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Paul Kantner & Jefferson Starship

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Paul Kantner, a central figure of the San Francisco psychedelic scene, led projects under Jefferson Airplane and Jefferson Starship. Blows Against the Empire is presented as a science-fiction-tinged rock concept album and countercultural manifesto.

Paul Kantner (1941–2016) was a founding member of Jefferson Airplane and later associated with Jefferson Starship. Blows Against the Empire is a concept album combining rock and science-fiction themes; the reviewed album features guests such as Grace Slick and Jerry Garcia.

A highly positive review presenting Blows Against the Empire as a psychedelic, sci‑fi concept album and a hippie manifesto. The review highlights diverse musical influences (folk, rock, blues, country, jazz, electronic) and guest contributors (Grace Slick, Jerry Garcia, Crosby). It frames the album as a culmination of 1960s counterculture ideals.

For:Fans of psychedelic rock, 1960s counterculture, concept albums and classic rock history.

 There was a time when a colorful airplane flew high over the skies of San Francisco, spraying them with peace&love.

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