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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.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • warm evening gatherings
  • soulful moments of reflection
  • easygoing background for chats

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking high-energy tracks
  • prefer quick, punchy songs

Where this album fits

Career 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
Bob Weir· Phil Lesh· David Crosby

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Let It Rock 3:15
  • 2 When the Hunter Gets Captured by the Game 2:50
  • 3 That's What Love Will Make You Do 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