This 1973 compilation collects material from Quicksilver Messenger Service's early years on Capitol Records, prior to their brief stint with Mercury. It highlights their signature extended jams and dual-guitar interplay.
- The album was released on March 1, 1973, by Cleopatra Records.
- It features tracks drawn from their first three albums: *Quicksilver Messenger Service*, *Happy Trails*, and *Shady Grove*.
- Despite the band's shifting lineups, this compilation aimed to capture their quintessential sound for a new audience.
Quicksilver Messenger Service was a psychedelic rock band formed in 1965 in the San Francisco Bay Area, known for their extended improvisations and dual-guitar harmonies. By 1973, the band had undergone numerous lineup changes and released this compilation album.
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