Bless Its Pointed Little Head
52 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of acid rock and psychedelia, bursting with raw energy and haunting melodies.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys raw energy bursts throughout engaging live performance vibe
- Context
- Released in 1969, 'Bless Its Pointed Little Head' is Jefferson Airplane's first live album, capturing their peak during the counterculture movement. This album followed their commercially successful 'Surrealistic Pillow,' which featured hits like 'Somebody to Love' and 'White Rabbit,' solidifying their status as pioneers of psychedelic rock.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Bless Its Pointed Little Head is an album by Jefferson Airplane. A vibrant tapestry of acid rock and psychedelia, bursting with raw energy and haunting melodies. The album reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and is notable for its vivid representation of the San Francisco music scene. Its track 'Somebody to Love' became an anthem for the era, showcasing the band's ability to blend hard rock with thought-provoking lyrics, influencing many subsequent artists in the genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Bless Its Pointed Little Head sound like?
A vibrant tapestry of acid rock and psychedelia, bursting with raw energy and haunting melodies. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Bless Its Pointed Little Head by Jefferson Airplane notable?
The album reached No. 24 on the Billboard 200 chart and is notable for its vivid representation of the San Francisco music scene. Its track 'Somebody to Love' became an anthem for the era, showcasing the band's ability to blend hard rock with thought-provoking lyrics, influencing many subsequent artists in the genre. Released in 1969, 'Bless Its Pointed Little Head' is Jefferson Airplane's first live album, capturing their peak during the counterculture movement. This album followed their commercially successful 'Surrealistic Pillow,' which featured hits like 'Somebody to Love' and 'White Rabbit,' solidifying their status as pioneers of psychedelic rock.
Who is Bless Its Pointed Little Head for?
Bless Its Pointed Little Head works well if you're into dynamic peaks and valleys, raw energy bursts throughout and engaging live performance vibe.
How many songs are on Bless Its Pointed Little Head?
Bless Its Pointed Little Head has 10 tracks, running approximately 52 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Clergy 1:35
- 2 3/5’s of a Mile in 10 Seconds Standout 4:51
- 3 Somebody to Love Standout 4:04
- 4 Fat Angel 7:36
- 5 Rock Me Baby 7:51
- 6 The Other Side of This Life 6:45
- 7 It’s No Secret 3:31
- 8 Plastic Fantastic Lover Standout 3:56
- 9 Turn Out the Lights 1:22
- 10 Bear Melt 11:22
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
52 min 57 sec
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