Released 50 years ago
Chords of Fame
Phil Ochs · 1976
90 min · 24 tracks · folk rock · baroque pop · protest song
A poignant blend of folk and baroque pop, echoing the struggles of a generation through vivid storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic storytelling with peaks
- reflective moments for deep thought
- engaging narratives in live performance
- cathartic release through poignant themes
- thought-provoking lyrics for contemplation
Maybe skip if you want
- seekers of instant gratification
- prefer polished studio tracks
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in 1976, 'Chords of Fame' came at a time when Phil Ochs was navigating personal challenges and shifting musical landscapes. This album marked his return to recording after a brief hiatus, reflecting a more introspective phase in his career as he grappled with the changing political climate and his own artistic identity.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Bob Dylan· Leonard Cohen· Tom Paxton
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 I Ain't Marchin' Anymore (electric) 2:47
- 2 One More Parade 3:00
- 3 Draft Dodger Rag 2:07
- 4 Here's to the State of Richard Nixon (live) 2:19
- 5 The Bells 3:00
- 6 Bound for Glory 3:15
- 7 Too Many Martyrs 2:46
- 8 There but for Fortune 2:35
- 9 I'm Going to Say It Now 2:46
- 10 Santo Domingo 3:48
- 11 Changes 4:30
- 12 Is There Anybody Here? 3:17
- 13 Love Me, I'm a Liberal 3:46
- 14 When I'm Gone 3:51
Disc 2
- 1 Outside of a Small Circle of Friends 3:57
- 2 Pleasures of the Harbor (live) 4:59
- 3 Tape From California (live) 3:39
- 4 Chords of Fame 3:32
- 5 Crucifixion (live) 7:40
- 6 The War Is Over 4:25
- 7 Jim Dean of Indiana 5:02
- 8 Power and the Glory 2:21
- 9 Flower Lady 6:06
- 10 No More Songs 4:33
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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