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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic storytelling through music
  • dynamic journey with emotional peaks
  • for reflective afternoons
  • engaging sing-alongs with friends

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • dislike lengthy musical explorations

Where this album fits

Career 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
Wilco· The Jayhawks· Lucinda Williams

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 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 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) 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