- 1969 USA Release with Green Record Label
This album "Aoxomoxoa" by Grateful Dead - is the third studio album by the Grateful Dead. It was originally titled Earthquake Country. Many Deadheads consider this era of the Dead to be the experimental apex of the band's history. It is also the first album with Tom Constanten as an official member of the band. Rolling Stone, upon reviewing the album, mentioned that "no other music sustains a lifestyle so delicate and loving and lifelike."
Album Description & Collectors information: The 1969 release of "Aoxomoxoa" by Grateful Dead - marked a significant moment in the psychedelic rock movement. This 12" LP vinyl album, featuring a distinct green label, was made in the USA. "Aoxomoxoa" showcased the Grateful Dead's experimental and improvisational approach to music, combining intricate harmonies, eclectic instrumentation, and poetic lyrics. With its mind-expanding soundscapes and free-spirited vibe, the album became a landmark in the band's discography and a testament to their role in shaping the counterculture of the era. The name "Aoxomoxoa" is derived from a word play created by the Grateful Dead's lyricist, Robert Hunter. It does not have a specific meaning but was intended to be a whimsical and cryptic word. Hunter combined the letters of the English alphabet and rearranged them to form the title. The unique and unconventional name reflects the band's psychedelic and creative approach to their music, adding to the enigmatic and mystical aura of the album.
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Music Genre: Psychedelci Acid Blues Rock |
Album Production Information: The album: "Aoxomoxoa" by Grateful Dead - was produced by: Grateful Dead Sound/Recording Engineer(s): Bob Matthews, Betty Cantor This album was recorded at: September 1968 – March 1969 |
Record Label & Catalognr: Warner Bros Records WS 1790 / S 39493 |
Media Format: 12" LP Vinyl Stereo Gramophone Record Total Album (Cover+Record) weight: 230 gram |
Year & Country: 1969 Made in USA |
Personnel/Band Members and Musicians on: GRATEFUL DEAD - Aoxomoxoa |
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Complete Track-listing of the album "Aoxomoxoa" by Grateful Dead - |
The detailed tracklist of this record "GRATEFUL DEAD - Aoxomoxoa" is:
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"Aoxomoxoa" Record Label Details: Green Colour Label Warner Bros Records WS 1790, S39 493 , Made in U.S.A.
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