Some incredible career highlights. However, some weaker tracks make this my least favorite of the original Big Star releases. That 70s show has made In the Street a bit of a cliche, but it must have been a thrill to cruise to in its era.

If The Beatles had written The Ballad Of El Goodoo it would be hailed as one of their best songs. It's a crime that Big Star never sold in the millions.

Really great album.

70s pop-rock perfection. I don't understand why they weren't all over the radio. Clever hooks, catchy melodies, accessibility, and concise lyrics. Go figure.

Shows up on a lot of critics' lists so I thought I'd give them a try. Glad I did. Can't believe they weren't more famous than they were. Thirteen & In the Street are my faves.

Laid the groundwork for later alt-pop like the gin blossoms, big star roared on their debut with tight hooks and nice harmonies. I prefer the Chilton songs though, especially , "Thirteen", "The Ballad of El Goodo" and "In the Street" ("that 70s show" theme song, fyi).

Really love this album,Mojo magazine had them as cult heroes once so i gave them a go glad i did.

Thirteen is amazing!

A poor man's Exile would be something with no production value at all. This shows that had Alex Chilton and Chris Bell stayed together that they could have made some incredible music. A highly influencial record, and a very sharp debut album.

don't know where you got the exile on mainstreet vibe outlaw??