Janis Joplin - Big Brother & the Holding Company - Cheap Thrills

An essential album for any fan of 60s rock

"Cheap Thrills" is the second studio album by Big Brother and the Holding Company, released on August 12, 1968. The album is notable for its influential role in the development of psychedelic rock and is especially renowned for featuring Janis Joplin’s powerful vocals. It is widely considered one of the defining albums of the late 1960s.

Release Information

• Artist: Big Brother and the Holding Company
• Album Title: Cheap Thrills
• Release Date: August 12, 1968
• Label: Columbia Records
• Genre: Psychedelic Rock, Blues Rock

Album Artwork

• Cover Art: The cover art is a colorful, whimsical illustration by artist Robert Crumb, known for his distinctive underground comic style. The cover features a cartoonish portrayal of the band in a vibrant, surreal setting, reflecting the psychedelic aesthetic of the era.

Track List

Side One:

1. "Cheap Thrills" – 3:47
2. "Combination of the Two" – 3:17
3. "I Need a Man to Love" – 3:35
4. "Summertime" – 4:05
5. "Piece of My Heart" – 4:00
6. "Turtle Blues" – 3:21

Side Two:

1. "Oh Sweet Mary" – 3:55
2. "Ball and Chain" – 5:52
3. "Caterpillar" – 2:35
4. "Flower in the Sun" – 2:29
5. "Rag Mama Rag" – 2:35