For Ladies Only
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For Ladies Only is the sixth studio album by Steppenwolf, released in 1971. 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.[1]
The album was Steppenwolf's last of new material released prior to the band's initial breakup in February 1972.
Reception
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Rolling Stone | (mixed) [3] |
Track listing
Side 1
- "For Ladies Only" (Jerry Edmonton, Kent Henry, John Kay, Goldy McJohn) – 9:13
- "I'm Asking" (Edmonton, McJohn) – 4:25
- "Shackles and Chains" (Kay) – 4:57
- "Tenderness" (Mars Bonfire) – 4:51
Side 2
- "The Night Time's for You" (Bonfire, Morgan Cavett) – 2:56
- "Jaded Strumpet" (Edmonton) – 4:40
- "Sparkle Eyes" (George Biondo, Kay) – 4:29
- "Black Pit" (Henry, McJohn) – 3:46
- "Ride With Me" (Bonfire) – 3:15
- "In Hopes of a Garden" (Biondo) – 2:01
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Personnel
- Richard Podolor - producer
- John Kay - vocals, guitar
- Kent Henry - lead guitar
- George Biondo - vocals, bass guitar
- Goldy McJohn - keyboards
- Jerry Edmonton - drums
- Bill Cooper - engineer
- Morgan Cavett - songwriter
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
Year | Chart | Position |
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1971 | Pop Albums | 54 |
Singles - Billboard (North America)[1]
Year | Single | Chart | Position |
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1971 | "For Ladies Only" | Pop Singles | 64 |
1971 | "Ride With Me" | Pop Singles | 52 |
References
- ^ a b Steppenwolf USA chart history, Billboard.com. Retrieved January 18, 2013.
- ^ For Ladies Only at AllMusic
- ^ Album review, Rolling Stone.