For Ladies Only Songs Ranked
For Ladies Only is the sixth studio album by Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf. The album was released in November 1971, by Dunhill Records. It is a political concept album mainly about feminism but with several more conventional songs about romance as well, both unusual themes for Steppenwolf. Some critics saw the album as sexist, citing the lyrics of the songs and a photo of a car shaped like a penis alongside the Hollywood Walk of Fame in the gatefold. The album saw the band hinting toward the progressive rock movement that was popular at the time with more complex arrangements and sophisticated keyboard playing, particularly on the title track. Like their previous album, it was accompanied by two minor hit singles which fell just short of the Top 40. Lead guitarist Kent Henry from Blues Image replaced Larry Byrom prior to recording this album. The album was Steppenwolf’s last of new material released prior to the band’s initial breakup in February 1972. Here are all of For Ladies Only songs ranked.
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10. In Hopes of a Garden
“The piano playing is unusually brilliant (hey, I never knew the band liked to jam away on that instrument, but apparently they do like it, and are capable of doing so on this album quite tastefully).”
9. Black Pit
“The instrumental gem “Black Pit” is at once smoothly cool and a bit oddly haunting at the end. This one’s worth getting for a number of songs that never appear on the compilations.”
8. Jaded Strumpet
“For years I have enjoyed putting headphones on and listening to the bass and drums on this album, they are tight and sound fantastic together. The entire album is great, suprising considering it was done after Larry Byrom left the band.”
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7. Tenderness
“Easily their best and most consistent effort…previous albums were hit and miss, some good, some bad, some mediocre. But this album is what I pick out when sifting thru my Steppenwolf cds. Not a bad cut on it, even if the theme was unexpected by Steppenwolf fans.”
6. I’m Asking
“The songwriting is once again quite solid and brings back memories of the early 70’s for everyone who grew up in that time period (I didn’t, but I sure wish I had!)”
5. Ride With Me
“The best track on the album with excellent vocals by Kay and some nifty fuzz guitar from Henry. A good song made great by Kay’s growl. IMO, the album is let down when Kay is not singing.”
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4. Sparkle Eyes
“Sparkle Eyes” is a sad recollection of encountering an old girlfriend who’s been damaged by many hardships. Sensitive portrayals like this run counter to the macho image carried by Steppenwolf. “
3. The Night Time’s for You
“The music here isn’t typical Steppenwolf because the theme of this is; women. This is a vastly under-rated effort. John Kay proved here that he can do other things besides heavy metal biker songs”
2. Shackles and Chains
“Steppenwolf takes this genre and shows how it should be done, with no self gratifying,poinless guitar solos or aimless drum solos. This is one tight polished powerful jam.”
1. For Ladies Only
“Steppenwolf great album highly underated. great rock and roll classic rock album. Title track is excellent (for ladies only) ride with me and tenderness are the known hits jaded strumpet is the best jam on the album.If your a steppenwolf fan or just a fan of rock and roll you will like it.”
