Search - Jefferson Airplane :: Long John Silver

Classic, and Great

Michael Gunther | Maryland, USA | 07/09/2008

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Come on, folks, this is a righteous album! Slick sings her lungs out, the band is tight, and every song is a blunt stone winner. Eat Starch Mom!



Old 60's Hippie



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Setting the record straight

B. E Jackson | Pennsylvania | 02/05/2009

(5 out of 5 stars)

"Long John Silver is certainly NOT a bad Jefferson Airplane album. You know it's funny- while hearing those early Jefferson Starship albums, I would say to myself "The only thing that'd make these albums even better would be MORE of that melodic and emotional guitar playing" and guess what? Long John Silver gives me exactly THAT.



All I had to do was turn to THIS album all these years. If only I had ignored all the negative reviews I would have found out about this album much sooner.



This is a really good album as far as songwriting goes too. Oh sure, a song like "Easter" sounds a bit weak because Grace Slick kind of drags her vocal style in the background, making it hard to understand the words she's singing, but other than that, the rest of the album is just pure brilliance. THE best guitar playing ever laid down on a Jefferson Airplane album, and yes, I've heard them all.



As I said, the songwriting is quite a treat as well. The album takes a few listens to remember how the songs go, I'll admit that. But that's hardly a reason to put down this masterpiece. Pick it up soon. Yes, even if you have to pay more than usual, it's worth every penny."