Rock & Roll
Vanilla Fudge · 1969
60 min · 8 tracks · hard rock · psychedelic rock
Psychedelic rock swirls with heavy organ riffs and powerful vocals, creating a dramatic landscape of sound.
Why this album works
- Best for
- gradual build to emotional climax heavy organ riffs energize listeners psychedelic swirls for deep focus
- Context
- Released on September 1, 1969, 'Rock & Roll' was Vanilla Fudge's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and demonstrating their continued evolution in the psychedelic rock genre. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for ambitious, extended compositions that fused rock with orchestral elements.
- If you like
- hard rock, psychedelic rock
Rock & Roll is an album by Vanilla Fudge, released in 1969. Psychedelic rock swirls with heavy organ riffs and powerful vocals, creating a dramatic landscape of sound. 'Rock & Roll' is significant for its bold reinterpretations of classic songs, showcasing the band's unique sound that influenced later hard rock and progressive rock acts. The album features a notable track with a 20-minute jam, 'Break Song,' which exemplifies their experimental approach and received attention in music circles for its audacity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Rock & Roll sound like?
Psychedelic rock swirls with heavy organ riffs and powerful vocals, creating a dramatic landscape of sound. Rooted in hard rock and psychedelic rock.
What makes Rock & Roll by Vanilla Fudge notable?
'Rock & Roll' is significant for its bold reinterpretations of classic songs, showcasing the band's unique sound that influenced later hard rock and progressive rock acts. The album features a notable track with a 20-minute jam, 'Break Song,' which exemplifies their experimental approach and received attention in music circles for its audacity. Released on September 1, 1969, 'Rock & Roll' was Vanilla Fudge's fourth studio album, following their critically acclaimed self-titled debut and demonstrating their continued evolution in the psychedelic rock genre. At this point in their career, they were solidifying their reputation for ambitious, extended compositions that fused rock with orchestral elements.
Who is Rock & Roll for?
Rock & Roll works well if you're into gradual build to emotional climax, heavy organ riffs energize listeners and psychedelic swirls for deep focus.
How many songs are on Rock & Roll?
Rock & Roll has 8 tracks, running approximately 60 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Need Love Standout 4:58
- 2 Lord in the Country 4:34
- 3 I Can’t Make It Alone 4:47
- 4 Street Walking Woman (original mix) 6:03
- 5 Church Bells of St. Martins 4:39
- 6 The Windmills of Your Mind (original mix) 8:55
- 7 If You Gotta Make a Fool of Somebody 6:22
- 8 Break Song Standout 19:57
Release Date
September 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
60 min 15 sec
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