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Slow Flux

Steppenwolf · 1974

45 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · heavy metal · psychedelic rock

A gritty amalgamation of blues rock and hard rock that captures the spirit of 1970s rebellion.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady mid-tempo groove
  • gritty storytelling with attitude
  • reflective moments of rebellion
  • for road trip vibes

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer fast-paced excitement
  • seek polished production

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in January 1974, 'Slow Flux' was Steppenwolf's sixth studio album, following their commercial success with 'Monster' in 1969. At this point, the band was navigating a transitional phase marked by lineup changes and a shifting musical landscape as they sought to redefine their sound amidst the evolving rock scene.

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Get Into the Wind 3:01
  • 2 Gang War Blues 4:25
  • 3 Justice Don’t Be Slow 4:55
  • 4 Children of Night 5:13
  • 5 Jeraboah 5:40
  • 6 Straight Shootin’ Woman 4:06
  • 7 Smokey Factory Blues 4:11
  • 8 Morning Blue 4:13
  • 9 A Fool’s Fantasy 3:39
  • 10 Fishin’ in the Dark 5:45

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