How Sweet It Is
Jerry Garcia Band · 1997
77 min · 10 tracks · rock music
A soulful blend of rock and rhythm and blues, infused with Jerry Garcia's signature guitar work and heartfelt vocals.
Top tracks — play these first
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How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) — The title track embodies the album's joyful spirit with its infectious groove and Garcia's expressive vocal delivery, setting the tone for the entire record.
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Tears of Rage — This cover showcases a poignant interpretation, featuring emotional depth that highlights Garcia's ability to infuse personal storytelling into familiar songs.
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That's What Love Will Make You Do — This track stands out with its upbeat tempo and catchy melody, demonstrating Garcia's knack for blending rock with elements of soul and funk.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends rock and R&B with strong guitar work, maintaining a cohesive yet dynamic flow.
What we noticed
- The album opens with a cover of 'How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You)', setting a soulful tone that persists throughout.
- Each track features extended instrumental sections, allowing Garcia's guitar work to take center stage and showcase improvisational skills.
- The sequencing alternates between upbeat tracks and slower ballads, creating a dynamic flow that maintains listener engagement.
- Composition 25% of the score
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6/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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7/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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6/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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7/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Known within its scene. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Moments worth listening for
Where the writing does something specific.
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Tears of Rage
The moment shifts from reflective longing to a cathartic release, underscoring deep emotional struggles.
This structural shift amplifies the song’s narrative tension, enhancing its impact by contrasting vulnerability with an eventual embrace of strength.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 How Sweet It Is (to Be Loved by You) 6:20
- 2 Tough Mama 5:41
- 3 That's What Love Will Make You Do 8:02
- 4 Someday Baby 8:53
- 5 Cats Under the Stars 8:59
- 6 Tears of Rage 7:54
- 7 Think 7:18
- 8 Gomorrah 6:38
- 9 Tore Up Over You 7:18
- 10 Like a Road 10:13
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