Am I really the second person to review this?

I am really only the second person to review this album? I really think that is kind of sad. This album is one of my favoritese by him, basically because I don't think he talks about legs once, or asks what we think of his appearance. i really prefer his songs like, "Mandolin Wind" and "Maggie Mae" to "Hot Legs" (though I really cannot say I dislike that song) and "D'ya Think Im Sexy" (that one drives me crazy- can't stand it!) He has some really great songs on here, even some songs that tell stories- for instance, "Cut Across Shorty" tells the story (with a moral- AHH!) of a short little poor guy who wants to "win Miss Lucie's hand". So basically, he runs in a race and in order to win (for this is the way that they are going to determine who gets Lucie: Dan or Shorty) he cuts across the middle with Ms. Lucie cheering him on! it is really a cute song, not to be expected from Stewart. And who cannot like the melonchony sounds of "Man Of Constant Sorrow"? The name of this CD wraps it up- this album is pure Vintage!

Suprise! He used to be really, really good...

Mercury/polygram/universal/whatever they're called now has diluted the market with a dizzying number of early Rod Stewart compilations, and still failed to do a definative single disk. Thankfully, his first four albums are all currently available... they contain lots of wonderful music. So does this album, for that matter. The sound is excellent, and it manages to steer clear of the miserable "Smiler"... but where are "Twisting the Night Away" and "I Know I'm Losing You"? Ah well... things would be different if I ran the zoo.

The original folk punk (his body stunk but he kept his funk)

"Vintage" is a perfect introduction to Rod's early solo work. All of the classic singles are here, along with lesser-known, but equally satisfying album tracks. "Vintage" showcases the arragements and production values that were the unique charm of Stewart's early-70's albums. Although acoustic-based, Rod's studio band rocked harder than just about anyone else. Martin Quittenton's chunky 12-string, Ronnie Wood's searing slide, Ian MacLagan's barrelhouse piano, and Mick Waller's wild, slamming drums provided the perfect backing for Rod's scratchy, raggedy voice. The album is filled with brilliant mistakes and sloppy moments that only add to its appeal. "Vintage" shows Stewart at his brash, rootsy best, a style that he would revisit 25 years later on albums such as "Unplugged and Seated" and "When We Were the New Boys". As the title implies, the songs on "Vintage" were outstanding the first time, and time has only improved their quality.