For most rock fans, this album contains all the Steppenwolf they’ll ever need to here. Though often thought of as a mere “biker band” because of the classic hit “Born to Be Wild,” Steppenwolf had a lot more going for them than the typical biker politics. In fact, the group demonstrates their leftist credentials on the epic anti-war song “Monster,” and recorded one of rock’s first anti-drug rants with “The Pusher.” Steppenwolf could write a great hook as on the hit “Magic Carpet Ride,” or a great ballad such as “Tenderness.” If you can get past the somewhat dated late 60s sound, this is a complete album of fine classic rock material.