Red Octopus

by Jefferson Starship

Red Octopus cover art
  • Type: Album
  • Released: 13 June 1975
  • Label: Grunt
  • Country: United States
  • Length: 42:07
  • Community rating: 3.17/5 from 2 ratings

Artists on this release: Paul Kantner, David Freiberg, Larry Cox, Papa John Creach, Craig Chaquico, Grace Slick, Pete Sears, Bobbye Hall, John Barbata, Marty Balin

Album Notes & Community Reviews

Serving as the commercial high-water mark for the band, 'Red Octopus' cemented Jefferson Starship's successful pivot from 60s acid-rock pioneers to polished, stadium-ready pop-rock hitmakers. Bolstered by the massive chart success of Marty Balin's sweeping ballad 'Miracles', the album balances driving rock anthems with highly accessible, radio-friendly hooks.

Genres

Descriptors: Arena Rock, melodic

Tracklist

  1. Fast Buck Freddie (3:28)
  2. Miracles (6:52)
  3. Git Fiddler (3:09)
  4. Ai Garimasu (4:15)
  5. Sweeter Than Honey (3:21)
  6. Play on Love (3:43)
  7. Tumblin' (3:27)
  8. I Want to See Another World (4:35)
  9. Sandalphon (4:09)
  10. There Will Be Love (5:04)

Credits

  • Dave Roberts - arranged by [strings and horns]
  • David Freiberg - bass, keyboards, vocals, piano, organ, synthesizer [arp], music by, synthesizer [amp]
  • Pete Sears - bass, keyboards, vocals, bass, electric piano, music by, piano, organ, clavinet, piano, bass, organ, synthesizer [arp], piano, organ
  • John Barbata - drums, percussion, vocals, percussion, congas
  • Gribbitt! - graphics
  • Craig Chaquico - lead guitar, vocals, music by, lyrics by
  • Bobbye Hall - percussion, congas
  • Grace Slick - piano, vocals, lyrics by, music by, written-by

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