A Musical History
The Band · 2005
94 min · 24 tracks · folk rock · blues rock · alternative country
A nostalgic tapestry of Americana woven with soulful melodies and timeless storytelling.
Why this album works
'A Musical History' is significant for its extensive collection of tracks that highlight The Band's impact on rock and Americana music. Not only did it introduce new listeners to their work, but it also received critical acclaim, further solidifying their status in music history, especially with tracks like 'The Weight' resonating through generations.
- Best for
- nostalgic storytelling through music dynamic journey with emotional peaks for reflective afternoons
- Context
- Released in 2005, 'A Musical History' is a comprehensive retrospective that captures The Band's rich legacy as they revisited their influential sound. This compilation came after the band's reunion tour and serves as a reflection on their storied career, showcasing their evolution from the late 1960s through the 1970s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bruce Cockburn· Leonard Cohen· The Guess Who· Gordon Lightfoot· April Wine· Prism· Tom Cochrane· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Who Do You Love? 2:40
- 2 He Don't Love You (And He'll Break Your Heart) 2:37
- 3 Can You Please Crawl Out Your Window? 3:37
- 4 Ain't No More Case on the Brazos 3:59
- 5 The Weight Standout 4:35
- 6 Orange Juice Blues (Blues for Breakfast) 3:17
- 7 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) 3:42
- 8 All La Glory (Early version) 3:25
- 9 Stage Fright 3:42
- 10 I Shall Be Released Standout 3:11
- 11 4% Pantomime 6:01
- 12 Don't Do It 3:48
- 13 Life Is a Carnival 3:56
- 14 Slippin' & Slidin' 3:22
- 15 Endless Highway 5:07
- 16 Share Your Love With Me 2:55
- 17 Forever Young (Bob Dylan With the Band) Standout 4:55
- 18 Twighlight (Song Sketch) 3:23
- 19 Home Cookin' 3:45
Disc 2
- 1 Jam/King Harvest 4:22
- 2 Long Black Veil 2:46
- 3 Rockin' Chair 3:52
- 4 Don't Do It 4:33
- 5 Hard Times (The Slop)/Just Another Whistle Stop 7:20
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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