Released 54 years ago this August
Rock of Ages
The Band · 1972
71 min · 16 tracks · folk rock · blues rock · alternative country
A vibrant tapestry of Americana, weaving together rock, blues, and folk with heartfelt storytelling.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dynamic emotional journeys
- long immersive listening sessions
- wave-like pacing and flow
- heartfelt storytelling moments
- explorative thematic depth
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released on August 15, 1972, 'Rock of Ages' is a live album following The Band's acclaimed studio efforts like 'Stage Fright' (1970). At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation as a leading force in roots rock, harnessing their live energy to capture the essence of their music and connection with audiences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilco· The Jayhawks· Lucinda Williams
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Don't Do It 6:26
- 2 King Harvest (Has Surely Come) 3:55
- 3 Caledonia Mission 3:16
- 4 Get Up Jake 3:33
- 5 WS Walcott Medicine Show 3:46
- 6 Stage Fright 4:35
- 7 The Night They Drove Old Dixie Down 4:35
- 8 Across the Great Divide 3:58
- 9 This Wheel's on Fire 4:07
- 10 Rag Mama Rag 4:08
- 11 The Weight 6:06
- 12 The Shape I'm In 4:14
- 13 Unfaithful Servant 4:48
- 14 Life Is a Carnival 3:59
- 15 Chest Fever 5:25
- 16 (I Don't Want to) Hang Up My Rock and Roll Shoes 4:56
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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