Compliments
Jerry Garcia · 1974
34 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A soulful blend of blues and folk that captures the warmth of Jerry Garcia's expressive guitar work.
Why this album works
'Compliments' is significant for its exploration of diverse musical styles, reflecting Garcia's artistic versatility. The album features notable covers and showcases his ability to reinterpret classic songs, influencing subsequent musicians in the folk and blues rock scenes.
- Best for
- steady mid-tempo groove warm evening gatherings soulful moments of reflection
- Context
- Released in January 1974, 'Compliments' was Jerry Garcia's first solo album after the Grateful Dead's commercial breakthrough with 'American Beauty' and 'Workingman's Dead.' At this point in his career, Garcia was exploring a more personal sound, experimenting with different genres beyond the band's psychedelic roots.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Pink Floyd· Jimi Hendrix· The Guess Who
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Let It Rock Standout 3:15
- 2 When the Hunter Gets Captured by the Game Standout 2:50
- 3 That's What Love Will Make You Do Standout 3:52
- 4 Russian Lullaby 3:09
- 5 Turn On the Bright Lights 5:05
- 6 He Ain't Give You None 3:28
- 7 What Goes Around 3:10
- 8 Let's Spend the Night Together 3:44
- 9 Mississippi Moon 3:09
- 10 Midnight Town 3:11
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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