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America's Choice

Hot Tuna · 1974

44 min · 8 tracks · blues

A fusion of blues and rock, layered with intricate guitar work and reflective lyrics that explore personal and social themes.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Funky #7 — This track features an extended jam that showcases the band's improvisational skills and musical chemistry, embodying the essence of their live performances.
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    Invitation — With its haunting melody and introspective lyrics, this song captures the emotional core of the album and highlights Jorma Kaukonen's songwriting prowess.
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    Serpent of Dreams — The complex arrangement and rich harmonies make this track a standout, illustrating the band's ability to blend storytelling with intricate musical passages.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady, consistent energy levels
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • dynamic emotional journeys
  • contemplative late-night vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1974, America's Choice marked Hot Tuna's fourth studio album and followed their 1973 release, Burgers. At this point, the band was solidifying their identity as a prominent act in the blues-rock scene, having evolved from their origins in Jefferson Airplane. This album showcased their commitment to an acoustic sound while integrating elements of electric blues.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Sleep Song 4:26
  • 2 Funky #7 5:49
  • 3 Walkin' Blues 5:22
  • 4 Invitation 6:55
  • 5 Hit Single #1 5:15
  • 6 Serpent of Dreams 6:53
  • 7 I Don't Wanna Go 4:58
  • 8 Great Divide: Revisited 5:16

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