Slow Flux Songs Ranked
Slow Flux is the seventh studio album by Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf. The album was released in August 1974, by Epic Records. In the US it was released on the Mums Records label, a short-lived CBS Records subsidiary. It was the first of three albums the band created after reforming in 1974 before they disbanded again in 1976. “Straight Shootin’ Woman” was the last Steppenwolf song to chart on the Billboard magazine Top 40. The song “Children of the Night” notably posits that the hippie movement at this time had died, and president Richard Nixon is referred to as “the fool who believed that wrong is right”. Guitarist and composer Bobby Cochran replaced Kent Henry on lead guitar in this reformed lineup, until the 1976 breakup. Cochran is the late Eddie Cochran’s nephew. This was the last Steppenwolf album that Goldy McJohn would play on. He was sacked from the band by bandleader John Kay in 1975. A horn section also played on the album. Here are all of Slow Flux songs ranked.
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10. Fool’s Fantasy
“Fool’s Fantasy” works as a short rocker with catch vocals and cool guitar work in the background. Steppenwolf was, of course, one of the premier bands of the era. Although this album is not very well known, it is classic Steppenwolf…..hard-driving, gear-jamming, and, in typical Steppenwolf fashion, though-provoking.”
9. Smokey Factory Blues
“Smokey Factory Blues” initially has a set of vocals that reminds me of Neil Diamond quite a bit. You know, really dramatic, soulful and depressing. Only in the beginning, though. Really love the way the song changes gears around the 1:25 mark and picks up the pace but doesn’t sacrifice the sad tone in any way, shape or form- something John Kay and Steppenwolf are masters at.”
8. Jeraboah
“Jeraboah” might be a slight example of lazy songwriting. John Kay sings with the guitar riff at first, but who cares really. I *am* a huge fan of the original version of Black Sabbath and Ozzy Osbourne is known for doing the same thing after all.”
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7. Justice Don’t Be Slow
“Justice Don’t Be Slow” has a country-ish vocal melody that reminds me of the Kinks Muswell Hillbillies period. This is a great song to play at a late night bar party that’s for sure. I can see myself singing along to the chorus with a group of people.”
6. Gang War Blues
“Gang War Blues” serves as a nice reminder that these guys can rock with the best of them. The loud, funky rhythm really stands out in a positive way. Love the line “I’v got the gang war blues, got nothing to lose, I’m a hunk of hunger, that wants to shadow you”. This song has all the necessary ingredients to make a hard rockin’ commercial splash and yet, it never did.”
5. Children of Night
“Children of Night” has a nice Deep Purple-like intro before mentioning lyrics pertaining to the (then) current generation and how Woodstock is officially over. The verse melody feels a little insufficient to me. Well, parts of it anyway. The chorus is pretty solid. John Kay wasn’t in a particularly emotional mood like usual, unfortunately. Not for this album.”
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4. Get Into the Wind
“Get Into the Wind” has a main guitar riff that reminds me of the Monkees “Last Train to Clarksville” and is probably just as awesome believe it or not, due to a continuous rocking pace, a keyboard solo that rocks and a really memorable chorus. Yes time *is* wastin’- go out there and make it happen! An all-around fantastic song.”
3. Straight Shootin’ Woman
“Straight Shootin’ Woman” has such a FANTASTIC rhythm with lots of forceful aggression that it makes me wonder why the band thought including the saxophone was in *any* way appropriate.”
2. Morning Blue
“Well I stuck my foot in my mouth again- “Morning Blue” is another believably sad and tender moment. Not crying would almost be a crime. The verse melody is nothing short of magnificent. Best song on the album.”
1. Fishin’ in the Dark
“Fishin’ In the Dark” is based around a bluesy verse melody and a somewhat sad chorus with the line “But don’t you take what we’ve got, baby please, stay with me. And if you go, leave my heart, baby please, set me free”. It repeats perhaps a bit more than necessary near the end but thankfully a wonderful guitar solo and an appropriate amount of horns makes up for that.”