grateful dead - aoxomoxoa

description
released in 1969, aoxomoxoa is the third studio album by the grateful dead, often regarded as a pivotal work in their catalog. blending psychedelic rock with folk, blues, and experimental sounds, the album captures the band's innovative spirit and evolving musical style during the late 60s.

tracks like "st. stephen," "china cat sunflower," and "uncle john's band" showcase the band's intricate arrangements, improvisational abilities, and distinctive harmonies. aoxomoxoa is marked by its use of studio experimentation, with rich, layered soundscapes and a blend of acoustic and electric instrumentation.

the album's production, particularly on tracks like "what's become of the baby", is more experimental and ambitious compared to previous releases, pushing the boundaries of what was possible in the studio at the time. aoxomoxoa remains a milestone in the grateful dead's career, embodying the free-spirited nature of the 1960s while setting the stage for the band’s future musical explorations.

information
upc: 603497847785
label: warner bros. seven arts records
format: vinyl, lp, album, reissue, remastered, stereo
speed: 33 1/3 rpm
released: 2020
weight: heavy (180g)
vinyl quantity: 1
genre: rock
style: psychedelic rock
vinyl color: black

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companies
copyright © – warner records inc.  
phonographic copyright ℗ – warner records inc.  
manufactured for – rhino entertainment llc  
marketed by – rhino entertainment llc  
record company – warner music group  
mastered at – optimal media gmbh – bi44433  
pressed by – record technology incorporated – 32941  

credits
arranged by – the grateful dead  
crew [kwipment krew] – john p. hagen, ramrod*, jackson*  
engineer – betty cantor  
engineer [consulting engineers] – dan healy, owsley*, ron wickersham  
engineer [executive engineer] – bob matthews  
lacquer cut by – cb*  
music by [the tunes] – jerry garcia, phil lesh  
musician [the supporting musicians] – david nelson, debbie (2), marma-duke, mouse (8), peter grant*, wendy (7)  
performer [the band], bass, vocals – phil lesh  
performer [the band], guitar, vocals – bob weir, jerry garcia  
performer [the band], keyboards – tom constanten  
performer [the band], percussion – bill kreutzmann, mickey hart  
performer [the band], performer [pig pen] – ron mckernan*  
words by – robert hunter  
written-by – jerry garcia, phil lesh, robert hunter