Choice Cuts: The Capricorn Years 1991–1999
Widespread Panic · 2001
77 min · 14 tracks · Southern rock
A vibrant collection blending Southern rock grooves with improvisational jams and heartfelt lyrical storytelling.
Why this album works
This album is significant for encapsulating Widespread Panic's influential sound that contributed to the Southern rock and jam band movements of the era. It provided a comprehensive overview of their career at Capricorn Records, showcasing songs that helped them achieve critical acclaim and commercial success, including chart placements on Billboard's Top 200.
- Best for
- dynamic progression with peaks improvisational jams for exploration vibrant grooves for gatherings
- Context
- By the time 'Choice Cuts: The Capricorn Years 1991–1999' was released in 2001, Widespread Panic was solidifying their reputation as a staple in the jam band scene. This compilation followed their successful studio albums and live performances that had garnered them a dedicated fanbase throughout the 90s, marking a retrospective of their growth during this prolific period.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Green Day· Cher· Bruce Springsteen· Prince· Alanis Morissette· Bon Jovi· Cyndi Lauper· Bob Dylan
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Travelin' Light 3:37
- 2 Chilly Water Standout 5:41
- 3 Love Tractor 5:07
- 4 Weight of the World Standout 4:50
- 5 Papa's Home 6:41
- 6 Ain't Life Grand Standout 4:47
- 7 Blackout Blues 5:19
- 8 Rebirtha 7:20
- 9 Aunt Avis 3:28
- 10 Blue Indian 4:55
- 11 Climb to Safety 4:41
- 12 Surprise Valley 6:18
- 13 Pickin' Up the Pieces (live) 5:31
- 14 Pigeons (live) 8:58
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