{"product_id":"paul-kantner-jefferson-starship-blows-against-the-empire-lp-090126","title":"Paul Kantner \/ Jefferson Starship - Blows Against The Empire - LP","description":"\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFormat:\u003c\/strong\u003e LP\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel:\u003c\/strong\u003e RCA Victor, RCA Records, God Tunes, Geordie Music Publishing, Inc., Pacific High Recording, Wally Heider Studios, Artisan Sound Recorders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCatalog number:\u003c\/strong\u003e LSP-4448\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCountry:\u003c\/strong\u003e US\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePaul Kantner’s Blows Against The Empire offers a thoughtful listening experience, blending acoustic textures with a compact ensemble feel that invites you to lean in rather than lean back. Tracks like \"Mau Mau\" and \"Have You Seen The Stars Tonite\" provide a reflective journey through a soundscape that favors intimate arrangements over grandiosity, setting it apart from the sprawling psychedelia often associated with Jefferson Starship. The album stands as a unique entry in Kantner’s catalog, where storytelling and mood are crafted with a focused ear, making it a rewarding listen for those who appreciate subtlety in folk-rock fusion. This 1970 pressing brings that quiet intensity to vinyl, presenting the album in a format that suits its detailed arrangements well. The record shows signs of light use consistent with its \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/blogs\/news\/how-we-grade-vinyl-records-at-the-den\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eVG+\u003c\/a\u003e grade, including minor surface marks and paper scuffs that shouldn’t interfere with playback. The grooves are ready for attentive listening, and the vinyl’s condition suggests a copy that has been played but cared for—no surprises, just honest wear. For anyone looking to add a thoughtfully composed piece from Kantner’s early work to their collection, this pressing offers a solid, straightforward presentation. After all, not every starship needs to roar; some just hum along quietly. Paul Kantner \/ Jefferson Starship.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003csection data-track-listing=\"true\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack listing \u0026amp; samples\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaul Kantner \/ Jefferson Starship - Blows Against The Empire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide A\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMau Mau\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Baby Tree\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLet's Go Together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Child Is Coming\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSide B\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSunrise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHijack\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHome\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHave You Seen The Stars Tonite\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eXM\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStarship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embeds\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o7MHqVjdi5o\" allowfullscreen loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sample-embed\"\u003e\u003ciframe src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/album\/4auMzhj0E7BHPNLgTHoJjA\" allow=\"encrypted-media\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;min-height:152px;border:0;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Den Vinyl","offers":[{"title":"VG+ \/ VG+ \/ 1970","offer_id":54336052756796,"sku":"DEN00000356","price":12.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0694\/9932\/2684\/files\/NS0yMzgzLmpwZWc.jpg?v=1788298537","url":"https:\/\/shoptheden.com\/products\/paul-kantner-jefferson-starship-blows-against-the-empire-lp-090126","provider":"The Den New Hope PA","version":"1.0","type":"link"}