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Shadows of Knight

The Shadows of Knight · 1969

43 min · 15 tracks · garage rock

A raw, unfiltered blend of garage rock energy and poetic lyrical introspection that captures the spirit of the late 1960s.

Top tracks — play these first

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    I Am What I Am — This track showcases the band's lyrical depth with its exploration of identity and self-acceptance, setting it apart from more conventional rock themes of the time.
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    Back Door Man — A cover of the blues classic, this song highlights the band's raw energy and ability to reinterpret traditional sounds within a garage rock framework.
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    Bluebird — With its haunting melody and experimental structure, this track reveals the band's willingness to push boundaries and explore new sonic territories.

Moments worth listening for

Where the writing does something specific.

  • I Am What I Am

    The chorus declares unapologetic self-affirmation, breaking away from societal expectations with bold confidence.

    This declaration serves as an empowering statement that contrasts with typical themes of conformity in 1960s pop music.

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Follow 2:08
  • 2 Alone 2:06
  • 3 Times & Places 2:11
  • 4 I Am What I Am 2:44
  • 5 Uncle Wiggley's Airship 3:58
  • 6 I Wanna Make You All Mine 2:40
  • 7 Shake Revisted '69 2:57
  • 8 I'll Set You Free 4:56
  • 9 Under Acoustic Control 0:18
  • 10 Bluebird 5:37
  • 11 Back Door Man 3:59
  • 12 From Way Out to Way Under 2:55
  • 13 My Fire Department Needs a Fireman 2:24
  • 14 Shake (45 version) 2:29
  • 15 Run Run Billy Porter 2:17

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