Freeze-Frame
by The J. Geils Band

Freeze-Frame by The J. Geils Band
Year: 1981
Release date: 1981-10-26
Overall rank: 4,506th   Overall chart history
Average Rating: 
69/100 (from 106 votes)
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Award Top albums of 1981 (79th)
Award Top albums of the 1980s (648th)
Award Best albums of all time (4,506th)

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Freeze-Frame is ranked as the best album by The J. Geils Band.

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Overall rank: 4,506th | 1980s rank: 648th | 1981 rank: 79th

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69/100 (from 106 votes)
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05/14/2026 09:17 Pavloss  Ratings distribution  48650/100
 
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02/26/2026 20:00 classicjoe  Ratings distribution  44278/100
 
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11/12/2025 23:38 NYAndreas  Ratings distribution  1,43344/100
 
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04/28/2024 18:58 culwin  Ratings distribution  1,48575/100

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From 02/26/2024 17:23 | #302239
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From 06/22/2020 17:55 | #254179
Average Track Rating = 93.88
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From 05/09/2020 00:47 | #251082
Amazing collection of perfection!
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From 04/22/2019 12:30 | #235384
I was disappointed with this album after initially soaking it up with repeated constant listens from the years 1981-82. Back in 1982, I would have told you that "Freeze Frame" was the greatest album of all-time!!! While I still enjoy the guitar/harp stylings of J. and Magic Dick, in retrospect, and in comparison to the band's previous output, this album is really a watered-down attempt at commercialism. I actually dismiss "Centerfold", and change the radio away from the song when it comes on. Sad demise for a formerly awesome band. If you would like to hear when the J. Giels Band was at it's peak seek out their early 70s through 1979's "Sanctuary" albums.
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40/100
From 03/28/2014 16:29 | #107905
this record makes me think of "circus-music". the songs are witty, happy and euphoric. i can listen to this easily but it doesn't stay really in my mind.
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From 06/23/2012 23:28 | #45239
One of the most solid albums, start to finish, of the decade. Hits abound here, and I find it funny Freeze frame still gets played at many sporting events. Holds up pretty well, even after all these years.
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90/100
From 08/09/2011 21:42 | #26024
This album an a huge favorite of mine. There ain't a stinker on the whole thing. From the shout of "Freeze Frame!" to begin the album to the equally loud shout of "Piss on the wall! to close the album, it seem that there's a non-stop parade of blues, R&B, and rock. "Do You Remember When," "River Blindness," and "Rage in the Cage" are in perfect company with their chart-topping title track and "Centerfold." However, I believe the absolute high-point of this band's career was in "Angel in Blue" which is on this album. There's just an awesome collection of music on this one and absolutely no filler!
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