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Every Picture Tells a Story
by Rod Stewart
The 102nd greatest album of all time
Every Picture Tells a Story, released in 1971, is Rod Stewart's third solo album. It blends rock, blues rock, folk rock and pop into a rootsy, acoustic-tinged sound anchored by Stewart's gritty, conversational vocals, loose band arrangements, and a mix of upbeat rockers and reflective ballads. The record features the well-known tracks "Maggie May" and "Mandolin Wind" and is often noted for capturing Stewart's move from folk-influenced singer-songwriter material toward a more rock-oriented solo identity.
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