The Roar of Jefferson Airplane
Jefferson Airplane · 2001
54 min · 14 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
Dynamic psychedelic rock blends with bluesy undertones, capturing the essence of 1960s counterculture.
Why this album works
This album is significant as it encapsulates the band’s contributions to the psychedelic rock movement and their cultural relevance during the 1960s. It highlights key tracks that have influenced generations of musicians and has been praised for its critical rediscovery, reaffirming Jefferson Airplane's role in shaping rock music and countercultural movements.
- Best for
- dynamic peaks and valleys immersive journey through sound nostalgic counterculture vibes
- Context
- Released in 2001, 'The Roar of Jefferson Airplane' is a compilation that showcases the band's pioneering influence during their peak in the 1960s. By this time, Jefferson Airplane had established themselves as a cornerstone of the San Francisco sound, following the success of albums like 'Surrealistic Pillow' and 'Volunteers'. This collection serves as both a retrospective and an introduction to their legacy for new listeners.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Wilson Pickett· Bobby Vee· Al Kooper· Bread· Billy Preston· Barry McGuire· Tom Scott· Johnny Rivers
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 It's No Secret 2:41
- 2 Go to Her 4:01
- 3 Greasy Heart 3:29
- 4 The Ballad of You and Me and Pooneil 4:37
- 5 The House at Pooneil Corners 5:53
- 6 Plastic Fantastic Lover 2:39
- 7 Somebody to Love Standout 3:00
- 8 3/5 of a Mile in 10 Seconds 4:44
- 9 Long John Silver 4:24
- 10 Feel So Good 4:39
- 11 The Last Wall of the Castle 2:43
- 12 Eat Starch Mom 4:36
- 13 Volunteers Standout 2:06
- 14 The Other Side of This Life 5:02
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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