Comin' Thru by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Comin' Thru

by Quicksilver Messenger Service

Released: April 21, 1972

Psychedelic rock, acid rock

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Why This Album Matters

This album matters because its strongest editorial story is: Experimental Album.

01

The Album

Chuck Steaks replaced Mark Naftalin on keyboards for this album. This change in the lineup contributed to the album's new sound and direction. "Comin' Thru" is the seventh studio album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service, released in 1972.

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Interesting Facts

This album represents a significant period in the…

This album represents a significant period in the band's evolution, marked by several key changes and developments: Comin' Thru introduced a horn section to the band's sound for the first time, adding a new layer to their psychedelic rock and blues influences.

The inclusion of horns reflected the band's experimentation…

The inclusion of horns reflected the band's experimentation with different musical styles.

As with their previous albums, Dino Valenti's contributions…

As with their previous albums, Dino Valenti's contributions were central to *Comin' Thru*.

His songs continued to dominate the album, including…

His songs continued to dominate the album, including the track "Mojo," which had been a staple in the band's live setlist since 1970.

Despite its mixed reception and lower commercial performance…

Despite its mixed reception and lower commercial performance, Comin' Thru is a notable part of Quicksilver Messenger Service's discography, reflecting their ongoing experimentation and adaptation in the early 1970s.

Then

Reception

It struggled commercially, failing to chart higher than #134 on the Billboard 200. The album's performance marked a downturn in the band's commercial success and signaled the end of Quicksilver Messenger Service's prominence in the rock scene, as they increasingly operated as a part-time band.

Now

Legacy

Comin' Thru is often regarded as one of the weaker entries in the band's discography.

Full background

The Complete Album Story

"Comin' Thru" is the seventh studio album by American psychedelic rock band Quicksilver Messenger Service, released in 1972. This album represents a significant period in the band's evolution, marked by several key changes and developments:

Comin' Thru introduced a horn section to the band's sound for the first time, adding a new layer to their psychedelic rock and blues influences. The inclusion of horns reflected the band's experimentation with different musical styles.

Chuck Steaks replaced Mark Naftalin on keyboards for this album. This change in the lineup contributed to the album's new sound and direction.

As with their previous albums, Dino Valenti's contributions were central to *Comin' Thru*. His songs continued to dominate the album, including the track "Mojo," which had been a staple in the band's live setlist since 1970.

Comin' Thru is often regarded as one of the weaker entries in the band's discography. It struggled commercially, failing to chart higher than #134 on the Billboard 200. The album's performance marked a downturn in the band's commercial success and signaled the end of Quicksilver Messenger Service's prominence in the rock scene, as they increasingly operated as a part-time band.

Despite its mixed reception and lower commercial performance, Comin' Thru is a notable part of Quicksilver Messenger Service's discography, reflecting their ongoing experimentation and adaptation in the early 1970s.

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