Big Brother & the Holding Company

Sex, Dope & Cheap Thrills

RELEASED: November 30, 2018
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. Combination of the Two (take 3) 5:33 2. I Need a Man to Love (take 4) 8:05 3. Summertime (take 2) 4:10 4. Piece of My Heart (take 6) Meaning 4:55 5. Harry (take 10) 1:12 6. Turtle Blues (take 4) 4:47 7. Oh, Sweet Mary 4:23 8. Ball and Chain (live) Meaning 7:28 9. Roadblock (take 1) 5:43 10. Catch Me Daddy (take 1) 5:34 11. It's a Deal (take 1) 2:42 12. Easy Once You Know How (take 1) 4:35 13. How Many Times Blues Jam 5:26 14. Farewell Song (take 7) 5:02

Historical Archive

Sex, Dope & Cheap Thrills is an album that showcases the raw energy and psychedelic rock sound of Big Brother & the Holding Company, featuring powerful vocals from Janis Joplin. The album captures the essence of the 1960s counterculture movement, blending blues, rock, and folk influences. The tracks are characterized by their improvisational style and emotional intensity, making it a significant piece in the history of rock music.