"Quicksilver Messenger Service" is the debut studio album by the San Francisco rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service, released in May 1968. The album is a significant release in the late 1960s San Francisco music scene, arriving after the debut albums of other major bands like Jefferson Airplane, Grateful Dead, Country Joe and the Fish, Moby Grape, and Big Brother and the Holding Company.
Despite being among the last of the original major San Francisco bands to secure a recording contract, Quicksilver Messenger Service was well-received and is often praised for its contribution to the psychedelic rock genre. The album captures the band's distinctive sound, characterized by intricate guitar work, extended jams, and a blend of rock, blues, and folk influences.
The album features several notable tracks that helped establish Quicksilver Messenger Service's reputation. It is considered a cornerstone of the late '60s Haight-Ashbury music scene, reflecting the era's experimental spirit and contributing to the broader psychedelic rock movement.
