Across the Great Divide
The Band · 1994
216 min · 56 tracks · folk rock · blues rock · alternative country
A rich tapestry of Americana woven with heartfelt storytelling and soulful instrumentation.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks for long road trips
- Context
- Released in 1994, 'Across the Great Divide' marked The Band's return to the spotlight after a long hiatus since their last studio album in 1977. This compilation features classic tracks alongside live performances, reintroducing their legendary sound to a new generation while celebrating their enduring legacy.
- If you like
- folk rock, blues rock, alternative country
Across the Great Divide is an album by The Band, released in 1994. A rich tapestry of Americana woven with heartfelt storytelling and soulful instrumentation. 'Across the Great Divide' serves as a significant retrospective, charting The Band’s impact on rock and Americana music. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard charts, affirming their lasting appeal and influence in the genre, especially after their celebrated farewell concert captured in 'The Last Waltz.' Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Across the Great Divide sound like?
A rich tapestry of Americana woven with heartfelt storytelling and soulful instrumentation. Rooted in folk rock and blues rock.
What makes Across the Great Divide by The Band notable?
'Across the Great Divide' serves as a significant retrospective, charting The Band’s impact on rock and Americana music. It peaked at number 16 on the Billboard charts, affirming their lasting appeal and influence in the genre, especially after their celebrated farewell concert captured in 'The Last Waltz.' Released in 1994, 'Across the Great Divide' marked The Band's return to the spotlight after a long hiatus since their last studio album in 1977. This compilation features classic tracks alongside live performances, reintroducing their legendary sound to a new generation while celebrating their enduring legacy.
Who is Across the Great Divide for?
Across the Great Divide works well if you're into dynamic journey with emotional peaks, heartfelt storytelling throughout tracks and for long road trips.
How many songs are on Across the Great Divide?
Across the Great Divide has 56 tracks, running approximately 216 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Tears of Rage 5:19
- 2 The Weight Standout 4:35
- 3 I Shall Be Released Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 4:36
- 19 The Last Waltz Refrain 1:31
- 20 Theme from The Last Waltz (Orchestra) 3:25
Release Date
January 1, 1994
Artist Origin
Canada
Runtime
216 min 6 sec
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