Undead
Ten Years After · 1968
70 min · 9 tracks · blues rock
A raw and electrifying blend of blues rock infused with improvisational fervor and dynamic performances.
Why this album works
The album is significant for its critical reception and its role in capturing the live energy of the band, which helped to elevate their profile during a pivotal time in rock history. It features an extended version of 'I Can’t Keep From Crying, Sometimes,' which showcases their improvisational skills and contributes to the album's status as a landmark in live blues rock recordings.
- Best for
- extended climaxes that reward patience electrifying improvisational moments back-loaded energy for late nights
- Context
- Released on August 10, 1968, 'Undead' was Ten Years After's first live album, emerging shortly after their debut studio album. At this point in their career, the band was beginning to carve out their niche in the British blues rock scene, showcasing their energetic live performances that would define their sound.
- Stylistic neighbors
- The Animals· Eric Burdon· John Mayall
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 Rock Your Mama Standout 3:54
- 2 Spoonful Standout 6:42
- 3 I May Be Wrong, but I Won’t Be Wrong Always 10:01
- 4 Summertime / Shantung Cabbage 5:54
- 5 Spider in Your Web 7:52
- 6 Woodchopper’s Ball 7:38
- 7 Standing at the Crossroads 5:12
- 8 I Can’t Keep From Crying, Sometimes / Extension on One Chord / I Can’t Keep From Crying Sometimes Standout 17:04
- 9 I’m Going Home 6:24
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