwolf
2. Steppenwolf the 2nd
3. At your Birthday Party
4. Early Steppenwolf (which was actually the Sparrow recorded live and they ALSO rocked!)
5. Monster
6. Steppenwolf Live (can't believe you didn't mention this one)
7.Steppenwolf 7
8. For Ladies only
So that's why it is called the "7th" album
They all freaking rock, every album has at least a few GREAT tunes on them, MUCH MORE than the two big hits that you only hear from them now, WAY MORE than that!!!!! And Stephen Stills said about them "they were scary because live they were as good as or better than the Stones".
Just recently discovered this channel. Thank you Pete! This is pure gold. We have very similar taste in music. Please rank Marillion albums one day. Keep up with good stuff.
You will not find the lyrics for "Two for the love of one" from Hour of the Wolf anywhere on the net.
Why is that?
Pete, you obviously own an early pressing of the Monster CD, as the song was misprinted as "Draft Register", just like you called it in this post. The song (on vinyl and future CD pressings) is actually called "Draft Resister". Monster is also my favorite Steppenwolf album.