Easy Rider
The Byrds · 1969
37 min · 10 tracks · folk rock · psychedelic rock · country rock
A vibrant tapestry of rock, blues, and folk that encapsulates the spirit of the late 1960s counterculture.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like energy shifts
- spontaneous road trip soundtrack
- reflective moments of freedom
- eclectic mix for varied moods
- sing-along camaraderie with friends
Maybe skip if you want
- prefer fast-paced listening
- seek consistent intensity throughout
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in January 1969, 'Easy Rider' came during The Byrds' peak period as a defining band of the folk rock genre. This soundtrack followed their commercial success with the album 'Sweetheart of the Rodeo' and showcased their ability to blend diverse musical influences, further solidifying their status in the evolving music scene.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Flying Burrito Brothers· Buffalo Springfield· Gram Parsons
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 The Pusher 5:49
- 2 Born to Be Wild 3:37
- 3 The Weight 4:34
- 4 Wasn't Born to Follow 2:03
- 5 If You Want to Be a Bird 2:35
- 6 Don't Bogart Me 3:05
- 7 If 6 Was 9 5:35
- 8 Kyrie Eleison / Mardi Gras (When the Saints) 4:00
- 9 It's Alright Ma (I'm Only Bleeding) 3:39
- 10 Ballad of Easy Rider 2:13
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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