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Long John Silver (album)

by Jefferson Airplane

Released: July 20, 1972

Psychedelic rock

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"Long John Silver" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane. It represents a transitional period for Jefferson Airplane as they evolved from their original psychedelic rock roots into other musical directions. Released in 1972, it was the band's final album of all-new material until their 1989 comeback.

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The album, which came out under the Grunt…

The album, which came out under the Grunt label with catalog number FTR-1007, marked a significant point in the band's discography.

The album's cover artwork, designed by artist Greg…

The album's cover artwork, designed by artist Greg Irons, features a stylized depiction of a pirate theme, aligning with the album's title.

Long John Silver was well received by fans…

Long John Silver was well received by fans of the band but did not manage to capture a broad audience.

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"Long John Silver" is the seventh studio album by the American rock band Jefferson Airplane. Released in 1972, it was the band's final album of all-new material until their 1989 comeback. The album, which came out under the Grunt label with catalog number FTR-1007, marked a significant point in the band's discography.

The album's cover artwork, designed by artist Greg Irons, features a stylized depiction of a pirate theme, aligning with the album's title.

Long John Silver was well received by fans of the band but did not manage to capture a broad audience. It represents a transitional period for Jefferson Airplane as they evolved from their original psychedelic rock roots into other musical directions.