A Long Time Comin'
The Electric Flag · 1968
56 min · 14 tracks · blues rock
A vibrant fusion of blues rock and psychedelic elements, layered with bold instrumentation and soulful vocal performances.
Top tracks — play these first
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Killing Floor — This track serves as a powerful opener, showcasing the band's mastery of blues-infused rock with its driving rhythm and fiery guitar solos.
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Sittin’ in Circles — With its introspective lyrics and intricate melodies, this song exemplifies the band's ability to meld emotional depth with musical complexity.
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Another Country — This expansive track highlights the band’s experimental side, blending different musical influences into a cohesive narrative that reflects the spirit of its time.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends blues rock with psychedelic elements, showcasing strong musicianship but varying in cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a high-energy track that features prominent guitar riffs and a driving rhythm, setting a lively tone for the first half.
- The vocal delivery varies significantly across tracks, with some featuring soulful singing while others lean into spoken word or chant-like styles.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady, consistent energy levels
- long, immersive listening sessions
- dynamic emotional journeys
- layered, dense sonic textures
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1968, A Long Time Comin' was The Electric Flag's debut album, emerging from the band's formation in 1967 as a collective of seasoned musicians. This record positioned them at the forefront of the blues rock movement, showcasing their innovative blend of traditional blues with rock sensibilities.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Blood, Sweat & Tears· Chicago· The Band
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Killing Floor 4:12
- 2 Groovin’ Is Easy 3:06
- 3 Over-Lovin’ You 2:13
- 4 She Should Have Just 5:03
- 5 Wine 3:15
- 6 Texas 4:49
- 7 Sittin’ in Circles 3:55
- 8 You Don’t Realize 4:56
- 9 Another Country 8:48
- 10 Easy Rider 0:54
- 11 Sunny 4:03
- 12 Mystery 2:56
- 13 Look Into My Eyes 3:07
- 14 Goin’ Down Slow 4:44
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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