Cheaper Thrills
Big Brother and the Holding Company · 1983
39 min · 12 tracks · hard rock
A raw blend of hard rock energy and psychedelic blues, driven by powerful vocals and gritty instrumentation.
Top tracks — play these first
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Come on Baby Let the Good Times Roll — This opening track sets a lively tone with its infectious groove and showcases the band's ability to blend rock and blues influences seamlessly.
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Women Is Losers — This song features provocative lyrics that challenge gender norms, making it a standout track that exemplifies the band's willingness to tackle social issues.
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Ball & Chain — A powerful rendition of emotional struggle, this track highlights the band's signature sound and delivers a haunting performance that resonates deeply.
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I Know You Rider — This classic folk tune is transformed into a psychedelic rock anthem, showcasing the band's versatility and deep connection to American roots music.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- high-energy sing-along moments
- short bursts of excitement
- raw emotional intensity throughout
- for lively gatherings
Maybe skip if you
- seekers of slow tempos
- prefer polished production styles
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1983, Cheaper Thrills is Big Brother and the Holding Company's first album after the departure of Janis Joplin. This marked a significant shift for the band as they sought to redefine their sound without their iconic frontwoman. The album captures the band's effort to maintain relevance in a changing musical landscape.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Janis Joplin· The Doors· Cream
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Women Is Losers
The verses directly confront societal expectations placed upon women, using sharp imagery to critique both personal and cultural narratives.
By employing vivid language that challenges traditional gender roles, this moment powerfully asserts the need for feminist discourse within rock music.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Come on Baby Let the Good Times Roll 2:36
- 2 I Know You Rider 3:16
- 3 Moanin’ at Midnight 5:02
- 4 Hey Baby 2:47
- 5 Down on Me 2:46
- 6 Whisperman 1:48
- 7 Women Is Losers 3:42
- 8 Blow My Mind 2:34
- 9 Ball & Chain 6:43
- 10 Coo‐Coo 2:28
- 11 Gutra’s Garden 4:40
- 12 Harry 0:35
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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