Rock of Ages cover

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

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