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.
Why this album works
'Rock of Ages' is significant for its powerful representation of The Band’s live sound, featuring their most beloved songs. It received positive critical acclaim and reached number 45 on the Billboard charts, showcasing the enduring impact of their style in the early 1970s music scene.
- Best for
- dynamic emotional journeys long immersive listening sessions wave-like pacing and flow
- 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
- Bruce Cockburn· Leonard Cohen· The Guess Who· Gordon Lightfoot· April Wine· Prism· Tom Cochrane· Bachman–Turner Overdrive
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 Standout 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 Standout 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 Standout 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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