What About Me
Quicksilver Messenger Service · 1970
46 min · 10 tracks · psychedelic rock
A vibrant tapestry of psychedelic rock, weaving together intricate guitar work and ethereal harmonies that transport listeners to a dreamlike state.
Top tracks — play these first
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What About Me — The title track encapsulates the album's reflective nature, blending poignant lyrics with an expansive instrumental arrangement that highlights the band's signature style.
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Long Haired Lady — This track stands out for its mesmerizing melodies and evocative storytelling, showcasing the band's ability to merge lyrical depth with intricate musicianship.
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Good Old Rock and Roll — With its upbeat tempo and nostalgic lyrics, this song pays homage to classic rock influences while embracing a modern psychedelic twist characteristic of the era.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- dreamlike soundscapes for reflection
- vibrant energy for group listening
- patient unfolding of melodies
- short bursts of playful rhythm
Maybe skip if you
- prefer concise, straightforward tracks
- want immediate gratification
Where this album fits
- Career context
- Released in December 1970, What About Me is Quicksilver Messenger Service's fourth studio album, coming after their more commercially successful record, Happy Trails. At this point in their career, the band was exploring more diverse sounds and lyrical themes, reflecting both personal and communal experiences shaped by the counterculture movement of the late '60s and early '70s.
- Stylistic neighbors
- Grateful Dead· The Allman Brothers Band· Jefferson Airplane
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
- 1 What About Me 6:45
- 2 Local Color 3:03
- 3 Baby Baby 4:47
- 4 Won't Kill Me 2:36
- 5 Long Haired Lady 5:58
- 6 Subway 4:33
- 7 Spindrifter 4:42
- 8 Good Old Rock and Roll 2:34
- 9 All in My Mind 3:52
- 10 Call on Me 7:40
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