Steppenwolf - For Ladies Only (1971) [Full Album]

For Ladies Only is the sixth studio album by Canadian-American rock band Steppenwolf. The album was released in November 1971, by Dunhill Records. 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.

Lead guitarist Kent Henry from Blues Image replaced Larry Byrom prior to recording this album. The album was Steppenwolf's last of new material released prior to the band's initial breakup in February 1972.

Tracklist:
01. "For Ladies Only" 0:00
02. "I'm Asking" 9:23
03. "Shackles and Chains" 13:52
04. "Tenderness" 18:53
05. "The Night Time's for You" 23:47
06. "Jaded Strumpet" 26:51
07. "Sparkle Eyes" 31:38
08. "Black Pit" 36:12
09. "Ride With Me" 40:04
10. "In Hopes of a Garden" 43:30

Steppenwolf
John Kay – vocals, guitar
Kent Henry – lead guitar
George Biondo – vocals, bass guitar
Goldy McJohn – Hammond organ, piano
Jerry Edmonton – drums

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