Love - Stand Out

Review by James Allen Pauley-Barker

Album Review: Stand Out by Love (1970) Alright, so here’s the deal with Stand Out by Love. This gem came out in 1970, smack dab in the middle of the UK rock scene, released under the Harvest label. It’s got this trippy, heady mix of Psychedelic Rock, Classic Rock, and even a dash of Acid Rock that just feels like a warm, fuzzy blanket for your ears—if that blanket was dipped in neon paint and thrown into a time machine. Arthurly, who wore multiple hats as both the arranger and producer, really left his mark on this one. Let’s dive into it, shall we? First up, “Doggone.” Man, this track is a trip. The opening riff grabs you by the collar and doesn’t let go. It’s gritty, raw, and kinda messy in the best way possible—like a rebellious teenager who refuses to comb their hair but somehow still looks cool. The guitar work here has this wild, untamed energy that screams late-night drives with the windows down. And the vocals? They’re dripping with attitude, like the singer’s daring you to look away. Honestly, it’s one of those songs that sticks in your head not because it’s perfect, but because it’s alive. You can feel the sweat and passion oozing out of every note. Then there’s the title track, “Stand Out.” If “Doggone” is the rowdy friend dragging you to a party, “Stand Out” is the quiet, mysterious one sitting in the corner, making you wonder what they’re all about. It’s more introspective, with these swirling layers of sound that feel like you’re floating through a dream. The melody builds slowly, almost hypnotically, until it explodes into this big, cathartic moment that just hits you right in the chest. It’s the kind of song that makes you stop whatever you’re doing and just listen. I remember hearing it for the first time and thinking, “Wow, this is what music is supposed to feel like.” What’s wild about Stand Out is how it straddles that line between chaos and control. It’s not polished to a shine like some of the other albums from the era, and honestly, that’s what makes it special. It feels human. You can tell these guys were just messing around in the studio, letting the music take them where it wanted to go. Arthurly deserves props for keeping that spirit intact instead of trying to rein it in too much. So yeah, if you’re into rock that’s a little rough around the edges but still packs a punch, Stand Out is worth a spin. It’s the kind of album that reminds you why people fell in love with rock ‘n’ roll in the first place. Oh, and fun fact—apparently, the band broke up shortly after this album dropped. Makes you wonder if they burned too bright, too fast, huh? Funny how art works like that sometimes.

Artist: Love
Album: Stand Out

Rock

1970

Rating: 3.75

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Filename: love-stand-out.zip

MP3 size: 14.8 mb
FLAC size: 101 mb

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Doggone
Stand Out

Video

Listen To My Song - Love

Love - Doggone

LOVE: Stand Out

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Catalog Numbers

HAR 5014

Labels

Harvest

Listen online

escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne
online luisteren
lyssna på nätet
online anhören
lytte på nettet
ouvir online
ascolta in linea
kuunnella verkossa

Formats

Vinyl
7"
45 RPM
Single
Push-out Centre
Promo
Solid Centre

Credits

Role	Credit
Arranged By	Arthurly
Producer	Arthurly

Notes

A Blue Thumb Recording.
Carlin Music Corp.
Made in Gt Britain
Not for sale

Barcodes

Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (SHAR.5014A)
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (SHAR.5014B)
Matrix / Runout (Runout side A): SHAR 5014 A-1 R KT 1
Matrix / Runout (Runout side B): SHAR 5014 B-1 G KT 1
Matrix / Runout (Label side A): (SHAR.5014B)
Matrix / Runout (Label side B): (SHAR.5014A)

About Love

American psychedelic rock group, formed in Los Angeles in 1965. They signed to Elektra records along with the Doors (who were influenced by them in their early days). After the original line-up split in early 1968, continued to perform under the name Love until 1974, and subsequently irregularly until his death in 2006.

Name Vars

The Love
The Love Band

Members

Bobby Beausoleil
Probyn Gregory
Arthur Lee
Ken Forssi
Bryan Maclean
John Echols
Gary Rowles
Frank Fayad
George Suranovich
Robert Rozelle
Melvan Whittington
Joe Blocker
Alban \"Snoopy\" Pfisterer
Tjay Cantrelli
Don Poncher
John Fleckenstein
Jay Donnellan
David Chapple
Rusty Squeezebox
Mike Randle
David Green
John Sterling
Kim Kesterson
Sherwood Akuna
Craig Tarwater
Michael Stuart-Ware
Don Conka

Interesting fact about Album

Did you know? The 1970 album *Stand Out* by Love is a hidden gem in the world of psychedelic rock. Released on the iconic UK label Harvest, it blends classic and acid rock styles. What’s unique is that Arthurly, who produced the album, also arranged all the tracks. It includes just two songs—"Doggone" and the title track "Stand Out." Not your typical album setup, but it's got this raw, experimental vibe that fans of the genre would totally dig.

Comments

enokomeal

2025-03-15

5:00

cjwhitepa

2025-03-15

I prefer the shortened version. The percussion solo is a bit much!

alaaahmed01201060347az

2025-03-14

For those who remember the Whiskey on Sunset in 60’s; Arthurly wrote the best lyrics ever! These guys now all gone were 2nd story guys ! Hit your bong and listen to “Forever Changes” album. An all time highly rated classic! I loved these guys!!!

hughglenda

2025-03-13

Prog Rock / Folk meets Psychedelia meets Jazz freestyle drumming?

preachfreshfire

2025-03-12

Gracias por tanto Zone.

lawrencemwirigi69

2025-03-11

i used these drums for this track.... https://soundcloud.com/melun-dank/promises-mono

connecticutsoccer5

2025-03-10

@Ocean brought me here

dorismeyer

2025-03-10

beautiful ! thanks!

angelacrater

2025-03-10

Kendrick Lamar - Hol' Up

rossysuarez52

2025-03-10

Have part of a copy of the original vinyl, which was a double album/gate-fold affair. Only the second disc is present but it contains this amazing song with a great drum solo, happy to find it on Youtube!

melizzaarbis13

2025-03-10

best album , for me.

nsuchawadi

2025-03-10

Drumming clinic right here at 3:00 onwards

gabiav

2025-03-10

It's a street fight - the b.u.m.s. 5:00

liornachmias95

2025-03-10

Riding round

fermorenorobles

2025-03-10

Great song....and the drum solo is just the funky icing on the cake. I can hear the Clyde Stubblefield influences there. Little bit of Cold Sweat.

langiriaguesthousebira

2025-03-10

Sublime.

infoxiic

2025-03-10

I still have this vinyl and many others. This was 'off the hook' back in the day even though many people don't think much of the technical aspect of it in today's context.