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Anthology

Steve Miller Band · 1972

63 min · 16 tracks · psychedelic rock · blues rock

A fusion of blues rock and psychedelic sounds woven with lyrical storytelling and melodic hooks.

Anthology is an album by Steve Miller Band, released in 1972. A fusion of blues rock and psychedelic sounds woven with lyrical storytelling and melodic hooks. 'Anthology' is significant for its role in establishing the Steve Miller Band as a key player in the early 1970s rock scene, featuring hits that contributed to their chart success. The album received positive critical reception, solidifying their reputation and influencing future artists within the blues-rock genre. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does Anthology sound like?

A fusion of blues rock and psychedelic sounds woven with lyrical storytelling and melodic hooks. Rooted in psychedelic rock and blues rock.

What makes Anthology by Steve Miller Band notable?

'Anthology' is significant for its role in establishing the Steve Miller Band as a key player in the early 1970s rock scene, featuring hits that contributed to their chart success. The album received positive critical reception, solidifying their reputation and influencing future artists within the blues-rock genre. Released in 1972, 'Anthology' is a pivotal compilation that captures the Steve Miller Band's evolution prior to their commercial peak. This album followed their breakthrough with 'The Joker' and showcased their burgeoning sound, blending rock with blues influences as they prepared for the mainstream success that would follow in the mid-1970s.

How many songs are on Anthology?

Anthology has 16 tracks, running approximately 63 minutes.

Tracklist

16 tracks·63:57

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 I Love You 2:46
  • 2 Going to the Country 3:14
  • 3 Baby's House 8:07
  • 4 Kow Kow Calculator 4:26
  • 5 Your Saving Grace 4:50
  • 6 Going to Mexico 2:29
  • 7 Space Cowboy Standout 4:55
  • 8 Living in the U.S.A. Standout 4:06
  • 9 Journey From Eden 6:25
  • 10 Seasons 3:51
  • 11 Motherless Children 4:22
  • 12 Never Kill Another Man 2:44
  • 13 Don't You Let Nobody Turn You Around 2:29
  • 14 Little Girl 3:24
  • 15 Celebration Song 2:32
  • 16 My Dark Hour Standout 3:08

Release Date

January 1, 1972

Genre

blues rock, psychedelic rock

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Artist Origin

United States

Runtime

63 min 57 sec