Jefferson Airplane Takes Off
Jefferson Airplane · 1966
67 min · 24 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A vibrant blend of blues-infused rock and harmonious melodies that captures the essence of mid-60s counterculture.
Why this album works
'Jefferson Airplane Takes Off' is significant for introducing the band's unique sound to a broader audience, paving the way for their later success with psychedelic anthems. The album received positive critical reception and helped solidify the San Francisco Sound, influencing numerous artists in the emerging counterculture movement.
- Best for
- wave-like pacing with surprises harmonious melodies for sing-alongs nostalgic vibes of mid-60s
- Context
- Released on August 15, 1966, 'Jefferson Airplane Takes Off' is Jefferson Airplane's debut album, marking their entrance into the burgeoning San Francisco music scene. At this point, the band was still establishing their identity, with a sound heavily influenced by folk and blues before fully embracing psychedelic rock in subsequent albums.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilson Pickett· Bobby Vee· Al Kooper· Bread· Billy Preston· Barry McGuire· Tom Scott· Johnny Rivers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Blues From an Airplane Standout 2:13
- 2 Let Me In 3:00
- 3 Bringing Me Down 2:25
- 4 It's No Secret Standout 2:40
- 5 Tobacco Road Standout 3:30
- 6 Runnin' 'round This World 2:40
- 7 Come Up the Years 2:33
- 8 Run Around 2:40
- 9 Let's Get Together 3:35
- 10 Don't Slip Away 2:34
- 11 Chauffeur Blues 2:28
- 12 And I Like It 3:26
- 13 Blues From an Airplane (mono) 2:13
- 14 Let Me In (mono) 2:59
- 15 Bringing Me Down (mono) 2:25
- 16 It's No Secret (mono) 2:40
- 17 Tobacco Road (mono) 3:30
- 18 Runnin' 'round This World (mono) 2:39
- 19 Come Up the Years (mono) 2:35
- 20 Run Around (mono) 2:39
- 21 Let's Get Together (mono) 3:36
- 22 Don't Slip Away (mono) 2:33
- 23 Chauffeur Blues (mono) 2:28
- 24 And I Like It (mono) 3:16
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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