Volunteers
Jefferson Airplane · 1969
44 min · 10 tracks · hard rock · progressive rock · psychedelic rock
A raw, politically charged blend of psychedelic rock and folk that captures the spirit of a turbulent era.
Why this album works
- Best for
- long, immersive listening sessions dynamic emotional journeys reflective, contemplative moments
- Context
- Released on November 1, 1969, 'Volunteers' came as Jefferson Airplane's fourth studio album during their peak popularity. Following the success of their previous record 'Crown of Creation,' this album further solidified their role as leaders in the counterculture movement and reflected the band's evolving political consciousness.
- If you like
- hard rock, progressive rock, psychedelic rock
Volunteers is an album by Jefferson Airplane, released in 1969. A raw, politically charged blend of psychedelic rock and folk that captures the spirit of a turbulent era. 'Volunteers' is significant for its outspoken themes of activism and rebellion, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is often regarded as an anthem for the anti-war movement, encapsulating the zeitgeist of late 1960s America, and features songs that resonate with both listeners and social commentators alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Volunteers sound like?
A raw, politically charged blend of psychedelic rock and folk that captures the spirit of a turbulent era. Rooted in hard rock and progressive rock.
What makes Volunteers by Jefferson Airplane notable?
'Volunteers' is significant for its outspoken themes of activism and rebellion, reaching No. 13 on the Billboard 200 chart. It is often regarded as an anthem for the anti-war movement, encapsulating the zeitgeist of late 1960s America, and features songs that resonate with both listeners and social commentators alike. Released on November 1, 1969, 'Volunteers' came as Jefferson Airplane's fourth studio album during their peak popularity. Following the success of their previous record 'Crown of Creation,' this album further solidified their role as leaders in the counterculture movement and reflected the band's evolving political consciousness.
Who is Volunteers for?
Volunteers works well if you're into long, immersive listening sessions, dynamic emotional journeys and reflective, contemplative moments.
How many songs are on Volunteers?
Volunteers has 10 tracks, running approximately 44 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 We Can Be Together 5:49
- 2 Good Shepherd Standout 4:22
- 3 The Farm 3:14
- 4 Hey Fredrick 8:33
- 5 Turn My Life Down 2:56
- 6 Wooden Ships Standout 6:28
- 7 Eskimo Blue Day 6:36
- 8 A Song for All Seasons 3:29
- 9 Meadowlands 1:04
- 10 Volunteers Standout 2:02
Release Date
November 1, 1969
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
44 min 38 sec
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