243. Big Star | #1 Record (1972)

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Wikipedia Entry

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Tracks

1. Feel
2. The Ballad of El Goodo
3. In The Street
4. Thirteen
5. Don't Lie To Me
6. The India Song
7. When My Baby's Beside Me
8. My Life Is Right
9. Give Me Another Chance
10. Try Again
11. Watch The Sunrise
12. ST 100/6

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#1 Record is a carefree album. The music is power pop. The songs are sunny and unserious—pure summertime high-school fun. They have a clear sound, and the guitar jangles, but there's a potential to rely on more on formula than inspiration. The lyrics are reassuring and positive.

The music is pop rock that wants to be hard rock with all the riffs and solos. The album reminds me of a kitten. It's cute, energetic, aggressive, and completely lacking the potential to do serious damage.

The album is good. The first half of the album is strong; the second half not so much. Unlike most pop artists who try in vain to wax philosophical, Alex Chilton doesn't take himself very seriously. It's worth listening to because it gets pop right. With that said, it should be on the 1001 Albums list.

All the songs on this album are quite good. The stand outs are Feel, The Ballad of El Goodo, In The Street, Thirteen, Don't Lie To Me, My Life Is Right, and Try Again.

★★★★★★★★☆☆