An American Music Band
The Electric Flag · 1968
28 min · 9 tracks · blues rock
A vibrant fusion of blues and rock that embodies the spirit of late 60s American counterculture.
Top tracks — play these first
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Soul Searchin’ — This opening track sets the tone for the album with its infectious groove and reflective lyrics that encapsulate the band's quest for identity within the tumultuous cultural landscape.
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With Time There Is Change — This song highlights the band's lyrical depth, addressing themes of growth and societal evolution, resonating with the countercultural movements of its time.
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Hey Little Girl — With its catchy melody and engaging rhythm, this track showcases the band's ability to blend upbeat rock elements with soulful vocals, making it a memorable highlight.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album combines blues and rock with varied tempos and themes, reflecting its era but lacks strong cohesion.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a strong horn section that sets a vibrant tone, blending rock instrumentation with brass elements.
- Tracks frequently shift between tempos, with several songs featuring extended instrumental sections that showcase improvisation.
- The lyrics often reflect themes of social consciousness and personal introspection, typical of the late 60s counterculture.
- The final track features a gradual fade-out, leaving a lingering sense of unresolved emotion.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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5/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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With Time There Is Change
The verses shift from personal reflections to broader societal observations about transformation over time.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Soul Searchin’ 2:57
- 2 Sunny 4:00
- 3 With Time There Is Change 3:15
- 4 Nothing to Do 4:18
- 5 See to Your Neighbor 2:36
- 6 Qualified 3:01
- 7 Hey Little Girl 2:36
- 8 Mystery 2:53
- 9 My Woman That Hangs Around the House 3:12
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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