Released November 1971 Artist Steppenwolf Producer Richard Podolor Genres Rock music, Rock and roll | Length 45:19 Release date 10 July 1971 Label Dunhill Records | |
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Recorded November 24, 1970 - May 30, 1971 at American Recording Studios For Ladies Only
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For ladies only steppenwolf
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.
Contents
The album was Steppenwolf's last of new material released prior to the band's initial breakup in February 1972.
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
Personnel
Charts
Album - Billboard (North America)
Singles - Billboard (North America)
Songs
1For Ladies Only9:17
2I'm Asking4:31
3Shackles and Chains5:00