The best Big Brother and the Holding Company albums
8 records, ordered by how much they reward a first listen — not by chart position.
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Cheap Thrills
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1
Cheap Thrills
1968
Psychedelic rock flourishes through raw energy, passionate vocals, and bluesy instrumentation that captures the spirit of the late '60s counterculture.
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2
How Hard It Is
1971
A raw blend of hard rock grit and psychedelic flourishes, echoing the tumult of early '70s America.
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3
Be a Brother
1970
A vibrant blend of psychedelic rock and blues-infused hard rock that captures the essence of late '60s counterculture.
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4
Cheaper Thrills
1983
A raw blend of hard rock energy and psychedelic blues, driven by powerful vocals and gritty instrumentation.
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5
Live at the Carousel Ballroom 1968
2012
Raw energy and improvisational flair electrify the air as the band channels the spirit of the late 1960s counterculture.
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6
Live at Winterland '68
1998
Raw, electrifying performances capture the essence of the late '60s counterculture with powerful vocals and explosive guitar work.
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7
Big Brother and the Holding Company
1967
A raw blend of psychedelic rock and hard-hitting blues, showcasing Janis Joplin's powerful vocals and the band's electric energy.
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8
Can't Go Home Again
1997
A fusion of gritty hard rock and psychedelic textures delivers a raw, emotive exploration of heartbreak and longing.