album · October 30, 1968
Living With the Animals
Mercury RecordsSee this day
psychedelic rockclassic rock
This 1968 album captures Mother Earth in their prime, blending blues-rock with psychedelic flourishes in a live setting. It was their sole release for Mercury Records before disbanding.
- Recorded live at the Fillmore West in San Francisco, the album features extended improvisations. The band was fronted by vocalist Judith (Judy) Henske, known for her powerful delivery. It was their third and final album.
- The album charted at number 123 on the Billboard 200. It followed their 1969 studio album "A Mother of Invention."
- Producer Michael Brown also worked with acts like Country Joe & the Fish and the Grateful Dead. Their cover of "Riders on the Storm" was a highlight.
Mother Earth was a San Francisco psychedelic rock band formed in the mid-1960s. They were known for their blues-based jams and association with the counterculture scene.
Tracklist
