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Gunfight at Carnegie Hall

Phil Ochs · 1974

47 min · 9 tracks · folk rock · baroque pop · protest song

A poignant blend of folk and baroque pop, laced with biting social commentary and rich storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • biting social commentary reflections
  • dynamic progression with peaks
  • storytelling that invites engagement
  • waves of emotional intensity

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer instant gratification tracks
  • seek straightforward, upbeat vibes

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Gunfight at Carnegie Hall' was released in January 1974, Phil Ochs was navigating the complexities of a shifting music landscape. This live album arrived after several acclaimed studio records, marking a period where Ochs sought to combine his political activism with theatrical performance, showcasing his evolution as an artist during a turbulent era in American history.
Stylistic neighbors
Bob Dylan· Leonard Cohen· Tom Paxton

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Mona Lisa 3:51
  • 2 I Ain't Marching Anymore 4:07
  • 3 Okie From Muskogee 3:02
  • 4 Chords of Fame 4:48
  • 5 Buddy Holly Medley 8:21
  • 6 Pleasures of the Harbor 5:36
  • 7 Tape From California 5:06
  • 8 Elvis Presley Medley 10:24
  • 9 A Fool Such as I 1:59

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