“Music From Big Pink” by The Band - album review
features in: Album Chart of 1968 ● Album Chart of the Decade: 1960s ● 1001 Albums You Must Hear Before You Die ![]() |

Named after the practice house where it was largely conceived, the debut album from Bob Dylan's backing band was released in July, 1968, unveiling their penchant for a laid back Americana groove. The spectre of the old boss still looms, with three of his songs being included, but the finest moments - “The Weight” and “Chest Fever” come from the pen of the group's main guitarist, Robbie Robertson. Elsewhere, I struggle to get too excited. The album was very well received in the burgeoning roots rock scene; expressive guitarists were lining up to take this sound onwards from here. Groan…
The Jukebox Rebel
24–Nov–2015
Tracklist |
A1 | [05:23] ![]() |
A2 | [03:22] ![]() |
A3 | [03:34] ![]() |
A4 | [02:59] ![]() |
A5 | [04:34] ![]() |
B1 | [03:06] ![]() |
B2 | [03:06] ![]() |
B3 | [05:18] ![]() |
B4 | [04:04] ![]() |
B5 | [03:14] ![]() |
B6 | [03:19] ![]() |