The Guess Who Albums Ranked
The Guess Who is a Canadian rock band, formed in Winnipeg in 1962. Initially gaining recognition in Canada, the group found international success from the late 1960s through the mid-1970s primarily under the leadership of songwriters Burton Cummings and Randy Bachman (later of Bachman–Turner Overdrive) and recorded many hit singles, including “No Time”, “American Woman”, “Laughing”, “These Eyes”, “Undun” and “Share the Land”. Formed as a garage rock band, their musical style encompassed the pop rock and psychedelic rock genres. Here are all of The Guess Who albums ranked.
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8. Rockin’ (1972)
“The Guess Who’s Rockin’ album is one of their finest. Burton’s powerful vocals are at their best on “Heartbroken Bopper” and “Arrivederci Girl.” Many songs on this album continue the band’s concern for the environment and the damage being done to it by misguided business and by hunters alike–“Smoke Big Factory” and “Guns, Guns, Guns.” The boys are at the height of their musical and lyrical prowess on Rockin’.”
7. Greatest Hits (1999)
“Excellent collection . Much more complete collection than the Best Of that has been out since early 70s which I owned as a 14 year old.. It reminds me of just how good that band really was. They had so many more good songs than I realized.”
6. Road Food (1974)
“Road Food starts off with a bang, because Star Baby is one of their best songs. Kurt Winter’s slide guitar playing shines, but the song keeps moving to propel this exciting story forward. The next three songs show the jazzy side of the Guess Who and prove that no other band could ever be able to sing these thick, swinging harmonies better. One Way Road is one of their best dark lyrics and fits perfectly into the well chosen spooky chord progression and swirling guitar effects. Pleasin’ For Reason is another song that could never be sung by less advanced singers like the Beatles.”
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5. The Best Of The Guess Who (1971)
“All the tracks sound good, and finish properly. In recent years many CD reissues (including some Guess Who CDs) have had their dynamic range compressed in the mastering process, and have sounded loud and boomy.”
4. Share The Land (1970)
“Share the Land is a minor masterpiece. It seems to be forgotten nowadays due to the songs here not getting anywhere the attention of say, the tunes from Canned Wheat or American Woman and that my friends is just absolutely crazy! Oh sure songs like the title song and “Hand Me Down World” USED to be played all the time! But not now. Not when the Jonas Brothers are tearing up the charts! Oh wait they’re not around anymore are they. Well you know what I mean”
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3. Wheatfield Soul (1969)
“This album is very indicative of what was happening with many bands of the time. Stretching songs to 6 plus minutes, exploring political, sexual and “chemical” themes was almost mandatory by the time this album was released (1969). I mean, you had at least ONE album of this type right? What makes “Wheatfield Soul” so indispensable, however, is it’s complete, full on assault of ALL these themes plus a solid dose of the usual pop excellence. “These Eyes” and “Pink Wine Sparkles in the Glass” are exactly why everyone who loved the Guess Who truly loved them. Tight pop masterpieces.”
2. Canned Wheat (1969)
“”Canned Wheat” is probably the best of the Guess Who’s original albums. It contains the singles “No Time” (In an extended version), “Laughing” and “Undun,” as well as a number of fairly strong guitar laden album tracks. The song “Key” stretches out to over eleven minutes, but still manages to be worthwhile. The only clunker is the awful “Fair Warning,” that comes along at the end like a bad acid trip, but is mercifully held to less than two minutes.”
1. American Woman (1970)
“This is a wonderful album from 1970 that reflects the era perfectly and yet remains current. Not only did the song “American Woman” become a hit (and an anthem) but “No Time” and “No Sugar Tonight/New Mother Nature” were huge hits as well. The album has never sounded better. There are even two pages of the booklet where the lead singer (Burton Cummings) gives a short statement on every song.”