Cheap Thrills
Big Brother and the Holding Company · 1968
55 min · 11 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock
Raw, powerful vocals meet gritty instrumentation in a vibrant fusion of psychedelic rock and blues.
Why this album works
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing throughout
- Context
- Released on August 12, 1968, 'Cheap Thrills' was Big Brother and the Holding Company's breakthrough album, elevating them to stardom. This album followed their self-titled debut and featured Janis Joplin at the height of her vocal prowess, capturing the essence of the late '60s counterculture movement.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock
Cheap Thrills is an album by Big Brother and the Holding Company, released in 1968. Raw, powerful vocals meet gritty instrumentation in a vibrant fusion of psychedelic rock and blues. 'Cheap Thrills' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's iconic track 'Piece of My Heart' became a defining anthem of the era and showcased Joplin's blues-infused rock style, influencing countless artists in the years to come. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Cheap Thrills sound like?
Raw, powerful vocals meet gritty instrumentation in a vibrant fusion of psychedelic rock and blues. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Cheap Thrills by Big Brother and the Holding Company notable?
'Cheap Thrills' is significant for its commercial success, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard 200 chart. The album's iconic track 'Piece of My Heart' became a defining anthem of the era and showcased Joplin's blues-infused rock style, influencing countless artists in the years to come. Released on August 12, 1968, 'Cheap Thrills' was Big Brother and the Holding Company's breakthrough album, elevating them to stardom. This album followed their self-titled debut and featured Janis Joplin at the height of her vocal prowess, capturing the essence of the late '60s counterculture movement.
Who is Cheap Thrills for?
Cheap Thrills works well if you're into dynamic emotional journeys, long immersive listening sessions and wave-like pacing throughout.
How many songs are on Cheap Thrills?
Cheap Thrills has 11 tracks, running approximately 55 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Combination of the Two Standout 5:47
- 2 I Need a Man to Love 4:54
- 3 Summertime 4:00
- 4 Piece of My Heart Standout 4:15
- 5 Turtle Blues 4:22
- 6 Oh, Sweet Mary 4:16
- 7 Ball and Chain Standout 9:37
- 8 Roadblock (studio outtake) 5:33
- 9 Flower in the Sun (studio outtake) 3:05
- 10 Catch Me Daddy (live) 5:31
- 11 Magic of Love (live) 3:58
Release Date
August 12, 1968
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
55 min 24 sec
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