Comin' Thru
Quicksilver Messenger Service · 1972
35 min · 7 tracks · psychedelic rock
A gritty blend of psychedelic rock and blues, infused with social commentary and a laid-back California vibe.
Top tracks — play these first
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California State Correctional Facility Blues — This track stands out for its poignant narrative about incarceration, blending storytelling with a bluesy psychedelic sound that encapsulates the album's overarching themes.
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Doin' Time In The USA — The opening track sets a tone of social critique with its catchy melody and sharp lyrics addressing life in America, showcasing the band's lyrical depth.
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Don't Lose It — Closing the album, this track offers an introspective reflection on perseverance and resilience, contrasting the more outwardly focused earlier songs while maintaining the band's signature style.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- laid-back california vibes
- gritty storytelling with edge
- short bursts of reflective themes
- moments of soulful introspection
Maybe skip if you
- prefer high-energy tracks
- want polished production quality
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on April 1, 1972, Comin' Thru was Quicksilver Messenger Service's fifth studio album, following the commercially successful Happy Trails. At this point in their career, the band was navigating a changing musical landscape while seeking to maintain their distinct sound amidst growing competition in the rock genre.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grateful Dead· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Doin' Time In The USA 4:15
- 2 Chicken 4:03
- 3 Changes 4:15
- 4 California State Correctional Facility Blues 6:10
- 5 Forty Days 5:31
- 6 Mojo 5:34
- 7 Don't Lose It 5:57
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