Across the Great Divide
The Band · 1994
216 min · 56 tracks · country music
A tapestry of heartfelt Americana woven with soulful melodies and poignant storytelling, showcasing the band's roots in folk and rock.
Top tracks — play these first
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The Weight — This iconic track encapsulates The Band's blend of rock and folk influences, featuring rich harmonies and a narrative depth that resonates throughout their catalog.
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I Shall Be Released — A poignant anthem of redemption and hope, this song showcases the band's ability to convey profound emotions through simple yet powerful lyrics.
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Up on Cripple Creek — This track highlights The Band's unique groove and storytelling prowess, blending elements of country rock while delivering vivid imagery that draws listeners into its narrative.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks
- for long road trips
- intimate moments of reflection
- rich tapestry of sound
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, standalone tracks
- seek instant gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1994, Across the Great Divide marked The Band's return after a decade-long hiatus since their last studio album, Islands (1977). This compilation features a mix of new tracks and live recordings, reflecting their enduring legacy in American music as they navigated through the changing landscape of the industry.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilco· The Jayhawks· Lucinda Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tears of Rage 5:19
- 2 The Weight 4:35
- 3 I Shall Be Released 3:12
- 4 Chest Fever 5:13
- 5 In a Station 3:30
- 6 To Kingdom Come 3:19
- 7 Lonesome Suzie 4:00
- 8 Rag Mama Rag 3:03
- 9 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 3:31
- 10 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) 3:38
- 11 Rockin' Chair 3:39
- 12 Whispering Pines 3:57
- 13 Up on Cripple Creek 4:31
- 14 Across the Great Divide 2:54
- 15 Unfaithful Servant 4:15
- 16 Shape I'm In 4:01
- 17 Daniel and the Sacred Harp 4:13
- 18 All La Glory 3:35
- 19 Stage Fright 3:43
Disc 2
- 1 When I Paint My Masterpiece 4:18
- 2 The Moon Struck One 4:08
- 3 Life Is a Carnival 3:57
- 4 The River Hymn 4:38
- 5 Don't Do It (live) 4:42
- 6 Caldonia Mission (live) 3:21
- 7 The W.S. Walcott Medicine Show (live) 3:53
- 8 Get Up Jake (live) 3:16
- 9 This Wheel's on Fire (live) 3:54
- 10 Share Your Love With Me 2:54
- 11 Mystery Train 5:41
- 12 Acadian Driftwood 6:40
- 13 Ophelia 3:29
- 14 It Makes No Difference 6:32
- 15 Livin' in a Dream 2:50
- 16 The Saga of Pepote Rouge 4:13
- 17 Right as Rain 3:51
Disc 3
- 1 Who Do You Love 2:40
- 2 Do the Honky Tonk (live) 2:58
- 3 He Don't Love You 2:36
- 4 Katie's Been Gone 2:46
- 5 Bessie Smith 4:17
- 6 Orange Juice Blues (Blues for Breakfast) (demo) 3:18
- 7 Ain't No Cane on the Brazos (live) 4:25
- 8 Slippin' and Slidin' (live) 3:13
- 9 Twilight 3:16
- 10 Back to Memphis (live) 5:58
- 11 Too Wet to Work (live) 2:30
- 12 Loving You Is Sweeter Than Ever (live) 3:26
- 13 Don't Ya Tell Henry (live) 3:24
- 14 Endless Highway (live) 5:10
- 15 She Knows (live) 3:22
- 16 Evangeline 3:12
- 17 Out of the Blue 3:11
- 18 The Weight 4:36
- 19 The Last Waltz Refrain 1:31
- 20 Theme from The Last Waltz (Orchestra) 3:25
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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